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).
Posts by Scott:
Nobody Saves the World Review
Jan 18, 2022
DrinkBox Studios always delivers a twist on a well-worn genre to rework the formula. In Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, it was a terrific puzzle-platformer with a B-movie backdrop. And in the Guacamelee! duology, it was a Metroidvania soaked in Mexican history with luchador action. Now with Nobody Saves the World, it’s an action RPG where instead of rolling multiple characters, you play as a single character that’s comprised of multiple classes that you can switch to on-the-fly. DrinkBox Studios demonstrates how sure-footed they are in what they’ve made, because there’s such an enchanting world with delightful role-playing elements and varied gameplay you’ve gotta play.
The Gunk Review
Dec 16, 2021
The Gunk comes from Thunderful Development, formerly known as Image & Form. While not a SteamWorld game, it has the intimate characteristics that have made those games such successes: tight gameplay, a rousing story, and unmatched exploration. While the story beats are formulaic and well-worn territory, it maintains your interest throughout to uncover this wide-reaching mystery. Cleaning up has never been so fun or as satisfying, and in The Gunk, you might just even save a civilization and the whole planet.
Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition Review
Dec 14, 2021
Thrustmaster has been at the forefront of flight hardware, up until now releasing HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle And Stick) systems. For the first time Thrustmaster has, in partnership with Boeing developed a yoke system, and their first entry is a home run. This is the de facto way to play flight sims if you’re going for complete accuracy in your flight sims. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition is simply in a league all its own, highly customizable, and feels like you’re flying a cloud.
Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue Review
Dec 13, 2021
$17.99The concept of a firefighting game with a woman as the lead is immediately attention grabbing. Developer Dejima does well at making a great looking, playing, and feeling game centered around Firegirl. However, Firegirl: Hack ’n Splash Rescue fails to spark any long-term interest despite having a metagame for improving yourself and the firehouse you work for, the more you play. There’s some interesting story beats, but they’re predictable. Firegirl: Hack ’n Splash Rescue has the embers to start something big, but never fully catches fire.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Review
Dec 12, 2021
Bumping into people is seen as discourteous or even offensive in most circumstances. Which stands to reason how Shovel Knight & Friends use this as their primary form of attacking in this Dr Mario meets Wizardry mash-up of genres with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. It takes the concept of falling block puzzle games and wraps in the confines of movement like a classic dungeon-crawler. The result is an endlessly entertaining and challenging experience that’s also highly customizable to tailor to the way you want to play. This is an equally great game for those who know Shovel Knight well from his previous adventure, or have yet to meet him as this is a great introduction who may not enjoy platformers. There’s so much to love about Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, because no matter little or much time you have to spend, you’re always rewarded for your efforts.
Chorus Review
Dec 03, 2021
Cults, combat, and celestial bodies are what make-up Chorus, an incredible third-person space combat shooter. Accompanied by tight controls, fast-paced action, and clever abilities, there’s a lot to love. Chorus is ambitious and creative, often playing outside the boundary of the box for what to expect, and it all pays off. Chorus is an instant gem, and shouldn’t be overlooked as we are nearing the end of the year with a memorable and incredible space combat game.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice Review
Dec 03, 2021
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice is a mouthful to say, but a great standalone expansion that doesn’t require to prior knowledge to jump right into. The introductory cutscenes do well at either catching you up if you haven’t played the main game, or reminding where the story’s at so far. Releasing five years after the main game, Mimimi Productions returns to their breakout hit with a continuation of where their stealth tactics game ended. When it’s all said and done, this is a reminder that Shadow Tactics remains one of the best tactics game ever made, and Aiko’s Choice is no different.
Exo One Review
Nov 23, 2021
Exo One is an experience you won’t soon forget, and one you’ll want to remember. Developer Exbleative has been working on Exo One for years, and it’s finally released. This is described as an “interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.” And I was not ready for this endeavor. It constantly showed me things I wouldn’t have imagined, and allowed me to do things I couldn’t have dreamt of. Exo One is relaxation met with interactivity in otherworldly places that unmatched for this style of game, earning your attention.
Battlefield 2042 Review
Nov 22, 2021
DICE have been spent the last five years exploring World War I (Battlefield 1) and World War II (Battlefield V) to great success, the last of which in the era where it all started. In that time, there was still a demand that the series return to either modern or future warfare. With Battlefield 2042, we actually get both. Usually we depict the future to be something to look forward to, but Battlefield 2042 paints a bleak picture of warfare teeming with tornadoes and sandstorms. The large-scale battles we’ve come to know and love are now even bigger and broader, producing an uneven yet grandiose multiplayer experience.
Bright Memory: Infinite Review
Nov 17, 2021
Bright Memory started as an Early Access game that saw a final release, but it was only the first episode in what needed to be a larger game. The success it found since it became available on Steam made it clear that one-man developer FYQD-Studio had to go bigger and better with Bright Memory: Infinite. While that’s mostly true, Bright Memory: Infinite delivers a satisfying opening and closing to the story it wants to tell, but runs on too truncated of a time table. While you don’t get to spend a lot of time with it, it’s a mile-a-minute game that does a little bit of everything before it’s over. Bright Memory: Infinite is a technical marvel and a wonderful showcase of what’s possible with Unreal and NVIDIA tech, though I wish the actual game took center stage.
Lovely Planet Remix Review
Nov 12, 2021
Lovely Planet Remix is a “greatest hits” of first-person shooter genres and styles that offers a variety of ways to play and enjoy the game. Each game in the series has gone for a singular, yet different style game-to-game. This time around, it’s the kitchen sink approach, and it’s a stupendous delight. You are in control to choose the first-person shooter you want to play. And so, Lovely Planet Remix draws you in with its low-poly visuals, and holds onto you with its stimulating gameplay.
Call of Duty: Vanguard Review
Nov 11, 2021
A vanguard is defined as “the foremost part of an advancing army or naval force”. The game follows a motley crew of the ‘best of the best’ military operators from the Allied nations. This team is tasked with doing the things a whole army can’t, all the while getting there first. Sledgehammer Games returns to World War II, but offers a modern take on the historic war with Call of Duty: Vanguard. By combining real-world events with fantastical characters and gameplay, it has mixed results with not all parts working the way they should. Call of Duty: Vanguard features one of the better campaigns in recent years, but has a disappointing zombies mode and an anachronistic multiplayer offering.
Riders Republic Review
Nov 08, 2021
The successor to Steep by Ubisoft Annecy is Riders Republic, a game that puts social at the center of everything it does. A steep improvement by being more attractive and has the most important f-word in gaming: fun. With so many options available to you, this extreme sports adventure is in your hands. One minute you can be racing down a mountain in a bicycle, and the next collecting one of the many collectibles, then visiting a landmark. Riders Republic’s seamless blend of multiplayer, coop, and singleplayer action works on such a massive scale that it’s astounding.
Forza Horizon 5 Review
Nov 04, 2021
You’d think free falling out of planes, jumping massive distances, and smashing boards would be tiring after all these years. Truth is, it’s not even close. Even the more usual aspects like clearing a checkpoint or a speed trap at a high speed, is just as exciting now as it was back in 2012 when Forza Horizon debuted. Playground Games avoids series fatigue through its timeless gameplay being accessible and creative every time. Forza Horizon 5 is easily the biggest and best open-world racer yet, for an unparalleled and truly next-generation racing experience that’s a definite must-play.
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