Articles written by A.J. Maciejewski (Page 7)
99Vidas Review (PlayStation 4)
Precisa de mais vida
August 6, 2017 - You don't often see video games based on podcasts. 99Vidas is a beat 'em up starring the four Brazilian blokes from the retro gaming podcast of the same name so let's get ready to fight!
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Strikers 1945 Review (Switch)
The original finally gets a console port
August 5, 2017 - Following the success of the super-fun shmup Gunbird, Psikyo released another arcade shooting gem. Strikers 1945 is a crazy cooperative shoot 'em up that'll have you and a friend blasting away enemy mechs within an alternate post-war history so let's check it out!
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Gunbarich Review (Switch)
Pinball Breakout: Home Edition
August 4, 2017 - You have to love when obscure Japanese arcade games finally make their way to the west. Gunbarich is a pinball/Breakout hybrid by shoot 'em up masters Psikyo that can be pretty fun so let's take a closer look.
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ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 2 Review (Switch)
Aliens and mummies and mutants, oh my!
August 4, 2017 - SNK's follow-up to their classic run 'n' gun 2D action game improved the formula in a lot of ways. Now that Eri and Fio joined Marco and Tarma on the battlefield, will they be glad that they did?
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Mega Man 7: How to Unlock Versus Mode
The Blue Bomber meets Street Fighter
August 3, 2017 - It may be a fantastic single player game but Mega Man 7 also has a secret competitive multiplayer battle mode. If you'd like to experience it yourself then all you have to do is follow this simple guide.
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CastleStorm: Virtual Reality Review (PlayStation 4)
Ballista Birds VR
August 3, 2017 - Zen Studios' real-time castle defender has been around for over four years. Although it's had many iterations, you can now enjoy it in virtual reality but is it worth purchasing yet again?
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Tiny Trax Review (PlayStation 4)
Slot car racing with a twist
August 2, 2017 - When you picture a VR racing game, playing with toy cars probably isn't the first image that comes to mind. However, FuturLab's bold take on the genre is definitely a noteworthy experience so on your mark, get set, let's go!
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ACA NeoGeo: Alpha Mission II Review (Switch)
Not every retro shoot 'em up is a classic
August 1, 2017 - SNK's old-school shooter ASO eventually had a sequel and now it's available for modern consoles. Alpha Mission II may not be the best shoot 'em up from the early '90s but is it a worthy enough game to revisit?
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Mega Man 8: Bolt Locations Guide
A walkthrough for finding all 40 bolts
July 31, 2017 - For over two decades, gamers often struggle to acquire every single bolt in Mega Man 8. If you're one of those gamers then I hope you find this guide helpful. Well, let's get to it; here's my guide for how to obtain all 40 bolts!
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ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug Review (Switch)
As much of a blast over 20 years later
July 29, 2017 - Running and gunning while taking out relentless enemy soldiers is a recipe for retro fun. The original Metal Slug is a classic arcade game that started a fantastic franchise but has it since been eclipsed by its incredible sequels?
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