81%

R-Type Final 2 Review

Evan SchwabMay 17, 2021

Classic goodness with a modern shine. As a kid, I grew up adoring R-Type on the original Gameboy. I put hours into it, and, of course, never made it too far...

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74%

Poison Control Review

Evan SchwabApril 24, 2021

A Cult Classic in the Making Damn us to Hell. That’s the catch phrase of Poison Control, a sort of third person shooter that mixes RPG elements with tradi...

PS4

93%

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Evan SchwabMarch 9, 2021

Nostalgia in spades Few things make me feel as warm and fuzzy inside as classic video games. I could pop into the worlds of Final Fantasy VII or VIII at any...

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Fallen Legion: Revenants Review

Evan SchwabFebruary 17, 2021

Dueling Sagas The world is crumbling. Sluagh, zombie-like monsters, roam the world below the floating castle - a world suffering from plague and poverty. Re...

PCPS4

65%

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Review

Evan SchwabFebruary 4, 2021

Lone Wolf Owning a new console around its launch window means you’ll be playing a relatively small lineup of launch titles. If you’re like me, that mean...

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82%

Immortals: Fenyx Rising Review

Evan SchwabFebruary 3, 2021

A Godly Good Time We all know of Ubisoft and the perpetual Assassins Creed saga. Fewer yet may know of Ubisoft and its long list of retro RPGs, which includ...

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92%

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review

Evan SchwabJanuary 29, 2021

In Ys We Trust Few things in life are certain: taxes, death, and quality Ys games. Following the hugely successful Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Falcom and NI...

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90%

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Review

Evan SchwabJanuary 17, 2021

An End to a Saga Over the great part of the last decade, Nihon Falcom consistently launched The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel saga - from the PlayS...

PS4

90%

Rogue Company Review

Evan SchwabNovember 17, 2020

Not So Bad Company I love Hi-Rez Studios. They make quality games. Sure, they’re not all terribly original ideas - but what is, anymore? No, what sets Hi-...

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90%

Mortal Shell Review

Evan SchwabSeptember 19, 2020

Hard as Hell and Equally Unforgiving It’s been a long time since I’ve played a game as initially difficult as Mortal Shell. This soulslike RPG features ...

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