RYAN JOHNSON
Liftoff: Drone Racing (PS4) Review
Liftoff: Drone Racing provides a thrilling simulation to gamers looking to see what it’s like to get into the sport of FPV drone racing, or pros looking to have the thrill at home without wrecking their hundreds of dollar drones on some crazy stunts. Casual players have a chance to warm up with some customizable controls, though the full experience offers all the thrills (and headaches) that come with real drone flight.
Shovel Knight: Showdown Review
Shovel Knight Showdown finishes off the Treasure Trove for Shovel Knight with an arena brawler. It’s not going to topple Smash, but it proves fun for gamers who have been with the title for the past six years. Strangely, it is also available as a standalone, which this reviewer got to try cold turkey with mixed results.
NASCAR Heat 4 Review
NASCAR Heat 4 starts out looking like more of the same, but people who go back to 3 will note that a lot of improvements have been made this year. Graphics, framerate, and AI have all been tweaked to make this year’s edition the definitive one.
>observer_ (Switch) Review
Bloober Team continues the work done in Layers of Fear by creating another compelling story with a sense of dread. Set in a cyberpunk dystopia, >observer_ holds a stronger bond on the player, and keeps this particular reviewer going despite an aversion to scary stories in the hopes of seeing what happens at the end.
Tempest 4000 Review
Tempest 4000 is a new edition of a classic Atari staple. It provides a great update in graphics and music, but changing the gameplay just wouldn’t be Tempest. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer’s Lounge runs it through the motions to see if it’s worth your time.
In Between Review
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.