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It's been a long time since movie games have been good. Seen more as a cash-in to get a little more revenue, it's hard to see a game come from a Hollywood plotline and be quality. The Huntsman: Winter's Curse works hard to buck that trend, and Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge runs it through it's paces in the hopes of catching a diamond in the rough. Read in to see his thoughts.
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Psycho-Pass is a new visual novel from the world of the anime, letting you see a side story that runs along the same time as the anime. Not a traditional game per se, more of a "choose your own adventure" book. But even then, there are basic mechanics that are needed in a game where your choices can change the fate of the story. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge takes a look at it to see if this visual novel is worth your time.
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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.
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"Do I have to go in there?" As probably the most un-horror fan on The Gamer's Lounge team, Ryan gave the original Layers of Fear his coveted NOPE award, meaning he couldn't handle the scares and horrors inherent in it. However, when distilled down to it's core elements, Layers of Fear was a horror-walking simulator, with nothing much to do short of going through the motions. Here in the Inheritance DLC, the developers have produced that same icky feeling, with a resounding NOPE coming out of Ryan's brain. For true fans of the genre, though, they couldn't ask for anything more.
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Hatsune Miku. A strange story, indeed. Starting as a synthesized voice model, she has expanded to an internet phenomenon, and now this virtual idol has tours across America and has even appeared on the David Letterman show. With her catchy tunes and upbeat music, Miku has captured the heart of many fans around the world. This rhythm game allows you to play along with her, with your button presses helping Miku hit the notes. The presentation is unique, but will Miku capture the hearts of your average fan outside of Japan? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge investigates.
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King of Fighters returns this year with a different art style. For the first time in the main series, the graphics have jumped to full polygons instead of the sprite-based gameplay that the series has held onto for so long. But did the base gameplay transition well? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge investigates.
Read MoreA mere two years ago, Fairy Fencer F was released on the PS3. It is now being remastered and brought back with a release on the PS4, bigger and better than before. A lot has been added to the game since the first release. Lovers of the first release will find a lot to appreciate, as the original's hindrances have been attended to, but does that make it a great game? Ryan at The Gamer's Lounge investigates.
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Grand Kingdom offers a new take on medieval tactical warfare. It's spin mixes board game strategy with turn-based Final Fight style action. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge gets to take a spin with the title and reports whether it's worth your time.
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Hard Reset is a 2016 rerelease of a 2011 game in the works since 2009 that was dedicated to reviving the FPS gameplay stylings popular in 1993. Much like the title of the game itself, the newly released console edition is a "hard reset" of the genre, giving people who miss the days of Quake and Wolfenstein 3D exactly what they ask for. Does it hold up to modern gaming archetypes, or should this style of gameplay be left in history where it belongs? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge investigates.
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In Between is a very artistic game about a man coming to grips with his own demise. Within, the feeling of not knowing which way is up becomes literal, as our hero manipulates (or is manipulated by) the very force of gravity, and changing the direction of that force is integral to success and helping our protagonist find his own ending. Here's hoping it's a good one. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge investigates.
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Stories: The Path of Destinies is a recent release on PC and PS4. Within, you play as a swashbuckling sky pirate fox out to overthrow an evil emperor. Not all decisions lead to a happy ending, though, and you find yourself Groundhog Day-ing through your adventure, learning from your mistakes to come out as a true hero. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge sits down with the game and gives you the full scoop.
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MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune vs. Zombies is a long mouthful to say. Unfortunately the quality gameplay and excellent work done in making a solid title is wasted on levels that you can beat in the time it takes to say the name of the game four times, and that's not really stretching the truth. A solid title that could have benefitted from a bit more fleshing out, Ryan Johnson gets to put it through the paces and comes out with a final review.
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Ray Gigant is a new downloadable dungeon crawler/visual novel title for the PlayStation Vita. Within, a traditional anime story unfolds of world destruction, with the youth being the only ones who can save us from extinction. While rough in some spots, it still provides an entertaining experience by offering new takes on inventory management and resources.
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Organic Panic starts out simple enough, maybe even too simple. But sticking through (especially with jumping into cooperative multiplayer) reveals a smart, fun downloadable at an affordable price that can provide plenty of action, laughs, and eureka moments to justify it's purchase.
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Epic Games has rereleased ChAIR's classic Shadow Complex for the Xbox One. A modern-day Metroidvania that scratches the itch that has been left idle for so very long was amazingly appreciated seven years ago on the 360, and the modern remaster, while not desperately different, is a welcome addition to the One's repertoire. Coming out soon on the PS4 as well, Shadow Complex is ready to reel in another generation of gamers.
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The Senran Kagura series has a few...assets it's known for. But underneath that veneer of anime tropes lies an entertaining third person brawler, much akin to a more arcadey version of Dynasty Warriors. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge puts it through the paces to see if it's worth your time.
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Ryan at The Gamer's Lounge isn't a scary movie or game kind of guy. He was tasked with reviewing Layers of Fear. His primary review can be boiled down to NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE! Now, depending on what kind of games you like, this could be very bad, or very, very good. Read in for more information.
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Dying Light's The Following expansion recently dropped, with the new Enhanced Edition replacing the original title, boasting all of the downloadable content. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge was able to put the new Enhanced Edition through the ropes, and gives you a rundown on what to expect in The Following.
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A game that straddles the line between fan service and a compelling strategic RPG, Megadimension Neptunia VII may be intimidating to anyone who's not been privvy to the series. This leap to PS4 allows the developers to up the graphics and add some new fun strategic elements.
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The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a new Diablo-esque game set in a retro-60's space movie scene. Blatantly labeling itself as a DVD release of an old-school movie, the game uses chintzy stop-motion and wire animated monsters to humorous effect. But does the fun sheen cover a quality game, or is it as corny to play as it looks? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge takes it for a spin and gives you his review.
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