Cyanide’s latest entry continues to nail the simulation of energy management and finally adds real-time, online races. But largely, the franchise’s lingering blemishes are difficult to ignore. Tour de France 2024Platform: PC, also…
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Review of Pro Cycling Manager 2024
Undoubtedly a niche experience, Pro Cycling Manager 2024 is similar to other detailed managerial sims. But the game can fulfill your dreams if you’ve ever desired to stat your way up to…
It’s Not a Licensed Nightmare, Smurfs Dreams
The Smurfs have had little luck with interactive adaptations; they have mostly appeared in shovelware rather than anything that has any chance of being successful. However, Ocellus, the company behind the incredibly…
Review of Crown Wars: The Black Prince
XCOM with a few Ballista, a Bec de Corbi, and a few minor glitches. Crown Wars: The Black PrincePlatform: PC, also on PlayStation, XboxDeveloper: Artefacts StudioPublisher: NACONRelease date: May 23rd, 2024Availability: DigitalPrice: $39.99 via Steam Crown Wars: The Black…
Mini-review: Bang Average Football
Bang Average FootballPlatform: PCDeveloper: ruairi dxPublisher: Banana LifeRelease date: May 10th, 2024Availability: DigitalPrice: $11.99 via Steam FIFA 09’s Ultimate Team mode debuted in 2008, allowing online gamers to assemble their own all-star team. After this Pandora’s Box was opened,…
Review of Blades of the Goddess by Megacopter
Megacopter, a sentient helicopter that performs heart-stopping human sacrifices, moves the Strike series away from its militaristic leanings. This is quality B-movie pulp. Megacopter: Blades of the GoddessPlatform: PCDeveloper: Pizza Bear GamesPublisher: Pizza Bear GamesRelease…
Review of Frogun Encore
The fun experience created by platforming and item gathering is only ruined by unintentional falls. Frogun EncorePlatform: PC, also on PlayStation, Switch, and XboxDeveloper: MolegatoPublisher: Top Hat Studios, CouchPlay InteractiveRelease date: June 25th, 2024Availability: DigitalPrice: $12.99 via Steam, $11.04…
Mini-review of NeoSprint
To whom does NeoSprint cater? A lousy reboot is unlikely to pique the interest of original fans. It’s also difficult to see how someone who grew up with polygonal racing could possibly…
Bloodhound brief assessment
When publisher-mandated bowdlerization is only one of your worries. BloodhoundPlatform: PlayStation 5, also on PlayStation 4, previously on PCDeveloper: Kruger & Flint ProductionsPublisher: Kruger & Flint ProductionsRelease date: June 28th, 2024Availability: DigitalPrice: $10.99 via PlayStation Store The first-person shooter…
Review of Princess Maker 2’s regeneration
The decisions made by Princess Maker 2 on a whim are no different than choosing to sign up for lessons or take on a job to supplement her income. But be aware…