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Retrospectives

Resident Evil 7 Put Horror Back into Survival Horror

While Resident Evil 7 stays true to its predecessors in terms of gameplay mechanics, it boasts a distinct slasher movie vibe. Think The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Devil’s Rejects.

Usually, you’re playing as a specially prepared character, be it Chris, Jill, or Leon. Their professional training gives you the confidence to overcome any ordeal. But Resident Evil 7 puts you in control of a regular person.

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Is Dragon Quest VIII on the 3DS the Definitive Journey of the Cursed King?

Dragon Quest VIII combines classic yet approachable turn-based gameplay with rewarding exploration and character progression systems. But is the Journey of the Cursed King worth experiencing nearly 20 years later?

More importantly, is the 3DS version the best way to go about it? Let’s find out.

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Resident Evil Code Veronica – the Sleeping Giant of Survival Horror

For whatever reason — despite selling relatively well and receiving flattering review scores — Code Veronica isn’t remembered as fondly as some of the other games in the series. Be it due to its initial exclusivity to the Dreamcast, the wacky characters or the equally wacky acting — the unwelcomingly high difficulty, even — it’s often (undeservedly) viewed as the odd entry in the zombie franchise. Continue reading Resident Evil Code Veronica – the Sleeping Giant of Survival Horror

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Shenmue is Awesome: 20 Years of Yu Suzuki’s Dreamcast Masterpiece

Shenmue has been out for two decades and I still haven’t played a game that balances an engaging narrative with an authentic open-world setting so well. It’s like being both, a spectator and the main character, in a martial arts movie. And the game employs its premise, characters and setting to reel you in from the first minutes. Continue reading Shenmue is Awesome: 20 Years of Yu Suzuki’s Dreamcast Masterpiece

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