Press "A" Reviews

- Reviewed on Switch 2 - Truck Simulator USA Revolution released on February 8th, 2024. Developed as a truck driving simulation experience, Truck Simulator USA Revolution caught my attention because I've always been interested in games that try to make something as simple as driving feel like an actual career.  And after playing this one on Switch 2, I can confidently say that, as of writing this blog post, Truck Simulator USA Revolution is the best truck simulator game I've played on the Switch 2!  Though there are certainly some things that hold it back, the actual driving, career progression, and number of things you have to manage, make this a surprisingly enjoyable truck simulator. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The main goal of Truck Simulator USA Revolution is pretty straightforward.  You are a truck driver, and you need to take different jobs, transport cargo, and earn money to build your trucking career.  It ...

- Reviewed on Switch 2 - Skyline Bowling released on February 7th, 2025. Developed by Voodoo and published by QubicGames and Voodoo, Skyline Bowling is a fast paced, arcade style bowling game that caught my attention with its simple presentation and focus on unlocking new content. Bowling games don't always need to be overly complicated, and Skyline Bowling definitely keeps things simple, while still giving you plenty of things to work towards. After playing this myself, I was pleasantly surprised with how polished the overall experience felt. The controls are smooth, the loading times are fast, and there is a pretty good amount of customization and unlockable content to keep you coming back. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The main idea behind Skyline Bowling is pretty straightforward. You bowl! There isn't some huge story or complicated campaign to follow, and honestly, I don't think this game needs one. Instead, the focus ...

- Reviewed on PC - Resident Evil 2 released on January 21st, 1998. Developed and published by Capcom, Resident Evil 2 is one of those games that has become synonymous with the survival horror genre. Even though I wasn't alive when this game originally released, I still somehow have extremely fond memories of my very first playthrough years and years ago. Resident Evil 2 has been a game I've returned to multiple times, and after playing it so much, I can confidently say that the original Resident Evil 2 is still one of my favorite survival horror experiences! This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... Resident Evil 2 takes place two months after the events of the original Resident Evil, with Raccoon City now being completely overrun by the T-Virus. You play as either Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie police officer arriving in Raccoon City, or Claire Redfield, who is searching for her brother Chris. After arriving in the city, both characters eventu...

- Reviewed on GameCube - Call of Duty 2: Big Red One released on November 1st, 2005. Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One was one of several Call of Duty titles released during the early years of the franchise.  Rather than following the traditional Call of Duty 2 released on PC and Xbox 360, Big Red One tells its own story, focusing on the legendary United States 1st Infantry Division throughout World War II.  Unfortunately, while Big Red One does some things better, I personally found it to be a bit of a step backwards overall, compared to previous, older, Call of Duty titles. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The plot follows the famous "Big Red One" division as they fight through numerous battles during World War II.  Unlike some of the earlier Call of Duty games, Big Red One spends much more time developing the personalities of your fellow soldiers.  Throughout the campa...

- Reviewed on Gameboy Advance SP - Donkey Kong Country released on November 21st, 1994.  Developed by Rare and published by Nintendo, Donkey Kong Country became one of the defining platformers of the 1990s, and even today, it's still talked about as one of the greatest games on the Super Nintendo.  Although I'm reviewing the Gameboy Advance version, the core experience is still here. After finally sitting down and completing this classic myself, I can definitely understand why Donkey Kong Country has remained so beloved for over three decades. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The story of Donkey Kong Country is very simple, but that's really all it needs to be.  Donkey Kong's massive banana hoard has been stolen by the evil King K. Rool and the Kremling Krew. Teaming up with Diddy Kong, the two set off across Donkey Kong Island to recover every last banana while defeating anyone standing in their way.  The plot isn...

- Reviewed on PS3 - Midnight Club: Los Angeles - Complete Edition released on October 12th, 2009.  Developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games, Midnight Club: Los Angeles - Complete Edition is an open-world, arcade racing title that still has a dedicated fanbase years after its release.  Rockstar is obviously best known for franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, but after finally spending a good amount of time with this racing game, I can confidently say that they knew exactly how to make driving feel fast, exciting, and rewarding. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The plot of Midnight Club: Los Angeles is fairly straightforward. You arrive in Los Angeles with one goal in mind: becoming one of the city's most respected street racers. Throughout the story you'll meet various racers, earn their respect, unlock new opportunities, and slowly climb your way to the top of the racing scene. Personal...

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - The Boba Teashop released on April 20th, 2025. Developed and published by Mike Ten, this indie horror title completely caught me off guard.  Going into this, I was expecting a simple, maybe slightly eerie management style game… but what I got instead was one of the creepiest experiences I’ve had in a long time.  And yes, I mean that. This game genuinely shook me more than my last horror playthrough. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... At its core The Boba Teashop starts off deceptively normal. You play as Risa. She is a woman who leaves behind a draining corporate life to start fresh with her own small boba tea shop.  The opening moments feel peaceful. You are introduced to your workspace and basic tools. You are also introduced to the routine of serving customers across a seven-day cycle. At first glance it feels like a cozy management sim with a relaxing loop. But very quickly th...