Console Reviews
Someone that has never played a version of this game using a computer mouse would probably enjoy it more but it is definitely not a bad game. The gameplay is very addictive and there are more than enough levels to keep you playing for a long time. Checking out the demo first is highly recommended however.
Gameplay: Would have been better if the controls were more precise.
Graphics: Nice but nothing special.
Sound: Catchy tunes that will stick in your head
Gameboy Advance Game Reviews
Super Dodge Ball Advance is a lot of fun at first but once you have won a few Championships and seen all the super moves there is not much left to do. Multi-player gives it some more longevity and if you have a game link cable with a friend to join in you can easily add another point or two to the score.
Gameplay: Fairly basic but fast paced and fun.
Graphics: Colorful and detailed 2d visuals.
Sound: Not the best I have heard but generally ok
News
The good news for fans of visual novels just keeps on coming with Sekai Project today unveiling the release date of CLANNAD. This much anticipated title had a very successful Kickstarter campaign just over 10 months ago that brought in $541,161 from 5,819 backers. Fans can mark Monday, November 23 on their calendars as this is the day that CLANNAD will be released on Steam for Windows-based PCs
News
MangaGamer announced today that they will be accepting pre-orders on their site for the upcoming Gahkthun of the Golden Lightning. This visual novel was developed by Liarsoft and the official release date has been set for December 23rd. One of the protagonists of its story is none other than Nikola Tesla, but the 20th century in which this game is set is one that is very different from our own
Ten Questions With
With titles such as eden*, Princess Evangile, Higurashi When They Cry and A Kiss For The Petals released on Steam along with many others on their own website, 2015 has been a bumper year for MangaGamer. They are showing no signs of slowing down either, so to get some more information about their upcoming releases as well as the visual novel market we had a chat with John Pickett
Handheld Reviews
The Gameboy Advance had its fair share of lazy ports that dragged it down and now it would appear that the DS may be heading to a similar fate. The touch screen controls in this game is completely unnecessary and doesn’t add anything to the experience and while porting a N64 game to the DS might sound impressive but the gameplay and graphics definitely suffered.
Gameplay: It’s still Ridge Racer but the fun is spoiled by the shoddy controls.
Graphics: This is barely better than what a mobile phone can offer.
Sound: Not great but not terrible either
PC Game Reviews
It is a pleasant surprise to see the Guilty Gear series appear on PC and with the right setup this game is a blast to play. Gameplay is solid although the last boss is one of the cheapest I’ve seen in a while. The lack of a story mode is also a downside but if you like your fighting games deep and don’t mind getting your ass kicked then this is the game for you. 2D fighting games doesn’t get much better than this on PC.
Gameplay: More accessible than the last game but also has a lot of depth if you stick with it.
Graphics: It would have been nice if the resolution could be increased but the game still looks good.
Sound: Good music but muddy sound effects
Console Reviews
The storyline is rather childish but the gameplay is quite addictive in this non-violent shooter. Raising havoc is a lot of fun and chasing down all the little critters can be tricky but overall this game shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge. The controls work rather well bar a few instances and it is a good showcase for the Wii hardware.
Gameplay: Perfectly suited to the Wii controls.
Graphics: Not exactly cutting edge but does the job.
Sound: Good but not great
Handheld Reviews
The fact that you have to buy both games separately is a bit of a kick in the teeth but playing Final Fantasy on PSP is as fun as it has always been. The game looks good on handheld wide screen and the simple gameplay makes it a fun title for long trips. Chances are if you are a fan you will already own a copy of this game in which case you might not want to shell out for this version.
Gameplay: Pure and simple fun.
Graphics: Nicely redrawn graphics.
Sound: Classic Final Fantasy fare
PC Game Reviews
There are plenty of things that I can fault about Depths of Fear, but at the end of the day and I had a lot of fun playing the game and it kept me hooked right to the end which is all that matters. It is an impressive piece of work considering that it was made by only one person and definitely provides a unique and memorable challenge. The excellent atmosphere and addictive gameplay makes it worth the effort.
Gameplay: A nice atmospheric blend of stealth and action.
Graphics: A little rough, especially the animations, but this doesn’t detract too much from the experience.
Sound: Great creature sounds and a very nice synthesizer based soundtrack
