Save State Ponders the Ys Series Origin
This week, Save State features the action RPG franchise known as Ys series by Nihon Falcom. Vincent Mahoney takes a close look at a title in the series from 2006 called Ys Origin. It’s a prequel to the previous nine titles, all with action, puzzles, platforming elements and movement that is both agile and responsive.
Escape Room Strategy Combines With Survival Horror in Do Not Open
Those who like escape rooms will find a lot to enjoy about Do Not Open, which presents an entire mansion to explore and multiple escape room like scenarios. But there is one big twist. When you take too long to open the exit, a monster starts stalking around the halls to add one scary additional challenge.
Save State Dives Into the Rapids of Rampage in River City Girls 2
River City Girls 2 continues the tradition of being a wonderful beat ‘em up series. As funny and irreverent as it is a solid combatant, this is one title that no self-respecting brawler will want to miss. It also has four player co-op for even more punch.
Save State Leaps Into the Sonic Inspired Series Spark the Electric Jester
Fresh off his review of Sonic Frontiers, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney goes racing off again with an indie game series called Spark the Electric Jester, which is inspired by all things Sonic the Hedgehog. Let’s see how well this new game flies around its electrified tracks.
Pokémon Series Tries Something New With Scarlet and Violet
The beloved Pokémon series has undergone many reiterations, although they are mostly filled with incremental changes. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet really does try something new with the introduction of the robust open world Paldea region and three separate story paths.
For Your Steam Awards Consideration: Astlibra Revision
It’s time for the Steam Awards. This year, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is putting forward an indie game called Astlibra Revision which he hopes everyone will consider with a nomination because it’s certainly a labor of love for the developers and fun to play as well.
The Blue Blur Blazes New Trails in Sonic Frontiers
The iconic Sonic the Hedgehog blazes onto the scene once more in the brand new Sonic Frontiers adventure. With a gigantic cast of characters, beautifully rendered new levels and speedy challenges, this could be the game that helps Sonic race back to the top of the heap.
Digging Into the Delightful Shovel Knight Dig
The original Shovel Knight game helped to boost the entire indie game movement. Now, developer Nitrome and publisher Yacht Club Games are back with Shovel Knight Dig, hoping to tunnel towards success with platformer players one more time.
Save State Jumps into Classic Sonic Games to Get Ready for Sonic Frontiers
In this week’s Save State, columnist Vincent Mahoney, who’s a self-professed big fan of the blue blur, prepares for the new Sonic game by first jumping into some classic Sonic titles before grabbing at Sonic Frontier’s golden rings.
Save State Talks About Turnip Boy and Taxes
This week our Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney decides to tackle one of the most bizarre titles that he has looked at in a long time. Get those vegetables ready to rumble this week as he goes farming with Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.