Fate/Samurai Remnant Review – Playing the Fate Series
I am always a fan of Musou games, especially when they add a lot of variety to their characters and gameplay. I also happen to love the Fate series. I was a huge fan of trying out Fate/Extra Link, so I...
View ArticleFort Solis PC review – Shoots for the stars, crashes back to earth
Stare into the black expanse of the night sky and try to deny that outer space is an absolute treasure trove for horror media. Beyond the physical concern of being whacked by an asteroid or suffocating...
View ArticleForza Motorsport Review – Here’s Your Crown, King
Nearly six years after the release of Forza Motorsport 7, Turn 10 Studios has returned with a reboot for its popular simulator racer, Forza Motorsport. Sure, it’s sporting the same name as the original...
View ArticleConrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. Review – Real Ghost Watchers
I have not been too big on the supernatural ghost scene when it comes to video games and the like. Most of my experience comes from movies and TV shows, with the occasional Luigi’s Mansion-type game....
View ArticleEl Paso, Elsewhere Review
A cursory Google search would lead you to believe that El Paso, Elsewhere is a spiritual successor to the oft-overshadowed Max Payne franchise, and those comparisons are not without good reason. Our...
View ArticleLords of the Fallen (2023) PC Review – Better in every way
Nearly ten years ago, Deck 13 gave the world Lords of the Fallen, an Action RPG that tried to copy everything that made Dark Souls such a fantastic game. While it didn’t succeed in that regard, it...
View ArticleMortal Kombat 1 Review
I know, I know. Mortal Kombat 1 dropped in September, and here we are in October to do our review about it. I am not going to lie, but we didn’t get access to a review copy and had to rely on a retail...
View ArticleSlay the Princess Review – This Game Slays
Step into our Slay the Princess review to uncover what we thought of the latest indie horror game by Black Tabby Games. You'll have some choices to make. The post Slay the Princess Review – This Game...
View ArticleHot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review
As a 90s kid who is also a boy, I grew up with Hot Wheels in my toy box. I’m also a big fan of yesteryear’s more colorful racing games, which include classics like Mario Kart and Micro Machines. When...
View ArticleAssassin’s Creed Mirage Review – Too Good To Be True?
After years of being more RPG-focused, many fans felt the series lost its identity. Assassin’s Creed Mirage looks to take the franchise back to its stealth roots, but is that too good to be true? Game...
View ArticleMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review
Ok, it’s finally here, the third game in the Insomniac Marvel Spider-Man series. After giving Peter Parker and Miles Morales their own games, the two group together to take on two of the scariest...
View ArticleSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Review – Will Wonders Never Cease?
*in Mario voice* WONDERFUL! The post Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review – Will Wonders Never Cease? first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleEA Sports UFC 5 Review – Not A Knockout
It’s been three years since EA’s last UFC game, with EA Sports UFC 4 releasing in 2023. But with the release of its newest UFC game, EA Sports UFC 5, we’re being invited back into the octagon. It’s the...
View ArticleFootball Manager 2024 Review – Live Your Management Dreams
It’s that time of year again when Football (Soccer) fans get to live out their management dreams with Football Manager 2024. While the core Football Manager experience remains familiar, this year’s...
View ArticleAir Twister Review – Nostalgic Arcade Experience
Yu Suzuki has a strong reputation for his game direction, so when Air Twister was announced I was instantly curious about how it would come out. It initially came out for mobile phones in 2022. I don’t...
View ArticleFashion Dreamer Review – Become A Fashionista
Not too long ago, XSeed Games debuted an indie stream that showcased Fashion Dreamer; from that point, I was instantly hooked. I wanted to play this game. I love games with customization and being able...
View ArticleReview: Remnant 2 – The Awakened King
In my mind, I want to say that it’s about time I’ve had a reason to dive back into Remnant 2. While I’ve enjoyed my time with the base game, I’ve pretty much everything I’ve wanted. I’ve beaten the...
View ArticleMy Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! -Pirates of the...
Not much isekai anime interests me anymore, though one that did get put on my radar and I did enjoy watching was My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! When I heard that this anime...
View ArticleMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review
Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, was one of the most intense stealth cinematic gaming experiences ever designed for the PlayStation. Now, 25 years later, we see the first-ever re-release of the...
View ArticleRobocop: Rogue City Review
In 1987 a movie was released that you would think would become a long-running franchise, but Robocop was handed its own destruction with Robocop 3. Metro Goldwin Myer would try to resurrect Robocop...
View ArticleJurassic Park Classic Games Collection Review
30 years ago, adults and children alike were treated to one of the most amazing cinematic experiences in history with the release of Jurassic Park in cinemas worldwide. Alongside this epic movie...
View ArticleStar Ocean The Second Story R Review – A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn
Or, how I learned to stop complaining and accept Claude gets with Rena. The post Star Ocean The Second Story R Review – A Classic RPG Beautifully Reborn first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleSuper Mario RPG Remake Review (Switch) – The Legend Lives On
A classic reborn for all to enjoy. The post Super Mario RPG Remake Review (Switch) – The Legend Lives On first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleSword Art Online Last Recollection Review – Short Culmination
I sank so many hours into Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris, so when the sequel was announced, I was super excited to try this game out. This is supposed to be the end of the gameverse of Sword Art...
View ArticleArmy of Ruin Review
Thanks to Vampire Survivors, there is no shortage of swarm survivor games out there today. That’s good news for me because I am hopelessly addicted to them. Needless to say, I have played quite a few...
