One of the oldest sayings still about is “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and it has never been more prevalent than my experience with Greak: Memories of Azur. Developed by Navegante Entertainment and published by the legendary Team17, this visually alluring side scroller adventure game both kicked my

Hades is a roguelike action dungeon crawler made by Supergiant Games, and winner of 50+ GOTY awards for 2020, and is finally making its way to release on the Xbox and Playstation platforms. Players are placed in the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he attempts to escape

I have spent the last couple of days walking the street of Shibuya, which is modelled after Tokyo, thinking the Olympics would be infinitely more interesting if it had monster fights as one of the events. Neo: The World Ends With You is a sequel to the cult hit, “The

In my entire gaming history, I never thought I would have to explain to someone else how to manipulate time with a talking frog. Now I have piqued your interest, let me tell you more about the new age JRPG that has captivated my heart. Cris Tails, published by Modus

I love Noir games. They normally are gritty, griming, and fast-paced in action and dripped in dark sepia nostalgia. ‘Timothy Vs The Aliens’ by WildSphere originally released back in 2018, is a small open worldish, platform adventure title that oozes charm but platforms flat on its face in basic execution.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, and to celebrate this monumental occasion, Nintendo has released Skyward Sword HD with a fresh coat of paint and a few more bells and whistles. Granted, this was the same game we got for the 25th Anniversary, I believe

For a game series that is older than I am, spanning over three decades of game entries, I’m only now dipping my toes in the wonderful world of Ys. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, is a 3rd person, action RPG, single-player experience developed by legendary developers, Nihon Falcom, with help from

Published by EastAsiaSoft and developed by Proud Dinosaurs, Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an indie, 2.5D puzzle-platform game originally released in 2019 on various consoles, and now available on Nintendo Switch. The story begins with Mother Bilby and her children trying to survive a dangerous storm with a hurricane approaching.

We’re back with a bigger and better Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin! Well ok, maybe it’s not bigger… In fact, it’s significantly smaller and more portable. As for the better, well that’s up to you, but read on for the reasons I actually consider this one better. That’s

Developed by Dang! and published by Devolver Digital, ‘Boomerang X’, releasing on the 9th of July is an adjusting arena fighter with a boomerang that you get to toss, teleport, and use multiple abilities with to clear each stage and move to the next. Boomerang X is all about small/medium/big

Gather around, my fellow Hunters! No more do we need to wander the world using our legs, draining valuable battle strength! Now…we can ride the Monsters! Launching this week is legendary developer CAPCOM’s next instalment in their Monster Hunter franchise, “Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin”. Fuelled by a

While 2020 was a year we all would like to move on from, there was one thing that I personally was excited for, the remaster of all remasters, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. Developed by Vicarious Visions, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is back, this time releasing on the

Anything Mario is gold. We all know this. Only Mario could release a consistent stream of spin-off titles successfully. Now, I haven’t played a Mario Golf game since the Nintendo 64 days, so I am going in bright-eyed and open-minded. Mario Golf: Super Rush by Nintendo is split into two

Published by SEGA, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game is available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Stadia and can also be played on the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility. This review was played on the Xbox Series X. As the

DOOM Eternal by id Software and Panic Button Games has been on the Nintendo Switch now for around 6 months so it makes sense they would aptly deliver their DLC to the platform too. ‘DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods’, a two-part season, brings that added content and pulls you back

Alex Kidd returns to the gaming fold with this new remake of the original Alex Kidd in Miracle World, which was released in 1986. While Alex Kidd was a SEGA character for many years, the remake is made by Merge Games and Jankenteam and is out now on Play Station

Grab your helmet and relive your childhood with Hot Wheels Unleashed. Drift and crash your way through plastic speedways spanning across various environments in the Hot Wheels universe. So buckle up, because Hot Wheels Unleashed brings us an epic Arcade Racer that will surely take you for a drive down

Nintendo has a rich history of doing things their way and actively strives to use its platform to better the human race. Through the years we have seen Brain Training for DS to help break a mental sweat, Wii Fit to break a physical sweat, and Wii Sports and Dance

As someone that has literally never encountered a Shark, I was never able to shake the feeling that I would encounter one at any given point. Perks of living in Australia I guess, but one of the best ways to face your fear is to face it or better yet,

Have you ever noticed that most “Age of Sail” games are about being a pirate? How would you like a simulator made around just making some money? Maybe some kind of TRADE simulator? Have you ever played Sea of Thieves and just wished the pirates would go away so that

Published by NIS America and IzanagiGames, and developed by Too Kyo Games, ‘World’s End Club’ is a JRPG puzzle and action-adventure game originally released on iOS devices and macOS computers in 2020, and now available on Nintendo Switch. The creative team behind this game features some well-renowned directors/writers in the

The ’20s have finally rolled around again so it’s the perfect time to bust out the tailored suits and Jazz music. Unfortunately, most of us have been stuck inside since the start of 2020. A minor setback, but it has definitely hampered our ability to go out and start an

All the way back in 1985, the Capcom classic ‘Ghosts ‘n Goblins’ emerged in the arcades and became notorious for its punishing and unforgiving, but addictive gameplay which had many players inserting just one more credit to try their luck and complete their quest. The game saw various sequels and

Picture this, it’s 1898 and you are relaxing by the fire in your Welsh cottage and you receive a letter from your girlfriend. A simple request, journey to her family’s lovely Hotel on Sker Island and bring her home. Slightly nervous as you have never met her family, you pack

Since the release of the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo 3DS has gradually faded in both popularity and relevance. Not to say that the 3DS didn’t have a good run, it was actually one of the most successful consoles of all time. For the most part, when people think back to

Published and developed by indie studio, The Brotherhood, ‘Beautiful Desolation’ is a top-down, isometric adventure game originally released in 2020 on various consoles, and now available on Nintendo Switch. For a more in-depth look at the game, make sure to read our earlier review of the PC version over at:

Developed by Dead Drop Studios LLC, ‘Outbreak: Endless Nightmares’ is the sixth installment to the Outbreak series which is a rogue-like horror game that supports single-player and split-screen co-op and pays homage to classic horror games such as the likes of Resident Evil. This review was done with the Xbox

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Not today, folks. Today it’s me ridin’ a god damn meteor into a planet so a corrupt ass mega-corporation can’t track me! Yee-haw! Grab your wetsuits and follow me, ’cause we are about to ride this meteor straight into

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne originally debuted on the PlayStation 2 in 2003, followed by a director’s cut (Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax) in 2004, to which that version of the game was made available to NTSC (American) and PAL (European) audiences. 18 years on from its original release,

R-Type Final 2 is a horizontal-scrolling, shooter game developed and published by Granzella Inc. and is a direct sequel to R-Type Final, which was released in 2004. This is the newest instalment in over a decade and it is available on all major platforms. For this review, MKAU played on