Games reviewed… eventually
I’m starting to feel like I’m finding my niche - or at least my blog’s niche - when it comes to exploring visual novels. While I know there are plenty of VNs out there that are lengthy and, presumably, many that are exceptionally well-revered, I have to admit to a genuine sense of satisfaction over … Continue reading Serre
On paper, there’s no real reason I would be interested in Wheels of Aurelia. If there’s three things I know very little about, it’s visual novels, racing, and the rise of neo-fascism in 1970s Italy. And yet, it’s this wild trio of things that I find myself having to understand amidst the rush and hubbub … Continue reading Wheels of Aurelia
When it comes to nostalgic games, there are few that hold the same resonance for me as the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. I have wonderfully vivid memories of playing this first entry in the now-lengthy Tony Hawk-branded games and, I’m sure like many a child, exulting in the feeling of rushing around on a … Continue reading Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
The Kingdom Hearts series sure has gone in some weird directions over the years. Even though the core games in the franchise have stuck with a simple action-JRPG formula, the developers over at Square Enix have certainly never shied away from playing with a plethora of different gameplay ideas in their other releases. Series veterans … Continue reading Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
If there was ever an idea for a game that I would never have called, a Power Rangers-themed fighting game in 2019 would be pretty high on that list. I can’t remember the last time Saban and Hasbro’s zany franchise about teenagers who gain magical powers, transform into spandex-clad warriors, and defend the world by … Continue reading Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
I have a bit of a history when it comes to playing Shadow of Mordor. I can remember being maddeningly excited for it back in 2014; I still had glorious memories of playing the old The Return of the King game, not to mention the fun RPG The Third Age, but both of those were … Continue reading Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
As Pokemon moved inexorably on into its sixth generation of core releases, the question of what new developments could it possibly bring to the table had to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. It’s something we’ve discussed on this blog as our journey (our slow, slow journey, given it’s been over a year at … Continue reading Pokemon X / Y
As a general rule, I’m not one for combining gaming and shared socialization. I tend to be pretty solitary when it comes to games; chalk it up to a childhood of single-player titles. Clearly I enjoy writing about my experiences and spreading that around, but in truth it’s often done as an exercise in catharsis. … Continue reading Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
A little while ago I reviewed Oracle of Ages, a Zelda title released on Game Boy Color. I remarked on its puzzle-centric design, and commented that it, with its heavy emphasis on increasingly tricky repetitions of puzzles and gimmick bosses, wasn’t entirely to my taste; I guess I just prefer my Zelda games a bit … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
When it comes to the SNES era of Final Fantasy, I feel like V is one which sometimes gets left out of the discussion. There’s good reasons for that - in contrast to the wider releases of its predecessor and successor, V was alone in not getting an English release on its original console, needing … Continue reading Final Fantasy V
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