Review: Minecraft: Story Mode — Episode 5: Order Up!

If you followed Gamescon this year, you’ll have no doubt noticed that the word on the lips of every Microsoft,Sony, and Nintendo representative was «indie.» Whether it be Sony revealing that Minecraft, Rogue Legacy, and The Binding of Issac would be part of the PS4 family, Microsoft unveiling a pretty daring new system to encourage…

The Lack of Minecraft Exemplifies all that is Wrong with the Wii U

Capcom took a similar approach in 2010 with Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, although that was turned from a demo into a 10 dollar downloadable title. Set in a small town entirely separate from fortune city, it still offered a streamlined version of the core Dead Rising experience – a sandbox packed with improvised weapons,…

Best Multiplayer Games Like Don’t Starve Together

Minecraft survival guide is a survival game that needs no introduction. The title has become one of the most popular indie titles of all time, featuring a vibrant community and etching its name in the annals of pop culture hist Despite looking like a simple title, Project Zomboid ‘s fun gameplay and tough challenges made…

Review: Minecraft: Story Mode — Episode 2: Assembly Required

Sometimes, though, developers go the extra mile and build a vertical slice to demonstrate their game. This is a lot of work – even re-using assets from the game, you’re looking at many hours of scripting and scenario design – but the payoff speaks for itself. Bravely Default’s demo is essentially its own mini-RPG, with…

Ten Best (Non-Shooter) Multiplayer Games of the Generation

Minecraft Dungeons is a capable all-ages dungeon crawl that, while doesn’t use its license to anything like its full potential (see Dragon Quest Builders 2 for how to do it right), is still good fun once it gets moving. The variety of enemies keeps you on your toes, and the various skills and weapons make…