Resident Evil 4 Remake Review If you were a Gamecube owner and Resident Evil fan back in the early 2000s, consider yourself lucky since you got to enjoy not only the vastly improved remake of the first game but also the next mainline entry, Resident Evil 4. Little did everyone know how big of an impact the game would have on the genre, and games in general. The game is celebrated for breathing new life into the franchise. The more action-oriented approach sprinkled with a good amount of horror was a fresh experience for everybody, with features like the 3rd person aiming system that went on to be a major influence in other games. It was widely considered as one of the greatest games of all time, so there was some creeping doubt that a remake could do it justice. While the Resident Evil 2 remake was a shining example…
WWE 2K23 Review While Visual Concept’s WWE 2K22 wasn’t completely a masterpiece, the game really redeemed the franchise from its dismal state a few years back. Thanks to numerous improvements made, it’s no surprise then, that we now have WWE 2K23. Last year’s showcase featured the amazing Rey Mysterio, but this year we really just can’t see anybody in the spotlight. Which just means one thing: JOHN CENA! We’ll be getting the obvious stuff out of the way here, and this year features the Dr. of Thuganomics himself. All that’s left is to see if Visual Concept is able to keep up the momentum of what they have started the year before. Here’s our review of WWE 2K23. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fc819wHw6I The Gang’s (Not) All Here This latest entry’s roster will likely be a mixed bag, just like last year, and your enjoyment of WWE 2K23 will really depend on the eras…
Tales of Symphonia Remastered Review Bandai Namco’s “Tales of…” series came back with a bang with the release of Tales of Arise. Being the latest entry in a long line of games, it wasn’t hard to imagine that newcomers would want to revisit the previous titles. Having played Tales of Destiny and Eternia way back during the PlayStation 1 era, very solid and fun JRPGs in their own right, it was time to try out other entries. Considered a favorite in the series by many, Bandai Namco gives us Tales of Symphonia Remastered. Originally released back in 2003 for the Gamecube and a re-release in 2013 for the PS3, the title went on win the favor of many. With the remaster seemingly taking things and making them better, surely it would be a hit amongst modern gamers. Right? For the record, I have no prior experience with Tales of Symphonia,…
After years of waiting, Hogwarts Legacy has finally launched. Despite all the controversy surrounding the title, it’s been well-received by the adoring public and is being touted as the game that franchise fans have always wanted. Between the animated hallways of the academy and the many spells at your disposal, the game is magical in every sense of the word. Adding that extra special touch are the performances by its voice actors, and Hogwarts Legacy has a cast of notable actors headlined by Simon Pegg and Enn Reitel. The game also employs talents such as Sebastian Croft, Amelia Gething, and Luke Youngblood as part of the cast that you’ll be able to interact with in your adventures. Check out the Hogwarts Legacy English Voice Cast below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtyBjOW8sGY Hogwarts Legacy – Meet the English Voice Cast Main Character Voice 1 (voiced by Sebastian Croft) Notable Roles: Young Eddard Stark – Game…
One Piece Odyssey Review When we last left the Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece Odyssey demo, they’d gotten themselves into quite a predicament. Apart from being stranded on the legendary island of Waford, they’ve also bumped into one of the island’s inhabitants, Lim, in an unfortunate encounter. Luffy and company will need to escape Waford to continue their adventure to find the One Piece, but right now, they’ll need to scour the island for Lim. Luckily, another resident of the island, Adio, is willing to lend a helping hand. If anything, the explorer seems all too eager to help a couple of pirates who suddenly got washed ashore. Is there anything behind Adio’s overly friendly demeanor toward people he just met? What about Lim and her mysterious powers? And what’s the deal with Waford itself? The answers are all at the end of this adventure when you dive…
Persona 4 Golden Review After saving the world from the impending apocalypse in Persona 3 Portable, you decide to head over and take a nice break in the quiet town of Inaba… only to find that a series of murders have shaken the settlement to its core. That’s the premise for Persona 4. Yes, the same game that’s been acclaimed to be such a timeless classic is making its way back to modern-day consoles as Persona 4 Golden (P4G), the definitive edition of the game, no less. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcnpc0Qg1aM Welcome to the Midnight Channel In contrast to Persona 3’s city setting, the rural countryside is where Persona 4 Golden takes place. You’re a transfer student from the city who moved to Inaba and will be attending Yasogami High School. As luck would have it, a series of bizarre murders have just occurred right around the time of your arrival, prompting the…
Persona 3 Portable Review We’ve got a lot of Persona this month (what year is it?!), and we’re starting with Persona 3 Portable (seriously, what year is it?!). The game, or more specifically, this “Portable” version, was released way back in 2009 for the PlayStation Portable and has remained there pretty much ever since. Until now. Persona 3 Portable is back and remastered for modern consoles. The game is already considered a classic by all definitions of the word, and we’re one of the many who would wholeheartedly recommend it to both fans and newcomers. We say this despite some reservations about some content not being included in the package. We’ll elaborate in a bit, but now let’s hop into our review of Persona 3 Portable! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcnpc0Qg1aM Beware the Dark Hour The Dark Hour is a mysterious phenomenon that occurs every midnight where, during a hidden hour before the next…
The Straw Hat Pirates have once again been sidetracked into a new adventure penned by the famed author himself, Eiichiro Oda. The best part about it? You’re going to lead them to victory! Developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco, One Piece Odyssey sees Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats stranded on a mysterious island, Waford, and embarking on an adventure to uncover its secrets. They will be joined by new characters, also created by Oda-san, exclusively for this experience. Before we all set sail, the folks at Bandai Namco have been nice enough to give us an early look at a demo, which is also coming on January 10 and serves as an appetizer before the game’s actual release. We’ve spent a few hours on it, and based on that, here are our impressions of One Piece Odyssey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uITuB9ejgkY We Are! Even from the…
