Press "A" Reviews

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - Streets of Rage 4 released on April 30th, 2020. Developed by Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games, and Dotemu, and published by Dotemu, Streets of Rage 4 serves as a long-awaited continuation of the classic beat ‘em up franchise. Even though this series has been around for decades, this was actually my first real deep dive into Streets of Rage as a whole, and I have to say, I completely understand why this franchise has the reputation it does. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... One of the first things I immediately noticed was just how tight and responsive the controls feel. For a beat ‘em up title, that is absolutely crucial. Every punch, kick, grab, throw, and special move feels deliberate and interactive. There’s weight behind your attacks, but not so much that the gameplay feels sluggish. It strikes a really nice balance that makes every fight feel satisfying. And the combos? Extremely fun to exper...

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - Bomber Crew released on October 19th, 2017. Developed by Runner Duck and published by Curve Games, Bomber Crew is a unique blend of strategy, simulation, and action that puts you in charge of your very own bomber aircraft during intense aerial missions. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... From the very start, Bomber Crew impressed me with how it balances accessibility with deep strategic mechanics.  You control a bomber plane and manage its crew, each with specialized roles—pilots, gunners, engineers, and more—while navigating challenging missions with enemy aircraft, flak, and bombing targets. One of my favorite parts of Bomber Crew is the customization.  You can name your crew members, assign outfits, tweak their roles, and watch them grow with experience.  It gives a surprisingly personal touch to the missions, and I found myself genuinely attached to my first few recruits. Game...