Putting Together Fun with Broken Bots
Broken Bots is an 8-bit neon shooter similar in speed and style to Hotline Miami. While it certainly has its shortcomings, its entry-level price and totally over-the-top chaotic gameplay make it an exciting, if somewhat mindless, diversion.
Trying Their Hand at Space Horror in Phantaruk
Phantaruk is the first attempt at a horror game from indie developer Polyslash. While it provides an interesting setting and backstory, this freshman outing is likely too flawed to gain widespread success in the increasingly crowded horror genre.
Improving Gaming and Productivity with Penclic Gear
Those who work all day on their computers and then spend their free time gaming might notice a bit of strain by bedtime. The Penclic Mini Keyboard and mouse are designed to counter that problem, offering an ergonomic alternative that works for work or play. We take this Swedish hardware for a game-binging spin this week.
Walking a Crooked Cop Beat with This Is the Police
This is the Police puts you in the shoes of a retiring police chief who needs to raise half a million dollars, by any means necessary, before his last day on the job. How you go about that is up to you, and the corruption-plagued city of Freeburg will offer you plenty of opportunities in this dark adventure game.
Magic is Reborn with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
The original Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir was groundbreaking when it was released nine years ago. Today, developer Vanillaware has recast that magic with a remake that captures the greatness of the original while pushing it to even greater heights.
Inside is a Perfect Puzzle Adventure
Playdead’s Inside game is the spiritual sucessor to Limbo. If you haven’t played Limbo, just play Inside instead because it’s like the best version of Limbo – a perfect, atmospheric little puzzler with just the right mix of creepy mystery mixed in for good measure.
A Huge Hunk of One Piece: Burning Blood
One Piece: Burning Blood follows the Manga’s story from the Marineford Arc all the way to the end of the Dressarosa Arc. The artwork and voice acting is fantastic, but the brutal AI may severely hamper the enjoyment for some players.
Thinking out of the Box with Crimson Room: Decade
Crimson Room: Decade is a cute little locked room type of puzzler that can keep you busy for a greatly varying length of time, depending upon the player. It’s based on the classic 2004 title, but makes lots of improvements.
Nostalgia Isn’t Quite Enough for My Night Job
Side-scrollers hold a special place in gamer’s hearts. Many fond memories were created with friends over Streets of Rage and Final Fight. My Night Job tries to tap into that success, with mixed but amusing results.
Gliding Along with the ENHANCE GX-MP5 and GX-MP6 Gaming Pads
Most people will never change their mouse pad other than, perhaps, when they spill something on it. However, the Accessory Power GX-MP5 and GX-MP6 gaming pads make a compelling argument for more proactive thinking, lending a hand towards better play and higher scores.