All by Richard Lanci
This latest installment introduces a new timeline, resulting in characters assuming fresh roles, different settings, and substantial gameplay modifications. While many things have been altered, there are still aspects that feel familiar from storyline to gameplay.
The creators of certain game franchises are older than me, yet it's gratifying to witness some franchises successful attempts to reshape and enhance their “nostalgic IP” for a more modern era.
Do I still think Resident Evil 4 needed a remake? No.
Am I happy that it got one and with how it turned out? Absolutely.
Here’s Why…..
Evil West, is definitely a sleeper hit of 2022, and if you want a fun, action packed game, it's worth checking out, even with its $60 price tag.
No More Heroes 3 is an enjoyable game, but it’s also a disappointing sequel. It still has the same charm and wackiness as the previous entries, and as much as I love Suda 51's games, the substance here does continue to be a problem…
One year later, Streets of Rage 4 is still a great experience and an excellent revival of the series. With the DLC expansion, could it be one of the favorite games of 2021?
Guilty Gear has always been a fast paced and somewhat frantic fighter, that has a steep learning curve and as it oozes style, and complexity, does Guilty Gear Strive hold a “GUNFLAME!” to its predecessors?
SMT and Persona continues to increase in popularity. This is due in part to the characters, as well as the symbolism from ancient mythology in their plots. Even if you're not a turn-based RPG fan, there are multiple spin-offs among them that provide a quality experience. Here’s my review…
Some of my favorite video game characters actually tend to be Black or African American and I wanted to talk about four of them, why I like them, their background, and possibly, how they inspire and impact me.
In my opinion, the original Devil May Cry 5 was my favorite game of 2019 and arguably my favorite Devil May Cry game of the series. The graphics were gorgeous, despite taking a more grounded tone in the display. The music and sound effects were phenomenal, and the battle themes for the playable characters rocked…..but with DMC5: SE, we have the game’s illest protagonist …Vergil.
The 2020 video game awards have come and gone and while the focus of this event was deciding what games were the best of that year, many of the announcements were either for newly revealed IP's or games that have had at least one reveal prior. Considering how disappointing last year's VGAs were and considering the state of the world we’re living in now, I’d be lying if I said these reveals did not exceed my expectations.
Motive Studios, under Electronic Arts, has released a game featuring these ship battles titled Star Wars Squadron, that came out on October 2nd. Does the game follow the good side of the force under EA's Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order? Or does it follow the bad side under the initial release of their Battlefronts? Let's hop in our TIE Fighters to find out.
Both DC’s Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad games piqued my interest, but the winner for me was Gotham. One this is for sure, Marvel’s Avengers is definitely in trouble!!!
Gundam is one of the longest running mecha anime and manga franchises in history. With so many different universes, it's no surprise that it had a presence in the video game market over the years. With Maxi Boost On, the latest installment in the video game series, Is it a good investment for Gundam fans?
