Unless you've been living under a rock this past week, you've probably either been playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch or hearing a lot about it from those who are. I actually took a couple days off from work specifically to give myself more time to play it - … Continue reading First Gameplay Impressions of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (No Story Spoilers!)
Category: Reviews
My To-Play List: April-May 2023 Progress!
A few weeks ago, I wrote one of my "To-Play List" articles, specifically talking about which games I was hoping to play and complete before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched. This post is the natural follow-up to that, talking about my progress with some added thoughts on what I've played. Of … Continue reading My To-Play List: April-May 2023 Progress!
Film in 500: Suzume Review
Certificate: PG Writer & Director: Makoto Shinkai Production: Aniplex, CoMix Wave Films, East Japan Marketing & Communications Inc., Kadokawa, Lawson Entertainment, Story (II), Toho Company, Voque Ting Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Platform: Theatrical Release (Subtitled Version Watched & Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! I've been a Makoto Shinkai fan since the incredible, heart-wrenching romance … Continue reading Film in 500: Suzume Review
Life is Strange: True Colors Review (#MaybeInMarch 2023!)
As part of the 2023 #LoveYourBacklog blogging event kindly hosted by the wonderful Later Levels, I had to choose a title from my own backlog to complete for #MaybeInMarch. I chose 2021's Life is Strange: True Colors developed by Deck Nine Games; it's a game I'd inexplicably left on my shelf for nearly two years, … Continue reading Life is Strange: True Colors Review (#MaybeInMarch 2023!)
Horizon Forbidden West Review
Developed by: Guerrilla Games Published by: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! Finally, it's time for my Horizon Forbidden West review! I've waited long enough, right? Still, I'm just in time before the Burning Shores DLC launches next month. My delayed review is not for a lack … Continue reading Horizon Forbidden West Review
“Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” is the Feel-Good Manga I’ve Been Looking For
Whilst I mainly write about games, anime, and films on this site, I also spend a lot of time reading - whether it be novels, comics, or manga. For manga specifically, I tend to either get entirely absorbed into a series, or read one volume and decide it's not for me. When I do get … Continue reading “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” is the Feel-Good Manga I’ve Been Looking For
Sea of Stars Demo Review: Classic Appeal With A Modern Twist
The recent Nintendo Direct contained many highlights, and one standout for me was the upcoming RPG Sea of Stars from Sabotage Studio, developers of the critically-acclaimed The Messenger. In addition to the short showcase of gameplay footage, we received the announcement of a new demo for the game, which I promptly proceeded to download and … Continue reading Sea of Stars Demo Review: Classic Appeal With A Modern Twist
Film in 500: Violet Evergarden: The Movie Review
Certificate: 12A Director: Taichi Ishidate Writer: Kana Akatsuki, Reiko Yoshida Production: ABC Animation, Animation DO, Bandai Namco Arts, Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Rakuonsha Distributor: Netflix, Anime Limited Platform: Viewed on Blu-ray, with Japanese Audio and English Subtitles Release Date: Out Now! Yes, I cried (obviously). Whilst the Violet Evergarden anime delivered on the promise of … Continue reading Film in 500: Violet Evergarden: The Movie Review
My To-Play List: January 2023 Progress!
Hi! You may recall that last month I put together an article about the five games I was hoping to play during December. I did pretty well on that front too, ticking four of the five games off my list! In this post, I'll give a brief summary of my progress with each of the … Continue reading My To-Play List: January 2023 Progress!
A Plague Tale: Requiem Review
Developed by: Asobo Studio Published by: Focus Entertainment Platforms: Xbox Series X/S (Series S Reviewed), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC Release Date: Out Now! After playing the excellent A Plague Tale: Innocence from 2019, I was incredibly excited when the sequel Requiem was announced last year. The follow-up continues the riveting and emotionally-charged story of … Continue reading A Plague Tale: Requiem Review
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