Said it before, said it again, said that I'll say it many more times, and here I am, saying it once more: the Nintendo DS was a fantastic system for weird video games. And a video game in which you take on the role of an anime-style defense attorney, defending the most bizarre clientele imaginable, from the most ludicrous murders possible (and even impossible ones, too), … [Read more...]
Cuphead – A Masterpiece in Art Design, A Nightmare of Game Design
Ah Cuphead... If you're a gamer, then no doubt you've already heard of this infamous game. I hardly need to spout what's already known. But for those unfamiliar, I will. Cuphead is a charming looking game designed around the art styles of the cartoons of the 1930's, particularly early Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, and Max Fleischer. Of course, this adorable looking game has a catch: … [Read more...]
Double Dragon Neon – “In the Jungle of Laser Beams, Tonight!”
Ah, Double Dragon Neon (DDN). Man, oh man, do I love this game. Which is not something I ever thought I'd say, regarding the Double Dragon series. I'll set the record straight, right away (as I always seem to do in these things...). I've never harbored any ill will towards the Double Dragon series. The only problem I ever had with it was, that as a kid, if a brawler did not … [Read more...]
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon – NES Castlevania in Everything But Name
Konami has completely screwed up their IP. This is just fact. Metal Gear has been ruined, and its creator driven from the company. The same can be said for Koji "Iga" Igarashi and his creation, Castlevania. I can't even remember when we last had a new Castlevania game. I think it was for the last generation of systems. And I recall it being a 3D mess (as all 3D Castlevania … [Read more...]
Batman: The Telltale Series – An Interesting Take On The Caped Crusader
Those that know me, know that I am a huge Batman fan. But that doesn't mean that I'll buy, watch, read, or play just any old Batman media. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to this franchise. Growing up with Batman: The Animated Series, I've pretty much become convinced that that is the best version out there. I could go into great detail why, but this is a game analysis, not … [Read more...]