There will always be games that are more well-suited to one platform or another. Portable games designed for quick, pick-up-and-play action and collaboration. Console games are best-suited for a big screen and the simplicity of a controller. Computer games pride themselves on flexibility and depth. If a game designer can play to the advantages of a specific platform, experiences are lifted even higher by their platform of choice.
A Valley Without Wind 2 knows exactly what it wants to be, and carries out on the strengths of what it is. It is a game that exemplifies complexity, modularity and strategy in a way that few games have the guts to do. It is a truly fascinating work in its own right, and while it isn’t for everyone, it is an experience that every gamer should at least try. READ MORE
The Atelier series has always been about personal stories rather than grand “save the world” ideas, and Ayesha is no exception. It makes a few changes to the usual formula, but do they result in a stronger product? READ MORE
Fuel Overdose, developed by i-Friqiya, is one of those games that exists, but awareness of said existence only happens to those either finely tuned into the industry or prone to chance encounters with the bizarre. If you’re the kind of person that enjoyed browsing the “Special Interest” shelves at Hollywood Videos, Fuel Overdose is a game that will probably catch your eye, for better or worse. It’s a game that strives to defy categorization, but ultimately stumbles in its ambitions. A chaotic amalgamation of styles, mechanics and weird storytelling, what you discover in this game may not be “good,” but it is undoubtedly fascinating. READ MORE
Nano Assault EX is an enhanced port of the 2012 3DS game, Nano Assault. Like the original, EX is a good-looking game, and everything that worked last year continues to work now. The nanite ship feels extremely responsive, the varied stages make for a fun campaign, and the boss fights are a standout. READ MORE
The Ultimate Ninja Storm series has entered the third (or fourth, if you count Generations) entry in the series. Known for its amazing visuals and staying true to the anime itself, this game brings all that back for another round. You have to wonder if the series can simply survive on just those two elements alone. The last few games have introduced some new things and spice up the gameplay a bit. Fortunately, Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 does enough to keep this series going strong.
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