Tiny Barbarian DX by developer StarQuail is a nod to classic games such as Taito’s Rastan, Sega’s Golden Axe and Capcom’s Super Ghouls ‘n Ghost. The game’s massive levels (which span four chapters), feel like they were pulled from an 8-bit NES game from back in the day. Gamers old enough to remember gaming on Nintendo’s old, 8-bit console will also recall how difficult most of those ga... more.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a follow-up title to Dragon Ball Xeneoverse, which is a 3D fighting game RPG that first launched on all major platforms back in early 2015. The Nintendo Switch release of Xenoverse 2 is essentially identical to its console system brethren, but with some technical differences. For starters, the Nintendo Switch version of Xenoverse 2 runs at 30fps (compared to 60fps on ... more.

Divinity Original Sin 2 for PC is a mind-altering experience from start to finish. Most role-playing games take you to an alternate reality, away from civilization. Divinity Original Sin 2 does exactly that and more. The game has an intoxicating atmosphere that is addictive. The turn-based combat system works perfectly, and fans will enjoy the tactical challenge it brings. There is also the ope... more.

Ninja Shodown by RisingStarGames is an arcade-like, twitch-style 2D hack ‘n slasher that sees the player in the role of a katana-wielding, projectile throwing ninja, who is on a quest to obtain an ancient sword known as the Jade Katana. Like most games in the twitch-style genre, Ninja Shodown maintains a fever-pitch speed throughout its five levels, as a number of enemies teleport from various d... more.

Sega’s critically-acclaimed, open world action-adventure beat ‘em up series, Yakuza, needs no introduction. Since the days of the Playstation 2, gamers everywhere have experienced the trials and tribulations of the game’s protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu. Whether it involved being framed for murder or taking on an orphanage, the Yakuza turned anti-hero has found a place in the hearts of millions. ... more.

Developer Hucast Games is an indie developer that is responsible for developing a myriad of shooters for Sega’s now defunct console system, the Sega Dreamcast. Ghost Blade HD for Playstation 4 - which is the company’s first release on modern home consoles - is an HD remake of the Dreamcast original of the same name, but with vastly improved graphics. Like most bullet hell shooters, Ghost Bl... more.

Albion Online is a very engrossing, isometric MMORPG that relies heavily on crafting items and gathering materials, and not solely on combat like most MMORPGs do (even though combat is an important part of the game).  Albion Online is a rich and robust experience that is unlike any MMORPG on the market today. For example: the player is responsible for building the game's economy. Every ava... more.

Developed by Ghost Town Games, Overcooked is an arcade-style, cooking simulation game where the player must control a pair of chefs and prepare countless dishes. These chefs must avoid obstacles and puzzle-like hazards, while working against the clock. The game has 28 kitchens and a final boss encounter, where the player must feed a creature to save the world. Before this can transpire, the pla... more.

Troll and I for Nintendo Switch is a difficult game to review, especially after the abysmal launch it had. The game was (and still is) riddled with countless game breaking bugs that would cause Nintendo's new system to crash. The first bug this reviewer encountered was right after installing the game. Troll and I launched right away, but it froze at the title screen. Several minutes were spent pre... more.

Namco's prescience in the video game industry has played a major role in shaping the different genres that gamers enjoy on a daily basis. Games like Rolling Thunder and Splatterhouse reinvented the platform genre by introducing concepts that were fresh and innovative for their time. For example: Rolling Thunder implemented a two-tier platforming system, where the player could jump between the floo... more.