As someone who is far from good at fighting games, especially 3D fighters, the Dead or Alive series always seemed like my perfect match. The series was always approachable, and offered plenty of incentive for those who never had the patience for a lot of fighters to learn the basics. Dead or Alive 5 continues that tradition, giving those without much fighting game experience a title that can keep them coming back for more. And now with DOA5 Plus on the Vita, you can take that great experience on the go with you. READ MORE
If you boil many games down to their most basic elements, it will be easy to see that a lot of them deal with survival. In Call of Duty, you need to survive the countless baddies who are out for blood. In Super Mario Bros., your duty is to save the princess, but your most basic goal is to survive. You see where I’m going with this. Survival is a key component of most games where your character can die, which is obvious, but it’s something we often forget about, because we’re too busy being distracted by the countless other things games have to offer these days.
There have been numerous titles released in recent years that could fall under the “survival” subgenre. The mere act of attempting to survive while also exploring your surroundings is nothing new, but when examined and expanded upon as closely as some games do, it can lead to an unforgettable experience.
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When discussing action franchises that defined a generation, you can’t forget to bring up Tomb Raider or its protagonist, Lara Croft. As one of the first major 3D action-adventure games to hit it big, Tomb Raider became a cultural phenomenon. However, after so many games in the venerable series, the popularity died down and the quality of each subsequent entry became less stellar. In short, the series needed a fresh take, and thus providing Crystal Dynamics a chance to start anew. Bringing us back to Lara’s very first adventure, Tomb Raider is a return to form for a series that desperately needed a new beginning. READ MORE
We all like game characters we can relate to, especially protagonists. We want to be able to take control of a like-minded individual and guide them through obstacles, whatever they may be, to ultimately see them succeed. It’s not all fun and games, though. Witnessing a character we’ve grown to like as he or she struggles is never enjoyable. However, it makes overcoming that inevitable challenge that much more rewarding, especially if it happens under your control. READ MORE
Back in 2007, a little title known as Crysis set a new benchmark for video game graphics, and the question “Can your PC run Crysis?” became both a legitimate query and a running joke in the industry. Since then, the series has made its way to consoles with surprising success, bringing it to a whole new audience. After two successful games, Crytek is back with the final chapter in its so-called trilogy. While Crysis 3 may not boast the mind-blowing visuals of the original, it still manages to hold its own mechanically and look nice doing it. READ MORE
