Guacamelee! is a platforming action game from the folks at DrinkBox studios. It is the story of a character from Mexico named Juan; a simple farmer who gets thrust into a quest to save the world. The story is centred in a small village and is set in a completely open world for the player to explore at their own leisure. There have been numerous comparisons made between Guacamelee and other games of the action platforming genre, but I honestly believe those are unwarranted. Guacamelee brings its own very unique style of both visual and audio presentation. The game simply has a great flair for the dramatic. (more…)
The final chapter of Assassin’s Creed 3′s campaign-based DLC has been released and all I can think is, “Wow, can Ubisoft ever tell a story.” In this final episode, Ratonhnhaké:ton heads to New York to hunt down a power-mad George Washington and finally put an end to his tyrannical rule. He also takes his third spiritual journey where he embraces the power of the bear which allows our hero to perform a powerful ground-pound attack to take out any near-by enemies. Coupled with the animalistic abilities learned in the previous two episodes, Ratonhnhaké:ton is more than well equipped to face any challenge set forth in this gripping finale. (more…)
Sacred Citadel is a side scrolling hack-and-slash adventure game, and is part of the ‘Sacred’ series. This cartoony and often times goofy title has the player choose a character class, whose name is kept a mystery, and is sent out to help save the Sepharim from annihilation. With the elements of an RPG such as stat points for character attributes, weapons with a varying range of damage and abilities, and additional gems that can offer boosts in combat, one might think Sacred Citadel would be overwhelmingly complex. However, it is in fact quite the opposite. Southend Interactive have made this title accessible to the novice while also catering to the expert. (more…)
Typically, superlatives in gaming are reserved for the best of the best games. It’s not often you get the opportunity to use superlatives when talking negative about something. However, today is that day. Double Dragon 2: Wander of the Dragons is the worst game of this generation. How this game was ever published is beyond me. Developer Gravity has taken the legacy that comes with the Double Dragon franchise and beat it to a pulp. (more…)
Injustice: Gods Among Us sets out to answer the most important question: who would win in a fight? Batman vs. Superman? Green Lantern vs. Sinestro? Wonder Woman vs. Doomsday? Of course I’m talking about the endless debates and comic store conversations that pit hero vs. hero and villains against heroes they don’t usually tangle with. NetherRealm Studios’ new fighting game, Injustice, gives you 24 playable characters straight out of DC Comics and lets you slug it out to answer the endless debates yourselves. While Injustice may not be the most exact or scientific method for answering these age-old questions, it does provide a huge amount of new evidence for the arguments. Most importantly though, it provides a ton of fun during the quest for the answers it seeks. (more…)
Terraria may come across to many as a 2D Minecraft clone, leaving you to wonder why you should bother giving it a shot when you can just play the three-dimensional counterpart instead. If that is you, I am happy to tell you that you are wrong. Dead wrong. Terraria, while sharing obvious similarities with Minecraft, is its own beast filled with features, mechanics, ups and downs unique unto itself.
The main difference between the two is easily the fact that Terraria is a much more goal oriented game, giving you a sense of purpose right from the get-go. With bosses, treasure, secret areas both above and below and so much more, you will feel (more…)
The newest title in the God of War series is a prequel, and takes us back to show us what came before the games that we* have come to know and love. Playing this game has created a desire within me to go back and start from the first title. However, that glowing statement is accompanied by a disclaimer: the game does have its share of issues. That being said, despite any “flaws” that I’ll point out, the gaming experience was still amazing overall. (more…)
Since its trailer at E3 2011, expectations for Bioshock Infinite have been as high as its setting. The expectations were then brought even higher when the release date was pushed back for further polish. Yet somehow, Irrational Games managed to meet these ‘Sky High’ expectations and in most cases exceed them. They’ve managed to create a world that is vastly different from the original Bioshock’s rapture, yet feels like it fits into the style of the Bioshock universe. The world is filled with memorable, fully realized characters, who deliver some real emotion. And a story that ranks up there as one of the best and most thrilling narratives that the gaming industry has ever seen. Even though there are a few hiccups along the way, the sheer brilliance of the game makes it easy to look past them. (more…)
The creative and crazy minds at The Behemoth have released their third title, BattleBlock Theatre, and if you have played either Alien Hominid or Castle Crashers you know these guys deliver fun!
The Motocross Madness franchise has been around for 15 years, and 2013 introduces another title to the series, adding a bit of an Xbox 360 spin on it. This newest iteration of the game is an Xbox Live Arcade exclusive, which utilizes your Xbox avatar as the rider. With a variety of game modes, lots of objectives, and challenging races, Motocross Madness certainly delivers an entertaining experience with plenty of replayability. The game practically rewards you for having an extreme and fun time, by providing speed boosts and points for performing better and more daring stunts. Read on below to see our thoughts of this high-action, off-road motor-bike racer. (more…)