After the title came out on the Nintendo 3DS last year, Capcom has brought Resident Evil: Revelations onto high-definition platforms like the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii U, in order to give owners of these devices a chance to experience the survival horror game.
After the lackluster Resident Evil 6, which didn’t really have a balance between action an… (read more)
The Call of Juarez series from Techland has seen some major ups and downs throughout its history, as it started off rather well, with the original and the Bound in Blood iteration, which were set in the Wild West, but then moved to the present day, with the lackluster The Cartel.
Now, the studio is back with Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, a new Wild We… (read more)
Metro 2033, the first-person shooter that came out from 4A Games and THQ back in 2010, was the definition of a flawed gem, as it delivered a great world and atmosphere but was let down by gameplay bugs and some wonky mechanics.
With Metro: Last Light, the game’s sequel, 4A Games and new publisher Deep Silver want to deliver a drastically improved experience … (read more)
Anomaly: Warzone Earth surprised a lot of people back in 2011 when it was released for the PC, because it turned the tower defense genre on its head by allowing players to go on the offense and attack stationary towers with their units.
Since then, 11 Bit Studios has worked on a full-fledged sequel that not only introduces fresh towers, units, and a new story, but … (read more)
The original Zeno Clash delivered a truly unique experience back in 2009 when it was released as a first-person brawler with a special world and some never-before-seen characters.
Now, after four years, Chilean developer Ace Team is back with Zeno Clash 2, a sequel that promises to continue the story, while upping the ante in terms of the world, the characters, … (read more)
Poker Night at the Inventory was a bold experiment for Telltale Games, as it combined a regular poker simulator with different characters from other franchises or properties.
Now, after making some very successful titles like The Walking Dead, Telltale is back with Poker Night 2, a sequel that once again tasks players with competing in poker tournaments against… (read more)
Far Cry 3 was one of the best games of last year, delivering a realistic open world experience that put players in the shoes of Jason Brody, a regular guy who ended up on a tropical beach filled with pirates and mercenaries.
While the game went on to attract many with its realism, Ubisoft decided to take the core mechanics and repurpose them for anothe… (read more)
Quite a lot of stealth games have been launched in the last year or so, ranging from full-fledged experiences like Dishonored to more independent efforts like Mark of the Ninja.
Now, a new title has appeared that combines stealth with an old-school top-down mechanic, in the form of Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine, an indie project coming from stu… (read more)
The Sacred series may not be as successful as other fantasy franchises, but it does have its fair share of fans all around the world who thoroughly enjoyed the first two games and their different expansions.
Now, in order to make the wait for Sacred 3 a bit easier, publisher Deep Silver decided to release Sacred Citadel, a new type of experience set in the fra… (read more)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, the 2008 fighting game released by NetherRealm and Midway, was a flawed experience that toned down Mortal Kombat’s gory nature and didn’t give enough room to the different heroes and villains of the DC Comics universe.
After producing the very successful Mortal Kombat reboot back in 2011, NetherRealm once again tried its… (read more)
Side-scrolling games are quite numerous nowadays and those that draw inspiration from classic experiences like Metroid or Castlevania are even bigger in number.
With Guacamelee, Drinkbox Studios wants to prove that such titles can borrow cues from older games but also feature a great experience that can impress without becoming overly nostalgic or by copying mecha… (read more)
There are many great real-time strategy franchises that appeared in the genre in the 1990s, like Command & Conquer or StarCraft, but many fans still fondly remember Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings, as well as its subsequent expansion, The Conquerors.
While a full-fledged sequel followed in 2005, many people still consider Age of Empires II to be th… (read more)
Independent developer The Behemoth impressed lots of fans with top-notch titles like Alien Hominid HD or Castle Crashers and now, after a pretty lengthy wait, the studio has finally released BattleBlock Theater.
The new title promises to deliver a hectic side-scrolling puzzle platformer experience that emphasizes not just going through a hilarious story b… (read more)
Without a doubt one of the biggest games of this generation was the original BioShock, as developer Irrational Games managed to deliver a never-before-seen narrative set in a unique environment, the underwater city of Rapture, with many great characters and a twist that won’t be forgotten by players.
Now, Irrational has the job of surpassing its seminal … (read more)
The Walking Dead comic book and TV series has millions of fans around the world and developer Telltale Games managed to transform the experience into an interactive one with its stunning episodic adventure titles.
Now, Activision has decided to also take advantage of the franchise’s popularity and tasked studio Terminal Reality with creatin… (read more)
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 1 was a pretty decent game that tried to put a more strategic spin on the first-person shooter experience by casting players in the role of a sniper that needs to go on all sorts of missions around the world.
Sadly, problems with the AI angered lots of players and developer City Interactive promised to do a better job with the seq… (read more)
If there’s one franchise that’s emblematic of PlayStation consoles, it’s the God of War one, which appeared on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 3.
Now, after plenty of installments and the supposed end of the story, developer Sony Santa Monica is back with God of War: Ascension, a prequel of sorts that not only brings a fresh stor… (read more)
Tomb Raider games have earned a loyal following among millions of people many years ago, but recent installments haven’t exactly honored Lara Croft’s legacy, despite the best efforts of developer Crystal Dynamics.
The studio decided to completely reboot the series some time ago and in the last few years, it’s been hard at work on a new version of Lara Croft and a… (read more)
Crysis games have delivered some pretty impressive experiences over the years, even if developer Crytek mostly used them to show off its technical expertise and the power of its CryEngine technologies.
With Crysis 3, the independent studio wants to close the trilogy that focused on protagonist Prophet by ending the story and combining some of the best elements from … (read more)
Metal Gear Solid titles have all been about stealth and patience so when series creator Hideo Kojima announced that he was going to supervise a spinoff project made by Platinum Games, the same studio behind hectic experiences like Bayonetta or Vanquish, you can bet that many fans raised one or both their eyebrows in surprise.
Now, that title… (read more)