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Guns, Gore & Cannoli (2D Action Platforming Video Game Review)
Take the classic SNK game Metal Slug, the tone of The Godfather, set it during the prohibition era of the 1930s, throw in some zombies, and mix it until it is a parody of all elements involved; what results from this interesting concept is the over the top game Guns, Gore & Cannoli from Crazy Monkey Studios. The story is fairly straight forward, in that the player takes control of Vinnie Cannoli who is tasked with finding a gang member from another mafia family that has gone missing in Thugtown...
Final Exam (2D Action Platforming Video Game Review)
When creators do attempt to use a comic horror style in their games, the results vary in many ways. Gameplay may be done in the style of action, platforming, RPG, Point-and-Click, or First Person Shooting. Even the look and tone can vary from the games of Suda 51, such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Shadows of the Damned, or Killer is Dead, to classic titles like Maniac Mansion or Grabbed by the Ghoulies. One of the cult classic comic horror games from the 16-bit era was Zombie Ate My Neighbors which showed the creator’s love of B-horror movies, silver age American comic art, and the sense of comedy that can come with the absurd, while not being overly concerned with the fear aspect of horror...
Ravenshire at SXSW: Video Games (Part 2)
Hopefully, you enjoyed our first two articles of our SXSW 2015 picks. Here is our second round of video game selections. By no means is this anywhere near a comprehensive list of all the games shown, nor are the titles mentioned being ranked in any order. They are simply some favorite games that stood out to us this year, which we had the opportunity to play and were able to talk to members of the development team. After reading the previews/opinions, and kindly sharing this article with your friends, show some support to the creators of these independent and small...
Jazzpunk (Indie video game review)
Have you ever had a moment where you see a trailer for something, be it a movie, anime, game, or anything else, and say something along the lines of, “I have no clue what I just watched, but I am so there.” That was my initial thought for the first trailer for Jazzpunk. I wasn’t sure what the game was going to be like, and even wondered if it was going to be a new attempt at a FMV (Full Motion Video) type of game similar to those familiar to Sega CD, 3DO, and Atari Jaguar fans...
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Puzzle Platformer Wii U Video Game Review)
“Ready for adventure!” This is the battle cry of video game’s next great adventure hero, who is cold, calculating, and can’t jump. Of course this is a tongue and cheek assessment of Captain Toad. As one of the supporting characters in the recent Super Mario games, including the excellent Galaxy series and 3D World, he would help Mario by providing power ups or finding stars. Often seen as a funny Toad, who is a bit incompetent when it comes to navigating, and at times lacking in courage, this adventure is a perfect fit for the little fungi. The story is a simple one, Captain Toad is spending time with his favorite female Toad, when she gets captured by a large bird. Without hesitation, Captain Toad is off, ready to explore new worlds, in an attempt at rescuing the female Toad...