Gushing About Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game: Complete Edition
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…
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…
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…
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…