Neverwinter (PC,PS4,Xbox One)
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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.
Dice Stars (Boardgame)
Posted on May 4th, 2017 by
In Dice Stars, players choose dice from a common pool to best fill in their scorepad. Choosing stars is important as they can double or zero out sections of your score. Players roll dice into a common pool and then choose sets of dice in the pool to score on their pad. A quick, 20 minute game provides players with interesting choices to mitigate luck and provide strategic play, while still providing some of the highs and lows of a dice-based game.
Dice Stars
Publisher: Wizkids
Ages: 10+
Players: 1-4
Time: 20 minutes
(Review copy provided by Wizkids)
The Deer God (PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, iOS, Google Play)
Posted on May 3rd, 2017 by
In this game you play as a deer hunter who has been killed by wolves in a storm. A deer deity offers you a second chance at redemption and brings you back to life as a deer. Now you must learn how to survive and gain new skills in your newfound form in this 2-D platform game. It’s available for most current consoles, computers, and mobile devices, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Planescape: Torment (PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux)
Posted on May 2nd, 2017 by
Emphasizing story and setting over combat, the 1999 role playing game Planescape: Torment is near the top of every list of all time best RPGs. It flips the genre on its head as you start by waking up from death, without a clue of who you are or where you came from. This information is slowly gained as the story progresses and players have the opportunity to solve most problems without having to resort to combat. Lauded for its story and depth, Planescape: Torment is a must-play game for RPG fans and the new, graphically enhanced edition (playable in 4k!) is a great way to experience it.
