Gameboy Advance Game Reviews
Wario Ware Inc, Mega Microgame$ is a fun diversion but not everybody is going to appreciate its madness. If you can live with a game where the visuals are retro to say the least and very little is required beyond pressing one or two buttons in a five second period then you’ll love it.
Gameplay: Five second bursts of fun.
Graphics: A interesting mixture of good and (intentionally) bad.
Sound: Sounds like getting mixed signals from two radio stations at times
Early Access Previews
Brigador, an Early Access title from Stellar Jockeys, challenges you with the task of liberating the city of Solo Nobre. At your disposal is a selection of tanks, mechs and antigrav vehicles, but standing in your way are the factions occupying the city. Whether you opt to go in all guns blazing or sneak in stealthily while picking off your targets, your mission remains the same, clear the city or die trying
PC Game Reviews
Game Type is clearly more of a spoof than a full-fledged game, but floating around and shooting the bizarre enemies while chasing a high score is surprisingly addictive. The co-op mode adds to the fun, but still can’t hide the fact that the game is very simple and quite repetitive. On its own it is hard to recommend, but it is still worth checking out as part of the Mommy’s Best Action Pack.
Gameplay: Amusing, but loops very quickly and can be repetitive.
Graphics: Very basic and with almost non-existent animations.
Sound: The music is fitting, but the constant shouts of “Parkour” soon becomes annoying
PC Game Reviews
Explosionade has been out for a while on Xbox 360 already, but this PC version still delivers plenty of action. It is a 2D shooter that feels lifted straight from the arcade, and the new leaderboards provide an extra incentive to aim for a high score. Although the game is still great on its own, we suggest grabbing the Mommy’s Best Action Pack to get it along with three other titles from the same developer.
Gameplay: Small levels filled with many enemies ensure the action never lets up.
Graphics: There is an almost Neo Geo style to the 2D visuals.
Sound: The game features decent music and plenty of sound effects
PC Game Reviews
If single player games are your thing then you can probable give Nidhogg a miss. Gather around a few friends and start a tournament if you really want to experience what all the fuss is about. The frantic combat will test your luck and reflexes while the low system requirements means the game will run smoothly on just about any hardware.
Gameplay: The single player is good practice but the real fun lies in multi-player.
Graphics: Retro pixel art with smooth animations.
Sound: A brilliant electronic soundtrack composed by Daedelus
Console Reviews
While the controls and reliance on quick time events might deter some players, Heavy Rain is a game that must be experienced. The attention to detail and the gripping narrative are highlights and while the game fumbles in a few places it kept me hooked right to the end.
Gameplay: After a slow start the game really pics up the pace and draws you in.
Graphics: Very impressive character details and some excellent environments.
Sound: Good overall but the voice acting can sound a bit strange
Console Reviews
Uncharted may not have the most original plot, but the lead characters are likeable and the locations exotic. While you will spend more time exercising your trigger finger than exploring, the game has plenty of action and a ton of a extras. While it could have been a bit longer the treasure hunting will keep you coming back for more.
Gameplay: Great but maybe too much emphasis on gunfights.
Graphics: Detailed and vibrant.
Sound: Good voice acting and atmospheric music
Previews
There has been plenty of games set in alternative WW2 realities, but Ironkraft might just be one of the strangest. With Zomies, Nazis and even aliens thrown in for good measure its post-apocalyptic vehicle driven universe certainly sounds like it won’t be boring. The game was Greenlit on Steam in less than eight days back in August and is set for an Early Access release on October 21st 2015
PC Game Reviews
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem is pretty bare bones when compared to other racing titles on the market and it has somewhat of a low-budget feel to it, but provided you can get into a decent multi-player match there is lots of fun to be had. The free DLC released for the game has also since been integrated with the base game.
Gameplay: Despite the floaty controls and lack of variety there is still fun to be had.
Graphics: Nothing spectacular, but the visuals aren’t too shabby.
Sound: Pretty generic
PC Game Reviews
With only eight levels it doesn’t take very long to complete Gryphon Knight Epic, but the game is certainly enjoyable while it lasts. It doesn’t have the speed or overwhelming odds of a bullet hell shooter, but the slower pace still provides a challenge. Add to that the beautiful pixel art visuals and you have a game that all retro fans will enjoy.
Gameplay: The pace is a bit slower than modern side scrolling shooters, but still challenging and enjoyable.
Graphics: Beautiful pixel art visuals with detailed backgrounds and tons of enemy variety.
Sound: Not bad, but not exactly memorable either
