Video game remakes are continuing to become more and more frequent in the current landscape and for the most part I’m all for them. They are often earned, especially if the original game was iconic and/or critically acclaimed, and typically allow a new generation of gamers to experience something that they may not have had the chance to originally play, … Read More
When the original Octopath Traveler launched back in 2018 it instantly became one of my favourite games to release in that year. The game honoured the things I loved from JRPGS of the past, while also implementing modern mechanics and visual techniques to create something that many fans of JRPGs really connected with. Now the sequel has taken on the … Read More
Despite being around for close to 20 years, the Yakuza series has only really taken off here in the west and shot to popularity over the past 5-10 years, picking up a growing fanbase that’s come to love the series’ take on the Japanese criminal underground featuring some expertly written characters and it’s own brand of quirky weirdness. And now … Read More
If you grew up in the 90’s/early 2000’s there’s a good chance you were either a fan of, or at least knew of the Harry Potter series. PotterMania was everywhere at the time and the books were even part of my school curriculum. Along with the release of the movies, I found myself quite the fan of the universe, it’s … Read More
When it comes to the creature hunting genre, there is one title that will more often than not be mentioned when it comes into discussion. And that of course is Monster Hunter. It’s a series that’s been going incredibly strong for close to 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Throughout the years, there have been quite the … Read More
When Forspoken was initially revealed, originally as Project Athia, I was quite excited to see what the game would eventually be. Especially with it coming from a team made up of many of the staff that created Final Fantasy XV, a game that while not everyone’s cup of tea, I greatly enjoyed mostly because of the design of it’s world … Read More
Where the mid 2010’s were filled with video game remasters, a trend that’s becoming more and more popular in the early 2020’s has been full video game remakes. And while some may need the full remake treatment less than others, if it allows a classic game to be brought to a new generation of people, remains faithful to what made … Read More
Growing up as a 90’s kid, SpongeBob SquarePants was one of those franchises that became a staple piece of entertainment. Even now in my early 30’s, the SpongeBob series holds a special place in my heart, mostly because of nostalgia, but also because I can still appreciate how a lot of its writing and plot is designed for viewers of … Read More
When it comes to anime and manga series, there are few franchises as iconic, well known and long running as much as One Piece. Over it’s run, Eiichiro Oda’s manga series has been adapted into a highly loved anime series, various movies as well as other video games in the past. But when it comes to the games especially, many … Read More
If you know me, or followed my reviews for any period of time, you’ll likely know that I’m a pretty big fan of the Final Fantasy franchise. It’s been a constant part of my gaming journey ever since I was young, through to now thanks to how replayable many of them are and the numerous remasters and remakes that have … Read More