Take a concoction that’s two parts Bomberman, one part Wild West, and lace it with some thick rougelike elements. The result? Bombslinger, a game that’s equal parts addictive and explosively maddening. On the one hand, developer Mode4’s Bombslinger wholeheartedly and almost blatantly borrows the formula…
Stephen LaGioia
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Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer who dabbles in Xbox on occasion, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a devout metalhead who enjoys poorly drumming along to Black Sabbath on his cheap drum set. When his beloved Chicago Cubs or Bulls are not playing, he typically likes to watch random documentaries or campy horror films.
Stephen LaGioia
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Over the last several years, the gaming subgenre known as the “roguelike” seems to be making quite the comeback. It’s somewhat odd considering the grueling nature, and thus, the often niche appeal many of these titles provide, along with the fact that their roots stretch…
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Nine Parchments can be a deceptively tricky experience; not just when going solo, but even when taking up arms alongside 3 companions. As I mentioned in a recent review of the game, an entire new set of dynamics crops up with additional players that you…
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Online gaming has brought an additional layer of replayability, excitement, and overall enjoyment to many titles. This feature can breathe new life into a game to the point where it’s often hard to imagine it standing on its own legs absent online play. Frozenbyte’s Nine…
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If there’s one common characteristic of indie games I have grown to appreciate, it’s the central focus of simplicity and core gameplay over complexity and cinematic bloat. Many developers seem to stress an almost antithetical philosophy of no-nonsense, undiluted gameplay that often contrasts to their…
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What comes to mind when you think of the defining qualities of 80’s and 90’s games? Would they include straightforward, undiluted action, or the no-nonsense style stripped of fluff? What about the grueling difficulty that constantly you beckons to back to conquer its trials? Well,…
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