Ken McKown's Reviews
Denshattack feels like a lost gem from a forgotten, and underappreciated era. It is the type of game I needed right now.
This new version is by far the best in the series, and of course Nintendo knew with Fox appearing in the new Super Mario movie, people would be interested in its return.
In the end Campaign Evolved is a solid remake of the original game. It brings the classic to a new audience without compromising what made the original great.
Parking Garage Rally Circuit is proof that classic game styles never have to die.
Forcing fans to re-purchase characters again is just icing on the top. Sadly, I cannot recommend this package, if you already own DoA 6, just stick with that, there is little reason to upgrade to the Last Round version.
If you are like me and craving that Zelda-style adventure, this is definitely worth a look.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an outstanding return to the formula. Fans of the Dark Knight will be pleasantly surprised at all the suits, songs, and storylines included.
The Rugrats Retro Rewind Collection is a novelty at best. The games included are nothing special and the extras are disappointing to say the least.
As for everything else, Rebirth is by far one of the best RPGs of this generation.
Bubsy 4D had my attention and when it hits, it is fun to play. Sadly, most of the time it just isn’t.
The Forza Horizon series is still my favorite current racing game series, but the formula is starting to wear out its welcome.
Darwin’s Paradox is a quirky puzzle platformer that harkens back to classic games and I loved it. The goofy cartoon art style is its biggest selling point, and the nods to classic Konami games are fun. The price matches the experience, and it is easy to recommend. I had a great time digging through it and we don’t get a ton of these types of games anymore, so it is always great to see a new one.
Kain deserves more, and I hope this doesn’t deter them from revisiting it. Give the game to an established team with a larger budget and restore the legacy the series left behind. For now, I simply cannot recommend this game, even to hardest of hardcore fans.
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Taito Milestones continues to be a solid compilation of classic games. I do wish they had more history and were available on more platforms, but if you own a Switch, these are easy recommendations. Looking forward to reviewing Taito Milestones 5 next year when it inevitably drops on Switch.
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This series was the best sleeper horror series during the PS2 era, and I would love for players today to experience the original trilogy in all of its glory.
Jaws was a bad game, but we all played it back in the day. Revisiting it is neat, but anyone without nostalgia will wonder why it has returned. I had fun revisiting it, but for $15 there isn’t much here. The game is short, shallow, and even the extras won’t occupy your attention for long. This is only for the most die-hard fans, and truly only as a collection piece. Otherwise, I don’t see this one garnering much attention.
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