It’s a weird time in the industry for adventure games. There are still plenty of them released today, with most of them developed by smaller studios and released as PC exclusives. However, every now and again one slips through the cracks and finds its way to consoles. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, the sixth game in Frogwares’ adventure franchise, is such a game. It sticks to a relatively well-worn formula, but one that will please most Sherlock Holmes fans or those just looking for a lengthy, puzzle-filled adventure. READ MORE
Every so often, a game comes along that defies description and any expectations. Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is such a game. Arkedo, a developer known for its gorgeous, difficult 2D games, is back with a title that is part 2D platformer, part twin-stick shooter and even part WarioWare. It’s a game that needs to be seen (and played) to be believed. READ MORE
Last time I wrote about perfectionism and how that concept applied best to stealth games more than any other genre. Yet, when you think about it, stealth games have almost always been about rewarding those who approach scenarios as quickly and as quietly as possible. From Metal Gear Solid to Assassin’s Creed, there are always rewards for adhering to the rules of the genre with as few mistakes as possible. While this core idea has remained mostly consistent, the base mechanics that make these games as memorable as they have evolved or simply been streamlined, for better or for worse. READ MORE
When you think about what made the Double Dragon series great, it’s hard to come up with anything that would really work by today’s standards. With rare exceptions, beat-‘em-ups don’t really have much of a place in gaming today simply due to the nature of the genre’s mechanics. They are a relic from a much different time in gaming history, and because of that, new games in the genre almost never succeed. WayForward, a developer with experience in the ways of bringing back old franchises, presents us with Double Dragon: Neon, a game that attempts to revive a once-beloved series with mixed results. READ MORE
There are many stealth games I hold near and dear to my heart, and yet there haven’t been too many recent examples that capture what I love about the genre. This is where Klei Entertainment, the team behind the colorful and brutally violent Shank series, steps in with their take on the genre. Mark of the Ninja is a game that manages to make the familiar feel fresh and exciting again, and one that shows off the developer’s talents the best way possible. READ MORE
