Entertainium's Reviews
As it stands, this is yet another decent addition to the Switch’s digital marketplace of retro releases. X-Out: Resurfaced is a cool curiosity to pop out of what would otherwise be the depths of videogaming side catalog. That’s not to say it’s a bad game, though. While I wouldn’t call it a must-buy, it is a neat little download to have in case you get a hankering to play something old-school on the go.
The Stone of Madness is an intriguing new direction for The Game Kitchen. While it has its frustrations, it surpasses its superficial similarity to other games to strike out in a unique direction of its own. If the studio can iron out some of the remaining issues, it may become essential.
While the games included aren’t the prime examples of what made Tomb Raider so good in the first place, they are still very much worth owning and experiencing.
Robobeat meets the basic expectations for a game of its type. Its weapons, enemies, soundtrack, and level design are all adequate but it falls short due to its lack of a unique hook, or compelling reason to exist.
With frustrating combat and linear yet opaque progression, this samurai fails his mission.
A weird combination of gameplay elements makes Frogue a very unique and enjoyable game.
All in all, Mark of the Deep is mixed. The idea of having elements from a variety of genres sounds good on paper, but if the execution isn’t fully there, it makes for a game that is bound to sink instead of swimming. And that’s the case for this one as it is at launch. With some much needed TLC, Mark of the Deep might make it to shore unscathed, but it’s a shame it’s at this point to begin with, considering the studio’s previous experience in successfully designing enjoyable alternatives to established gameplay styles.
Aspyr has been having a good run bringing back old classics, with their recent release of some of the Soul Reaver games last December, but looking at their work with Star Wars titles in particular, there’s something to be said about the resulting products. That’s not to say that they’ve not been doing good work since there’s only so much you can polish a game that wasn’t a gem to begin with. Then again, given the amount of attention that Raziel’s adventures got and how they were improved upon for their remasters, it’s a head-scratcher why the same could not be done for this as well. Maybe if Nightdive Studios were the ones doing it, perhaps that would have happened.
Loco Motive is a gem to behold for lovers of the genre or casuals alike. It’s an obvious recommendation made not just because I’m an adventure gaming fan writing this review, but as someone who appreciates a good game, and god dammit, this is one of those! You’d do well picking this up regardless of which system you own – you won’t be disappointed.
Into the Emberlands is all round just a lovely little adventure; a charming and lighthearted palette cleanser which will help to enlighten your day.
Bringing in a mix of a few different gaming genres, TankHead is an enjoyable and challenging time.
If you didn’t play the original at the time, or are a new player finding it for the first time, Breath of Death VII is an easy recommendation.
As per usual, I hold out hope that Zen Studios will be able to get ahold of even more properties, including those from companies outside of Williams such as Stern and Gallob. So far, though, their picks have been excellent and Williams Pinball Volume 8 makes Pinball FX even harder to put down.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle shines light on the best aspects of Indiana Jones, and jams it all into something that’s truly a special delight and very much worth witnessing. And it certainly does belong in a museum!
With deep, detailed, and extremely enthralling setting and characters, The Thaumaturge makes quite the splash on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Power Rangers are back to save the day and it’s a puddy good time!
One of videogame’s greatest franchises is back and it’s looking better than ever with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered!
Issues aside, with a much stronger line-up of games, Taito Milestones 3 manages to be the best entry so far in the series.
Once again, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 does just enough to carve out a distinctive niche within an increasingly vast and confusing series. It still doesn’t truly push the envelope in any department, and it could be more cohesive, but it is supremely entertaining – as far as it goes.
Nomada Studio’s second game is utterly stunning and a pleasure to play as well.