Look at any artwork for Giraffe and Annika and you’ll see why the original launch trailer gained a lot of attention. It has a sense of whimsy and mystical cuteness that could easily have been from any anime blockbuster. Giraffe … Continue reading Giraffe and Annika – Switch
Fairy Tail has always been a strange manga. On the one hand it has fantastically drawn shōnen action moments, compelling characters, some incredibly original ideas and interesting plot twists. On the other it’s incredibly cheesecake boobs-first fan service heavy in … Continue reading Fairy Tail – PS4
I know I tempered my expectations with Disaster Report 4. The game was supposed to be released on a previous generation of consoles and has been delayed for nearly 9 years. This was originally created with the PS3 in mind. … Continue reading Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories – Switch
There’s something to be said for a video game that’s self aware of the industry it exists in. If you’re into games in general you tend to see the worst practices in the news on a fairly regular basis. Either … Continue reading SuperEpic – Switch
Everyone has a favourite Final Fantasy game. It’s a huge series and like it or loathe it, you always find yourself either clicking with a character, story or a style of gameplay and preferring it more over the other ones. … Continue reading Disgaea 4 Complete+ – Switch
Imagine for a moment that the “Tales Of” JRPGs had been a consecutive series. Each sequel set in the same world but a few years after the last games events. Just enough to allow the characters to go off and … Continue reading The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III – PS4
It’s good to see so many unique and original ideas for video games returning to mainstream consoles. It feels like we’ve waited an age since the PS2 and DS glory days of experimental music rhythm games. Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Mad … Continue reading Super Dodgeball Beats – Switch
Typically when writing a review I’ll put on some music that is a little metal or rock to get in the right mindset, that sweet spot where I can just switch off and let my thoughts out into words. When … Continue reading Songbird Symphony – Ps4
With gambling mechanics being more commonplace in video games it’s becoming harder and harder to get away from that feeling that you’re pulling a lever, watching the reels and hoping to hit that jackpot. Just pull the trigger, swing the … Continue reading Lapis X Labyrinth – Switch
Sometimes you’re in the mood for a visual novel. Something twisted, clever and new. There can be great moments where you’ll be completely blindsided by something that makes you sit up and pay attention even when you least expected it. … Continue reading Our World Is Ended – PS4
