Scott Pilgrim holds a special place in my heart as a series about an asshole who takes much too long to figure out that he's an asshole. The game itself, which came out as a tie-in with the movie release about ten years ago, had everything you'd want if you were a faux hipster gamer... Continue Reading →
Game Review: Griftlands is a Roguelite RPG with Variety and Dystopian Style
Don’t feel like reading? Scroll to the bottom for a TL;DR. The thing I love about any game with roguelike aspects is its replay value. Combine variety in gameplay with a charming aesthetic, and you got yourself spending days to weeks experimenting with the game's mechanics. For me, it gets exhausting knowing there's always more... Continue Reading →
Game Review: The Council is a Delightful Murder/Mystery RPG That’s All Over the Place
Don't feel like reading? Scroll to the bottom for a TL;DR. Personally, I've always enjoyed adventure games. The twists and turns in their stories—along with their endless puzzles—makes you really flex your brain and/or get frustrated to the point of looking up a guide. The Council, developed by Big Bad Wolf Studios, takes the concept... Continue Reading →
The Protagonist’s Design in the TWEWY Sequel is Ugly
The World Ends With You (TWEWY) is one of those lesser known cult classics within Square Enix’s grand and — at times — exhausting oeuvre of JRPGs. Originally released in 2007 on the Nintendo DS, the game made a name for itself with its unique gameplay, angsty plotlines, urban aesthetic, and absolutely banging soundtrack. After 13 long... Continue Reading →