Casey Scheld's Reviews
The first episode of Tiny Bunny successfully establishes a grim and ominous atmosphere, but be warned that the plot is a little underdeveloped at this point.
Shard is an inoffensive platformer that doesn't leave a lasting impression. Its floaty controls are far from game breaking, but they lack the level of polish found in the established leaders of the genre.
A Space for the Unbound – Prologue has some gorgeous sprite work and an interesting story, but the choppy framerate and somewhat pandering gameplay make the final product a mixed bag. Time will tell if the final release irons out these kinks.
Parcel Panic wears its inspiration on its sleeve, but the poor controls, bland aesthetics, and wonky physics prevent it from reaching the heights of the Crazy Taxi series.
Super Rebellion is the dry white toast of the shoot-em-up world. The bullets and space motif are present and accounted for, but there is absolutely nothing here that differentiates it from the countless other shmups on the market today.
The fixie action of skidlocked seems solid on paper, but the drab city, relentless traffic, and lack of polish hurt it in the long run.
Wild Ride has done the unthinkable by making a destruction derby boring. The rough engine, lack of options, and incompetent AI make this arena-based brawler feel half-baked.
Divination's cyberpunk stylings create a captivating world of depression and grief, but the grammatical errors and short length hinder its long term appeal.
Proof positive that love conquers all, Mission: It's Complicated saves the day with its original premise, sharp writing, and long-lasting replayability.
Combining rhythm and fighting is a novel concept, but It's Raining Fists and Metal just doesn't have the music nor the gameplay to stand out in the arena brawler space.
Drift86 makes an attempt to capture the racing spirit of Initial D, but the poor mechanics in place cause this title to crash right out of the starting gate.
Despite its light roster and stage selection, Granblue Fantasy: Versus' sheer charm and accessibility will appeal to veterans and newcomers alike.
Endless Ski's poor attempt to cash in on the Ski Free nostalgia has created a title that encapsulates none of the qualities that make the original such a classic.
Ocean Drive Challenge Remastered takes away a number of features that made SEGA's Outrun so great, leaving behind a bland title that does nothing to stand out.
Kill the Emoji – The Remake manages to be even worse than The Emoji Movie. The gameplay is bland, the controls are basic, and the presentation is garish.
Despite having four years of updates behind it, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is far from the definitive version of the game. Though the core fighting engine powering this title is sound, its poor netcode and lack of polish stick out like a sore thumb.
Frantic, fluid, and fun, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] features all the greatest parts of the fighting game genre. It's not a revolutionary update, but rather an evolutionary one designed for those looking for accessible yet nuanced gameplay and a truly diverse roster.
Infinity Racer XD takes pride in its simplicity, but the rampant bugs, repetitive stage layouts, and lack of variety hurt its chances of ever standing out in the arcade racer field.
Foodie Bear's combination of roguelike elements and platforming has merit, but this chubby fellow's adventure comes across as uninspired and sloppy.
Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire is a solid shmup, albeit one that plays things a little too safe. The power shot mechanic has merit, but the inclusion of summons makes the overall package far too easy.