The latest main instalment shifts the formula, with mixed results.
Subjective game reviews, comic translations, pixel art, and other video game bits & bobs.
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February 7, 2021
[Review] Umihara Kawase Fresh (PC)
January 22, 2021
[Review] Blade Strangers (PC)
Resuming my odyssey through the Umihara Kawase games… there’s this fighting game crossover detour.
January 20, 2021
January 19, 2021
[Review] Tyrian 2000 (PC)
I played this for game club this month, and it’s getting me into shoot-em-ups for the first time!
January 12, 2021
[Review] Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (ATV)
A delightful, pastoral little adventure about nature conservation.
January 11, 2021
December 31, 2020
[Review] Giants: Citizen Kabuto (PC)
I have brief but vivid memories of playing this at a friend’s house in my younger days, so I thought I’d revisit it after playing Tangled, by the same devs.
December 23, 2020
[Review] Tangled (DS)
Because I’m nothing if not thorough, I also played the DS version. Let’s see if it was able to dampen my enthusiasm for Rapunzel’s story.
December 22, 2020
[Review] Tangled (Wii)
After revisiting the film and binging the series, I thought why not check out the game too? And you know what, for a cheap licensed tie-in, it’s adequate!
December 13, 2020
[Review] Sayonara Umihara Kawase (PC)
I’ve been meaning to check out this series of cult classics for a while. Let’s swing!
December 7, 2020
[Review] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (NS)
Hyrule Warriors is actually factually my favourite Zelda game, maybe. So even though I ultimately had mixed feelings on Breath of the Wild, I was very keen on Omega Force’s next look at mixing the Dynasty Warriors formula with the Zelda world. Spoilers ahead!
December 6, 2020
[Review] Risk of Rain 2 (PC)
My brother and I enjoyed playing the first game so much that we had to try the sequel, and even though it has a whole extra dimension it was just as much fun!
November 18, 2020
[Review] Momodora: Reverie under the Moonlight (PS4)
To round out this rdein/Pixel miniseries (for now), here’s the first big commercial release of rdein’s company Bombservice.
November 16, 2020
[Review] Ikachan (3DS)
I’ve played this before and loved it, but I might as well try the 3DS port while I have the chance!
November 15, 2020
[Review] Crowtel Renovations (PC)
I saw some online comments in passing comparing this game to Kero Blaster, and now is as good a time as any to support indie creators so here goes.
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