Moonscars is hard and frustrating and cryptic and I felt like the game was daring me to finish it. And you know what? I did. I finished it. Out of spite.
Troy Dunham
Fans of Handheld Castlevania Feast on Elderand!
Elderand stands out in the field of grimdark Metroidvanias on the Nintendo Switch as a vibrant throwback to the GBA.
Citizen Sleeper is Barely a Game, but Everyone Should Play It to Meet One Amazing Character
Playing Citizen Sleeper felt like a very private experience, but there’s one character that I feel everyone should know and love the way I do.
Chained Echoes is a Great Retro Throwback with Modern Innovations (Review)
Everything about Chained Echoes works for me. It’s a retro RPG with some great modern updates and innovations… but it hasn’t held my attention. Why not?
Wanted: Dead is an Extremely Weird, Extremely Bloody, and Extremely Difficult Good Time
Wanted: Dead feels like an AI-generated cross between Hideo Kojima and Quinten Tarantino where each enemy has more blood than the elevator in The Shining.
Risen is a Surprisingly Satisfying Slog
The recent release of Risen is a straight port of a 13-year-old game. It’s not a remake or a remaster, and goodness does its age show.
Jitsu Squad Is A Bold Brawler With Frustrating Options
I like everything about playing Jitsu Squad, except that some weird choices make getting to the point where I’m actually playing surprisingly frustrating.
Lil Gator Game Wields Nostalgia Like a Sword of Legend
I expected to like Lil Gator Game, but I didn’t expect it to make me cry multiple times and to become one of my son’s favorite games.
The Crown of Wu is Another Journey of the Monkey King, Coming Next Month
I will never, ever get tired of stories inspired by Journey to the West. Check the press release for info on the release of The Crown of Wu.
The Retroflag Handheld Controller for Switch is More Than Just Nostalgia Bait
The Retroflag Handheld Controller for Switch is a comfortable, colorful grip with a good amount of features for the nostalgic, handheld gamer.
