Category: Reviews
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Knight Defense HD iPad Review
One of the great things about App development on the iPad and iPhone is the amazing amount of content from indie software makers. The App Store has helped to bring back the spirit of creativity and independence that was previously only seen on PC, and thanks to this resurgence we get some really cool and…
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Orbital Review
Orbital is a rare gem on the iPhone. It likens itself as the spiritual successor of the free Flash game, Gimme Friction Baby, but adds better physics and a polished shine that the original simply didn’t offer. It has long intrigued us, and even though it took a few rounds for us to figure out…
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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Review
When a franchise lasts long enough, it adopts a personality. Keystone elements drive development, and become fan focal points. These eventually become the bedrock for entire communities. But every now and then, there’s an entry in a franchise that proves divisive – either because of its quality, or direction. Worst-case scenario, these games are spurned…
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Mind Zero Review
ZeroDiv created this game originally on 2013 for the Vita in Japan, and it was one of the rare games to be released in English. Mind Zero is a very conventional game for the recent industry, and it bears many resemblances to the popular Persona series (which in turn is heavily inspired on the Jojo…
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Mobius FF | New Job: Berserker – Analysis & Review
In the second batch of Mobius Final Fantasy‘s monthly card lineup, a new warrior class, Berserker, is introduced. However, will he be able to live up to the strengths of the warrior-type jobs? We give you an overview with a stat breakdown to see how good he is. Warrior Class: Berserker (Attacker) Overview Berserker’s Ultimate,…
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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes Review
Slowly but surely, ‘Sherlock Mania’ is sweeping the globe. Guy Ritchie’s films have already set the tone for a new age of expectations while current TV has elected for modern adaptations – Sherlock in the UK, and Elementary in the US (with Lucy Liu portraying Watson of all people). Recently we’ve been seeing a number…
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Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Review
As a bit of a background: I first experienced Baldur’s Gate while I was at a friend’s house for a LAN party. I had taken apart my beige desktop computer, massive monitor, and all the peripherals (that took up most of the backseat of my car), and driven across town to assemble everything all over…
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FF Brave Exvius Y’shtola Review
Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius is inviting characters from Final Fantasy XIV to join the fun. 1. Y’shtola 2. Minfilia 3. Thancred You can get them on the Ifrit Event from March 17, 0:00 PST to April 5, 23:59 PST. On this article, we will focus on Y’shtola. FFBE Y’shtola Guide: FFBE Y’shtola Stats: Y’shtola at…
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Shadowgun Review
Based on the old adage “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” we can only assume that mobile game developers are an incredibly complimentary bunch. Shadowgun, for instance, serves one purpose– to give iPhone and iPad users a Gears of War clone to call their own. Thankfully, the game succeeds relatively well. Madfinger Games’ previous…
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Batman: Arkham City Review
Two years back if you were to ask me how I’d feel about a sequel to Arkham Asylum I’d tell you that though I’d be up for it, I’m not sure if it’d be necessary. Along with other Bat fans, I had been waiting for Rocksteady’s madhouse romp for what seems like forever – a…
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Zombie Farm 2 Review
A couple of years ago, PlayForge, wanting to get in on some of those sweet Farmville dollars, released the first Zombie Farm game. Combining the strangely addictive gameplay of Farmville with the neat concept of ‘growing’ and building a zombie army to invade your neighbors, the first game became one of the most successful freemium…
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UniWar Review
Like a Ghengis Khan or Napoleon in iPhone form, Javaground’s UniWar is a strategy game with serious ambitions. It has a lengthy single-player campaign, online multiplayer that supports up to eight players per fight and deep tactical play — all for the introductory sale price of 99 cents. We’re not sure it’s ready to conquer…
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The Sims 3: World Adventures Review
The first of The Sims 3 expansion packs has finally hit the shelves. And after the core title was released to ecstatic reception (Sims fans are passionate creatures) expectations for this first expansion pack have been sky-high. Simmers spoke wistfully of favourite past expansions, including Pets, Makin’ Magic and Bon Voyage, while others hoped desperately…
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Mage Gauntlet Review
Few developers have found repeated success in a genre the way Rocketcat Games has with their “Hook” trilogy: Hook Champ, Super QuickHook, and Hook Worlds. However, the real test for the company is proving they can do more than just grappling hooks. Now, Rocketcat has created Mage Gauntlet, an action-RPG that proves this point, and…
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NightSky Review
The App Store is filled with hundreds or even thousands of platformers, and it’s hard for any one game to get attention. That’s the problem NightSky faces: it doesn’t have a gimmick or a big-name license, so how is it going to stand out? The developers of NightSky seem to be placing their bet on…
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Stacking Review
When financial ruin befalls Charlie’s family, the only thing that saves him from a life of slavery is his insignificance. As protagonist of Double Fine’s newest XBLA title Stacking, Charlie is the smallest member of a family of Russian stacking dolls. The tiny solid figure at the heart of many layers. By virtue of his…
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Chocolate Castle Review
Chocolate Castle comes from the minds of a small company based in Wellington, Lexaloffle. This company has constructed a brilliant game that for a small price can be downloaded straight to your computer via their website. Chocolate Castle is a new type of puzzle game that makes the player consider and plan their route before…
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iAssociate 2 Review
The word game genre is filled with “me too” apps that look nearly identical, with only slight visual differences. However, cool graphics are only the start. You need a solid and original game to base them on, which most word games don’t have. Luckily, iAssociate 2 isn’t like most word games. iAssociate 2 is all…
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Chop Chop Caveman Review
The Chop Chop series is becoming one of the iPhone’s most interesting original franchises. These instantly-recognizable, oval-headed characters with stubby arms and legs have recently branched out into tennis, soccer, and hockey games, but Chop Chop Caveman moves the series back a bit. Specifically, to the Stone Age. You play as a caveman who dreams…
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The King of Fighters XIV Review
“The King of Fighters XIV is another King of Fighters, basically.” If I didn’t have a word count to consider, that’s the review I’d write, because it’s the most apt, succinct description of the game. The King of Fighters, as a franchise, is nothing if not consistent, and the 14th instalment is the latest example…