Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’
In her ongoing ranking of the Yakuza (Like a Dragon) series, Flora Merigold assesses the newest mainline entry, Infinite Wealth.
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Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name’
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name isn’t exactly the most robust attempt at a Yakuza title. Here’s where is succeeds & fails.
‘Fashion Police Squad’: Fun, Fashionable, Frustrating
Growing up in Florida, I’ve always wanted to be able to slap some fashion sense into folks who wear socks with their sandals. Fashion Police Squad (FPS for short, in case you missed this...
A World of Secrets: Why You Should Play ‘Tunic’
Ben recommends listening to Tunic’s excellent OST while reading the review. Should you prefer, a video review is available on Patreon for supporters $1 and up. The article below discusses Tunic from a post-play...
Why ‘Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Isn’t Very Good
In a lot of ways, Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a step in the right direction. So where does it go so wrong, and where could it be improved?
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza: Dead Souls’
One of the lesser known entries in the Yakuza series, Yakuza: Dead Souls is an inconsistent, over-the-top experience. But should you play it?
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Lost Judgment’
There’s some debate about whether Judgment and its sequel are worth playing. But for die-hard Yakuza fans, Lost Judgment is essential.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Judgment’
Even for a die-hard Yakuza fan, Judgment doesn’t bring a lot to the table. Unless you’re a crime drama connoisseur, you might skip Judgment.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza: Like a Dragon’
There’s much debate about which Yakuza game stands above the rest, but Yakuza: Like a Dragon is guaranteed not to disappoint. Here’s why.
A Quality Queer Experience: Why I Love ‘Life is Strange: Wavelengths’
If Life is Strange: True Colors rocked your world, then you MUST pick up the Steph DLC “Wavelengths,” one of the series’ strongest entries.
Holding On By A Thread: A Look at ‘Keyword: A Spider’s Thread’
Keyword is a neat little title with a unique gameplay hook, but in its current state it feels a bit undercooked.
What Makes ‘Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ Special
Kena: Bridge of Spirits does almost everything right, from animation to combat to storytelling. Here’s what makes this game so special.
‘Returnal’ is an Unrelenting Fever Dream
Ben recommends listening to Returnal’s original soundtrack, scored by Bobby Krlic, while reading. Returnal is an unrelenting fever dream. There were moments where putting the controller down felt like letting the monster under my...
‘WarioWare: Get It Together!’ Should Learn From Its Title
Despite its uniqueness, unbalanced gameplay and a focus on offline multiplayer make WarioWare: Get It Together! not worth your time.
Consider the Albatross: A Critical Review of ‘SkateBIRD’
SkateBIRD has a lot of heart but the moment-to-moment experience of playing it is both tedious and frustrating. Here’s our in-depth review.
The First Chapter of ‘Life is Strange: True Colors’ is Everything I Could Have Hoped For
After stumbling with Life is Strange 2, the newest game in the series regains its footing. True Colors is a refreshing story. Here’s why.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza 6: The Song of Life’
Yakuza 6 is the most profound Yakuza game, center-staging mature themes that deliver closure for the series’ core characters.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza 5’
Yakuza 5 is the most ambitious Yakuza game to date, featuring a strong cast of characters and diverse gameplay.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza 4’
Yakuza 4 takes some massive risks, some of which don’t pay off, but many earn their place along the highlights of the series.
With A Bang or A Whimper: A Critical Review of ‘Genesis Noir’
Genesis Noir’s stunning art style and cosmically exaggerated narrative are limited by rudimentary gameplay and performance issues.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza 3’
Despite setting up some crucial story events for later entries, Yakuza 3 is the most forgettable entry in the series.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza Kiwami 2’
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an impressive entry in the series, running on the powerful Dragon engine. The story is bombastic and powerful.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza Kiwami’
Yakuza Kiwami is a stunning recreation of the original 2005 game. Essential for anyone who loves open world games and brawlers in particular.
Ranking the Yakuza Series: ‘Yakuza 0’
Yakuza 0 is the best video game prequel ever made. From absurd karaoke to tense melodrama, it began many people’s deep love for the series.
Delight in Mystery: A Review of ‘Heaven’s Vault’
Heaven’s Vault is a compelling adventure where you explore abandoned civilizations, uncover an ancient language, and solve complex mysteries.
Console Wars: Which Console Had the Better Launch?
Which console had the better launch? Now that the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 have been out for a few weeks, we sat down to determine which of the two had the more successful start.
More Than a Meme: A Review of ‘Bugsnax’
Is Bugsnax more than a catchy theme song?
Toadally Worth A Play – A ‘Battletoads’ Review
For its sheer variety alone, Battletoads is worth a look, and has enough of a mechanical foundation to keep me wanting more.
