Review by Matt S. Unravel is heartbreaking. But it’s not a depressing kind of emotion that lies at the core of this charming and pure little puzzle-platformer. Rather, as an introverted little reflection on life and human relationships, Unravel is heartbreaking because it represents a warmer, more sentimental side of…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I really didn’t think that Climax Studios would manage to outdo its effort with Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India. The Chronicles series has always struck me as the most experimental Assassin’s Creed titles that we have seen to date, and on top of that, India was the…
Read MoreDogchild tells the story of a boy named Tarpak and his canine companion, Tarao. When dogs start to go missing, Tarpak and Tarao set out to find what happened to them. The two soon find out that a company called Cornish Inc. may be the ones behind the disappearance of…
Read MoreHere’s a free lesson to all game developers out there: making a game’s visuals pixelated and calling it “retro” isn’t going to hide a staggering, insulting lack of depth. People are smarter than that. Related reading: For an example of a developer that at least tried to do something interesting…
Read MoreCorgi Warlock is not a concept that was doomed from the start. It has a wacky setup (appropriate for indie games like this), a talented individual behind the project, and a host of warrior animals. Unfortunately, it fails in the execution. Perhaps “fail” is too strong, but seeing Corgi Warlock…
Read MoreI’m a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, which I see as the more intelligent and insightful of the major blockbuster franchises. That being said, I am a much bigger fan of the games in the series where Ubisoft takes a creative risk and does something a little daring to…
Read MoreMovie-tie-in games are always an interesting bunch. Even if the source material has a rich history, like Peanuts, there isn’t the guarantee that a good game will be delivered. In many ways, this can be reflected in an iconic, recurring scene from the comic strip. Lucy holds a football for…
Read MoreThough Teslagrad first surfaced a couple of years ago, it feels right at home on the Vita with its latest release. The core mechanics are as sound now as they were then, delivering a solid experience that combines puzzle elements with platforming action. As far as the core narrative goes,…
Read MoreAt a glance, one might mistake Typoman for the popular 2D platforming/puzzle game Limbo. While it shares some similarities with Limbo thanks to its stark aesthetic that is heavy on the black, Typoman falls short of that game’s level of polish while still carving out its own unique identity. Are…
Read MoreFlight is a more difficult mechanic to execute within a game than many pause to think on. By its very nature flight implies freedom, scale, and a limitless room for exploration. A good game that makes flight a central mechanic should offer a sensation of soaring through the air, of…
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