Video game news and reviews
What happens when you mix together one of my favorite consoles (SNES) and one of my favorite gaming genres (horror)? Do you get great video games and horror masterpieces? Well, there’s no doubt that the immersion and intense dread has increased as graphics have become better over the years. That being said, there are still … Read more
We recently wrote about the best beat ‘em ups for the SNES, but now it’s time to talk about another great genre for the retro console, shmups. There have been a number of great shoot ‘em ups for the SNES, and it’s hard to whittle them down to just a few, we’ve had a go … Read more
Unlike other FF games, such as FF6 and FF7, there are no optional characters in FF8. That being said, I definitely used certain characters less than others on my first FF8 playthrough, and missed the opportunity to test out all of the characters in the party as much as I’d have liked. But, just how … Read more
Whenever beat ‘em up games are discussed, my mind always jumps to the 1989 classic for the Sega Genesis, Golden Axe. With an endearing aesthetic and a catchy, nostalgic soundtrack, this side-scrolling hack & slash can compete with the best, and the Golden Axe characters add to the magic. But which character is the best? … Read more
FFVIII has some of the toughest bosses in the entire franchise. In fact, in my opinion, the most difficult boss from all of the FF games is found in number 8 (skip to the end to find out which!) Some bosses are tougher than others, though, and we’ve had a go at narrowing down the … Read more
The Super Nintendo was a treasure trove of incredible beat ‘em up games. In fact, there are so many great ones that this could have easily been a Top 20 list. There are a few that stand out from the rest, though, at least in my opinion. With that being said, here are the 10 … Read more
The Final Fantasy series is known for its aesthetic beauty as much as its storytelling prowess. In this article, we’re going to focus on the latter and take a look at some of the dialogues that hit hard in the series. The writing in the franchise has been consistently great throughout, but some lines stick … Read more
A good trinket can go a long way in the Binding of Isaac, and can sometimes even be the difference between a won run and failed run. With the recent Repentance DLC, a lot of new trinkets entered the game, and a fair few of the old trinkets have been altered. Here, we’ve made a … Read more
As supporting characters go in video games, Wakka is right up there with the best. He also comes with some great Overdrive abilities to boot. There are four different Reels that can be acquired as part of Wakka’s Slots overdrive. One is available from the beginning, whereas the others are required to be unlocked. Fortunately, … Read more
As the protagonist, Tidus is the character you’ll use more than any other in the game, so you’ll want him to become as powerful as possible. This includes making all of his overdrive (Swordplay) upgrades available, of which there are 4. Luckily, this is very easy. Read on to learn how to get Tidus Overdrives … Read more