When I first started doing these analyses, I knew that one day, I would be analyzing Pyre (short enough, no abbreviation needed...), due to one simple fact: it is so very bizarrely unique. I would by no means consider myself a super fan of Supergiant Games. Some of their games are fun, others, not so much. But I will say this about the small game dev company, they certainly … [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...]
Marvel’s Spider-Man – Arkham Spider
About a month before news first broke about Insomniac's new ambitious Spider-Man project, I was talking with a good friend about how awesome it would be if Marvel made their own version of the excellent Batman Arkham games, but with Spider-Man, because he'd be such a great fit for that style of gameplay. Lo and behold, a short time later, the world was introduced to this latest … [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...]