Freedom Planet (Wii U, PC)
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Posted on November 9th, 2015 by
There hasn’t really been a very good Sonic the Hedgehog game in the past 10 years or so. Sonic Generations and Sonic 4 almost got it, but they weren’t quite there. So if you miss the classic 2-D Sonic games of old, you’re in luck. There’s a new game in town that plays like those classics, and it’s not even made by Sonic Team or SEGA! The game is Freedom Planet, and it’s a fast-action 2-D platformer with lots of loops and thrills and awesome bosses! It was a hit last year on Steam, and now you can download it on the Wii U as well. It’s a perfect fit on the Wii U system, and that’s the console I played it on for this review.
Transformers: Devastation (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Posted on November 5th, 2015 by
When I was a kid, I was big into Transformers. I played with the toys and watched the old cartoon from the 80’s. It took nearly 30 years for us to get a GOOD Transformers video game, and even then, they weren’t based on the toys and cartoon I loved. But now, finally, there is a game based on the cartoon I watched as a kid, and it even has many of the same voice actors, too! Transformers: Devastation is a 3-D action game from famed game makers Platinum, and it’s reviewed on 360 here. It could almost be called, “Cary’s Childhood: The Game.”
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (3DS)
Posted on November 4th, 2015 by
Right in the middle of Toon Week, and we’re going to look at a game based on one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoons of all time: Dragon Ball Z! The newest game based on the popular animated series: Extreme Butoden, is now available on the 3DS from Namco Bandai! It’s a 2-D, one-on-one fighter from Arc System Works, makers of other great 2-D fighters like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear!
Ball of Glory Pinball Pack (Consoles, PC, iOS, Android, Amazon)
Posted on November 3rd, 2015 by
Next up on Toon Week here at GamerDad, we’re going to look at some more adult oriented cartoons. Animated shows with adult humor and themes are just as popular as the kids’ stuff. And Zen Studios knows this, so their latest batch of pinball tables for Pinball FX2 and Zen Pinball 2 feature FOX cartoons like Family Guy, American Dad, Bob’s Burgers, and Archer! (reviewed on 360 here)
The Smurfs (3DS)
Posted on November 2nd, 2015 by
It’s Toon Week here on GamerDad.com, where we’ll look at games based on cartoons for kids and adults. Today it’s The Smurfs! Whether it’s a classic cartoon from the 80’s, an even earlier European comic strip, or a couple of recent computer animated movies, The Smurfs have been delighting children for decades. Heck, even I watched the cartoon when I was a kid (but only because it came on right before the Pac-Man cartoon). I wasn’t a big fan of the show, but I did like Jokey Smurf and his exploding presents. I’m also glad I got to meet the voice of Papa Smurf a long time ago before he passed away. Anyway, now you can play a new Smurfs game on the 3DS, and it’s not what you’d probably expect!
Goosebumps: The Game (3DS)
Posted on October 30th, 2015 by
Gamers beware! You’re in for a scare! Or something. R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps book series has been delighting and spooking kids and young readers for decades with its scary stories. Now there is a new movie in theaters based on the books, and you can play a Goosebumps game on your 3DS, too!
Whispering Willows (Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Vita)
Posted on October 28th, 2015 by
Get ready for a spooky, supernatural ghost story adventure! Play as Elena, daughter of a caretaker of a run-down mansion. When her dad goes missing, Elena ventures into the manor to find him. But the mansion and surrounding areas aren’t what they seem to be, and are full of wandering spirits, including the ghost of the murderous former owner of the property! Luckily, Elena has a magic pendant that can let her turn into a ghost herself, which will come in handy in exploring the mansion and talking to the ghosts. Whispering Willows is available to download on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, and Vita, but reviewed on Wii U here.
Reader Review: Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls (PS Vita)
Posted on October 26th, 2015 by
Well this is unexpected! The Danganronpa games have always been story-driven interactive visual novels, and my friend Leroy really liked them so I him review this one, too. Turns out this one is a third-person shooter! Uh oh! I hope my friend still liked it! Find out in his review!
Splendor (Boardgame, PC, iOS, Android)
Posted on October 22nd, 2015 by
Splendor is a gem-themed game of economic growth. Players use consumable gem chips to purchase point cards, which serve as permanent gems. As players accumulate cards, they are able to purchase more expensive cards worth more points. In this way, the game steamrolls into a finale of large point card purchases. While it sounds rather dry, the game has an attraction as a simple “snowball” game where one’s resources accumulate and become more powerful over time.
Reader Review: Undertale (PC)
Posted on October 21st, 2015 by
I used to love RPGs as a kid in the 16-bit days, but I have a hard time getting into them anymore since they mostly have long and meandering 80-hour plots and overly complicated gameplay. It’s nice to know that others feel that way, too, like my friend Robbie Allen. He reviewed this RPG that sounds really fun, and not like today’s typical RPGs. So check out his review of Undertale, a downloadable game on Steam!
