Reviews
Hotline Miami Collection Review
Aug 29, 2019
When Hotline Miami‘s title screen first appears, it doesn’t simply fade in or precede itself with loud, energetic fanfare. It drenches you with bright neon and deep synth, slowly seeping into your brain until it feels utterly saturated by a vibrant but foreboding sea of color and sound. As the Cyrillic title text gently floats back and forth against a sun-soaked urban skyscape, you experience a sense of being adrift in kind with it, disoriented by a new locale full of promise and mystery. Whatever lies beyond the “New Game” option is going to be unlike anything you have experienced in another game.
MXGP 2019 – The Official Motocross Videogame Review
Aug 27, 2019
Milestone has gone through a few name changes for this series in recent years. First it was MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame, which were numbered up to MXGP 3. Then last year it became MXGP PRO. Now we’re onto annual naming with MXGP 2019 – The Official Motocross Videogame. It might feel hard to keep up, but the game’s been roughly the same throughout. Though MXGP 2019 is the best iteration yet, it is behind the curve of other racers to Milestone’s own.
CONTROL Review
Aug 26, 2019
Remedy has always crafted excellent story driven experiences that excel at providing thrilling moments filled with cinematic flair. Their games have always felt rather linear though, yet filled with fantastic action thats become a staple of their titles. Yet, I always thought it would do them well to add some variety and interesting level design to give them just a bit more depth. Does Control take the prior expertise they had and innovate past that? That would be a resounding yes. Control is some of Remedy’s best work to date.
RAD Review
Aug 26, 2019
Double Fine Productions offers their take on the roguelike genre, and does so in a post-apocalyptic, neo-80s way with RAD. As someone born in the 80s and loves that particular decade, this game hits all the right notes. As a game though, especially a roguelike where every death is permanent, it falls short of greatness. It’s enjoyable enough, but lacks range much like its melee-focused combat. RAD doesn’t do anything egregious with any one thing, but it doesn’t do anything ostentatious outside of its stylistic choices to standout within the genre.
ASTRO A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station Review
Aug 23, 2019
ASTRO Gaming has had a fantastic year so far. They released their first controller with the C40 TR controller, then followed that the A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR, and now the A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station is here, and a perfect way to finish the year strong. The A40 is a wired headset; with the A50 being for those who don’t want to be tethered, have fantastic audio quality, free of wires and entanglement. While this fourth generation headset that has some concessions, don’t mistake the ASTRO A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station for being anything less than incredible all-around.
Monster Jam Steel Titans Review
Aug 20, 2019
The moment I loaded Monster Jam: Steel Titans, I felt as if the developers were trying to reintroduce the Monster Jam concept to me. They plug you right into the Monster University mode and begin giving you tutorials on how to go about being a Monster Jam driver. It’s almost as if they knew I hadn’t played a Monster Truck game in over a decade, and I’ll say this, it was a nice return.
Never Give Up Review
Aug 13, 2019
Never Give Up is a cute and surprisingly encouraging platformer. Don’t let that spark of optimism fool you though, this is a brutal game that never gets easier than the level that came before it. Having not played the Give Up flash games, I didn’t know what I was in for. Having played this, I’m pleasantly surprised at what serves as an evolution to the platformer genre, full of blood and gore to a degree that I haven’t seen since Super Meat Boy. Never Give Up redefines what a platformer can be in 2019.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Review
Aug 12, 2019
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is the long-awaited follow-up and prequel to 2015’s Rebel Galaxy, expanding on the universe that was introduced with that game. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw ditches the 2D plane, adds a first-person cockpit, and sports a look akin to X-Wing vs TIE Fighter that no other game has done since that series. This is a game teeming with things to do amongst a galactic vastness, and Rebel Galaxy Outlaw delivers on all fronts in being an excellent exploration, space combat, and trading game you’ll love the moment you take flight.
Metal Wolf Chaos XD Review
Aug 06, 2019
The story of Metal Wolf Chaos is an interesting one. Like how developer FromSoftware wanted to make a mech game more appealing than its Armored Core series, and release it to a wider audience. So they did; but they released a game that took place in the United States, released it on the original Xbox, but was sold only in Japan. This meant you had to acquire not only the game, but a Japanese Xbox to play it, which is rather costly to do. Metal Wolf Chaos XD is an updated re-release that finally makes its way to modern consoles and PC thanks to Devolver Digital and General Arcade with FromSoftware’s help. Having minimal knowledge of the game, and experiencing it for the first time; this is a silly, uncomplicated yet really fun game that’s been worth the wait.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall Review
Aug 05, 2019
Triumph Studios’ Age of Wonders: Planetfall is right at home under the Paradox banner. This is the first time the series goes sci-fi, but it does so in spectacular fashion. This is a game that blends two genres seamlessly, a complex and detailed 4X game for amassing an empire for the ages, and a tactical turn-based combat system for close encounters. Planetfall has a fantastic story that gets you engaged for every action you make for your civilization, as well as caring for every unit when in tactical combat. Triumph Studios has made Age of Wonders: Planetfall feel superb with every turn. Get ready for planetfall.
House Flipper – Garden Flipper Review
Aug 02, 2019
There is quite a bit of remodeling and cleaning to do in House Flipper. But have you ever wanted to expand your horizons? Maybe plant some beautiful floral scenery or deck out your backyard with the latest in lawn furniture? Well, you’re in luck as the Garden Flipper DLC is here for you.
House Flipper Review
Aug 02, 2019
The sim game genre has expanded quite a bit over the years. We’ve had planes, trains, mechanics, warehouse workers, buses, and now home repair. It was bound to happen eventually, and here we are.
Rotor Riot Wired Controller for Android (v1) Review
Jul 31, 2019
Rotor Riot’s Wired Controller for Android (v1) is fantastic, simply put. It’s use cases go beyond Android systems, and work on as drone controllers as well. My experience with this wired controller was using it in Android games exclusively, and it works well beyond my expectations. This is a full-sized controller that has uses in mobile games that mitigate the argument that mobile games can’t capture the console experience. The look, the feel, and the overall enjoyment with this controller cannot be understated, no corners have been cut, and the Rotor Riot Wired Controller for Android should be yours.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood Review
Jul 29, 2019
The Terror-Billy takes a backseat to the Terror Twins as they carry the Blazkowicz name into the 80s with the same fury to kill all Nazis, just like their daddy. Wolfenstein: Youngblood comes from the joint efforts of Machine Games and Arkane Studios, blending amazing gunplay with detailed locations, but the game on the whole feels like an experiment and less story-driven as the series is known for. This is a standalone entry that ties into the former and upcoming mainline games that tries many new things, and not all elements are as well executed as others, but manages to be a fun time overall. The best thing Wolfenstein: Youngblood does, is give a glimpse at where the series is heading, and it’s so very exciting.
Turtle Beach Recon Spark Review
Jul 25, 2019
Turtle Beach’s most exciting offering in years is the Recon Spark. It sports a white and purple color profile, giving it its personality and packs a punch with that trademark Turtle Beach sound to give it that confidence. The Recon Spark should be Turtle Beach’s flagship headset, as it is aesthetically the most eye-pleasing headset to-date. The Turtle Beach Recon Spark is universal, comfortable, and durable headset that provides quality for its modest price.
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