Press "A" Reviews

- Reviewed on  Switch  - SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog released on September 20th, 2018.  With the original Sonic The Hedgehog releasing all the way back in 1991, developers M2 brought this family friendly title, back in 2018, to the Nintendo Switch, as a part of SEGA AGES. I, personally, was a Nintendo kid, who mainly played Mario titles, but after purchasing this very convenient version of Sonic The Hedgehog, on one of my favorite consoles (as of writing this blog post), being able to experience this game that many others grew up on, instead of the red plumber, was a true joy, and a lot more fun than I even expected! This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... This re-release of Sonic The Hedgehog, in my opinion, is the best way to introduce players to the original platformer.  The story for Sonic The Hedgehog, for those who don't know, is about the famous, extremely fast, hedgehog, saving innocent animals from the...

- Reviewed on  Switch  - INSIDE released on June 29th, 2016.  The developers behind 2010's massively acclaimed title, LIMBO, are known for their amazing, moody gameplay style.  Their games, to me, are more of a cinematic experience.  These developers, called Playdead, also released another critically acclaimed title, INSIDE, back in 2016.  This platformer will take you on a creepy, dark narrative, as you unveil the horrid story behind this (average) five-hour game. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... Going into this title, I immediately got vibes from another video game, Little Nightmares. Though, in comparison, Little Nightmares was more horror based, while INSIDE was more of a dark toned, narrative experience.  There are horror elements in this game that will make you stress over time, but the main gist of this gameplay is puzzle based. To begin, you play as a young child, who, along with ev...

- Reviewed on  PS3  - Virtua Fighter 5 released on July 12th, 2006. The fighting series known to fans as Virtua Fighter, has had many different, elaborate titles in its long and rich history. I personally grew up with Virtua Fighter games, on the PS2, and so when I began playing Virtua Fighter 5 on the PS3, I was excited to jump back into the action with memorable characters and a plethora of combos to start learning. Virtua Fighter 5 was developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega.  This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... Back in 2006, the main feature, Sega AM2, created for Virtua Fighter 5, was the customization feature. With 17 characters available from the start, and one available to unlock, all 18 characters have four, different, preset costume slots (labeled Type A - D). Every character has a Main Costume (which makes the game automatically choose that Type when playing) and a Sub Costume (which serves as your...

- Reviewed on  3DS  - MySims Racing released on June 12th, 2009. Based on The Sims' spin off series of games, entitled, "MySims", that mainly released during the Nintendo Wii and DS era, MySims Racing was developed by Behaviour Interactive and is a fun, yet lackluster alternative to other great racing games on both platforms. I had the opportunity to play the DS version of MySims Racing, but this title also released on the Wii as well. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... With three game modes to choose from, after you create your Sim in true Sim's fashion, you can choose to play Story Mode, Quick Race, and / or Multiplayer. Creating your Sim isn't all too in-depth in MySims Racing, but it gets the job done, in order for players to have personality driven (based on clothing and facial expressions) avatars behind the wheel. Multiplayer in MySims Racing offers the same options as Mario Kart DS, with Multi-Card Play (for ...

- Reviewed on  Switch  - Shantae and the Pirate's Curse released on October 23rd, 2014.  This installment in the Shantae video game series, developed by WayForward, has been released on many different platforms.  This platformer offers quite the treat, with excellent, memorable music, composed by Jake Kaufman.  And on top of that, the production value of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is visibly apparent, with its great attention to detail, and fun story revolving around key characters of the series! This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is the third official installment in the beloved platformer series, and personally, my first time with the dancing half-genie. Shantae is sort of the big hero of her homeland, called Sequin Land. With many friends by her side, such as Bolo, Rottytops, Sky, and more, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a story about the half-genie who travels a...

- Reviewed on  PS4  - Metro: Last Light released on May 14th, 2013. Developed by 4A Games, Metro: Last Light continues the story after its predecessor, Metro 2033, which I absolutely loved when I first started this Metro Video Game series.  Though the campaign isn’t long, which is a disappointment to me, as I’m a massive Metro fan, Metro: Last Light still offers many memorable moments just like Metro 2033, and with great characters, outstanding graphics, near perfect controls, and a fascinating story, Metro: Last Light is indeed another home run (in my opinion) in this video game adaption of the novels. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... As stated, Metro: Last Light is a sequel to Metro 2033.  The player(s) takes control of main protagonist, Artyom, as he soon realizes that his actions, of destroying the Dark Ones at the end of Metro 2033, may not have been the best choice, and now he is tasked with finding...

- Reviewed on  Wii  - Ben 10: Protector of Earth released on October 30th, 2007.  The Cartoon Network original series, Ben 10, was a trail blazing hit that offered many kids back in the day (as of writing this blog post) a fun, enjoyable, and action-packed series of toys, collectibles, music, tv, and of course, video games. One particular Ben 10 game that I adore and still do after revisiting it, is Ben 10: Protector of Earth. Developed by High Voltage Software and 1st Playable Productions, Ben 10: Protector of Earth is an action-adventure title that captures the magic of the original cartoon. The game isn't too long or too hard either, which is wonderful for any level of player(s).  Offering amazing combat (gameplay), original voice actors, and containing good longevity with its extras (and collectibles), Ben 10: Protector of Earth surprisingly holds up today! This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... The story o...