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Wardogs Preview: A Fresh Take on the Military Shooter
This seems to be the year of more realistic military shooters, yet Wardogs manages to stand out from the crowd with some refreshing new features, including a unique three-team dynamic and a heavy focus on cash management and teamwork. While it certainly takes a little time to get into Wardogs and there are a few…
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1666: Amsterdam Preview – A Witchy Journey Through Time with Loads of Potential
When I first laid eyes on the trailers and screenshots for 1666: Amsterdam, I honestly had a hard time figuring out what kind of game it actually was. The distinct style and presentation, combined with the fact that developers who worked on previous Assassin’s Creed titles were behind the project, initially led me to believe…
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Serious Sam: Shatterverse: A Blast of Nostalgia with Some Rough Edges
Serious Sam has been a game series that has been with me since the very first title. While no game in the franchise has ever been completely perfect, I have always thoroughly enjoyed blowing away the various crazy and unique monsters, listening to the classic one-liners, and diving into the delightfully absurd storylines. For me,…
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Stackmon: The Card-Based Survival Monster-Collecting Game You Didn’t Know You Needed
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the addictive thrill of opening trading card packs, collecting monster-collecting joy of Pokémon, and tossed in a healthy dose of base-building? The answer is Stackmon, a creative and surprisingly addictive game that brings these together into a cohesive whole. While it might look like a…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword – A Cinematic Blade Dance Through Feudal Kyoto
For the past several years, the gaming landscape has been utterly dominated by the Soulslike genre whenever developers decide to tackle dark fantasy worlds filled with hideous monsters. Because of this trend, it is immensely refreshing to dive into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a title that proudly returns to its roots as a pure,…
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The Sinking City 2: A Sunken Disappointment
Frogwares has been a developer I have had my eye on since Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishment. There is something special and a little cozy about their games. And being a huge H.P. Lovecraft fan, The Sinking City was a joy to play through, combining their signature investigation and calmly solving puzzles while still getting…
