RYAN JOHNSON
Spectra Review
Spectra provides some classic twitch style retro gaming action that is a perfect fit for the precision gamer, while some of it's minor flaws may deter more traditional gamers. If Spectra's style of gameplay perfectly scratches the itch you have, though, you'll find none better to satisfy the craving.
Evolution of a Gamer 6: School Daze (Classic EoG)
Episode 6 of the classic Evolution of a Gamer series, where Ryan learns lessons about life while teaching his kids about gaming. This time around, Ryan's learning why the repetition of games his son loves is worth more than another few hours in front of a solo game of his own.
Evolution of a Gamer 5: Extra Life (Classic EoG)
Continuing the run of classic Evolution of a Gamer articles, this one reflect's Ryan's gamer-geek attempt at prepping for major surgery through his love of video games. Not for the feint of heart.
High Strangeness: The 12-Bit Adventure Review
High Strangeness, a hybrid of 8 and 16 bit games, was one of the first successful Kickstarter games back in 2009. The game's core ability is to switch between 8 and 16 bit worlds and the player uses their generational differences to solve puzzles and explore the universe. Now the game makes its way to Wii U and Ryan from The Gamers Lounge shares his review.
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy Review
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy offers the light story and quick and easy combat experience necessary for a portable RPG experience, but the daunting character customization may take some getting used to.
Evolution of a Gamer Episode 4: Contentment (Classic EoG)
Ryan brings back Episode 4 of the Evolution of a Gamer series to commemorate it's return and introduce a new crew of readers to the important life lessons he learns whilst teaching his sons about his favorite hobby.
Schrödinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark Review
Schrödinger's Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark is a newly downloadable game from Italic Pig and Team17, where the eponymous cat is tasked with saving the Particle Zoo from the madness of all the loosed inhabitants. A 80's-90's platformer at it's core with a lot of quirky touches and highbrow humor round out the package.
Farming Simulator Plows onto Next-Gen Consoles
Farming Simulator is back for another season, and the 2015 edition brings a fresh coat of paint along with the same depth of previous titles. If you've still got last year's edition, you may not need to jump in on this year, but the updated graphics and a few improvements in gameplay could draw your attention anyways.
Technobabylon Review
Technobabylon is a recently released cyberpunk point'n'click adventure that looks at what could happen if the convenience of the Internet became easier to handle than the real world. In a future where cyber crimes can reach mind invasion and even murder, the gripping storyline will keep you following along through to the end. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge was able to give it a test drive, and brings you his opinions.
Ultratron Review
Developer Puppygames shows it's love for classic arcade twitch game play. Much like Titan Attacks before it, Ultratron is a throwback to a classic, this time Robotron. in an ultimate quest for a "kill-em-all" level of revenge, you blast away at aliens until one succumbs to the other. The retro feel of the graphics pull you back to the time when you just needed that one more quarter.
Armadillo Gold Rush Rolls onto iOS platforms
Armadillo Gold Rush is a title people with older feature phones may recognize. It's been given a new coat of paint and brought up to modern touchscreen devices. Will this mobile classic stand up to today's glut of mobile options? Ryan at The Gamer's Lounge looks into this for you.
Evolution of a Gamer Episode 3: Confidence (Classic EoG)
In Episode 3 of the original Evolution of a Gamer series, Ryan teaches his son how to overcome some difficult boss enemies, whilst learning the parental skill of building encouragement and confidence in his young gamer son.
ArcaniA: The Complete Tale Review
It's a bit of an odd time for a medieval-style RPG to come out, what with that one big title making waves everywhere. But, release dates are release dates, and it is time for ArcaniA: The Complete Tale. A budget priced port of a last gen title complete with it's expansion, ArcaniA delivers a different taste of RPG that may seem familiar to fans of a certain PS2 series.
Evolution of a Gamer Episode 2: Evolution of a Father (Classic EoG)
Rebooting his 2010 Evolution of a Gamer series for a new crew of readers at the Gamer's Lounge, Ryan pulls up the second in his archive of articles where he teaches his son about gaming, and learns something about life in the process. Here, Ryan learns a valuable lesson in trust when his son figures out how to save data on his DS.
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure Review
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure has been on American shores before some eight years ago. Recently, it made it's way to PC digital platforms. The quirky art style and dedication to the core of an action RPG allow for some lighthearted fun to be had by all. A spunky heroine with a unique weapon fights mysterious phantoms to save a friendly monster town. You know the drill: click in to see if this game is worth your time.
Evolution of a Gamer: Episode 1 (Classic EoG)
Back when I wrote for a site that is no longer with us, I wrote this series, Evolution of a Gamer. With the site now defunct, it has disappeared from the internet. This was one of my favorite series of articles to write, where I teach my kids about video games and learn a little bit about real life myself in the process. I've decided to resurrect the series, because I've still had plenty of life lessons with my kids, but want new readers to be able to catch up. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting the previous articles to get you up to speed. Without further ado, here's Episode 1, from way back in 2010! We'll catch up soon.
The Magic Continues in Steve Jackson's Sorcery! 3 Review
Steve 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.
OlliOlli Two for One on Nintendo Platforms-Review
While PS and Xbox owners are grinding with OlliOlli2, Nintendo owners can't go wrong with a buy-one-get-one-free deal going on for the original OlliOlli, giving you both the 3DS and Wii U editions of the game when you purchase one of them. The series is steady enough that you can get plenty of fun out of the original if this is your first chance at playing the games, but which console will be your favorite? Ryan Johnson from The Gamers Lounge got to review both editions, and gives you his opinion of which Nintendo console should be your go-to for this twitch skateboarding game.
La-Mulana EX Review (PlayStation Vita)
La-Mulana EX, a new release of a ten-year old game, itself a harkening back to games of old, has been released on the PS Vita. Given the old school difficulty, some may love it, whilst the classic gameplay may be deemed ancient by other's standards. Click in to see if it's worth your time.
Nintendo Joins the Remaster Crowd with Superman: Remastered
SuperFans rejoice! Your beloved game has returned! In an exclusive interview with The Goofer's Lounge, Reggie Fils-Aime sits down and discusses Nintendo's plan to jump into the "what's old is new" fray even further than before.