Articles written by A.J. Maciejewski (Page 2)
Danger Zone Review (PlayStation 4)
Vehicle destruction that feels burned-out
June 10, 2017 - Back in 2002, Burnout 2 introduced gamers to Crash mode where you try and cause as much destruction as possible. 15 years later, Danger Zone is here to reintroduce this chaotic premise in a crazy new puzzle-like campaign full of car-crashing fun.
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Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot HD Review (Wii U)
Jump for your life!
June 9, 2017 - The endless runner is a genre that doesn't seem to be going anywhere. This may be an updated iteration of 2013's 3DS debut Cubit title but was it a game worth the upgrade to Wii U?
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Jump Stars Review (PlayStation 4)
Multiplayer platforming with dissociative identity
June 9, 2017 - The idea of a multiplayer platformer that puts you and your friends in challenging situations sounds awesome. However, does Jump Stars' gameplay live up to its clever premise?
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Lock's Quest Review (PlayStation 4)
Build it up and fight it out
June 8, 2017 - You have to hand it to game developers who bring back long-lost hidden gems. As a DS classic from almost a decade ago, Lock's Quest is now available for modern consoles so let's see how it fares on the big screen.
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Cave Story+ Review (Switch)
Quote is back in action
June 6, 2017 - Some games have become synonymous with quality over the years. Cave Story has already been ported to a few Nintendo consoles and now that it has made its Switch debut, let's take a look at how this classic holds up.
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Shu Review (PlayStation Vita)
Fun 2D platforming with kooky virtual pals
June 4, 2017 - There are so many side-scrolling platformers out there that it's hard to keep up. Thankfully, Shu provides a unique twist on the typical formula and now that it's available for Vita, let's take a look at how it holds up in such a crowded genre.
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Chroma Squad Review (PlayStation 4)
Finally, a Power Rangers RPG
June 2, 2017 - Some game premises are simply built for success. Chroma Squad is a strategy RPG that is clearly inspired by Mighty Morphin Power Rangers so let's see if this combination adds up to a morphin' good time.
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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception Review (PlayStation 4)
For fans only
June 1, 2017 - Aquaplus' adult-oriented visual novel / strategy RPG hybrid has finally made its western debut. Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is an intriguing game indeed but is it held back by its limited niche appeal?
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Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! Review (PlayStation 4)
Bite-sized dungeon fun
May 31, 2017 - System Prisma's charming little classic dungeon series is back with a brand new third title after more than five years since the previous one. However, does the simplistic dungeon-based action RPG gameplay hold up in 2017?
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Paddle Vs. Paddle Review (PlayStation 4)
Get ready for a paddlin'
May 30, 2017 - Hitting balls with paddles has been around since the beginning of gaming. Paddle Vs. Paddle is a new spin on the classics as it incorporates aspects of different retro games to form an intriguing take on the genre but is it any good?
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