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I’ve Been Playing Hogwarts Legacy on Easy Mode and it’s GREAT!

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:May 5, 2023
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

So, it's finally here: Hogwarts Legacy. It's been an emotional rollercoaster for Potterheads since, well, pretty much always honestly. But it's finally here, isn't it? Something that once we ruminated on as a possibility actually exists now. I grabbed a little bit of gameplay way back in February, wondering if the storytelling was going to be up to par. Since then, I've picked it up again on console and I played it for several hours--and got into some of the real fiber of the game. I have to say that it is quite good honestly. If you ever dreamed of…

Genesis Noir is a Unique, Interesting Indie in a Hidden Universe

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 19, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Genesis Noir is an experimental detective story that takes place in a cosmogonic setting in different parts of the universe. If that already sounds mind-blowing, it's artistically extravagant in the creative gears that turn its two-dimensional, or even 5-dimensional, gameplay mechanics--metaphorically at least. The game starts wandering the streets of some strange alternative 1950's cityscape and blows open a new case to investigate with a bang, a big bang. Yes, that one. In this review, I'll talk about the game--and also talk to you about a new project I'm working on involving space exploration in games.

Scarlet Hood & the Wicked Wood Demo Review

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 8, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a new visual novel/interactive fiction game. The story follows Scarlet, a budding musician in an aspiring band of close friends. Start your journey on route to your band's major performance at a club in the city, plus the opportunity it provides with a heavy offer from the club's boss. In an unexpected twist, you'll soon find yourself, through unforeseen circumstances, in another world! This land is filled with popular themes from classic fantasy stories and solvable puzzles, all blended nicely into a one-of-a-kind story.

Going Under is A Really Colorful, Fun Game With Some Challenges

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:September 26, 2020
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Going Under: The stylistic, colorful, satirical beat ’em up from Aggrocrab Games. Here we go again. I am officially hooked on Going Under. Snagging it quickly on release day, I have some observations on what this is all about, and I like it. Mainly that it looks great and is very tongue-in-cheek hilarious in addressing some very thematic cultural themes in business.