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Monday, 13 July 2020 09:56

Sakura Wars (PS4) Review

Almost a decade has passed, the Sakura Wars franchise finally has a new game release outside of Japan. Sakura Wars (2019) takes place in an alternate 1940s (about a decade after So Long My Love) where Taisho Democracy endured and technology evolved into steampunk with airships, steam powered machines, and Edwardian opulence. The game seeks to be a soft reboot for the venerable franchise that has largely been forgotten aside from the iconic opening tune for older anime fans. For those new to the Sakura Wars franchise, it was a traditional dating sim game with tactical RPG elements stapled on. In the new Sakura Wars, the tactical RPG gameplay is replaced with a hack and slash fighting game akin to Dynasty Warriors. After a lengthy absence, has Sakura Wars delivered on a successful reboot, or is this a short and pleasant reminder of the Playstation 2 era of video games?

Friday, 20 March 2020 10:00

DOOM Eternal (Xbox One) Review

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You wield a lot of guns and gadgets in Doom Eternal. DOOM Slayer assumes the role of a one-man army and so much more transforming into an even more powerful badass. New features, environments, and great gameplay mechanics refresh and greatly improve the feeling of being unstoppable in DOOM Slayer's second journey, and only a few control and storyline issues slow it down.

Monday, 27 January 2020 10:00

Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind (PS4) Review

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Kingdom Hearts III has been one of the most ambitious titles of our decade. With its charming characters, over the top story and its crazy battle mechanics its easily a game I keep coming back to for more. Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind adds so much more to an already epic story while adding in extra game modes and even a few surprises along the way.

Wednesday, 11 September 2019 07:22

River City Girls (PS4) Review

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I’ll be honest, some of my absolute favorite video games are beat-em-up. Picking a favorite character, jumping into a level sending you straight into the action. River City Girls is a beat-em-up and much more. Touting a crazy cast of characters, an entertaining story, and tons of fun and exciting game mechanics to explore.

Friday, 01 June 2018 16:51

Azure Reflections (PS4) Review

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After playing the latest Tohou game from Unties Games and developer Souvenir Circ titled ‘Azure Reflections’ and I was impressed - and not by what you would expect. First, this game takes place after the Scarlet Mist incident, so we begin with an unnatural scarlet mist appearing without warning, covering much of the land. It is strong enough to block out the sun, causing the affected areas to become dark and cold. Reimu Hakurei, a shrine maiden working at the Hakurei Shrine, and Marisa Kirisame, a magician, set out to find the source of the mist.

Tuesday, 03 July 2018 12:23

Moonlighter (PC) Review

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It seems like retro-style rogue-lites have been popping up more and more frequently in the indie game scene, and with this increase, it can be hard to start out. Digital Sun’s first release, Moonlighter, tries to stick its head above the rest with its blend of familiar and unique. In Moonlighter, you adventure into mysterious, ever-changing dungeons in the hopes to find riches and glory the deeper you delve. Something we have all down countless times; however, this game eschews from the cliche in its interesting take on selling your treasures. After escaping the dungeons with your life and loot, you run your own shop as a merchant selling your spoils to the town. This blend of old and new makes Moonlighter a contender, but is it enough to make a lasting impression?

Wednesday, 04 October 2017 12:28

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (Vita) Review

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Culminating from over three years of work, Danganronpa V3 brings the murder-mystery series to its pinnacle after numerous game and anime releases, the most recent being the anime-exclusive Danganronpa 3. Although it does feature an entirely new cast of characters, V3 is definitely not for newbies to the series.

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 05:16

White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (PS4) Review

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As a love letter to horror fans, PQube’s localization of the 2015 HD remaster for ROIGame’s White Day: A Labyrinth Named School still stands as one of the definitive grandparents of the first-person “hide-and-seek simulation” horror genre. Although the game still feels archaic at times, especially when compared to more recent first-person horror games such as the Outlast series or Resident Evil 7, the developer’s original creative vision still manages to shine through with the game’s unique blend of school simulation, visual novel elements, hiding mechanics and, of course, creepy ambiance.

Tuesday, 16 May 2017 23:31

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds (Vita) Review

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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is the remaster of the first entry of the Hakuoki series which came out 9 years ago in Japan. Since then, the Hakuoki franchise has released numerous games and spin-offs including an anime television series. Kyoto Winds includes extra characters, an extended plot and improved graphics from the original game. Fans of the otome genre are likely already familiar with this title and know exactly what to expect.

Monday, 30 January 2017 15:34

World of Final Fantasy (PS4) Review

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World of Final Fantasy certainly isn't the only Final Fantasy spin-off around, but it’s perhaps among the more successful one. There's a lot that series veterans will find familiar. New systems and approaches are combined with many traditional Final Fantasy staples to create a product that complements an already extensive catalog of many great RPG games to date.

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