A MOST AGREEABLE PASTIME
Video Games, Victorian Style
Category: Reviews
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It’s stunning in motion, and incredibly sweet, but Europa is a bit light on content.
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Too clever for its own good.
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Make Way is Micro Machines where you have to build the track, and it’s an absolute blast with four players.
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The latest entry in the SteamWorld series offers a blend of city building and tower defence.
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A fascinating dive into Taito’s history that’s marred by a lack of historical context.
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In Smushi Comes Home, it’s all about taking the time to enjoy the journey.
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This late-era NES platformer from Sunsoft finally gets a release in the US and Europe, but it’s a tricky customer.
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This perfectly pitched one-button game will have you endlessly coming back for more.
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The similarities to Shovel Knight are undeniable, but this old-school platformer is enjoyable nonetheless
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Now on Switch, this puzzler from Frozax Games is an ideal way to unwind.
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Seven classic Ninja JaJaMaru games from the 1980s and 1990s have been re-issued, along with a brand new title.
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Think Banjo-Kazooie, but with time travel.
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A love letter to the turn-based battles of yore.
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Bertil Hörberg offers a wildly imaginative take on Super Mario Bros. 2.
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At the very end of the year, Matt finds his favourite game of 2022.
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Creative completionism.
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Finally we’re treated to second helpings of this charming Zelda homage.
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Live. Get whacked by an oar. Repeat.
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It turns out the plague really IS all that bad.
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For a health worker in German-occupied Denmark, doing the right thing isn’t as simple as it might seem.
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Tony Hawk meets James Caan in a fast and thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.
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Punishingly hard but eminently satisfying.
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Jaleco’s 1991 arcade game gets a long-awaited re-release.
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Because Streets of Final Double Dragon Rage Fight would be too long a name.
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A no-frills reissue of some classic platformers.
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Twitch-perfect controls and a sublime learning curve result in a game that’s consistently fun yet challenging.
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Ocean’s Heart borrows liberally from the Zelda playbook, but with some varied locales and fun swashbuckling gameplay.
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Swinging through the trees is a sheer joy, and a wonderful way to highlight the game’s environmental message.
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A satirical road trip across a dysfunctional, divided country.
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Let’s go round again. And again. And again.
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Have staff, will travel.
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Featuring a cuter than average Grim Reaper.
A MOST AGREEABLE PASTIME 