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Apr 3, 2019
ToeJam & Earl was originally released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. Fans of the series were excited to hear when HumaNature Studios announced back in February of 2015 that they were making an updated version of the game. Four years after the game’s announcement on March 1st, 2019 the game was released for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
Story
The game follows a simple story line. Aliens fly in a spaceship while listening to music, someone pushes a button they shouldn’t, and then they crash land on earth. Once they warped earth into an unrecognizable land, they aliens try and fix things and get back into space.
Due to this game being very simple and seems to be geared towards a younger audience, this short and simple story line is perfect.
Gameplay
Back in the 90’s, games were a lot more simple yet still enjoyable! Either coop (local and online), or by yourself, you explore the funk-inized styled earth. You collect presents along the way which give you items that’ll help on your adventure. Dodging weird and strange humans to make it to the next portal. After you go through the portal, you go to the next level. Rinse and repeat. This game is perfect for a lazy gaming day or for younger kids.
I never felt frustrated while playing this game even when a present/item I used ended up torpedoing me down 5 levels and me having to run back. It was actually rather funny. This game will cause you to burst out laughing at all of the chaos it can cause!
You can play local coop with 2 people or online with up to 4! Sound & Music
The sound and music in this game is a mix between old skool and just plain funky. It fits the theme of the game very well and I constantly found myself rocking out with it and just enjoying it. The sounds are silly and enjoyable and give me major nostalgia. Yes, the sounds can sometimes be a little “tinny” and low quality but I believe that’s on purpose.
Final Thoughts
If you played the original ToeJam & Earl, you will absolutely love this game. Younger kids will also be a fan of this game for its simplicity and silliness. Grab a can of Surge or Crystal Pepsi and enjoy your flashback to the 90’s! Happy Gaming!
- Mar 20, 2019
Two Point Hospital is a quirky hospital sim builder developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA. For those of you who recall playing EA’s Theme Hospital back in the late 90’s, Two Point Hospital will have you feeling nostalgia as the two games are very similar with Two Point Hospital feeling just like an updated version.
Story & Content:
Two Point Hospital lacks a story line but that doesn’t mean it lacks personality. Every patient that comes into your hospital will have a quirky disease that needs to be taken care of by an even wackier medical contraption.
Sound & Music:
While you are treating your patients, there are occasional announcements over the intercom and a radio station with a funny DJ. These little touches along with a very fitting cartoon art style, work well together to bring out the personality of Two Point Hospital and help you not miss a story line.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is quite simple and in-line with the usual sim builder games. Within 15 levels you build various rooms, hire staff to run them and once you have everything you need, the game will run itself while you watch. There are a few other options like making your hospital look visually appealing, making sure your patients don’t get bored, putting sanitation centers to insure the cleanliness of the hospital, and training your staff, but these aspects are also very limited. The simplicity of this game-play led for a very relaxing afternoon but I felt like the game needed more context to keep me playing it.
Final Thoughts:
The game runs for $34.99 on Steam and with the amount of content it has now, this price seems to be quite steep and (to those not accustomed to Tycoon games) might not be worth it. However, when this game can be found on sale, purchasing it would be recommended if you are looking for a funny and relaxing sim builder.
- Jun 7, 2018
Sega Games has recently announced that a brand new Sonic Racing Game is coming to Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Steam this year. Team Sonic Racing is expected to launch this Winter. Packed with all new features, and stunning graphics, the game will be a treat for every Mario Kart fan. Sega Games has also opened the official teaser website for the game, check out some of the first gameplay footage below.
Team Sonic Racing is currently up for pre-order on Amazon here.
About Team Sonic Racing
- Online multiplayer & local co-op modes – 12 players per race, 4 player split screen, & various offline/online race modes including grand prix mode, exhibition mode, time-trial, & team adventure mode
- Team racing – race as a team, win as a team. Use various team moves to assist your teammates, knock out opponents, and unleash your team ultimate
- Wisps – 14 spectacular offensive and defensive items to help overcome Rival teams and get ahead!
- Adventure mode – unique story experience where players are introduced to basic game features and characters
- Various characters and classes – 15 playable characters from across the Sonic universe and 3 distinct character types including speed, technique, and power classes
- Mar 16, 2018
After months of demand for a physical release of Sonic Mania, fans can now get their hands on Sonic’s greatest game of recent memory in the form of Sonic Mania Plus, when it releases later this summer. Announced by Sega at its Sonic the Hedgehog panel at South by Southwest (SXSW) Sonic Mania Plus is an updated version of the Sonic Mania title released in 2017, packing a few additional features.
The aforementioned additional content includes an Encore mode, which Sega said will offer players different ways to experience the game’s variety of levels, while competition mode, which in the original release only supported 2-players, has now been updated to support a 4-player mode. The amount of news on the new mode was particularly scarce, but we are sure to hear more as the title nears closer to release.
