As I’ve gotten older, I play video games less and less – which means it takes something special for me to actually pick up a pad and commit, even more so to see a game through to the end. These days, my tastes are pretty narrow: side-scrollers (beat-’em-ups and shooters in particular) and the odd […]
If you’re the kind of horror fan who still believes that physical media matters, then Terrifier: The ARTcade Game has your name written all over it… probably in blood. This is horror you can actually hold, with Physical Standard and downright indulgent Collector’s Editions that feel tailor-made for fans who proudly display their love of […]
Disclosure: This review is based on the Nintendo Switch version of the game, played using a review copy provided by the publisher. I played most of it during a three-hour flight to Poland while on tour with my band, Horrenda. A Strange Premise That’s Hard to Grasp at First Figure It Out: The Tantrum Simulator […]
Terminator 2 is one of the best films ever made, and perhaps the closest ever to being a “perfect film”. It achieves everything it sets out to do, and does it with incredible style. It is endlessly quotable and features a kid with a ginger mullet saving humanity by instinctively lying to a policeman. Aliens […]
A year or two ago I had the absolute pleasure of discovering an FMV game called The Gallery from director Paul Raschid. I was immediately smitten with this high-concept game/movie and had the honour of chatting with Paul about the project. Well here we are again and Hello Stranger is the new project from the […]
I am someone who can only dedicate a relatively modest amount of time to reviewing video games. Usually this is no problem, but in this case, I think it is an issue. If you are playing an arcade game, it is likely your review after 10 hours of playing, will be similar to your review […]
Atari never ceases to fascinate me. A company that created an entertainment industry, to rival Hollywood. Which then attempted to endlessly milk their consumer base, while offering as little to the customer as possible. They had a huge, 30-million selling success with the Atari 2600, and in doing so, created an entire industry (their nearest […]
Stranded on the oil rig Beira D, “leccy” man, Cameron “Caz” McCleary must survive the nightmarish horrors that have been released after a catastrophic drilling exercise goes wrong. Experienced from a first-person perspective, the player assumes the role of Caz, a Glaswegian electrician working a stint on the rig to avoid imprisonment after being involved […]
Few people who play video games can surely claim that developments, over the last 10 years have been positive. Perhaps it is easy to romanticize, the good old days. The rise of big business, shareholders, mega publishers have done little to improve the lot of gamers, or people who work in the Industry. “Games are […]
“Takoyaki Surprise!” – this is the exclamation that greets players as they load up Red Triangle’s action clicker. Takoyaki Surprise has nostalgia in spades for anyone who grew up gaming in the 80s and 90s (or avid fans of early tabletop or cabinet arcade machines). Red Triangle has put a lot of effort into capturing […]
Irem Collection Volume 1, released in November 2023 by ININ, Tozai Games, Irem and Strictly Limited Games, offers a collection of three classic Irem shoot-’em-up titles: Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X-Multiply. While the collection brings some nostalgic value, it has both strengths and notable weaknesses. The games themselves – Image Fight (1988), Image […]
Willy’s Wonderland, the 2021 movie starring Nicolas Cage, has been transformed into a classic fighting game where an unsuspecting guy ends up in an abandoned theme park and has to fight his way out alive. Willy’s Wonderland: The Game is a 2.5D beat ‘em up game where players take control of either The Janitor or […]
Despite being middle-aged and having a deep love of horror. I am too much of a coward to play horror games. I love the idea of them, but games give you agency, and that dear reader is too much pressure for me. Running in panic as the monsters close in, is too much for me […]
One of the things that has marked out this current generation of consoles is the re-releases of old(er) games on new formats – something that has given new life to old franchises and resurrected long-dead games AND games that never saw the light of day either worldwide or merely just Western audiences. This is where […]
Back in 2018 one of the surprise games of the year was Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps And Beans, a video game based on the films (and personalities) of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, two guys who were HUGE in the 70s and 80s, with their Italian-made films traversing the globe, bringing the duo’s […]
In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling an unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. With nowhere to go, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 […]
Green Hell is a first-person survival game developed and published by Creepy Jar in which players take on the role of a man named Jake, who finds himself stranded deep in the Amazon rainforest. The game focuses on survival, exploration, and crafting as players must navigate the dense jungle and face the many dangers it […]
Pinku Kult: Hex Mortis is an exciting new video game that combines elements of horror, action, and puzzle-solving to create a truly unique gaming experience. Developed by a small indie studio, this game has already garnered a lot of attention for its unique visuals, intriguing storyline, and engaging gameplay. The game takes place in a […]
Zorro the Chronicles is a Nintendo Switch game based on the animated series of the same name. Developed by Cyber Group Studios, this action-adventure game allows players to step into the shoes of the legendary hero Zorro as he fights against the corrupt tyrant Ramon and his army of soldiers. The game features a captivating […]
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the sequel to the popular 2017 game, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which was a surprise hit that combined the worlds of Mario and Rabbids in a strategy game. This time around, the game takes place in space and introduces new characters, new abilities, and new gameplay mechanics. […]
Sir Lovelot is a 2D platformer game that was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in March 2021. Developed and published by pixel.lu, Sir Lovelot follows the journey of a knight in search of love. With its retro-inspired graphics and tight gameplay, Sir Lovelot offers a fun and challenging experience for players. The game features […]
The Nintendo Switch might just be my favourite console ever. I’ve always been a Nintendo guy, so it’s no surprise I’m talking like this about one of those console. But part of the reason I love it so much is because of its vast library of games that has led me to trying games and […]
