Posts Tagged ‘reviews’
  • Who Let The Dogs Out – Watch Dogs (Review) Wii U

    Posted by on December 23, 2014 under Reviews, Wii U
    Delayed by nearly six months due to technical issues, and available during a very crowded Holiday shopping season, Ubisoft's hacker-based action game finally sees a release on Nintendo's Wii U. In a fever-pitched market where Nintendo gamers are asking for Super Smash Bros, Hyrule Warriors, and  Beyonetta 2 for the Holidays, it begs the following question -- was Watch Dogs' release on Wii U too l... more.
  • Forza Horizon 2 (Review) Xbox One

    Posted by on December 23, 2014 under Reviews, Xbox One
    Forza Horizon 2 is a nonstop thrill ride that takes place in a massive, open sandbox world that is always online.  Just like Forza 5, Horizon 2 uses the Drivatar system to integrate both multiplayer  and single-player into a seamless experience. Forza Horizon 2's open world is so massive that it's literally mind blowing. While connected to Xbox live, Horizon 2 automatically downloads the pers... more.
  • A Classic Returns – Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited (Review) PSVita

    Posted by on December 23, 2014 under Portables, Reviews
    NIS America's Disgaea series continues to provide tongue-in-cheek satire, outrageous Prinny antics, and a likable main character that leaves a lasting impression. You assume the role of Valvatorez, a once feared vampire that has sworn off human blood for failing to scare an old lady before she passed away. As punishment, Valvatorez must train the human souls turned Prinnies for inclusion in Hade's... more.
  • Assassin’s Creed Unity (Review) Playstation 4

    Posted by on December 1, 2014 under PS4, Reviews
    Ubisoft Montreal's latest entry in the Assassin's Creed series has been receiving a clout of negative press since its Mid-November launch on all major platforms. I believe our readers deserve a more balanced evaluation of the game than some of the more lopsided reviews currently in circulation. Assassin's Creed Unity did suffer from multiple bugs (some involving the companion app for smartphones),... more.
  • Diablo III Ultimate Evil Edition (Review) Xbox One

    Posted by on December 1, 2014 under Reviews, Xbox One
    Blizzard's critically acclaimed action role-playing game has finally made its transition to next gen console systems as Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition. Sold together as a package, gamers can relive the story of Decker Cain and Leah through the original game's four chapters, and then move on to the new content provided in the Reaper of Souls expansion. As one would imagine, ... more.
  • Tears to Tiara II (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on December 1, 2014 under PS3, Reviews
    Tears to Tiara II by developer Aquaplus is a strategy JRPG that follows the tribulations of the Canaanities and their child-like leader, Hamil. Enslaved by the Empire, Hamil and his people are forced to forsake their Goddess, dismantle all her temples, and work as slaves or face the consequences. While dismantling their God's temple as per the Empire's demands, Hamil is whipped by the guards repea... more.
  • Appointment with F.E.A.R. (Review) iPhone

    Posted by on December 1, 2014 under Portables, Reviews
    Ever wanted to be a secret super hero? Steve Jackson's Appointment with F.E.A.R. By Tin Man Games with the assistance of Screen Australia makes it possible. Appointment with F.E.A.R. is a Fighting Fantasy game book turned interactive comic that has many possible endings that make both success or failure a possibility. Your birth was looked upon with both eagerness and trepidation as your parent... more.
  • Farming World (Review) PC

    Posted by on December 1, 2014 under PC, Reviews
    Excalibur Publishing, a developer who is world-renowned for their simulations and strategy games, has finally released their latest simulation, Farming World. There have been many farming simulations released over the past couple of years, but none can compare to Farming World. Instead of just plowing your own fields and maintaining your own crops like in other farming simulators, Farming World... more.
  • Alien Isolation (Review) Playstation 4

    Posted by on November 7, 2014 under PS4, Reviews
    Alien: Isolation by developer The Creative Assembly is a survival horror game that combines stealth, crafting and hacking into a single, cohesive gaming experience. Returning to the fundamentals of 'survival horror' by focusing less on combat and placing more emphasis on suspense, the compellingly dark atmosphere created by Ridley Scott's Alien movie is revisited in terrifying detail. The story... more.
  • Pure Pool (Review) Playstation 4

    Posted by on November 7, 2014 under PS4, Reviews
    As a casual pool player, I find the sport of pool to be a great way to unwind after a long day at the office. Even in its digital format, pool can be an entertaining sport when its shared with friends, family or even strangers in a competitive online environment. Pure Pool by developer VooFoo Studios is a simple, but realistic depiction of America's favorite social pastime. The game's backdrop ... more.