Tag: Single-player

Some games quietly introduce themselves before inviting you to settle into their world. Mexican Ninja is absolutely not one of them. It bursts through the door,...

There is something wonderfully honest about a good shoot ’em up. It does not need a sprawling narrative, dozens of characters or an enormous...

Mad King Redemption brings classic arcade brawling into a dark fantasy roguelite world, delivering satisfying combat, four distinct heroes, and plenty of dangerous choices. It may not reinvent the beat ’em up, but when the fists start flying, the action is hard to resist.

Wings of Beyond delivers a colourful, addictive shoot ’em up that embraces the classic arcade formula rather than trying to reinvent it. With 30 challenging stages, three distinct galactic systems, satisfying ship upgrades, and plenty of explosive enemy encounters, it offers an enjoyable test of reflexes and determination.

There are few games as comfortable with misery as Darkest Dungeon. It does not merely throw misery at you and hope you notice. It wraps...

EGGCONSOLE THE LEGEND OF HEROES III: “White Witch” Renewal PC-9801 is a fascinating piece of JRPG history, preserving one of Falcom's most ambitious early adventures in its authentic PC-9801 form. Its dated presentation and unusual auto-battle system require patience, but beneath them lies a vast, character-driven adventure that remains remarkably charming more than three decades later.

Arcade Archives 2 NINJA EMAKI resurrects a fascinating piece of 1980s arcade history, blending colourful ninja action, helpful magic scrolls and relentless old-school difficulty with HAMSTER's excellent modern features. It may show its age, but Shinbei's fight against the spirit army remains an entertaining reminder of how much fun a simple arcade adventure can be.

While online multiplayer is absent and a little repetition eventually appears, this remains one of the most enjoyable and thoughtfully designed family party games available today.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X transforms one of fighting games' most recognisable universes into a dazzling roguelite adventure. With superb combat, addictive character progression and a silky 60fps presentation on Switch 2, it is a stylish spin-off that deserves attention from both BlazBlue veterans and action fans seeking their next obsession.

There is certainly admirable ambition in attempting to create a historical action-adventure around such a fascinating period, especially from a small independent production. Unfortunately, ambition alone cannot carry a game when the fundamental systems lack the depth and polish necessary to support it.