TumbleSeed (PS4, Switch, PC)
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Posted on May 22nd, 2017 by
Can you name a video game where you play as a seed? Yeah, me neither. But now you can with TumbleSeed, a new downloadable game for PS4, Switch, and PC (reviewed on PS4 here). In this game, you must guide a seed up a mountain so it can plant itself at the top to save the world or something. It’s a very unique, but also very difficult, game.
The Games of The Disney Afternoon Collection
Posted on May 19th, 2017 by
Recently I reviewed The Disney Afternoon Collection. It’s a compilation of Capcom’s NES titles that were based on shows on The Disney Afternoon, a block of Disney cartoons that aired back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. I really loved watching The Disney Afternoon as a kid, and I also enjoyed the NES games a lot, too. In fact, many of the games on this collection are more memorable to me than titles like Mario! They could’ve called this the Cary’s Childhood Collection! So I thought I’d go into more detail and share my memories of each of the NES games on this collection, and the cartoons they’re based on.
The Disney Afternoon Collection (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on May 17th, 2017 by
Back in the late 80’s and early to mid 90’s, Disney had a block of weekday after school cartoons on TV called The Disney Afternoon. They featured such memorable and high-quality shows like DuckTales, Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin, Darkwing Duck, and many more. Tons of people, including myself, have very fond memories watching these cartoons as kids. I guarantee that if you search for Disney Afternoon on the Web or YouTube, you’ll find lots of folks gushing about these shows. Anyway, around this time, game maker Capcom published some licensed games based on many Disney Afternoon properties for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Back then, just like today, most licensed games were not very good. But Capcom bucked that trend with their Disney games, as most of them were just as good as what the best the NES had to offer. In fact, Capcom’s Disney and Mega Man games were more memorable to me as a kid than Mario! Anyway, many other gamers can attest to the statement that these games were good. And now, Capcom has gathered six of these classics in a compilation called The Disney Afternoon Collection. Although they might as well have called it The Cary’s Childhood Collection. Anyway, you can download this set of games on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but it’s reviewed on PS4 here.
Neverwinter (PC,PS4,Xbox One)
Posted on May 16th, 2017 by
As a “free to play” online game, Neverwinter provides an enjoyable action-oriented solo role-playing game that can expand into 3-5 player quests offering deeper player vs environment play. The game’s strength lies in its close ties to Dungeons and Dragons including expansions and events built to incorporate the ongoing D&D storylines. Players willing to cough up some money will find their lives a bit easier through faster leveling or extra loot. The initial focus on a single city helps to tie together the stories told at lower levels of the game, helping to keep things interesting until players reach the endgame of high level raids.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on May 15th, 2017 by
Back in the day, Wonder Boy was a game series with lots of sequels and spinoffs, and even has ties with the Adventure Island titles. But you really don’t hear about it much today. But that may change with the release of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. It’s a remake of the classic game of the same name, now with improved visuals and sound. It’s really a remake done right, and this 2-D platforming adventure is available to download on PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and soon PCs, but reviewed on PS4 here.
The Wide World of Mario Sports Superstars
Posted on May 12th, 2017 by
Recently Nintendo released a 3DS game featuring a collection of Mario themed sporting events. The sports you can play in these games are Baseball, Horse Racing, Golf, Tennis, and Soccer. But there are a couple of surprises tucked away in this game as well so I thought I’d go over them here in this blog.
LEGO City: Undercover (PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on May 10th, 2017 by
You’re Chase McCain, a cop in LEGO City trying to stop notorious crime boss Rex Fury. When Rex threatens Chase’s lady friend Nalalia, it’s up to him to go undercover and don disguises to thwart the criminal’s plans. LEGO City: Undercover isn’t based on any movie license, but does feature vehicles and playsets from the LEGO City toy line, as well as parodies of other cop movies and TV shows. Originally the game was only available exclusively on Wii U. But now that the Wii U has kind of run its course, you can now get the game on nearly all current game consoles and PCs, but it’s reviewed on PS4 here.
Nyko Peripherals (PS4)
Posted on May 9th, 2017 by
Sometimes the tangle of wires coming out of your game system is just a pain in the neck. If you want to simplify your setup, Nyko has several options to make your gaming gear easier to store and charge. The Charge Block serves as a drop and forget controller rest and charger while the SpeakerCom is a cheap and easy way to play without needing a headset and mic.
Has-Been Heroes (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on May 8th, 2017 by
In a fantasy kingdom, legendary heroes have saved the land multiple times. But time has passed and the heroes have gotten old. However, the king of the land has one more quest for the remaining heroes: take the king’s daughters to school. Guide the last two heroes and an accompanying enthusiastic rogue as you escort the king’s daughters and fight evil along the way in this action-strategy roguelike. It’s available to download for nearly all current game consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
LEGO Worlds (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on May 5th, 2017 by
The popular line of LEGO toys have always been about building, creativity, and discovery. The LEGO video games, while great, have kind of evolved into games about silly takes on movies and TV shows, and don’t offer much in the way of creativity and imagination. Sure they’ve branched out more into the toy realm with games like LEGO Dimensions. And for a while, a couple of the LEGO movie games had simple and limited level editing tools. But they were rather clunky so that’s why you probably don’t see them anymore. But now there is a game focused on building and creativity with LEGO Worlds. It’s available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
