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...]
Trauma Center: Under the Knife – “Let’s Begin the Operation!”
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the Nintendo DS was an amazing platform for weird, experimental games. And Trauma Center: Under the Knife (TCUtK) is certainly no exception. Like most "weird" games, I'm fairly certain I first heard about this little gem through Nintendo Power, although, admittedly, my memory's a bit hazier on this one. Can't have fond, bizarrely … [Read more...]
Pyre – Point & Click Jam!
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...]
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective – A Hauntingly Good Time
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...]
Time Hollow – Taking Back What Was Mine
Ah, Time Hollow (TH), yet another obscure and quirky game that could have only been released for the Nintendo DS. The late 2000's seemed to be a grand time for unique, creative, and just plain weird games. And there was no better platform for those games than the DS (and to some extent, the Wii, as well). I can still remember going to a local EB Games shop on the day this game … [Read more...]