Author: Darren Rodrigues
Shenmue I & II Announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC
Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000 and 2001, Shenmue I & II is an open world action adventure combining jujitsu combat, investigative sleuthing, RPG elements, and memorable mini-games. It pioneered many aspects of modern gaming, including open world city exploration, and was the game that coined the Quick Time Event (QTE). It was one of the first games with a persistent open world, ...
Way Of The Passive Fist – Review
Beat Em’ games are aplenty with varying art styles, settings, combat choices etc but this is the first time I’ve seen such a unique take on a beat em’ up game. Way of The Passive Fist is a more pacifist take on the beat em’ up genre that really piqued my interest. Developed and published by Household Games Inc. It is available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Mac an...
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Adds Falke on April 24
Falke was built to be an alternative clone for M. Bison. She was heavily experimented on by Shadaloo and was forced to train day in, day out to achieve perfection. Falke has the unique ability to infuse Psycho Power into objects and release it through them, mainly through her staff, which she named Harmony. Years of harsh training went by, causing Falke to spiral deep into despair, wishing for it ...
The Council: Episode 1: The Mad Ones – Review
An episodic game with a weird and mysterious premise. Sounds like a lot of games in that genre but The Council is actually pretty interesting. Featuring a bunch of interesting characters some of which are quite famous historically. The game’s genre itself is said to be “Social RPG” since the core gameplay really depends on how you socialize with characters and the world which eff...
Owlboy – Review
The fruition of a decade’s worth of labour has resulted in a game that is an absolute master piece. Owlboy is the vision of Simon Stafsnes Andersen with a lot of inspiration coming from Nintendo games which Andersen was a big fan of. The game has been developed and also published by D-Pad Studio. The development first started in 2007 and was scraped and restarted multiple times much to the d...
2D Action-RPG CrossCode Coming to PS4 this Year
CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future, combining 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story. Key Features • Feel the Retro-Hype! CrossCode delivers action oriented 16-Bit SNES feelings with a modern physics engine. • Solve epic puzzles & quests! You‘re a fa...
Chrono Trigger Update Out Now on Steam, Further Patches Promised by Square Enix
Square Enix today announced that following fan feedback, Chrono Trigger for Steam has received the first of a number of planned patches to enhance the game’s presentation and features. Today’s patch includes: • Original Graphics: A new option will allow players to choose between the current high-resolution character sprites and background graphics, or a new ‘Original’ mode which is more in-line wi...
Worlds Adrift Launches May 17 on Steam Early Access
Bossa Studios today announced that its much anticipated Community-Crafted MMO, ‘Worlds Adrift’ will launch publicly on Steam Early Access for the first time on 17th May, 2018. Worlds Adrift will be available worldwide for PC on the Steam Store for £19.49 / $24.99 / €22.99. As part of a presentation at London Games Festival today, where the singer, Freja Frances, performed live with Worlds Adrift’s...
OVERKILL’S The Walking Dead – Maya Trailer
OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is a four player co-op action FPS, where you and your friends fight the dead as well as the living. Set in The Walking Dead Universe, you and your group try to survive in a post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. Each character has their own Special Abilities, Skill Trees, Squad Roles, Play Styles and Story Arcs, but teamwork is paramount. The action is close-up and intense: t...
Bridge Constructor Portal – Review
Take two very interesting puzzle solving games and this is what you get. Bridge Constructor Portal is a game which can be described as the offspring of Bridge Constructor and Portal. Now, both those games are great on their own and both have very unique and interesting takes on gameplay. Developed by ClockStone and published by Headup Games this game is available on most major platforms which incl...
Action RPG Moonlighter Launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on May 29
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements following the everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that dreams of becoming a hero. Game launches to PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on May 29th, 2018 for $19.99 USD in digital and equivalent in other currencies! Nintendo Switch version is coming in the future as well! Heading towards Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4, Moonlighter w...
Masters of Anima is Available Today, Launch Trailer Released
The world is in peril and only you can save it in Masters of Anima! The new indie gem from Passtech Games, the makers of Space Run, is available today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC! Follow Otto in his quest against the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles, where your ability to make tactical decisions quickly is vital. Summon and control large armies of up to 100...