Let's get this right out of the way, first thing. I hate roguelike games. I just do. I absolutely despise everything about them. From the incredibly lazy level design of using procedurally and randomly generated levels, to the insta/perma-death conditions set in so many games of this genre. I absolutely and unequivocally hate roguelikes. I am also no fan of rhythm games. I … [Read more...]
Punch-Out!! (Wii) – Dance Like A Fly And Bite Like A Mosquito
Fun fact, I have absolutely no interest in boxing. I think it is one of the most moronic sports out there. Two dudes get in a ring and punch the tar out of each other until one of them either gives up or passes out. Why would anyone do that? I don't know, and honestly, I don't care. So, then, you might be wondering, if I'm so apathetic towards the sport, why oh why is … [Read more...]
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir – Complex to Learn, Simple to Master
Back in the day, I relied heavily on issues of Nintendo Power to inform me of potentially fun, unique games that would fly under the radar of the mainstream. This of course means that my knowledge of such games was mostly limited to Nintendo console titles. When it came to Playstation games, I had to rely more of luck and chance to find hidden gems. Thankfully, luck was on my … [Read more...]
Mega Man 11 – A Mega Good Time
I've been a Mega Man fan for longer than I can remember. Even though the series is often known for its punishing difficulty, I can't help but love the core gameplay of it all. It's pure video game goodness. Unfortunately, for a while there, I was wondering if we'd ever see another entry in this beloved series. Things had been quiet on the Mega Man front ever since the release … [Read more...]
Splatoon 2 – “Don’t Get Cooked… Stay Off the Hook!”
Splatoon 2 (S2), in fact, the Splatoon series on the whole, was never a Nintendo IP that I had the least bit of interest in. From the hideous design of the Inkling protagonists, to the idiotic Punk/Hip-Hop aesthetic, to the awful music, to the fact that it was (what I believed to be, until very recently) solely focused on PvP combat, this was not a game series for me. Or so I … [Read more...]