It's October! And that means another Halloween-esque game analysis! While this one isn't technically based around Halloween, I figured the main subject of ghosts and possessions was close enough. So, let's get to it! I believe I've mentioned in the past that the Nintendo DS ushered in a golden age of "weird" games. Games that didn't quite fit the norm in terms of gameplay or … [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...]
The Sexy Brutale – It Isn’t What It Sounds Like…
If you haven't caught on by now, there's a special place in my heart for weird and obscure video games. However, in this age of rampant Indie development, it can be hard to find the good weird and obscure games. First and foremost, a game needs to be fun. If a game is just weird for the sake of being weird (or even worse, for the sake of "art"), then I have no interest in it. I … [Read more...]