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Astral Chain review: PlatinumGames action with a detective spin

August 28, 2019September 3, 2019 Matthew Codd 0 Comments Action, character action, Nintendo, PlatinumGames, Switch

Astral Chain mixes up PlatinumGames trademark acrobatic action with more restrained investigation elements—turns out that’s a winning formula.

Featured Game Reviews PlayStation 4

Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS4) review: Old devil

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 Matthew Codd 0 Comments Action, Capcom, character action, Hideki Kamiya, Remaster

The Devil May Cry games show their age, and a modest remastering effort doesn’t do much to smooth over the rough edges, but they’re still fascinating and crucial pieces of gaming history.

Featured Game Reviews Nintendo Switch

Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2 (Switch) review: Waking the witch

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 Matthew Codd 0 Comments Action, Bayonetta, character action, Nintendo, PlatinumGames, Switch port

The Switch port of Bayonetta 2 brings what is easily the Wii U’s best exclusive to a whole new audience, and finds a spot as one of the best games on Nintendo’s new hybrid, too.