Kingdom Hearts is one of the oddest collaborations in gaming. For a game that began through a chance encounter in an elevator, it’s become one of Square Enix’s most beloved games, and one of Disney’s most successful forays into the industry (despite a good track record). While the series has had a few ups and downs, it remains a clear example of how a collaborative effort can lead to great success, and this remains true in this first entry on the 3DS. READ MORE
Dr. X is the world’s most brilliant scientist, having revolutionized everything with his inventions. And we mean everything. Robo-dogs, teleporters, moving sidewalks, you name it. Of course, with a name like Dr. X, you know he’s going to be insane. As his name requires, he eventually invented a giant killing machine, which got him fired from MegaTech. So he invents one more thing to take revenge. You. READ MORE
Death Rally is one of a recent rash of reboots of classic games. It’s more in the vein of Choplifter HD than Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX, in that instead of twisting and iterating this new installment, it’s mostly the same game you (should) remember from 1996 with a fresh coat of paint. READ MORE
There isn’t much you can do with the shoot-‘em-up genre these days that hasn’t already been done. You usually have a character, sometimes someone in a spaceship, and other times a person who is magically able to fly and shoot projectiles. You often find yourself moving from one end of the screen to the other, shooting down enemies as they show up and doing your best to survive. Now imagine this classic concept in reverse, with you flying backwards in time instead of moving forwards. Add a musical spin on it and you have Retro/Grade, a game that is actually less of a side-scrolling shooter and more of a rhythm game. READ MORE
For those complaining about the potential death of the JRPG, this year is a treasure trove of big releases. From Xenoblade Chronicles to Tales of Graces f, the genre has been alive and kicking again for the first time in a few years. And now, the man responsible for creating the Final Fantasy series is at it again with his team at Mistwalker, bringing us The Last Story. This Wii exclusive JRPG tells a relatively formulaic tale, but thanks to its action-heavy battle system, it manages to stand out in the genre. READ MORE
