You’ve had it happen to you before, right? I’m sure every gamer has at one point or another. That one moment when a single game, out of nowhere, hits you like a brick, and you just know that it’s the game for you. You may not have any logical reason for it, and you may not even be able to describe it with words, but it’s just in that moment of clarity that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt. This is your game. READ MORE
Back in the early ’90s, there was an interesting little tactical shooter called Cannon Fodder. In it, you commanded a small squad of soldiers by clicking around a battlefield, commanding them when to attack and retreat. It was a fun little game, and had enough success to garner a sequel, but not much was heard out of the series for a long time after that (until just recently when Cannon Fodder 3 was released on Steam, but that’s another story).
Why bring up Cannon Fodder during the review of a different game? Well, let’s just say that said differences are actually pretty few and far between. It’s clear from a simple glance that Tiny Troopers borrows a great deal from the former, but does that make it less of a game? READ MORE
S2 Games has been in the industry for nearly a decade, making a name for itself with its FPS/RTS mashup series Savage. In 2010, they broke into the burgeoning multiplayer online battle arena genre with Heroes of Newerth. The game was given a free-to-play component in 2011, and just recently changed to a much more open, purely free-to-play model. We spoke with Shawn Tooley, chief operating officer of S2, about the company, views on the future of free-to-play and the state of Heroes of Newerth. READ MORE
It’s tough to be a console JRPG in the West in this day and age. The genre just doesn’t hold the same industry clout that it did in the 16 and 32-bit eras. So, if nothing else, I commend Aksys for being one of the very few companies out there still dedicated to localizing these games into English. Record of Agarest War 2 is the company’s latest project, and the third title released in the series (all of which have made it to American shelves), and I’m happy we have the chance to play it. READ MORE
Datura is named after genus of plant life that is known for its hallucinogenic properties, which is a perfect way to describe the game: A hallucination. The PSN title never really clues you in as to whether or not you are viewing fantasy or reality, and manages to keep you in a constant state of confusion. Everything in the game feels uncanny, and leaves the player wary and unsettled about their surroundings. READ MORE
