The 2D-platformer is possibly the most iconic and prevalent genre in video games today. At times, it seems like there’s another one being released every day. So coming across a unique 2D-platformer feels like a rare treat, and Klaus might very well be that treat. Developed by La Cosa Entertainment, Klaus is a 2D-platformer in the vein of Thomas
Developed by Drinkbox Studios, the fine folk that gave us Guacamelee, Severed is a first-person hack n’ slash dungeon crawler that blends elements of games like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and Fruit Ninja. The combination of these games with the first-person perspective makes Severed easily the most unique game I played the
What if you could play a Choose Your Own Adventure game? Would you abandon a friend? Would you kidnap a princess? Would you steal a legendary weapon to help your cause? These are the decisions you’ll make in Stories: The Path of Destinies by developer Spearhead Games. Stories is an isometric action RPG with a combat system that
One month has passed since Horzine Biotech accidentally caused an outbreak of genetically mutated creatures that have since overrun Europe. But when all seems lost, a group of survivors band together to combat the “Zeds” and manage to get a foot-hold against the hordes of mutants. However, the Zeds have a few new tricks up
I’m going to come right out and say this; I’m very much inclined to like Chasm. The game has a lot going for it; it’s a 2D action-platformer with gated progression and RPG elements, it has a gameplay style that’s reminiscent of 2D Castlevania games, and it’s pretty challenging. I’ve said this many times before in the
Tinertia is a tough as nails precision platformer with one huge caveat; there is no “jump” button. In Tinertia you play as Weldon, a little robot with a rocket launcher for an arm, who happens to be explosion proof. Weldon is stranded on a planet that’s filled with horrible mazes that are lousy with spikes and
The second annual PlayStation Experience was home to a bevy of games coming to PlayStation 4, PS3, and the PS Vita. One of my overall favorite games of the show was Strike Vector EX for PS4. Developed by Ragequit Corporation, Strike Vector was originally released on PC back in January of 2014 to generally positive
The second annual Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley and held in Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, had a bevy of world premier trailers. Of course, there were some absolute shockers and a few especially underwhelming trailers this year. Come with me on this journey as we explore some of the best and the worst
The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition for the Playstation 4 comes out on October 13th for $49.99, or $39.99 if you buy it from Best Buy since it comes with a $10 gift card. Developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital, The Talos Principle is a first or third-person puzzle adventure game with a story that tackles