Paul Hunter's Reviews
Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a triumphant return for the popular franchise. The vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay create an inviting experience that appeals to both new players and long-time fans.
Clock Tower: Rewind is a cornerstone of the survival horror genre and it's awesome that it's finally been localized for Western audiences. The game stands out for its haunting atmosphere, and amazing attention to detail, making the characters and mansion feel alive.
Awaken: Astral Blade offers an excellent Metroidvania experience, blending action and exploration in a captivating sci-fi world. Its visual presentation is a significant strength with beautifully crafted 2D environments and top-notch character designs.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the best Mario Party game yet, offering a fresh and exciting experience for both new and returning players. This latest entry stands out for its impressive content, including 22 playable characters, seven game boards and a whole host of extra games and mini-games to keep you entertained.
Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a charming addition to the Shin Chan video game franchise. It successfully captures the playful spirit of the popular anime while offering a relaxing gameplay experience perfect for kids and adults alike.
Fear the Spotlight is a captivating addition to the horror genre that successfully blends nostalgic visuals with modern gameplay. The dark, detailed environments create a sense of dread that is palpable as you explore the abandoned school, and the clever use of lighting and shadows enhances the tension.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the franchise, blending classic beat-'em-up gameplay with modern visuals. The game draws inspiration from the recent animated film, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, which helps create a familiar yet fresh atmosphere.
RetroRealms Arcade is a total blast and the Double Feature package featuring Halloween and Ash Vs. Evil Dead is absolutely worth the money. Both games brought back the nostalgia with crisp 16-bit inspired pixel art graphics and challenging gameplay straight out of the '90s arcades.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game shines in its vibrant visuals and whimsical vibe that's authentic to the popular animated series. Voice acting is another strong point with the original cast bringing the characters to life through witty lines that had me constantly laughing out loud. But the real star is the awesome physics-based gameplay that lets you think creatively to solve the many puzzles and challenges around Bikini Bottom.
Sparking! Zero successfully modernizes the chaotic, high-energy battles that fans love, while offering just enough new content to keep things fresh.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be most remembered as the first mainline entry that lets us step into the shoes of Princess Zelda, which is a significant shift from the traditional gameplay. But it also introduces plenty of new gameplay twists that fundamentally shake up the Zelda formula in fresh and exciting ways.
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake successfully brings a classic horror experience into the modern era. Whether it's the graphics making the environments feel more realistic, the haunting music and eerie sound effects creating a sense of dread, or the improved gameplay mechanics that give you even greater control, this remake will go down as one of the best ever.
The Until Dawn remake stays true to the original while offering a fresh, modern experience. The visual improvements are jaw-dropping, and the subtle gameplay tweaks make it more accessible without losing the original's charm.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a delightful blend of fun and nostalgia for fans of the series. The vibrant voxel art style is visually appealing, and with nearly a hundred missions and various characters to unlock, there is plenty to keep you engaged.
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a fantastic return to form for Nintendo's beloved visual novel series. The game really does have it all, from an engaging narrative to striking visuals to strong voice acting that adds depth to the characters. If you appreciate a good story and enjoy unravelling mysteries, this game is worth your time.
Pneumata is a survival horror game that offers a unique blend of exploration and tension, inspired by classics like Resident Evil and Outlast. It's certainly an impressive feat being created by a single person, but it does result in a lack of polish like we're used to in the AA and AAA space.
If you missed the original Dead Rising or want to relive the chaos, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is definitely worth your time. It captures the essence of what made the original game special while offering enough improvements to feel fresh and exciting.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection brings together seven iconic titles that shaped the fighting and beat 'em up genres. From X-Men: Children of the Atom to Marvel vs. Capcom 2, each game offers a unique gameplay experience, along with pixel-perfect arcade graphics and catchy soundtracks that will keep you coming back for more.
Evotinction presents a unique blend of stealth and strategy in a captivating futuristic setting. The game excels in its innovative hacking mechanics, allowing you to approach challenges creatively.
Funko Fusion offers a unique blend of popular franchises, all represented by Funko Pop figures. The game has a fun concept that appeals to fans of various IPs, allowing you to explore different worlds and collect items along the way. However, it does struggle with some issues, for example, missions can lack variety, leading to encounters with the same enemies over and over again, and the odd bug here and there can be frustrating.