While 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake impressed with its attention to detail and fleshing out the opening section of 1997’s FFVII into a full game, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impresses with its sheer scale. By exiting the city of Midgar, Square Enix takes players out into Gaia, allowing them to fully explore and take in… Read More »
When Fort Solis was originally announced last year during Summer Games Fest 2022, many assumed it would be a typical sci-fi horror game in the same ilk as Dead Space, The Callisto Protocol, and Alien: Isolation. However, after getting a chance to go hands-on with the game, it’s clear that developers Fallen Leaf and Black… Read More »
When it comes to licensed properties, sometimes a developer is just a perfect fit and its strengths align with the property. While CyberConnect2 has never been known for its intricate combat systems, the studio is a master of spectacle (just take a look at any of the cutscenes in Asura’s Wrath). This is why the Japanese… Read More »
A game can sometimes become a punching bag and, sadly, Marvel’s Avengers is one of those games. While Insomniac Games’ two Spider-Man titles were thoughtful games based on the beloved web slingers, Avengers felt like the safest and most boring bet that was made worse by the games-as-a-service nature that infected the whole thing. It tainted… Read More »
As a diehard fan of skateboarding games, I’m always excited when a new series comes along. When OlliOlli launched on PlayStation Vita back in 2014, I instantly found myself hooked by its arcade structure. Levels were quick and skill-based with players being forced to focus on timing grinds and landing tricks successfully by hitting the… Read More »
The Falconeer released late last year on Xbox platforms and PC, serving as one of the early graphical showcases for the Xbox Series X. It’s now slated to arrive on PlayStation consoles and Nintendo Switch in August under the name The Falconeer: Warrior Edition. The new version features all of the previously released downloadable content (The… Read More »