Articles written by A.J. Maciejewski (Page 36)
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book Review (PlayStation 4)
The alchemy of a great RPG
June 7, 2016 - Gust's flagship series is back with the adventures of a brand new alchemist. Does Sophie have what it takes to fill the shoes of legendary atelier owners like Rorona and Ayesha? Let's turn on the cauldron and see how it boils down.
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Shadow Blade: Reload Review (PlayStation 4)
Feel like a ninja
June 3, 2016 - Playing as a ninja almost always makes for good times. Thankfully, Shadow Blade: Reload is here to provide even more fast-paced action. When you're ready, unsheathe your blade and let's slice through this adventure.
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TurnOn Review (Xbox One)
An electrifying journey
June 2, 2016 - Some games may not offer exciting cutting-edge gameplay but they're still a delight to play. In comes TurnOn, a game where you control a spark who's on a mission to bring a city's power back, but is it as electric as it sounds?
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Score Rush Extended Review (PlayStation 4)
Less geometry, more wars
June 1, 2016 - There's nothing more old-school than reaching for that much sought-after high score. Score Rush Extended is built with this concept in mind and it provides some solid gameplay in the process but is there enough here to make it worth your quarters?
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Neon Chrome Review (PlayStation 4)
A dystopian sci-fi twin stick adventure
May 31, 2016 - If you've been gaming for a while then you've probably played at least a few twin stick shooters. Neon Chrome is an ambitious roguelike that puts you in a dark futuristic world but how does it fare in such a crowded genre?
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Raiden V Review (Xbox One)
Classic shoot 'em up gameplay redefined
May 31, 2016 - Believe it or not, Raiden has been around for over 25 years. This latest shmupstravaganza retains what makes the series special while offering enough innovation for its Vulcan Cannons to shine brighter than ever.
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Downwell Review (PlayStation 4)
Falling down a well is more fun than you'd think
May 28, 2016 - Retro-inspired indie games are being made faster than comic book movies. Downwell's unique concept and tight gameplay set it apart from the competition but is that enough to make it a must-have title?
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Get Your Rage on with Furi
Prepare to test your mettle
May 28, 2016 - If the concept of intensely challenging one-on-one arena combat entices you then Furi's a game to keep on your radar. I recently played through a short demo so let's explore this grueling world and see if it puts up a fair fight.
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Crazy Strike Bowling EX Review (PlayStation 4)
A fun-filled trip to the lanes
May 27, 2016 - Very few video games provide satisfying yet mindless fun quite like bowling does. This update to 2012's Crazy Strike Bowling for PlayStation 3 offers more addictive action set in a familiar world so let's see if it gets a strike or lands in the gutter.
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Bear and Penguin Play Chew Man Fu (Episode 1)
The Chums' delightful debut
May 25, 2016 - As we all know, bears and penguins love to play video games. In this new video series, we follow the adventures of a couple of chums who may not share the same tastes, but they definitely both love gaming.
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