strategy

Jagged Alliance 3 Review (PS5)

It’s been twenty-four years since the mercenary men and women from A.I.M. had a true sequel. A whole generation of gamers has cut their teeth on new turn-based strategy renditions of XCOM and BattleTech. But once again, the Jagged Alliance series proves that you can’t keep a good mercenary down. Finally, after a tortuous development life that puts even Duke Nukem Forever to shame, Jagged Alliance ...[Read More]

We Were Here Forever (PC) Review – It Takes Two

Over the last decade, gaming companies around the globe have slowed down the production of local co-op games. In fact, many gamers did not fully grasp this shift to online co-op play until the start of the pandemic. This change from local co-op to online co-op can easily be seen with the elimination of split-screen campaigns (Halo Infinite). So why the change? Many companies realized that it’...[Read More]

Dungeon of the Endless (Switch) Review

Dungeon of the Endless originally released back in 2014, so Amplitude Studios has had plenty of time to work out the kinks in the system. Unfortunately, though, that does not seem to have translated to the title’s port to the Nintendo Switch. While Dungeon of the Endless is still a wonderfully balanced, addicting, challenging, and in many ways rewarding game, it has two bugs on the Switch that mak...[Read More]

Shovel Knight – King of Cards (PC) Review

I have had the recent joy of experiencing Shovel Knight for the first time. Unlike everyone else who played the game already, I didn’t have to wait years between new content. I got it all in one shot. Knowing how good it is, waiting must have been brutal! Well here I am now catching up on 2015’s stellar original platformer from Yacht Club Games with not only the original game but all of the ...[Read More]

Raid On Coasts (PC) – Early Access Preview

Steam Early Access can be a tough place for a small developer. The need to get a revenue stream flowing is vitally important to keeping the lights on and development continuing, but it’s also vital to not put something out there too soon, lest players sour on the experience of a glorified vertical slice that they paid real money for. A lot of developers get it right. Others, not so much. Unfortuna...[Read More]

SEGA Announces Valkyria Chronicles 4 and a North America Release!

Apparently, SEGA believes in Thanksgiving gifts, or very early Christmas presents, because they gave gamers one today with the surprise announcement of Valkyria Chronicles 4 for a North America and European release! Ten years since the original Valkyria Chronicles hit the PS3, a new chapter of the main storyline is coming to consoles!

Forts – PAX East 2017 Hands On Preview

Physics based games always get me excited. As soon as I learned about Forts, a physics-based battle game, I personally volunteered for this one at PAX East 2017 back in March.

SteamWorld Heist Review

You got tactics in my platformer! I’ve always had a fondness for turn based strategy games. From Civilization games to Final Fantasy Tactics to Tabletop RPGs they have always found a way to draw me in. So I was very pleasantly surprised to find that this game was a turn based strategy game, though it looks like a 2D platformer. Throw in some Angry Birds or Worms Armageddon and you have Steamworld ...[Read More]

Review: Dungeon Defenders (XBLA)

Etheria’s heroes have captured the Old Ones within Etheria Cores, preventing them from spreading their evil across the lands. With the kingdom at peace, the adventurers have set off to confront other dangers, leaving their younger siblings behind to guard the realm. Through unfortunate accident, the evil hordes become aware of the Etheria Cores and begin a merciless onslaught bent on freeing...[Read More]

Review: Orcs Must Die! (XBLA)

There are fantasy worlds in which orcs are noble creatures. Valiant, peaceful, and in harmony with nature, these orcs are worthy of respect and admiration. While I do appreciate the effort that has gone in to bringing a modicum of civility and gentility to a stereotypically barbarous and bloodthirsty race, my orcs of choice have always been, and always will be, Tolkien orcs. Orcs Must Die!, as you...[Read More]

Review: From Dust (XBLA)

2011’s Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade had a strong opening last week with Bastion. Tomorrow, the second entry in this year’s Summer of Arcade goes live: From Dust, Ubisoft’s “spiritual heir” to Populous. Created by Eric Chahi, creator of early 90s classic Out of This World, From Dust is at its core a strategy/puzzle game, solved by using a first-person god-like perspectiv...[Read More]

Review: CreaVures (Steam)

About a week ago, I got one of Steam's announcements for a new puzzle-platformer, CreaVures, from Muse Games. As soon as I saw the first moments of the trailer, I knew I was going to buy this game! Imagine my surprise, when I received an email the next day, offering me a chance to review it! Sweeeeeeet!

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