At first, Johnny Kung Fu appears to have potential, with its mix of retro electronic-gaming-inspired gameplay and the kung fu combat levels. Unfortunately, it takes less than 15 minutes to realize it squanders this potential by doing absolutely nothing with it. READ MORE
The Best to Own Forever series isn’t about what’s great right now. It’s about what will be great in 10 years, even though there will be better-looking games and later sequels, and what will keep you pulling that dusty old console out of the closet every once in a while. We wrap up the series (for now) with a look at the highlights of Nintendo’s little box that could: the GameCube. READ MORE
The pitch is an enticing one: how about a deep, downloadable RPG from the creators of Mutant Mudds and Bomb Monkey, with an Animal Crossing-like aesthetic and Paper Mario-inspired active turn-based combat? It seems like those ingredients would come together to make Planet Crashers an attractive package. That may have been the problem, though; with such a strong premise, it seems like there just wasn’t enough thought put into making everything work like it should, and the result is a game with too many rough spots and no clear audience. READ MORE
One of my greatest fears in life is missing out on a good time. I hate missing inside jokes. I hate being described stories instead of being reminded of them. I hate losing that potential magical night or event, knowing that it may be impossible to recreate. Sure, friends can hang out at that particular bar again, but will the blonde with glasses who made out with another girl while dancing on the bar be there? Will Ted puke not once, but twice in the bathroom and still chug his beer during last call? You never know. You never really can know. READ MORE
There is a lineage of portable puzzle games that have been successful on handheld consoles. Tetris for the Game Boy and Columns for the Game Gear were the originators and set the groundwork for an influx of puzzle endeavors. While the market has been flush with options over the years, the games we remember most are those that are intuitive while being challenging and fun. Released exclusively on the 3DS eShop, Renegade Kid’s Bomb Monkey is one of those games. READ MORE
