Shadowrun is a pen and paper style game similar to Dungeons and Dragons; however, there have been quite a few games released utilizing the franchise’s cyberpunk, magic setting. The one I’ve played most is the first-person shooter from 2007. The game has unique mechanics for an FPS and requires a significant amount of teamwork, map…
Author: Paul Cessna
Rogue Legacy 2: A Roguelike that Can Stand with the Best
The original Rogue Legacy was the second roguelike I ever played; the first was the legendary The Binding of Isaac. I recall Rogue Legacy being a fun side-scroller roguelike and playing it for hours on end. However, I whole heartedly believe its successor, Rogue Legacy 2, is a vast improvement and easily deserves a spot…
Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder on Arcade
There was a period in my life when my brothers and I competed heavily in fighting games. Street Fighter, Super Chinese Fighter, Tekken, and a few others kept us occupied for hours on end. When we eventually tired of battling each other, we often transitioned to playing co-op games. One game I remember playing significantly…
Deus Ex is a First-Person RPG Masterpiece
Deus Ex is one of the greatest first-person role-playing games I have ever experienced. The game made me love the futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic. Its freedom of choice is legendary, and it offers a top-of-the-line story. Though the title is from the year 2000, Deus Ex is a strong competitor for the greatest FPS RPG ever…
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster: An Exceptional Way to Experience Final Fantasy
Why Pixel Remaster over the Original NES Title? I initially planned on playing the Nintendo Entertainment System edition of Final Fantasy from 1990 (US NES), but I recalled that the game had been rereleased within various collections and on a multitude of different systems. After a little searching for which version to play, I decided…
Medal of Honor on PlayStation (1999)
Some of my fondest memories in gaming were the result of my eldest brother purchasing a PlayStation 1. The console allowed me to experience incredible games in stunning 3D such as Spyro the Dragon, Tomb Raider, and Final Fantasy VII. These titles were some of my favorites on the console; however, one game would make…
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Sega Genesis)
Playing Tenchu: Stealth Assassin’s a few weeks ago reminded me of an exceptional ninja game originally released on the Sega Genesis, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master. Though I had not played it in a while, I recalled Shinobi III having some excellent sprite work and entertaining side-scroller gameplay. After recently replaying Shinobi III,…
Hylics: An Abnormal RPG
My initial introduction to the Hylics series was by watching Hylics 2’s trailers on Youtube. This RPG’s strange and interesting graphics captured my attention, and I enjoyed the music so much I listened to the soundtrack on repeat once it was released on Mason Lindroth’s (the creator) YouTube channel. For a long time, I desired…
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins Review
In 1998, stealth-focused videogames became serious contenders in the videogame market. We saw critically acclaimed releases like Metal Gear Solid for PlayStation and Thief: The Dark Project for PC. These games were exceptional, but FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice would later draw inspiration from another stealth-based game franchise created in 1998—Tenchu. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, created…
Oblivion: A Massive Leap for The Elder Scrolls Series
An Incredible Game for the Xbox 360 Generation On Xbox 360, Oblivion is my most frequently played single player game. This title led the Elder Scrolls into the next generation on many levels: better graphics, fully voiced dialogue, and a legendary create a character system. For those who played Morrowind on the original Xbox, Oblivion…