REVIEW: Furi

REVIEW: Furi

Publisher The Game Bakers Developer The Game Bakers Review platform This game was reviewed on Xbox One with an early access copy provided by the publisher. Release date Dec 2, 2016 Developed by The Game Bakers, Furi is a hack and slash/shooter consisting of mainly boss fights. I’m not usually one for this type of … Read more

REVIEW: Runbow

REVIEW: Runbow

Publisher 13AM Games Developer 13AM Games Review platform This game was reviewed on Steam with a review code provided by the publisher. Release date Dec 12, 2016 It’s quite hard to review games which have little to no story or plot to them, but in the end, it mostly revolves around how the game plays … Read more

REVIEW: Headlander

REVIEW: Headlander

Publisher Adult Swim Games Developer Double Fine Review platform This game was reviewed on Xbox One with a review code provided by the publisher. Release date Dec 5, 2016 When I reviewed Exile’s End, I stated that many recent platformers and Metroidvanias fail to stand out in an overcrowded market and therefore come off as … Read more

REVIEW: Ittle Dew 2

REVIEW: Ittle Dew 2

Publisher Nicalis Developer Ludosity Review platform A code was provided to ICXM by the developer for the purpose of review on Xbox One. Release date Nov 15, 2016 Ittle is full of bad luck. She finally made it off of the island she was stuck on in the first Ittle Dew, now her raft has … Read more

REVIEW: Ginger: Beyond the Crystal

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Publisher Badland Indie Developer Drakhar Studio Review platform The developer provided ICXM with a code for review purposes on Xbox One. Release date Oct 25, 2016 In the past, I have been incredibly hard on current games made to emulate old games for nostalgia’s sake. If a game is released in 2016, with the art … Read more

REVIEW: The Dwarves

REVIEW: The Dwarves

Publisher THQ Nordic Developer KING Art Review platform This game was reviewed on Xbox One with a review code provided by the publisher. Release date Dec 2, 2016 The Dwarves is an old-school role-playing game which—as you guessed—centers around the antics of a group of dwarves as they try to prevent the destruction of their … Read more

REVIEW: Xenoraid

REVIEW: Xenoraid

Publisher 10tons Developer 10tons Review platform A code was provided by the developer for the purpose of review on Xbox One. Release date Nov 8, 2016 The enemy threat is approaching. My small squadron of elite fighters is the last hope of stopping the alien entourage from reaching our command center. Four pilots, alone in … Read more

REVIEW: Batman: The Telltale Series: Episode 4

REVIEW: Batman: The Telltale Series: Episode 4

Publisher Telltale Games Developer Telltale Games Review platform This game was reviewed on Xbox One with an early access copy provided by the publisher. Release date Nov 22, 2016 We are entering the homestretch in this series with one episode left, and Guardian of Gotham focuses on Bruce and his inner turmoil as he attempts … Read more

REVIEW: Watch Dogs 2

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Publisher Ubisoft Developer Ubisoft Montreal Review platform Watch Dogs 2 was reviewed on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 with retail copies provided by Ubisoft. Release date Nov 15, 2016 Watch Dogs 2 is a great game which is elevated due to its gameplay rather than story. Almost everything from the first game has been refined … Read more

REVIEW: Now That’s What I Call Sing 2

REVIEW: Now That's What I Call Sing 2

Publisher Ravenscourt Developer Ravenscourt Review platform This game was reviewed on Xbox One with a review code provided by the publisher. Release date Nov 22, 2016 Recently many karaoke games have released on Xbox One which feature great songs and similar interfaces, but they ignore Kinect. Now That’s What I Call Sing 2 is one … Read more