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...]
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...]
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...]