Ara Fell’s inspiration is obvious from the moment it begins – Super Nintendo RPGs. It’s how you remember 16-bit games looking whenever fondly recalling the ‘90s, but far more technically accomplished than any SNES game could ever hope to be. The number of sprites and detail within the backdrops would have made Nintendo’s much-loved` machine …
The biggest release of the week, if not the month, is already in the hands of some lucky gamers. Square-Enix made the decision to ship physical copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake early due to COVID-19. Its bad news if you pre-ordered on PSN – Square-Enix are standing firm on 10th April for a worldwide …
Final Fantasy VII Remake reviews swept across the internet today, with almost every major gaming site having their say on the eagerly awaited reimagining. Metacritic’s 87% average is currently formed from 75 critical reviews. It’s rare to see an RPG gain blanket coverage. Due to their size and scope, coverage tends to be staggered with …
This physics-based mini-game package gave me the urge to research flea circuses, of all things. I saw one at a funfair once and felt disappointed – it was simply a circus diorama with numerous fleas merrily jumping around. A case of poor artisanship, it seems – the fleas are supposed to be tied to miniature …
The Switch misses out on Resident Evil 3 this week, but worry not – Rebellion’s Zombie Army Trilogy is a decent alternative for those simply looks to pump the undead with lead. “Zombie Army Trilogy feels a little less essential than other ports to the Switch, however it is technically a good port of a …
The twin-stick shooter genre is one of the most overcrowded currently, exceeded only by pixel-art dungeon crawlers. Launching at a rate of around three or four a month, at least on the Switch eShop, it’s certainly beneficial to have a few unique elements to stand out from the crowd. This is where HyperParasite excels – …
There’s a time and place for juvenile humour and fart noises. It just so happens to be within an inexpensive, throwaway, Switch download. Pooplers takes inspiration from Splatoon, only swapping paint for multi-coloured poop. It’s a case of pooping for victory as the baby that covers the map in the most caca wins. We may …
There’s no point in reviewing the new Animal Crossing. You’re already playing it. Everyone on your friend list is playing it. You’re probably reading this on your phone while casually fishing. But I do have some random thoughts i’d like to share. I’m really enjoying myself Animal Crossing is as fun as ever. It’s gentle, …
As a child, I would often spend my pocket money on plasticine modelling kits. The colourful packaging, in addition to the enclosed ideas leaflet, showcased a variety of weird and wonderful creatures to potentially create. I have the impression the two-man development team behind Wurroom had a similar childhood, as it too is filled with …
While a virus outbreak is no fun at all in the real world, it does make a thrilling premise for a video game. This week’s new release line-up makes bold case points, including Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 and its online counterpart Resistance, along with the indie twin-stick shooter HyperParasite. Reviews of Resident Evil 3 dropped …
Even though it launched in January, Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake still went on to become one of 2019’s best games. We may not see Resident Evil 3 appear on quite as many ‘GOTY’ lists when 2020 draws to a close – word has it Capcom hasn’t been able to capture lightning in a bottle …
Due to reasons obvious, PS4 and Xbox One console sales have spiked in the UK. This has had an impact on the chart, which sees more activity than usual. It wasn’t a great week for Nintendo, however – Switch stock is so thin on the ground currently that software sales have dropped sharply. Mario Kart …
In light of the current global situation, running a virtual hospital might not seem like the best form of escapism, but Two Point Hospital is no ordinary institution. This is healthcare if practiced by Patch Adams, mixing comic hijinks with surprisingly addictive hospital administration. If you’re of the age to remember Bullfrog’s classic Theme Hospital …
True to its name, this investigative Parisian adventure features just one killing. It takes place before even the title screen appears, entailing a mysterious man and a helpless woman in a finely decorated hotel room. She screams as he approaches with a sword in his hand, franticly backing away. Blood spurts through the air, and …
Travel Mosaics 2: Roman Holiday isn’t about mosaics and nor is it really about travel. It’s actually about nonograms – aka Picross – and it’s vaguely about Italy. A superfluous name, for certain. It’s like Nintendo naming the next Mario game Star Collect. That’s vaguely the aim. But not really the point. Travel Mosaics 2: Back 2 the Hood entails logic …
