“Bravely Second: End Layer” — no second banana
“Bravely Second: End Layer” is a game in which friendships and family bonds are explored, a hero is miraculously brought back from death and the world bears witness to the end of time.
It is...
‘Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’: a satisfying retelling of Goku’s timeless adventures and battles
For 30 years, “Dragon Ball Z” (DBZ) video games have tried to capture the experience of playing through the events of the series. While these titles would capture the fighting and story aspect of...
“Mortal Kombat 11” fumbles but still manages to deliver on a great addition to...
2015’s “Mortal Kombat X” was met with wide praise as it revitalized the series and brought with it meaningful changes to the combat system that add to the series’ relevance and success. NetherRealm Studios...
Collect your Quarters: ‘Street Fighter’ teases continuation title
A mysterious timer posted on the official website for Japanese video game developer Capcom sparked speculation around what announcement would soon be made. Fans connected the dots, forming a timeline which placed the end...
“Strider” lacks creative punch
“Strider” is not Strider Hiryus’ first time in action, but a reboot of Capcom’s 1989 arcade game. The original was known for a lot of flashy moves, which the reboot has in abundance, bringing...
Undertale isn’t underwhelming
For those of you who love breaking the mold and being your own person, bandwagons and the people who join them are probably the center of your derision, and often with good cause. Bandwagons...
The Highlander’s prediction and ranking of the nominations for The Game of the Year
The Game Awards is an annual ceremony celebrating the culmination of what constitutes gaming culture. With live performance renditions of epic soundtracks from popular games, trailers for future projects and multiple awards handed out...
‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ showcases spectacular combat and a re-imagined look at a beloved...
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The word ‘final’ in Final Fantasy is very oxymoronic from a series perspective. How can something be so final if it has 15 different...
“Five Night’s at Freddy’s” contains unique gameplay and original horror
Survival horror games pluck the players from the battlefield and pit them against their worst nightmares. They are an art but few games get it right. Video games are an immersive experience, but for...
“Alien: Isolation” pays homage to original movie
“Alien: Isolation” is a survival horror game by British video game developer Creative Assembly. You play as Amanda Ripley, daughter of “Alien” franchise protagonist Ellen Ripley. Amanda ventures with her team to Sevastopol, an...