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Scott Pilgrim EX Review
Scott Pilgrim is back with a bang. The sequel to 2010 vs The World is here. There are not enough good things I can say about this game or the series in general. If you are a fan of brawlers, or enjoyed the first game, EX is well worth playing.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition Review
Match 3 meets an RPG this is the only way to describe this game. Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition can only be described as the most complete entry in the series. The game is bursting with addictive gameplay and content and will keep gamers entertained for days
Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2024 (1994 was a good year)
Another fall has come and gone and as we move into 2025 its time to reflect on last years Portland Retro Gaming Expo aka PRGE. This year PRGE was focusing on the year 1994 with some interesting exhibits and some great guest panels. One cannot forget the vendor hall and freeplay area. Overall the biggest question was how was the selection and prices?
Blade Chimera Review
Blade Chimera is cyberpunk metroidvania from Team Ladybug/WSS playground and published by PLAYSIM. PLAYSIM is behind a lot of very interesting indie games across generations. The big question is what is Blade Chimera and does it stand out amongst a crowded Metroidvania scene? This reviewer had a pretty good time with the game and is thinking this is a must own especially for the price.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn Review
Up for a challenge? How about a unforgiving platformer that is a remaster of a great classic game. Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is ready to challenge all gamers. The game looks and plays great but is it too hard? How is the co-op? Erik from The Gamers Lounge has spent some time trying to master it. Are you ready?
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Review
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is an interesting take on a series that hasn't had a modern game in a few years. This is a challenging platform where looks can be deceiving, but it might be perfect for fans of the series.
Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023: The Jaguar Lives
Portland Retro Gaming Expo continues to be one of the best places to hunt for retro games. This year with the layout changes there were more opportunities to see and play the games from yesterday. The biggest questions this year were what were the prices like? Were there any unique pieces or odd historical gaming items?
Unwording Review
Puzzle games are often overlooked and passed over.. But Unwording is something that should catch gamers’ attention. One part puzzle, and one part adventure, this game has a little bit of everything even if it's on the shorter side of things.
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX Review
Shumps have always had a soft spot in my heart. Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is a nice port of a PS2 classic and it adds a lot of options.. There should be enough there to keep fans of the series busy for a bit.
High on Life Review
High on Life from Squanch Games is an interesting take on FPS games. This humor based FPS should keep gamers interested through most of the 10 hrs it offers in gameplay. Is there enough to set it aside from an already crowded marketplace of FPS titles?
Brook Vivid Controller Review
Brook has a reputation of making reliable and practical hardware and accessories. The Gamer’s Lounge got its hands on one of its latest releases, the Vivid for Switch. It's a nice controller that should feel at home with most gamers, but can it stand up to the test of Smash and Mario Kart?
The return to Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2022
Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) finally came back to Portland in October 2022. The show hadn't happened in over 2 years mostly due to the pandemic. Join Erik from The Gamers Lounge as he ventured into the large convention searching for the goods. Will the prices be high? Will there be a mad rush to get Mario 3 CIB?
Gunfire Reborn Review
Gunfire Reborn mixes up several genres, gamers will see a bit of FPS, looter shooter, some RPG elements, and roguelike elements blended together. This ends up being an interesting game with some good concepts, and this game is best played with friends. Gunfire Reborn has some charm but The Gamer’s Lounge has to ask what's the hook?
Haiku, the Robot Review
Haiku, the Robot is a metroidvania based game from Mister Morris games. The quirky character who serves as the protagonist yearns for adventure is set in a machine based 16 bit environment. The game is pretty challenging but it offers some interesting elements that should keep gamers entertained if they are fans of this genre.
Cotton Fantasy Review
Cotton has always been hailed as some of the best shmups gamers can play, especially if you like cute-em ups. The Gamers Lounge has spent some time with this game and we can say it is intriguing. There is a fair amount of stuff to keep gamers playing for a bit.
B.i.O.T.A. Review
B.i.O.T.A is an interesting action platformer with some metroidvania elements. The fun color palette swapping options should take gamers back to a time when games were simpler. The game can be tough but there is enough to keep gamers interested.
Wingman XB Review
Feel like using a different controller with the 360 or Xbox One? How about a PS3 controller? The Wingman XB will let gamers do this and supports a large list of controllers, that work with 360, Xbox One, PC, Original Xbox, Xbox Series S/X. The Gamers Lounge has spent some time with the Wingman XB and has some good things to say.
Andro Dunos 2 Review
Andro Dunos II is a sequel to the 1992 Neo Geo shmup. This is fun game that has a lot to offer and seems to be generating a lot of buzz. There is something for newcomers and fans of the series, and The Gamers Lounge can’t get enough of this game
Kingdom of the Dead Review
This black and white FPS has an old school theme and features a creepy atmosphere and soundtrack. There should be enough to keep FPS fans interested, and the low price should bring newcomers in, but is there enough to keep gamers interested?
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Review
Yacht Club's most recent venture into the Shovel Knight universe is an interesting spin off of its other Shovel Knight games. One part rouge-like and one part puzzle game, Pocket Dungeon is both fun and challenging. There should be enough content and challenge to keep fans and newcomers interested in this game.