Reviews
Dust: An Elysian Tail Review
Platforms: XBLA (reviewed), Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X, PlayStation 4, iOS Dust: An Elysian Tail has been in development for some time now. It was originally designed to be released on the indie games section of Xbox Live, but ended up winning Microsoft’s Dream. Build. Play Challenge back in 2009. This victory won the game […]
The Last Story Review
Platform: Wii I’ve been rather eagerly anticipating Mistwalker’s The Last Story since last year. Between hearing about it on multiple podcasts (8-4 Play, I lay the blame mostly on you) and seeing impressions of it from importers, Mistwalker’s latest effort had me wanting to dust off my Wii for well over a year. Thanks to […]
Sound Shapes Review
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 (reviewed), PlayStation Vita (reviewed) Sound Shapes is an interesting take on the rhythm game. Instead of matching notes on a plastic instrument you’ll be platforming through various levels grabbing coins and collectibles in order to change the music. In a way, it is a bit like the Bit Trip Runner […]
Spelunky Review
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 (reviewed), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita (reviewed), PlayStation 4 If you’re unfamiliar, Spelunky is a platformer that focuses heavily on exploration and adventure and was originally released as a freeware game on PC in 2008. After much success and praise, it has been rebuilt from the ground up for XBLA (and […]
Gravity Rush Review
Platform: Vita Jumping to avoid an untimely death at the bottom of pit with spikes. Jumping to avoid an enemy charging your way. Jumping to avoid plummeting to your death in a bottomless pit (which is probably the most horrendously boring way to go). Jumping has been a central game mechanic that games have been […]
Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalker 2013 Review
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviewed), iOS With Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, Wizards of the Coast and Stainless Games seem to be looking to make the strategic, collectible card game as accessible as ever. This doesn’t mean that longtime Magic fans will be left with nothing to enjoy […]
Dragon’s Dogma Review
Platforms: Xbox 360 (reviewed) and Playstation 3 “As the cyclops started up its relentless assault on my party, a rogue goblin struck a massive blow against my pawn that handled the healing duties for my party, knocking her off the fort and putting her too far out of reach for me to revive her. Stuck […]
Rebuild Review
Platform: iOS I think I’ve either lost my mind or hit rock bottom, but I’m engaged enough in an iOS game to actually review the thing. While I’m not against games found on smartphones or tablets, I’ve typically steered clear of most of them. Rebuild has certainly bucked that trend for me. Rebuild takes place […]
Mass Effect 3 Review
Platforms: PC, Playstation 3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 (reviewed) I thought this might be the toughest review I’ve written, but little did I know that I would end up starting anew almost as many times writing this as I have started new playthroughs with Commander Shepard to see how things differ when making other […]