Square Enix again shows both its ability to expand the Final Fantasy brand and its knowledge of stylus controls with Theatrhythm. While it probably stands up more on the music than the gameplay, the controls work about as you would expect on a portable rhythm game. A great soundtrack and solid DLC options make this one of the best 3DS titles of the year. READ MORE
For western RPG fans, Baldur’s Gate was one of the greatest games of the ’90s. While certainly not the first adaptation of Dungeons and Dragons into a video game, it is most definitely the best at the time of its release, and began a long series of Forgotten Realms-based PC RPGs, introducing many people to D&D at the same time. READ MORE
Recently, with the exception of some very well done indie titles, the survival-horror genre has slowly but surely gravitated towards the action-shooter, in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience. While some games made the shift well, others have found themselves trapped in between, and left the true survival-horror niche tragically unfilled. The typical zombie has been relegated to a bit role, with many designers focusing more on the combat than the survival aspects of their games. Due to that necessity, the shambling undead zombie has been cast aside, in favor of faster enemies that better fit a faster-paced game. READ MORE
Taking inspiration from other games is nothing new, especially in a strategy game. A Game of Dwarves borrows heavily from Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper, while adding its own layer of tweaks to the formula. READ MORE
Hotline Miami is, quite simply, the bloodiest puzzle game I’ve ever played. But it’s also one of the most addictive. It takes a top-down action game and mixes it with puzzle elements that keep you coming back. READ MORE
