Game Review: Guacamelee
Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the eccentric action-platformer, out now for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. Let’s start with a question. What’s been missing from the metroidvania genre all these years? Luchadores of course. And Drinkbox Studios, the developers behind the hit Tales From Space series, have combined their comedic talent for designing platformers with an over-the-top view of the world of Mexican wrestlers. The end result... Read More
Game Review: Germinator
Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on Creat Studios’ colourful puzzler, coming to PS3 and Vita via the PlayStation Network. ‘Match 3′ games are a dime-a -dozen these days, but you see most of them on Facebook, iOS and Android platforms – and it’s high-time that the PS3 got some of that tri-colored puzzle love. Sure, PSN has Bejeweled and Zuma, but those are iterations that have been around for years, and puzzle fans... Read More
Game Review: Papo & Yo
Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the innovative fantasy-puzzle game, out now for PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network. Video games that stretch the boundaries of what defines interactive entertainment, and evoke emotions in the player that they may have not felt before – or haven’t in a long time – have always struck a chord with me. Year after year companies churn out slightly updated sequels to their established... Read More
Game Review: Journey
Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on the unique new experience from thatgamecompany, out now for PlayStation 3. Deemed by its creators an “interactive parable”, Journey is a tale of life that will tug on the heart strings of anyone who picks up their controller to experience this magnificent game. The latest project from thatgamecompany, the studio behind PSN titles FLoW and Flower, Journey tells the story of a traveler making their way... Read More
Gaming News: Amy Receives Early Critical Mauling
The first reviews for eagerly-anticipated horror game Amy are in – and initial verdicts are far from glowing. VectorCell’s downloadable title, out today on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network, has so far received 4.7 out of 10 from CVG, and 4 out of 10 from both Gamekult and Official PlayStation Magazine UK. Common complaints have been that the puzzles are repetitive and simplistic, that the checkpoint system is illogical and... Read More
