Video Game Reviews

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Review (Xbox Series X)

Action Adventure Xbox Series X August 7, 2022

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The world in Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, is falling into utter turmoil and decay. This is due to the actions of one giant corporation that vows to never stop and wipe out anyone that gets in the way or opposes their evil efforts and experiments. Luckily, our protagonist is no mere human. He’s part of a powerful pack of werewolves that will fight to the bitter end to rid the planet of this poison and destroy Endron at any cost. The Big Bad Wolf The developer, Cyanide Studio, has ambitiously crafted a fun experience here for werewolf fans. I’ll admit, I’m a huge one myself and absolutely love Underworld and An American Werewolf in London for example. The first trailer released…

The Medium: Review (Xbox Series X)

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A immersive and terrifying Survival Horror game is just about impossible to beat in our book. The immersive atmosphere and thrills this genre can deliver is second to none. Blooper Team’s latest release, The Medium, is a brand new IP that introduces some truly innovative psychological gameplay elements into the mix, alongside a gripping story and chilling experience from start to finish. A Multidimensional Adventure The Medium brings a unique angle and gameplay experience to the survival/psychological horror genre. Marianne is the game’s protagonist and has unique abilities and insight to the spirit world. This is both a gift and curse, as it allows her to help those that are trapped…but also puts her in direct contact with evil creatures not of…

SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium Review (Nintendo Switch)

Fighting Nintendo Switch March 1, 2021

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SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium Review (Nintendo Switch) - Pixelated Gamer

The Neo Geo platform is best known for their amazing brawlers. Back in 1999, SNK released the Neo Geo Pocket. This was a 16-bit handheld that featured a 2.7″ screen (160X152 resolution), with a color palette of 4,096. One of their very popular releases on this tiny portable system was SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. 22 years later, it has now landed on the Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a look at how this classic has held up over the years and if it still packs a punch. Rivals Unite Capcom and SNK were fierce competitors during the late ’80s and ’90s. Both were trying to deliver the absolute best fighting games across consoles and at the arcades. It was…

Pumpkin Jack Review (PS4)

Platformer PlayStation April 3, 2021

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If you were lucky enough to grow up in the ’90s, you witnessed the birth of the 3d platformer genre and the era where gaming mascots were king. Classics that immediately come to mind are Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Gex, MediEvil and Spyro the Dragon. A solo French developer, Nicolas Meyssonnier, has crafted a new devilish and highly nostalgic adventure titled “Pumpkin Jack”. His inspirations stemmed from playing many of these iconic games as a kid. Let’s see if this one is as promising as it looks. Happy Haunting Our story begins with the Devil’s growing frustration with the lack of turmoil and chaos upon the lands. This prompted his decision to unleash hordes of monsters to splinter the peace, but these…

Resident Evil Village Campaign Review (PS5)

Action Horror May 7, 2021

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The time has come to see what awaits Ethan Winters, after his incredible fight to rescue his wife Mia and survive the monstrosities and horrors found in RE7. If you thought the Baker’s Louisiana ranch was a wild adventure…you best buckle up for this ride. The Castle Our Protagonist Ethan, is at odds once more with being forced to investigate another mysterious place, seeping with danger and unspeakable evil. The landscape has changed from the swamps of Louisiana to snow covered peaks. For this venture, he must locate and extricate his daughter from this horrific place. Instead of a mansion or large rural ranch to explore, players will first brave the halls and rooms of Dimitrescu’s Castle. This is where you’ll be introduced…

The Games That Weren’t: Book Review – Pixelated Gamer

Tech and Product Reviews June 17, 2021

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The Games that Weren't: Book Review - Pixelated Gamer

Bitmap Books has amassed one of the most impressive collections of retro gaming publications on the market. The book we are covering today, “The Games That Weren’t“, is by far one of their most interesting pieces of work to date. It features an impressive list of video games that for one reason or another didn’t quite make it to full production. It’s an exciting look into what gamers almost got to play. This is a comprehensive and highly detailed read that covers the years from 1975 – 2015, featuring games from Atari, Sega, PC Engine, Nintendo, 3DO, PlayStation and much more. Get comfortable and let’s take a look at what this very special release has in store for readers. How Gaming Took Over the…

Roniu’s Tale – First Impressions (NES)

Puzzle Action Adventure August 30, 2021

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It wouldn’t be summer, without picking up a brand new game for my beloved Nintendo NES. Many may be wondering how this is possible, as this 8-bit legend was discontinued in 1995. The great news for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, is that it’s still possible to acquire brand new, glorious 8 and 16-bit games to keep that retro gaming collection going strong with new adventures. All due in part to passionate studios that are still actively producing new games for the NES and many other classic retro consoles. Mega Cat Studios is the top dog, excuse my language…the Top Cat in this gaming sector. Their passion is derived from the magic that lit up every local arcade of the ’80s and ’90s eras;…

Fallen Knight Review (Xbox Series X)

Action Platformer Xbox September 16, 2021

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Today we are taking a look at the latest game from Fairplay Studios titled “Fallen Knight”. It’s a colorful retro action-platformer, very reminiscent in many ways to the iconic Mega Man series in its look and gameplay. Let’s see if it gives the popular blue robot a run for his money. Knights of the Round Table This story kicks off with a battle taking place between the Knights and an enemy group who call themselves The Purge. Their name is quite fitting, as they are looking to destroy and wipe out the once peaceful civilization of Neo Utopia. The two heroes leading the charge are Lancelot and Galahad, two of the fiercest knights in existence. Lancelot gives the player options in difficulty…

Cruis’n Blast Review (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo Switch Racing September 22, 2021

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Cruis'n Blast Review (Nintendo Switch) - Pixelated Gamer

Cruis’n Blast was originally released to the arcades in 2017 and is the 6th game from this popular racing series. Having played Cruis’n USA extensively on the N64 in the late ’90s, I was ecstatic to see how this latest exclusive port for the Switch turned out. Spoiler alert, it’s fantastic! Let’s go Cruis’n For those new to the franchise, this is an arcade racer with licensed cars, where you travel to different areas in the world and race for that coveted checkered flag finish. Cruis’n Blast kicks things up several notches in practically every aspect, that include over 30 tracks and 23 rides to choose from (including a firetruck and dinosaur too…you read that correctly). Easy and Normal modes are available…

Call of Duty: Vanguard – Ultimate Edition Review (Xbox Series X)

Shooter Xbox Xbox Series X November 8, 2021

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This year’s Call of Duty brings gamers back to the tense and chaotic battles of WWII. This entry was developed by Sledgehammer Games and comes with a gritty action packed campaign, thrilling MP and the always popular Zombies mode. Let’s jump right into our spoiler free review and see how this latest venture and offerings stack up! This is what it means…to be a Leader Call of Duty: Vanguard delivers everything players have come to expect from this blockbuster franchise. The single player campaign is set within the 2nd World War, with stories staged from various points of the war. The game kicks off with a wicked train heist in the year 1945, followed by an incredible paratrooper scene that looks like…