The Banner Saga Proudly Marches Forward
When The Oregon Trail meets a Skyrim-like world, you know you have something good. The Banner Saga combines intense storytelling and moral choices with turn-based combat for a unique and fun experience.
Category Archives: Reviews
Starry Duo Isn’t Just Child’s Play
Although it may conjure up images of peaceful childhood dreams, our reviewer finds that Starry Duo is a thrilling little game for the young, and the young at heart.
Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend – Dark Souls 2 Reviewed
If you thought the first game was difficult, know that it’s a picnic compared to Dark Souls 2. This is one of the hardest RPGs you will ever play, but also one of the most beautiful and deep. It’s a trap for sure. Dare you enter?
Dig to China? Why Not?
Welcome Time Wasters! This week I had a hard time pulling myself away from other games to find a Time Waster. Those who have read my reviews and heard me in podcasts know that I love retro games and RPGs. That being said, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that I lost myself in Earthbound this week. Yes, I have played through the game before, but that was several years ago and I’d forgotten just how easily that game pulls me in. I did however manage to excavate the internet in an endeavor to find a game to spend … Continue reading Dig to China? Why Not?
Slender Man Origins Is Epic Small Screen Horror
Think that a game has to be played on a huge screen to scare you? Then you haven’t tried Slender Man Origins on an iOS, Android or Kindle tablet. Trust us, you won’t want to play this one with the lights off.
Come On Down To South Park
Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny have a new friend down in South Park – you! As the new kid in town, you have to fight Mongolian Hoards, aliens, monsters and hobos in a role-playing like quest to become cool.
More Flapping, Less Bird
Yet another of the Flappy Bird clones is the subject of our app review this week, and while Flappy Jack is a solid game about a flying pancake, it might make you a bit hungry after playing.
Titanfall Rises High Above Competition
Our reviewer is unabashed in stating that Titanfall is simply the best multiplayer shooter ever created. Even with severely limited offline gameplay, this one still manages to rise above the rest and earn respect.
Crazy for Crazy Machines
Welcome Time Wasters! This week I didn’t have to look around for a Time Waster. Instead, John sent me a review copy of Crazy Machines: Golden Gears. I’ve never played any of the Crazy Machines games prior to this, but I know others here at GiN have enjoyed them. For those already thinking it; Yes, GiN has reviewed Crazy Machines: Golden Gears in the past. This release of Golden Gears came out for iOS and Android devices last year and our reviewer gave it 4 GiN Gems. Being new to the Crazy Machines series means that I’m not going to … Continue reading Crazy for Crazy Machines
The New Thief, Stealing Hearts And Coins
While many rebooted games seem to favor more casual players, the new Thief takes a different approach. With slower and less forgiving gameplay, it will likely appeal to its hardcore fans more than to new players. And that’s just fine with us.