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Dread Nautical is a strange amalgamation of survival horror and tactical RPG. Touchscreen control support proves that the Nintendo Switch is the superior system to play on, though the game’s unique mixture can be enjoyed by gamers on all platforms.
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Farming Simulator 20 unfortunately leans more into the mobile market than the console games, resulting in a Switch title that feels like a downgrade from last year’s model. It lands somewhere between incremental sports upgrade and phoned-in sequel with not enough information to attract new players.
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Captain Cat is a mobile game from back to at least 2012 that is being ported to Xbox One and Switch. While there’s not a lot of content to extend to several play sessions, gamers will likely get $6.99 worth of entertainment in an afternoon. Captain Cat provides a TV-sized bite of some quality mobile entertainment.
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Storm Boy is hard to review as a gaming website. Storm Boy the Game is more of an interactive telling of a classic Australian children’s book that’s been translated to film twice. The game can be relaxing and zen-like if you take your time through it, but it can also be plowed through in about twenty minutes. Parents should review the game beforehand to prepare for the questions their kids might have at the end.
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Lost in Harmony does it’s best to meld the Endless Runner with Rhythm Action. It’s an upgrade from a two year old mobile title. While some improvements really help gameplay, a few choices hurt the overall feeling of the game. Regardless, it’s still a fun title worth your attention.
Read MoreSteve Jackson's Sorcery! is a classic set of adventure books from the 80's that, over the course of the past three years, have made their way into an interactive "port" onto iOS, Steam, and Google Play stores. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge has been with the series since the beginning, and give his opinion of the crown jewel of the series.
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Primordia is a 2012 PC point and click game from some of the modern masters of the genre. While an easy purchase for fans of sci fi or the P&C genre, the translation to iOS and touchscreens in general leave some to be desired. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge was able to put Primordia (iOS) through it's paces, and comes back with his opinions.
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Severed is the newest title from Drinkbox Studios, makers of the super excellent Guacamelee. Within, we control Sasha as she fights to regain her memories and enact revenge on those who attacked her family. Severed is a touch-heavy game, but does not fall into the traditional tropes of the touchscreen genre. Severed cuts away the negativity that encroaches on bland iOS games and gives a satisfying experience all around.
Read MoreSteve Jackson's classic book series heads to Chapter 3. Sorcery is a series of apps based on classic works by Steve Jackson in the vein of the Choose Your Own Adventure series, but with more choice and a definite RPG flair. The improvements in gameplay definitely warrant your attention, but is it too late to jump in for newcomers? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge gives you the rundown.
Read MoreSneaky Sneaky is currently available for $2.99 on the iOS App Store. A neat mix of Final Fantasy RPGness, Metal Gear Soliton Radar scoping, and Zelda-esque graphics, it looks to steal your heart as it fills it's wallet. With the new release on mobile devices, does it make it more approachable, or do the mobile adaptations shove all the ugly bits out into the limelight? Ryan Johnson puts his two cents in (so long as they don't get stolen before you read them).
Read MoreLately, inkle has been putting out some quality "games" for mobile platforms, playing a digital edition of the oldschool Choose Your Own Adventure books. With the highly acclaimed Sorcery series and 80 Days under their belt, they take a shot at the swashbuckling high seas with Down Among the Dead Men. Is this matey worth the doubloons to have 'er be a crew hand on your ship, or should they be walking the plank? Click in for a review.
Read MoreRecently, a throng of games have been re-released. We've seen these rehashed games become just as, if not more, popular than the original. Resident Evil 4 is getting a new ultimate release on Steam. I'm currently working my way through The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD Edition. Not only does it have better visuals, but it has been upgraded, making some of the biggest complaints of the original better and the game in general more enjoyable.