REVIEW: The Banner Saga

REVIEW: The Banner Saga

Publisher Versus Evil Developer Stoic Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 12, 2016 The Banner Saga is a unique and interesting experience. It tells a phenomenal story where your choices have far-reaching consequences. The game is hard to describe. It’s a mix of The Oregon Trail and any turn-based combat title. It also has … Read more

REVIEW: Zheros

Publisher Rimlight Studios Developer Rimlight Studios Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 16, 2016 Zheros is a beat ’em up where the objective is to smash hordes of enemies and punch boxes and other objects in order to get extra points and ammo. You have two playable characters to choose from, Mike and Captain … Read more

REVIEW: Gone Home: Console Edition

REVIEW: Gone Home: Console Edition

Publisher Midnight City Developer The Fullbright Company Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 13, 2016 Gone Home is one of the most emotional games I have ever played. Never have I felt so connected to a character after only spending roughly two hours with them, I quite literally walked through their life. It takes … Read more

REVIEW: Oxenfree

REVIEW: Oxenfree

Publisher Night School Studio Developer Night School Studio Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 15, 2016 Oxenfree is an interactive supernatural thriller game made by developers Night School Studio. When I first saw the trailer for it, I immediately knew it was a game that I wanted to play. The art style was beautiful, … Read more

REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India

REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

Publisher Ubisoft Developer Ubisoft Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 12, 2016 Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India is the second of three Chronicles games. Following China and preceeding Russia’s release next month, India follows the story of Arbaaz Mir and the graphic novel Assassin’s Creed: Brahman. He’s a Kashmiri assassin in India during early colonial … Read more

REVIEW: Hyperdrive Massacre

REVIEW: Hyperdrive Massacre

Publisher 34BigThings Developer 34BigThings Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 13, 2016 If you have ever dreamt of playing Asteroids whilst driving a Delorean, banging elbows with family and friends alongside, then developer 34BigThings’ Hyperdrive Massacre is the game for you. With a seamless blend of arcade-style menus and an electronic, synth-heavy soundtrack that … Read more

REVIEW: G Prime: Into The Rain

REVIEW: G Prime: Into The Rain

Publisher Code-Monkeys Developer Soma Games Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 6, 2016 G Prime: Into The Rain is a stylized gravity slingshot-based puzzle game with a deep story in which you take on the role of an explorer who must chart and gather information about a new and strange phenomenon called The Rain. … Read more

REVIEW: Punch Club

REVIEW: Punch Club

Publisher tinyBuild Games Developer Lazy Bear Games Review platform Xbox One and Windows 10 Release date Jan 8, 2016 Punch Club, the latest from developer Lazy Bear Games, combines the essence of tycoon games with a distinct style that nods to ’80s and ’90s action movies, games, and television. References from Fight Club, Pulp Fiction, … Read more

REVIEW: Unepic

REVIEW: Unepic

Publisher EnjoyUp Games Developer Francisco Téllez de Meneses Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 8, 2016 Unepic takes you back to the days of classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) adventure and role-playing games (RPG). With its 2D platforming, no guidance in exploration and very high difficulty, Unepic is a throwback to games like classic … Read more

REVIEW: Lovely Planet

REVIEW: Lovely Planet

Publisher tinyBuild Developer Quicktequila Review platform Xbox One Release date Jan 8, 2016 Lovely Planet is an interesting game to say the least. It’s rather basic in its design but highly addictive. The title features a colorful pastel art style and tight shooting mechanics that explore the oversaturated shooter genre in its purest form. This … Read more