Child of Eden is an experience. Yes, on a base level it’s a game, but it’s not the mechanics or progression that you’re really getting into this for. It’s visceral, it’s immersive, and it’s… maybe not everyone’s cup of tea. READ MORE
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While we may never see another true Marble Madness game again, we do have a few alternatives that might satisfy fans of that ball-rolling arcade classic. Not into monkeys in plastic balls? No problem! Mercury Hg is here to help. It’s a downloadable sequel to the Mercury Meltdown series, and it expands on the formula while still managing to keep the core concepts feeling fresh. READ MORE
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair hit Xbox Live Arcade back in what seems like a different era now in the downloadable game space. In the intervening time, much has changed, from quality and expectations to price and big-studio presence. Now, it finally sees life on the PlayStation 3, and the new era both helps and hurts its prospects. Thankfully, it’s bringing along a few reinforcements. READ MORE
We’d like to tell you a tale of two games. Both games were created in the ’80s. Both were, in one form or another, ’90s office obsessions, stealing minutes of productivity from computer-users everywhere. One continued its success with multiple popular incarnations on every device imaginable, seeing twists on and ripoffs of the formula. The other faded into relative obscurity.
Cubixx HD comes from an alternate universe in which Qix and Tetris traded places. READ MORE
Atelier Totori is a somewhat different kind of Japanese RPG. While most RPG protagonists are roaming the world trying to prevent its destruction, Totori is roaming the countryside simply looking for her mother. While others are plotting the downfall of the government, Totori is licensed by the government to explore the world. READ MORE