Gungrave G.O.R.E Review Gamers who were around as early as the PlayStation 2 era may remember Beyond the Grave, or “Grave” for short – the coffin-carrying, gun-toting deadman protagonist of RED Entertainment’s Gungrave series of games. This third-person shooter may have been a niche title, but it was still stylish and fun enough to garner a fan following. Surprisingly, it managed to get a sequel, Gungrave OD, and even an anime adaptation retelling the events of the first game. And of course, you can’t mention Gungrave without pointing out that the characters from the games were designed by Yasuhiro Nightow, the manga author best known for the Trigun manga and anime series. Save for Gungrave VR back in 2018, the cult series hasn’t seen much action, but fans are in for a treat as they get to once again join Grave on an action-packed and bloody adventure. With the latest…
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is a sci-fi RPG shooter from Level Inifinite and Shift Up that was recently released to much anticipation from the gacha-playing public. With a unique shooter system that puts the “focus” on each of the characters, NIKKE has instantly caught the attention of many in more ways than one. Apart from NIKKE’s gameplay, fans of the game are also impressed by its lineup of Japanese voice actors, which consist of many familiar names that have made appearances in other titles like Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy, among other anime and video games. There’s a lot of impressive talent in NIKKE, which is one of the draws of the game, apart from its coughgameplaycough. Since Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is an ongoing title, we’ll be sure to update this list as the weeks and months go by, but for now, here’s the stellar Japanese voice cast…
Sonic Frontiers Review As far as games are concerned, Sonic the Hedgehog is in some sort of reemergence phase. Over just the past year alone, the Blue Blur has released Sonic Origins and Sonic Colors: Ultimate, even making it big at the box office with the Sonic 2 movie. All of this momentum has been building up to Sonic Frontiers, an all-new “open-zone” game that’s looking to be one of the biggest efforts from the team to date and the latest entry in the long-running series featuring our favorite hedgehog. Putting Sonic in an open-world setting sounds like a long-overdue concept, and we’ll finally be able to see if the game is actually worth the wait! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Mnp5A5iG4 When in Doubt, Blame Robotnik Anybody who knows anything about Sonic games will surely point the finger at Dr. Robotnik when something goes wrong. Sonic Frontiers is no exception, and this time, the…
Resident Evil Village: Winters Expansion Review By all accounts, the recently released Resident Evil Village was a huge success for Capcom. Apart from reviewing very well by critics and media outlets worldwide, including us, the franchise is in a great position to continue its surge toward the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake next year. Capcom has more stories to tell for Resident Evil Village, and allowing players to take control of Lady Dimitrescu is just too good an offer to pass up. Enter the “Winters Expansion,” highlighted by the addition of a new story campaign starring Rose Winters. As far as content goes, the expansion is pretty meaty for $19.99, and if it’s your first time playing the game, we’d suggest taking the Gold Edition for the full experience. Let’s take a look at each of the new features and see whether or not this is worth a…
Valkyrie Elysium Review Fans of Square Enix games throughout the years may recall a little RPG series based on Norse Mythology. No no, not the one with that bald guy. Of course, we’re talking about Valkyrie Profile! The game was known for its innovative gameplay at the time, featuring highlights like its flashy combat and the Einherjar system. When a new game in the Valkyrie series was announced earlier this year, fans gave notice. A chance to step back into the world of Midgard was a dream come true, considering it’s been a while since the last game. Valkyrie Elysium isn’t exactly the comeback worthy of the gods, bogged down by repetitive systems and a rushed storyline that fails to capture the curiosity of the players throughout their playthrough. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJReDSNL4vc Another Game, Another Ragnarok The threat of Ragnarok looms over the world, and the All-Father Odin has ordered his newly…
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Review One of the most iconic symbols of 80s pop culture is without a doubt the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT). If you grew up during those times, you can thank these heroes in a half-shell for your pizza cravings and introduction to famous artists like Leonardo and Michelangelo. Since their debut, the turtles have appeared in nearly every form of media up to the present, from live-action to comics, to cartoons, and, of course, video games. As early as the 8-bit/16-bit/handheld/arcade era, TMNT definitely made its presence known. A quick search will show over a dozen TMNT games, and without knowing where to start, players might be shell-shocked. Konami has come up with a convenient answer, serving up some of the most well-loved TMNT classics in one awesome package – TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uOX4rDyXBI More games than pizza toppings If you’ve purchased Konami’s Castlevania…
Soul Hackers 2 Review For the uninitiated, Devil Summoner is another spinoff of the Shin Megami Tensei JRPG series, much like Persona. While Persona enjoys mainstream success, it’s finally time for its lesser-known family member to take the spotlight. 25 years after the launch of the original Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, we finally get a brand new entry in the Devil Summoner series—Soul Hackers 2. 25 years is a long time, so if you’re uneasy about diving into this latest installment, you’ll be pleased to know that brushing up on your Devil Summoner lore is not a requirement. That said, let us jump right in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1iyR6-yc3c A Tale of Souls and Summoners Soul Hackers 2 is set in modern-day Japan, which doesn’t look anything out of the ordinary at first glance, except that in this world you have Devil Summoners—those who can form contracts with demons and use their powers as their…