Awaken: Astral Blade Review
I do like my 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash adventure games. I list games such as Muramasa: Rebirth and Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir as some of the best...
Tag : Metroidvania
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights Xbox Series X/S Review
by Ryan Jones
I haven’t played a Metroidvania in quite some time, possibly not since I completed Blasphemous, developed by The Game Kitchen. After noticing high amounts of...
Supraland Review
by Yannic Seide
Whenever children play with their action figures and plushies, imaginations runs wild. An arm moving downward is actually a mighty sword crashing down on an...
Shantae and the Seven Sirens Review
by Daire Behan
The Shantae series has grown considerably in popularity over the past 5 years, to the point where its name is almost synonymous with independent games...
Blasphemous Review
by Daire Behan
Watching the revival of the Metroidvania genre with the advent of independent games is something I will never grow tired of watching. In the past...
New Xbox Game Pass Titles Announced for September 2019
by Daire Behan
Microsoft have announced today that five new titles will be joining their Xbox Game Pass subscription service before the end of September. These titles include...
Dead Cells Preview
by Derek Miller
There certainly is no shortage of Rogue-like games. While the genre continues to get increasingly crowded, there are still a few promising titles that rise...
Hollow Knight Review
by Derek Miller
It’s only just the beginning of the 3rd month of the year, and already I have my share of pleasant surprises for an entire year....
Explore a Beautiful Yet Hostile Alien World in Anew: The Distant Light
by Steve Gill
I do very much have a soft spot for games with unique or interesting art styles, so I was immediately wowed by the visuals in...
Yoku’s Island Express Melds Metroidvania Gameplay and Pinball Together to Bring a Unique Looking Adventure Game
by Ian Cooper
Indie developers Villa Gorilla have announced a new open-world pinball adventure, Yoku’s Island Express, coming to PC and consoles this winter. Yoku’s Island Express is...
Alwa’s Awakening Review
by Derek Miller
In a landscape teeming with retro inspired games, occasionally a few rise to the top and stand out. Alwa’s Awakening manages to do just that....