About the author: Scott Ellison II
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- Scott is a disabled Marine veteran, married to his wife Nicole and has three kids. Scott also has a full-time job with Fastly as the Manager of Tier 3 - CSE. Scott is most well-known for founding, and writing for Saving Content, but you can find his other work on G4@Syfygames (defunct) and GameCritics.com (active).
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CULTIC Review
Oct 21, 2022
Solo developer Jasozz Games has Blood on the brain, and for good reason. It was the toughest and last of the “holy trinity” of Build Engine games to come from 3D Realms, topped with a horror movie vibe throughout the whole thing. Now with the resurrection of the legendary publisher is something special, a second coming of Blood with the release of CULTIC. It’s among the wave of retro shooters we’ve seen over the years, but this one doesn’t try to use an old engine or stick to a certain style or even nostalgia to get by. CULTIC is a pulpy shooter that’s a completely fresh take on the boomer shooter, and a satisfying one at that
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max Review
Oct 17, 2022
It has felt like wait for a new keyboard ROCCAT has been years in the making, and while partially true, they did release keyboards early last year. But the time spent in the incubator has done wonders, because the Vulcan II Max is everything I want out of a keyboard and more. This full-size, 100% keyboard is a USB-connected command center at your fingertips. It consolidates where it makes sense, and the new two-LED is the most informative tool in gaming. The ROCCAT Vulcan II Max doesn’t mess around, and it goes for the jugular on the competition.
Chasm: The Rift Review
Oct 14, 2022
While Chasm: The Rift might not be a household name, this is lovely remade version of the original due to the apparent loss of the original source code will get people talking. As a result of that, this takes on a unique form of video game preservation that we don’t see a lot of. Chasm: The Rift was originally developed by Action Forms, and this was the Ukrainian developer’s answer to Quake. Playing the 25 year-old game today evokes nostalgia that was never present for me, but holds up surprisingly well and is fairly unique regardless of its influences. Chasm: The Rift is an inventive and quirky first-person shooter that doesn’t overstay its welcome, and is a blast from start to finish.
Dakar Desert Rally Review
Oct 07, 2022
Dakar is an annual event organized by the A.S.O that takes place every January, where an arduous and exhausting two weeks of survival and endurance tests the world’s greatest drivers. Dakar Desert Rally is one of only several video games made about this event. The last time we saw a game about it was four years ago with Dakar 18, a solid attempt that didn’t review well. Many improvements can be found here in this year’s game, but it too has its fair share of problems. While it’s true that the issues hold Dakar Desert Rally back from greatness, I maintain that it’s an exhilarating and harrowing style of racing you won’t experience elsewhere.
TRAIL OUT Review
Oct 04, 2022
TRAIL OUT was undoubtedly made with love, where developer GOOD BOYS have put forth a solid effort to make the next FlatOut, a potential evolution on that series. That potential is squandered pretty quickly, as the story is forgettable, the voice acting is laughable, and the physics are often unreliable. All that to say, I can’t help but appreciate the game for all that it tries to do, even if it doesn’t itself all the way there. TRAIL OUT is good fun when things are going well for you, but when the fun stops due to unpredictable physics and a grindy campaign, so does the willingness to continue playing.
ROCCAT Vulcan II Mini Review
Sep 30, 2022
Like the Roman god this is named after, the Vulcan II Mini from ROCCAT is forged from fire and metal for a masterwork. This is the first gaming keyboard from ROCCAT catering to keyboard aficionados who want to reclaim desk space and have a littler footprint for their deck of choice. It’s a 65% keyboard, which omits the numeric keypad, and condenses the function and extra keys to alternate key presses without dedicated keys. The form-factor is small on size but big on features, making the ROCCAT Vulcan II Mini an acquired and satisfying taste.
Dome Keeper Review
Sep 27, 2022
Media properties around ‘domes’ have not been especially successful or kind over the years. You’ve got the 1996 film “Bio-Dome” that was panned by audience and critics alike. Then there’s the 2013 television series “Under the Dome” that lasted a handful of seasons, but declined in ratings as it couldn’t find an audience. Thankfully Dome Keeper from Bippinbits doesn’t have either of these problems, with the trifecta of being a roguelike, miner, and defense game. It’s quite the romantik little game, because there’s so much to love. Dome Keeper has my attention with its systems and compelling gameplay loop, that has me excited for how the next run will play out.
Shovel Knight Dig Review
Sep 23, 2022
Will we ever tire of Shovel Knight games? After eight years since his debut, the answer seems to be a resounding ‘no’, and the quality has maintained. The second spinoff game, featuring a partnership with Yacht Club Games and Nitrome has seemingly struck gold. Shovel Knight has gone rogue.. like with Shovel Knight Dig, a surprisingly fitting mold for a new take on the action platformer. This entry sees the shovel-wielding hero in blue out to save the day once more, but his fondness for gem chasing is the means for progression through a hostile underground. Shovel Knight Dig is a simplified roguelike that emphasizes fun, encourages persistence, and an effervescent snack-sized adventure.
Serial Cleaners Review
Sep 21, 2022
Cleaners are everywhere, and no I don’t mean the ones doing a legitimate cleaning of crime scenes, it’s – you know – the ones that erase all traces of evidence to avoid incrimination. Entertainment and media has even begun to put them on all full display in recent years. First you’ve got “The Cleaner” nickname that AEW wrestler Kenny Omega has gone by. Then there’s the “Specialized Waste Disposal” crew that comes to clean-up John Wick’s home. Five years after the original, Serial Cleaners is a twist on the stealth genre that elevates everything about the original to be a stellar sequel about cleaning up messes, not making them.
Betrayal At Club Low Review
Sep 19, 2022
The things you end up loving the most are usually the ones you know the least about beforehand. That’s the case for Betrayal At Club Low, the first game I’ve played from developer Cosmo D, and the fourth they’ve released. Combining point-and-click adventure games with dice-roll mechanics is a flavorful mix of old and new. In fact, it reminds me of late 90s adventure games where 3D models were becoming more prominent over FMV, and excels in this awkward period of gaming, and embraces it for all its worth. Betrayal At Club Low is a bizarre and eclectic game that I can’t stop thinking about, and am eager to return to for another playthrough.
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