The most exciting piece of news to come from this announcement however, was that Mighty the Armadillo and Ray Flying Squirrel, arguably the Sonic series most obscure characters, have returned in the form of playable characters. Mighty and Ray made their debut in the 1993 arcade exclusive Sonic game SegaSonic the Hedgehog and despite making the odd cameo appearance, have been sorely missing from the Sonic series. Sonic fans have been clamoring for some love for Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, so it’s nice to see that Sega are yet again listening to fans.
The physical release for game also looks stunning, packing the game in a gorgeous holographic cover, with a reversible sleeve that allows you to transform the game’s modern case to one that resembles a Sega Genesis box, complete with a more retro looking cover art. The physical release also comes with a 32 page artbook, comprising of awesome concept art.
We personally can’t wait to get our hands on Sonic Mania Plus when it releases later this year, and if you haven’t played the game yet, Sonic Mania Plus serves as the best way to do so. In the meantime you can get Sonic Mania for Switch, PS4 or XboxOne here.
For more gaming news, check out the recently announced Nintendo Nindies Showcase.
- Mar 9, 2018
SEGA has surprised it’s fans with a Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud Switch announcement. The game will come to Nintendos hybrid console next month. To make it even more special SEGA also announced that there would be Zelda treat hiding deep inside the game. Players will be able to play as link. Check out the trailer to see Link inside Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud Switch below.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is currently available on Playstation 4, PS Vita and PC. The port coming to Switch will essentially be the same game, with the exception that Phantasy Star Online 2 CLOUD will run on the cloud and not locally. Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud will release on Switch on April 4th in Japan.For everything else that happened during yesterdays Nintendo Direct, check out our full recap right here. Head over here for all the newly announced games you can pre-order now already. If you are an Animal Crossing fan, and you just can’t help but be disappointed our beloved village simulator was missing from the Nintendo Direct once more, then you should check out part 1 of our 5 part Animal Crossing Switch series here. - Dec 1, 2017
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o people keep asking you what you want for Christmas? Struggling with gift ideas for those casual gamer friends? Look no further as we have compiled the ultimate Christmas wish list, comprising of the most recent and relevant games.
Portal Knights:
Portal Knights is an award-winning 3D sandbox action-RPG game for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, developed by Keen Games and Published by 505 Games. The game has been referred to as a ‘pretty Minecraft’ but it is way more than just that! Defeat enemies in real-time combat, explore a variety of randomly-generated islands and restore peace to a war-torn world torn apart by ‘the fracture’.
Nine Parchments:
Nine Parchments is an action co-op RPG by Frozenbyte for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. In the game, runaway apprentice wizards seek the elusive lost nine parchments in the hope of completing their spell books. The wizards acquire spells, but without learning the proper safety procedures that come with them. This hasty progress inevitably leads to a few fatal accidents..
The game is released for Switch in the US on December 5th.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope:
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is a new adventure RPG/farming simulation created by Natsume and released for PC on Steam. Although initially it received a fair amount of criticism and has been described as a little buggy, those who have spent time playing the game have generally praised it due to it’s simplicity, adherence to the Harvest Moon franchise, and the fact that they can play it on PC. Either way, it’s definitely worth a play to make your own decision on whether the game deserves it’s place in the Harvest Moon series.
The game is released for Switch in early 2018
World of Final Fantasy:
World of Final Fantasy is a new RPG by Square Enix. A more cutesy spin on the original Final Fantasy games, this is a must-have for those who like cute and story-rich games. Join your two siblings in the land of Grymoire in an attempt to untangle the past and save the future! Capture, Customise and evolve iconic creatures by stacking them to form monster towers.
Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee is an action-adventure game by Playtonic. After waiting for what seems like ages, Switch owners will be pleased to hear it finally has a release date for the Switch! Brought to you by the masterminds behind Banjo-Kazooie, play as Yooka or Laylee and thwart evil Capital B’s plan to absorb all the world’s books in an effort to profit from them. From playing puzzles to beating bosses, this game is sure to keep you entertained over the festive period.
The game is released for Switch on December 14th (just in time for Christmas!).
- Jul 31, 2017
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]onic Forces on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC will release later this year. However, some retailers have started listing pre-order for the game. Amazon Spain for example lists the Sonic Forces Day One Edition for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. With it – the retailer promises some goodies for early adopters of the game.
Amazon states that players who will purchase the Sonic Forces Day One Edition will receive a costume DLC for your in-game avatar. Jet Set Radio,Super Monkey Ball, NiGHTS into Dreams and Puyo Puyo Tetris will be included in the DLC. It is not clear if this special edition is also planned for Nintendo Switch, we have reached out to SEGA for more clarification on this. We will update this posts once we get a response from the developers.
Check out the latest gameplay trailer for Sonic Forces below.
- May 30, 2017
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]EGA is hard at work getting the new Sonic games into players hands. Sonic Forces just received some brand new character customization and a new trailer. Today the company announced that the retro inspired Sonic Mania will be released on August 15th for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC. Along with the announcement SEGA also released a new pre0order trailer. You can order the stunning Sonic Mania Collectors Edition for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One or PC right here.
