Underneath an exterior of what initially seems to be a rather childish game, lies a true gem that many players have adopted as their favorite lunch break title. Scribblenauts is based on a truly unique premise, but it’s also been executed very professionally – the game feels smooth, varied, and last but not least – complete. Continue Reading

The Saw movie franchise has spawned numerous movies, most of which have been received very positively by the public and critics alike. Thus, it’s no wonder that the developers eventually decided to create a video game based on the movies, in order to give the fans the ability to experience their eerie environments first-hand. Continue Reading

Rise of Prussia is the type of game that attracts its own crowd. You generally don’t hear much talk about the slower turn-based strategy games, as their fanbase is simply limited to a specific mindset. That doesn’t stop this genre from having a steady following though, and fans of grand turn-based strategies were eagerly anticipating the release of Rise of Prussia, which is focused around the Seven Years’ War. Continue Reading

Who said the adventure genre was dead? The PC industry is certainly enjoying a great influx of titles in that department, one of the latest ones being Return to Mysterious Island 2. The game leaves off where the previous left, adding some twists to the story, and presents the player with some even more challenging and deep puzzles to go through, while at the same time unveiling an intriguing story moving the whole plot. Continue Reading

Red Steel 2 is the sequel to a semi-popular title for the Nintendo Wii, set in a unique world that combines elements of western with fantasy and oriental culture. The game is, again, a first-person shooter, though its gameplay has changed from its predecessor somewhat, with the game now being a lot more refined and streamlined towards the action side of things. Continue Reading

Fans of Japanese-themed video games and RPGs in specific would probably remember Drakengard, a video game released by Square Enix some time ago. The developer is now back with another title that continues the story of their previous one, changing the gameplay a lot in some aspects, while also preserving most of the original game’s spirit. Even if you’re not familiar with the previous game in the series, you may still be interested in this, given the lack of quality RPG titles on the console platforms. Continue Reading

The Monster Hunter series has enjoyed moderate success worldwide, which is weak compared to how the game is received in Japan, where it’s a huge hit. The lack of its international popularity may have prevented you from hearing of this franchise, and of the recently released third installment in it. The game made some changes to the gameplay, and to the franchise in general – the most drastic of which was probably the switch to another platform – the game is no longer for the PlayStation, but rather for the Wii. Continue Reading

In this age where every new game looks like a rehash of the one before it, it’s always refreshing to see developers being brave and stepping in a different direction for a change. Mini Ninjas instantly grabs your attention even with its title, and as soon as you’ve seen just a few screenshots of it, you realize that this isn’t your regular, formulaic game, but rather something new and unique. Continue Reading

The Katamari series is certainly not for everyone – the game is oriented towards the more casual crowd, players who’re looking for games that don’t focus so much on creating a deep gameplay, while instead offering a more simplified experience that can still provide challenge and competition against other players. The newest one, Katamari Forever, builds on the familiar formula set by the previous games in the series, by adding several improvements that make the gameplay more varied and give more room for skill improvement. Continue Reading

The recent influx of grand strategy games has been welcomed by fans of the genre in the gaming community, as lately there haven’t been many worthwhile titles coming out in this corner of the gaming industry. If you’re a fan of this type of strategy games, Hearts of Iron 3 may be a title you’re already well aware of – despite the franchise’s general lack of popularity, those familiar with the previous installments have formed a very lively community that follows the games closely. Continue Reading