The Hard Choice: An Epilogue For ‘The Last of Us Part II’
The Last of Us Part II is an emotionally complex and intentionally misleading adventure that offers us insight to overcoming grievances and the consequences of resolution.
The Whirlygig: Why ‘Fall Guys’ is Worth Playing
Some of its mini-games don’t work quite as well as others, and the consistency can lead to some frustrating rounds. Still, even when it’s not at its best, Fall Guys is fun.
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Isn’t Worth Your Time – A Review
There is so much going for Ghost of Tsushima, but spectacle alone doesn’t make it worth playing.
Is ‘Paper Mario: The Origami King’ Worth Playing?
Ultimately, it feels unfair to compare Origami King to games it seems to have no interest in competing with. Almost everything it delivers feels experimental, even if a lot of its strengths are core to what has made the franchise so popular.
Is ‘Sunset Overdrive’ Worth Playing?
Despite its shortcomings, it was satisfactory enough in the gameplay department to see what the end of the crazy stylish adventure had in store for me.
Bittersweet Nostalgia – A ‘Spongebob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated’ Review
Despite the heavy dose of nostalgia, it’s easy to question why this remake even exists.
A Fantastical Exploration Adventure – An ‘Outer Wilds’ Review
Outer Wilds was an incredible experience that focuses on the adventure while keeping the destination shrouded in secrecy.
A Critical Review of Pokémon’s “Isle of Armor” DLC
Pokemon Sword and Shield quickly became one of my favorite Pokemon games to date. And with the first DLC finally out I am pretty disappointed to say that while Isle of Armor does deliver...
A Boundless Adventure: A Heartfelt Review of ‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake’
How do you redevelop a five-hour moment from an original game into a new experience that easily reaches 30 hours without coming off as some bloated malformation of what used to be? The Final...
Another Echo for a Timeless Legend: The ‘Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’ Review
Though the story of Dragon Ball Z has been told countless times, I never grow tired of experiencing the tale. However, even a story as golden and beloved as Dragon Ball Z cannot carry...
Is the First ‘Witcher’ Game Worth Playing? – Three and Out
When I got hooked by Netflix’s adaptation of the Witcher series, I was initially inclined to skip the first two games and dive into the universally acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Against my...
Distinctly Human: A Critical Review of ‘Death Stranding’
Death Stranding is one of the most important games of this generation. So rarely does a game intentionally and successfully challenge the form to any memorable extent. Death Stranding is a mainstream title that...
Relishing the Opportunity to Be a Star Wars Game: A ‘Jedi: Fallen Order’ Review
It is Ben’s recommendation that you listen to Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab’s score of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order while reading the review Jedi: Fallen Order relishes the opportunity to be a Star...
Paved With Good Intentions: A Series Review of ‘Life is Strange 2’
Life is Strange 2 is an awkwardly paced adventure game developed by Dontnod, a spiritual successor and sequel to the original Life is Strange, which fails to improve on nearly anything that made the...
Crossing the Border: ‘Life is Strange 2: Wolves’ Review
After a year of traipsing through the uninspiring world of the sequel to Life is Strange, I felt conditioned to expect that “Wolves” would be a flat note to a dull story. At first,...
An Old Friend Back Again: A Review of ‘Pokémon Sword’ and ‘Pokémon Shield’
The Pokemon series is a juggernaut that, after seven generations, holds about as much history within it as it does have unique Pokemon (about 890 with Sword and Shield). With that history comes an...
‘The Outer Worlds’ is a Universe Worth Caring About: A Review
The Outer Worlds can feel really empty on its surface, but by digging into the characters and each of the words they have to share, it’s one of the deepest experiences the genre has offered in years.
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ is Unflinching: A Review
There are very few first-person shooter games nowadays where I find myself more excited for the campaign than the multiplayer. Growing up, the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on the Xbox 360 was...
How ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’ Charms with its Scares: A Review
Few games exercise their ability to transform what would be menial chores like vacuuming or cleaning into an experience that exceeds expectations. Luigi’s Mansion 3 serves as an example of what can be achieved...
2019’s Most Perfectly Punishing Platformer: A ‘Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair’ Review
Among all of its flaws and triumphs, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a complete experience that doesn’t leave a stone unturned. Its levels are lengthy, packed with secrets and challenges, and its overworld...
How ‘Concrete Genie’ Paints its Narrative: A Review
When Concrete Genie arrived at my doorstep this week, I dropped everything and binged through the game. It’s a brilliant concept that focuses on wholesome themes, a unique art style, and fun painting mechanics...
‘Code Vein’ Review
Code Vein is nothing more than an indulgence in perversion with the excuse to play Souls-like combat. There is fun to be had here, but there isn’t enough to recommend it to anyone that isn’t already part of the extremely niche targeted demographic.
