ABP. Always Be Picrossing.
Subjective game reviews, comic translations, pixel art, and other video game bits & bobs.
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February 27, 2020
February 20, 2020
[Review] Crypt of the Necrodancer (NS)
This rhythm/dungeon-crawler-rogeulike captured me so effectively that it ended up causing me real physical injury. What an endorsement!
February 3, 2020
[Review] SEAQUEST海探1992 (PC)
My quest for Ecco-like games continues with this ethereal vaporwave-inspired indie allegory.
January 31, 2020
[Review] Lethal League Blaze (PS4)
It’s Pong meets fighting games meets Jet Set Radio Future, and any formula that contains the latter is an instant winner for me!
January 21, 2020
[Review] The Muppets Movie Adventures (PSVita)
It’s time to start my Vita, it’s time for loading screens. It’s time for mediocrity in this basic platform game.
January 20, 2020
[Review] Lego Jurassic World (Wii U)
Unlike many Lego games, this one has dinosaurs. In most other ways it’s pretty similar.
January 16, 2020
[Review] Guacamelee 2 (PS4)
Guacamelee 2 is very much more of Guacamelee 1 with some improvements and additions, and that’s OK!
January 14, 2020
[Review] Iconoclasts (PS4)
Konjak’s magnum opus (so far), Iconoclasts’ colourful art belies an emotionally charged story filled with tragedy and intensity. It’s also a great Metroidvania with some novel mechanics!
January 9, 2020
[Review] Noitu Love 2: Devolution (Wii U)
Konjak’s first commercial game is his first sequel, to his first completed game. Its unique control scheme sets it apart, and Sandberg’s animation prowess as of 2008 has resulted in a fantastic-looking game too!
January 8, 2020
January 7, 2020
January 6, 2020
[Review] Mina of the Pirates (PC)
Konjak aka Joakim Sandberg has worked as an animator on many great games at WayForward, but has also created a few successful solo projects. Let’s look at one of his earliest works first.
January 2, 2020
[Review] Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (3DS)
Continuing on WayForward spinoffs, we have Shovel Knight, which recently got its final content update. Good value!
December 25, 2019
December 24, 2019
[Review] Halo: Spartan Strike (iOS)
Halo has a rich universe, and room for many spinoffs. This is the second of two twin-stick shooters that were originally released for smart devices, and it works quite well… probbaly even better if you’re familiar with Halo 4, which I’m not.
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New pixel art: Donkey Kong and Friends!
My biggest pixel art ever, 100 Kongs and 213 of their best friends and enemies! This was a lot...
Goodbye 2020: New Year 2021
This year wasn’t the most productive thanks to Animal Crossing and a pandemic going one, but I still had fun doing what...
- Allemand Avec Rayman Letter Translation and Ingredients Explanation
Hello, lovely Rayman fans! Turquoisephoenix here with some Edutainment...
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