View ArticleAlan Wake 2 Review – The Write Sort of Fright
Dive back into the world of Alan Wake in our Alan Wake 2 review and see what we thought of the long-awaited survival horror sequel. The post Alan Wake 2 Review – The Write Sort of Fright first appeared...
View ArticleXuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains Review
In the last few years, the Xuan Yuan Sword series has impacted a demographic that generally hasn’t given it the time of day; That impact was on the Western side of the world here in the Americas....
View ArticleWorld of Horror Review – Pixels and Poltergeists
Delve into our World of Horror review to see what we made of the mysterious goings-on in this retro-inspired roguelike horror game. The post World of Horror Review – Pixels and Poltergeists first...
View ArticleNoctuary Review – Spectacle of Beauty to Read
I got sent a press release for Noctuary, and the key art and artwork itself captivated me. I instantly responded, wanting to get a chance to review this game. Luckily, I got the response I was looking...
View ArticlePrince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review (Xbox Series X)
For a certain generation of players, it may be easy to forget that Prince of Persia started life in the days of floppy discs and cinematic platformers. Ubisoft’s The Sands of Time casts a long shadow...
View ArticleGuardians of Holme Review – Defense Tower Roguelite
Tower defense games are generally a genre of games I spend short bursts of time with. Having a roguelite tower defense game like Guardians of Holme was a fantastic idea to try out. I can spend short...
View ArticleNeptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Nintendo Switch Review
I originally reviewed Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters when the game first came out on PC and PlayStation 4/5. If you want a deep dive into the mechanics and my overall thoughts on the game, please go to...
View ArticleTekken 8 Review – A Smashing Good Time
Tekken was released on September 21, 1994… Almost 30 years later, we see the release of Tekken 8, the latest entry into the long-running series featuring one of the most dysfunctional families in...
View ArticleLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review
I got into the Yakuza: Like a Dragon series in 2020 with a lot of free time on my hands and quickly caught up in time for the seventh entry, which I adored for its switch to turn-based combat. Infinite...
View ArticlePersona 3 Reload Review (PC) – S.E.E.S. The Opportunity
Ready to sign the contract? The post Persona 3 Reload Review (PC) – S.E.E.S. The Opportunity first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleUNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes Review – A Nostalgic Modern Fisticuff Romp
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a fighting game focus on what goes bump in the night. When of games like this, usually Capcom’s Darkstalkers/Vampire comes to mind, with Killer Instinct coming in as a...
View ArticleGranblue Fantasy: Relink Review (PS5) – The Masterpiece That Could Do More
If you are like me, you’ve had your eye on Granblue Fantasy: Relink ever since it was initially unveiled in December 2018. The title has had its fair share of problems during its development, but...
View ArticleKONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Love For These Clothes Of...
As stated in the review I wrote for My Next Life As A Villainess! All Routes Lead to Doom! -Pirates of the Disturbance-. I am not the biggest fan of the isekai genre in anime, though some have premises...
View ArticleApollo Justice Ace Attorney Trilogy Review (Switch) – A Welcome Return To Court
All Rise! The Fun Is About To Begin! The post Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Trilogy Review (Switch) – A Welcome Return To Court first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleSympathy Kiss Review – Otome Goodness
The new burst of Otome games we are getting from Idea Factory is a welcome boom to gaming. I was very interested in seeing the newest one in the pipeline, Sympathy Kiss. Most popular Otome games...
View ArticleFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth Review – The Pinnacle of a Journey
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has its work cut out as the middle chapter of a trilogy, but our review explains that it's more than up to the task. The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review – The Pinnacle...
View ArticleSplatoon 3 Sider Order Review – Roguelike, Story-Lite
How far will you go to bring down order? The post Splatoon 3 Sider Order Review – Roguelike, Story-Lite first appeared on The Outerhaven.
View ArticleWWE 2K24 Review – Past & Present Collide!
12 months ago, I called WWE 2K23 a bit of a breath of fresh air when it came to the WWE 2K series. After the horrible WWE 2K20, 2K Games has been doing everything they could to win back WWE and...
View ArticleSkull and Bones Review – More Is Sometimes Less
One of the most prevalent opinions in the gaming sphere is that Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is the peak of the Assassin’s Creed series. That fueled the idea of a game mostly oriented on the pirate...
View ArticleContra: Operation Galuga Review (PC)
Konami’s Contra series has been part of my gaming history for as long as I’ve played video games. I’ve played every Contra game across multiple platforms. Yet, for the past few years, it was...
View ArticleZoria: Age Of Shattering Video Review (PC)
Back in 2023, a little CRPG called Baldur’s Gate 3 captured the hearts of RPG fans everywhere for one reason or another and opened the eyes of people looking for more of the same. Enter Zoria: Age of...
View ArticleSlave Zero X Video Review (PC) – Hack and Slash Goodness
Slave Zero X is a stylish character action hack-and-slash game that shares similarities with Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Is Slave Zero X all sizzle and no steak? Can...
View ArticleDragon’s Dogma 2 Review (PS5) – A Masterwork Comeback
After 12 years, we’re being pulled back into the tale of stolen hearts and the dragons that accost them. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the sequel to Capcom’s original RPG title. At times, I’ve always compared...
View ArticleASTLIBRA Revision Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist Review (PC)
I missed out on the original ASTLIBRA Revision game, but it did pique my curiosity as a 2D action adventure RPG. When I was offered the chance to try out the roguelite DLC The Cave of Phantom Mist I...
View ArticlePepper Grinder Review (Switch)
Pepper Grinder boldly defines short and sweet. This movement-forward, white-knuckle 2D platformer was impossible to put down—so impossible, in fact, that I ravenously finished it in two settings. With...
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