The Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series, once an intriguing mix of two different titles, has at this point become an institution of its own. It was inevitable, I guess; Spike Chunsoft’s long-running Mystery Dungeon gameplay is something at which it has become very experienced, and attaching the super-popular license to it makes for much better sales. That said, Gates to Infinity does represent the largest change in the franchise, both visually and mechanically. READ MORE
The latest in a long line of games by developer Artdink and only the second to make it to the West, Carnage Heart EXA is not your typical game. It feels more like a programming training tool, with a very specific language and no external applications. That’s not to say it isn’t fun by any means, though. It’s just important to know going in just exactly what you’re getting into. READ MORE
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
The return of a long-absent, beloved series is usually cause for celebration among players. When SimCity arrived, however, server problems turned that celebration into a circus of contempt. Now that the servers are working, the game itself can finally be evaluated. Does it live up to expectations? READ MORE
It’s a weird year when we see the release of two separate rhythm-based auto-scrolling platformers. Even weirder still, then, is that both HarmoKnight and its cousin, Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, are stellar in many of the same ways and distinct enough in others to justify a parallel existence. READ MORE
