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
News
Spintires impressed us last year with its big trucks and realistic mud, but long after most developers have moved on to new projects Oovee® Game Studios are still releasing updates. This is great news for fans as the latest update is the biggest one yet. The update, which is free to all owners of the game, includes a host of new trucks as well as animations for the driver behind the wheel of these Soviet workhorses. In addition, the game is also now available as part of the Humble Jumbo Bundle, making it the ideal time to snap it up for a bargain
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
News
Players who still have some cash left after stocking up on costumes and candy will be happy to hear that the GamersGate Halloween sale is now on. The sale runs from October 26 until November 2 2015 and will feature brand new deals every 48 hours
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
Kickstarter Watch
Visual novel fans should already be very familiar with the Narcissu titles, a series that wasn’t afraid to explore themes about terminal illness and the relationship between the living and dying. If not, Narcissu 1st & 2nd is available as a free download from Steam and comes highly recommended. However, Sekai Project have decided to team up with Stage-nana, the original creators, and do a full remake of the Narcissu anthology. Fans have been waiting years for the rest of the Narcissu series to be translated and, if the Kickstarter campaign is successful, this will finally happen
PC Game Reviews
For a short, but interesting visual novel that doesn’t take itself too seriously and features branching paths it is worth checking out Divine Slice of Life. The all ages version isn’t too bad, but the game is best played in its uncensored form. The story isn’t particularly deep or original, but overall the game is enjoyable enough for us to recommend to fans of the genre.
Gameplay: Rather short, but features an interesting story and multiple endings.
Graphics: Better than what we are used to seeing in Western visual novels.
Sound: Decent soundtrack and full English voice acting
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
PC Game Reviews
As a big fan of the ninja turtles it pains me to see how much unrealized potential this game has. With a bit more spit and polish it could have been great but as it is the game feels rushed and unfinished. The combat is enjoyable once you get the hang of it but can feel imprecise and sluggish initially. Wait for a sale and hopefully a few patches before diving in.
Gameplay: With a bit more polish it could have been great.
Graphics: Some nice detail but overall a bit uneven.
Sound: The voice acting is great and the tunes fit the game nicely
