Tears of the Kingdom is Bigger, But is it Better?

The short answer: yes.  The long answer, however, is just a bit more complicated. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the long-anticipated sequel to the most ambitious entry into the Zelda franchise to date, Breath of the Wild.  As the release date for this game neared, I couldn’t help but waver between…

The Duck’s Past Month with Tears of the Kingdom

Now that Tears of the Kingdom has been blessing our lives for roughly a month, I thought I’d return with another post to talk about my experiences with this truly massive game.  In that time, I’ve made a whole lot of progress, and so I’ll only be able to discuss the highlights of my adventure,…

Kaze and the Wild Masks is the Retro DKC Sequel We’ve Been Waiting For

While Kaze and the Wild Masks may have been released in 2021, this 2D platformer has a lot more in common with retro classics from the SNES era, most notably the Donkey Kong Country trilogy from the mid-90’s.  Featuring beautiful pixel art and a soundtrack that already feels nostalgic, Kaze must save her friend Hogo…

Arms: Demo Review

Does anyone really remember Arms anymore? You know, that fighting game from 2017 where everyone had super stretchy arms? Considering Super Smash Bros is literally the only fighting series that I care to play, Arms was never a particular priority for me, even though I had to admit that I was somewhat intrigued by the…

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood: Demo Review

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is the sequel to Max & the Magic Marker and opens with a scenario that seems strangely similar to the plot of the movie Labyrinth from 1986.  An older sibling gets tired of their annoying younger brother and wishes they would disappear, only to immediately set out to rescue said…