I’ll be honest—I never played the original Phantom Brave when it first launched back in 2004. But with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero arriving on the Nintendo Switch more than two decades later, I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. Thankfully, I quickly found out that you don’t need to have much prior experience with the series to enjoy this … Read More
When Trails Through Daybreak launched last year, it felt like a fresh start for the long-running Trails series—a game designed to welcome newcomers while still offering plenty for long-time fans. Trails Through Daybreak 2, however, takes a different approach. It’s not a standalone entry but a direct continuation of Van Arkride’s story, picking up right where the first game left off. If you haven’t played Daybreak … Read More
There’s something special about diving into a mystery—especially when the unknown is tinged with the supernatural. Urban Myth Dissolution Center caught my eye with its eerie premise and its striking pixel art, but what kept me hooked was its engaging mix of visual novel storytelling and point-and-click adventure gameplay. Developed by a small indie team, the game presents a world where urban … Read More
As a fan of the last few entries in the Civilization series, I was eager to dive into Civilization 7, the latest entry in Sid Meier’s iconic turn-based strategy franchise. Over the years, Civ has kept me up late into the night with its “just one more turn” addictiveness, and Civ 7 is no different. This installment refines the formula in some key ways, making it both … Read More
I have very fond memories of playing through the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy on the Super Nintendo. Those games were some of my favorite platformers growing up, so it doesn’t take much to get me excited for anything Donkey Kong-related—especially when it comes to a Donkey Kong Country title. That said, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch is a remaster of a … Read More
For fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, it’s been a long 7 year wait to see what the team at Warhorse Studios would come out with next. When we finally learned last year that it was going to be a Kingdom Come sequel, I, along with many others were thrilled to hear it. And now it’s finally arrived. Kingdom Come: Deliverance … Read More
I have very fond memories of sitting down in the early 2000s and spending hours upon hours playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. The first anime series was in the middle of it’s peak, kids everywhere were getting into the card game, and I tried as hard as I could to get my hands on every Yu-Gi-Oh video game that I … Read More
As someone who’s only dipped their toes into the vast ocean of Ys games, I went into Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana with a mix of curiosity and cautious excitement. My history with the series is minimal—I’ve only played a handful of the games, but I’ve really enjoyed every moment of the ones I’ve experienced. When I heard that this reimagining of Ys III: … Read More
As soon as it was revealed mid last year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shot onto my radar as a game to keep an eye on. Its unique premise, high fidelity visuals, steampunk aesthetic and an interesting looking turn-based combat system had me wanting to know a lot more about the game. Further details about the game have been quite scarce … Read More
Today, Xbox held the latest iteration of their Developer Direct Showcase. We knew going in that the game was going to focus on 3 core games, as well as offer a surprise 4th reveal. The show kicked off, wasting no time and surprisingly jumped right into the surprise reveal. Giving us the announcement and behind the scenes look at… Ninja … Read More