It’s become quite the trend lately to appeal to one’s nostalgia. So instead of making photo-realistic games with massive worlds and cinematic cut scenes, many developers are taking the opposite approach and crafting games that remind us of what got us into gaming in the first place. Kaze and the Wild Masks is one such…
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Persona 5 Royal: The Recluse and the “Rogue”
After a whirlwind of taking down some terrible people and their wild palaces, Shijun Academy student Kai Yasuda and his band of Phantom Thieves deserved a break. With the promise of summer vacation, they were rightfully eager for some fun and relaxation. Their break did not get off to the best start with the cancelation…
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 Ehs and Ohs from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Another week, another showcase! This time round it was Microsoft showing off all its upcoming Xbox goodies. This included a 45-minute dive into Starfield, which was a thing in and of itself. This game remains one of my most-anticipated, and that hasn’t changed. (My birthday is right around the time it releases, so happy birthday…
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,…
Top 5: Character Creation Go-Tos
I can’t lie – I really do enjoy a good character creator. In fact, sometimes I like them a little too much, to the point where I’d rather just make characters than actually play the game for which they are being made! I’m very much a role-player when it comes to the characters I create….
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…
The Ehs and Ohs from PlayStation’s Summer Games Showcase
Last week, Sony offered up an online showcase of what it had in store for players in the coming months. We’re three years into the PlayStation 5’s lifecycle, though it seems that Sony isn’t giving up on the previous generation or its VR headset any time soon. They presented a wide array of PS4/PS5/VR games…
Mamma Mia! The Super Mario Bros Movie Was Amazing!
Although I didn’t see it in theaters, the Duck recently got to see The Super Mario Bros Movie on Amazon! Buying recent releases without having seen them prior has, admittedly, backfired more times than not (I’m looking at you, Wreck-It-Ralph 2), but I had been hearing great things about Mario’s first animated movie (I’m aware…
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