Although not an auto-runner, Gamechuck’s Speed Limit shares the same sense of urgency, constantly ushering the hapless central character – a nondescript chap caught in a time loop – onwards. Pursued by shade wearing FBI types, this mad dash for survival begins with a run ‘n gun shooting section on a train before escalating into a …
Nintendo’s first major Switch release of the year has become the fastest-selling game of 2021 so far, beating Hitman III. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury also had a stronger performing first week than Super Mario Maker 2 and New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe on Switch. It wasn’t able to beat the launch week …
Two very different RPGs launch this week. Having debuted on Apple Arcade in 2019, multiformat cartoon tie-in Steven Universe: Unleash the Light is billed as a “mobile RPG†– whatever that means. It features seven playable characters and voice overs from the show’s cast, which should help give it an edge over the last Steven …
Nintendo’s first major Switch release of 2021 is here, and reviews are predictably glowing. Teaming the Wii U’s Super Mario 3D World with a new co-op, Odyssey influenced, Bowser’s Fury add-on has resulted in a content-heavy package with lots to offer, It gained top marks from several gaming sites, including Destructoid, God is a Geek, …
One of the advantages of working from home – due to one thing and another – has been listening to more music than I have done probably since I was a student. Without the Melody Maker to guide me, I’ve had to turn to new sources of inspiration, one of which has been Sound of …
Nintendo dominates the UK chart another week with top ten that remains mostly unchanged. Animal Crossing: New Horizons tops the chart with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War following behind for a second week running. Ring Fit Adventure climbs from #7 to #4 while Minecraft on Switch rounds-off the …
While arguably in the minority, we weren’t won over by Little Nightmares. The fleeting 4-5 hour runtime, trial and error stealth sections, and lack of narration left us far from smitten. This week’s sequel looks set to correct some of those shortcomings, this time around pairing Six with new character Mono. Together they explore a …
While we can’t vouch for the PS4 and Switch versions, or even the PC original for that matter, Mad Tower Tycoon on Xbox One arrived in a sloppy state last November. Barely an hour went by without a progress halting glitch – the most common of which caused the tower’s inhabitants, including essential construction workers, to freeze …
Another week, another Switch JRPG with an incomprehensible title. Spike Chunsoft’s Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne is a full price (£53.99) affair on the receiving end of positive reviews. Dual Shockers called it a “fantastic experience†and one of better visual novels around, while Digitally Downloaded feels it does …
This twin-stick shooter is beyond great, and you should buy it as soon as possible. It’s a fun, neon-drenched affair with spaced-out Jeff Minter vibes, as quick as it is brutal. We’ve always lamented the lack of Geometry Wars games on Switch, and this manages to compensate in one fell swoop. End of review. [You …
As evidenced by this week’s UK chart, the Switch continues to be a popular pastime during UK lockdown. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has reclaimed the top spot, while the top twenty is littered with first-party Switch titles. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at #2 – which is close to spending 200 weeks in the top 40 …
PS5 games have been a little slower to surface than we anticipated, especially full-price retail releases. All change this week – the PS5 gets Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, Control: Ultimate Edition, The Nioh Collection, and a brand-new PS Plus release – Destruction AllStars. Lucid Games’ smash and crash racer is due out Tuesday and …
The 16-bit Turrican series was so revered that speculation around a new iteration lasted not just throughout the N64’s lifecycle but that of the GameCube too. Of course, there’s no smoke without fire – a new Turrican was rumoured throughout both system’s lifes. Thornado, as it was known, sadly vanished into thin air. In fact, …
Stormind Games has lifted the lid on Batora: Lost Haven – an action RPG starring Avril, a sixteen-year-old gifted with newfound powers following the devastation of Earth. It sounds like a melting pot of ideas. Not only does it feature both twin-stick shooting and hack ‘n slashing, but an innovative dual mentality system too, allowing …
Visual novels are bountiful on Switch, with at least one hitting the eShop per week. Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition is one of the more memorable and engaging recent examples of the genre, featuring a Senses Sympathy System (SSS) which allows you to make choices based on the level of emotion …
