Kevin Lopez's Reviews
Simply put, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is well worth the price of admission. It’s an RPG that was crafted with care and pays homage to titles that came before it. The focus on quality over quantity is a gamble that paid off when talking about the total package, but came with a few nagging issues that bring it down a notch. The minimal effort shown toward the facial animations is a true crime against the voice actors who brought these expertly written characters to life. Pair that with the rather dated combat system, and it truly pains me to not set this game in a league of its own when talking about games I’ve played recently. Those are issues that are quickly overshadowed by just how fun this adventure is and how well core RPG tenets are executed upon. The story, world, and expansive lands this game takes place within are truly something that could give Bethesda a run for its money.
Under the hood, EA made a lot of changes to how gameplay feels between the hashes with every single hit, catch, and pass feeling more precise and impactful. However, with all those changes being made to the game, there are still lingering issues within it that can’t really push the medium forward such as robotic announcing, bugs, and a lack of true innovation. The overall groundwork for what a truly great football game could be is there, and with each passing year, EA is slowly pushing the ball closer to that ever so elusive goal line.
With its charming hand-drawn animations and snappy, yet demanding gameplay, Alien Hominid HD is a game that has stood the test of time. The revitalization of this title in 2025 means that gamers who were born after the golden age of flash games can get a peek into the past and come across the origins of key gameplay mechanics that are standard issue in today’s gaming climate.
Outside of some rough edges, Among the Whispers – Provocation has a lot going for it. The things that stood out the most for me were the in-depth stories that were crafted for each individual family member that spans a rather large family tree. Keeping that in mind this excites me even more when I think about the prospect for future maps, families, and maybe even new ghost hunters. That said, with a large map available to the player I expected a lot more substance in the various rooms and corridors of this now vacant mansion.