Review of Jusant: A Towering Climbing Game with a Unique Perspective
J The game “usant” does not eliminate the typical video game scenery, but rather changes its focus. Rather than providing a breathtaking view, it centers your attention on the steep mountain above and below, and your objective is to guide…
Thirsty Suitors – emotional combat that’s equal parts funny, horny and heartfelt
J Ala must confront the consequences of her actions. Following her recent breakup, she becomes aware of the harm she has caused in her past relationships, ranging from being uncommitted to potentially cruel. She decides to return to her hometown…
Pressing Buttons: At last, I have discovered a game that I can genuinely enjoy playing with my child.
I I am happy to share that after almost seven years of being a parent, I have finally completed a video game with one of my children. The game was Super Mario Wonder and my child had a great time…
The hidden processes behind the creation of Pokémon cards – from sculpting with clay to intense testing.
T In Yokohama, Japan this year, the streets were adorned with oversized Pokémon cards. These cards ranged from valuable holographics displayed on glass walls to a Pikachu card the size of a small garden. Even the floors of the city’s…
“Why do independent developers excel at creating horror games?”
L As I look back at the history of independent video games, I am struck by the prevalence of horror themes. From the shareware era of the 1990s with games like Doom and Hugo’s House of Horrors, to the Flash…
The making of a war epic: Call of Duty at 20
W What stood out to you the most was the overwhelming chaos. The loud explosions, gunfire from numerous soldiers, and overall disorder were all striking. Unlike other first-person shooters during that time, where players were usually in complete control of…
Review of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria – Exploring a Superficial Theme
T After the defeat of Sauron in the Fourth Age of Tolkien’s world, the elves have departed via ships headed for the west, leaving humans at the top of the hierarchy in Middle-earth. The dwarves are now seizing the opportunity…
The creators of Sonic the Hedgehog reflect on bringing him back to his iconic 90s roots, describing him as cool, timeless, and mysterious.
F This month marks the first time since 1992 that a new Sonic the Hedgehog game and a new Mario game have been released. The sassy hedgehog has also experienced a resurgence in popularity on the big screen, with Hollywood…
Review of Five Nights at Freddy’s: The horror game turned movie fails to deliver scares, making it a disappointing Halloween treat.
T There are five nights to survive at the haunted Freddy Fazbear’s pizza place, but it feels like much longer in this poorly executed film adaptation of a popular video game. Clocking in at a sluggish 110 minutes, there is…
Review of Alan Wake 2 – a boldly unusual horror suspense game.
I Drawing inspiration from popular works such as Twin Peaks, The Twilight Zone, and the writing of Stephen King, the 2010 video game Alan Wake explores the story of an author who is plagued by a severe case of writer’s…