Review: Dark Souls Remastered on Nintendo Switch Means You Can “Git Gud” Anywhere
When Dark Souls was announced for Nintendo Switch, I was pretty hyped. Not only was I excited for the prospect of a remaster (you can read my review of the […]
Review: Featuring the Return of a Classic, Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a Great Party in a Box
Chicago-based Jackbox games has been the premier party game go-to since they were making games as Jellyvision. The Jackbox Party Pack has been a staple for many house parties, and […]
Review: Shadows: Awakening Puts a Spin On the Familiar
Shadows: Awakening is an isometric action role-playing game developed by Games Farm. Set in the Heretic Kingdoms universe, Shadows: Awakening is a sequel to Kult: Heretic Kingdoms and Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms. You play as the Devourer, a […]
Review: Super Mario Party a Return to Form with a Few Fresh Features
Mario Party has been serving as a non-gamer point of entry into casual, party video game playing since its first release on the Nintendo 64. Its board game setup hasn’t […]
Review: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a Breath of Fresh, Salty, Sea Air
Assassin’s Creed is a venerable series, with 11 main entries and 20 entries overall (if you count the Chronicles spinoffs and a couple of handheld versions). As with any series that has 11 […]
Review: This is the Police 2 Has a Great Story, but its Multiple Genres Lead to Uneven Gameplay
Sometimes you’re not sure what kind of game you want to play. Maybe you want X-COM-style, isometric turn-based combat, but maybe you also want a management game. Maybe you just […]
Review: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Feels Like the Classic Series I Grew Up With
For some of us, a new entry in the Tomb Raider series is always reason to celebrate. It’s a bit like going home, if you’re someone, like me, who started […]
Review: Immortal: Unchained Goes Big But Still Ends Up Going Home
Immortal: Unchained is an action role-playing game developed and published by Toadman Interactive. Set in the far future on an alien world, you play as a warrior who has been imprisoned for […]
Review: Megaquarium is Competent, but Fails to Live Up to “Mega” Moniker
Megaquarium is an aquarium management game, much in the same vein as the Theme or Tycoon games of old. Instead of working on creating that perfect sprawling theme park, hospital, or […]
Review: Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is Bursting at the Seams with Style and Charm
One of my favorite games of all time is Castle Crashers. The satisfaction of beating the snot out of goons with over-the-top weapons and magic, and then using the experience and […]
Review: Ultimate Fishing Simulator is a Good Catch With Few Snags
There was a time I considered myself a hobby fisherman. I wasn’t crazy about it, but it was something I liked to do throughout my 20s. Eventually life caught up […]
Review: Vermintide 2: Shadows of Bogenhafen DLC is a Little Light but What’s There Doesn’t Disappoint
Minor gameplay spoilers ahead: Shadows of Bogenhafen DLC is the first expansion of the well-reviewed Vermintide 2 (you can check out our review of the base game here). In short, […]