We were expecting the intriguing sci-fi RPG Hellpoint this week, but for reasons obvious, it was delayed at the final hurdle. With no clear major new release, we’re left with a few smaller bits and bobs to talk about instead. Fallout 76 and Journey to the Savage Planet both receive significant updates and DLC. The …
How low can you go? As low as 1-bit, it seems. This twin-stick shooter prides itself of being as low-fi as possible, resembling a cross between a CGA PC game circa 1983 and an over-ambitious Atari 2600 arcade conversion, jagged edges and all. Due to the chunky sprites, only a handful of enemies are on …
Square-Enix must be on cloud nine – Final Fantasy VII Remake is this week’s new UK no.1. GI.biz notes it had a better first week than Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake, selling double the amount of copies. FFVII’s launch sales were far lower than those of 2016’s Final Fantasy XV, however. This isn’t too surprising. …
1997’s Final Fantasy VII was nothing short of ground-breaking. Japanese role-playing games had only enjoyed limited success in the West before its arrival, often perceived as being a bit, well, nerdy. RPGs were renowned for being slow-paced, text-heavy, and needlessly complicated – everything the instantly gratifying big hitters of the era, from Sonic to Mortal …
Rewinding back to last week, PS2-era platformer TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD is now available on Switch, launching at a modest £23.99. The outback adventure has been remastered in HD with improved shadows and reflections, running at 60fps. It also includes a new hardcore mode, character skins, and an audio director’s cut. While TY never …
Despite high street stores being closed, physical game sales remain strong in the UK. GI.biz reports 350k games were sold last week, resulting in a million game sales since lockdown began. As per the last couple of weeks, console pack-in titles are performing well, suggesting PS4 and Xbox One bundles are flying off store shelves. …
Ring Fit Adventure is not Wii Fit. I mean that in a few positive ways, as well as a few negative ones. Like a lot of people, I bought Ring Fit at launch and it didn’t really stick. I do Muay Thai a few times a week, and soccer and a boot camp both once …
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, …
