With two high-profile releases in recent months, Tetris is back in the public consciousness in a very real way. But there have been a ton of Tetris games over the years, and you don’t need to play them all to have a thorough understanding of the franchise.
You do need to play these ones, though. And we’ll tell you why!
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Sometimes all it takes to make a great game is a compelling base premise and a charming aesthetic. Sure, that part’s hard, but most releases try to justify themselves by throwing in lots of features and modes, but if your one feature and one mode just happens to be really very good, maybe that’s all you need. Madoris R is one of those games.
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As the lifespan of the 3DS nears its end, it’s an ideal time for two things: to celebrate the achievements of its era and to deliver the sort of long-lasting experience that can sustain those who don’t yet want to let go of the venerable handheld. Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey Nexus seeks to deliver on both fronts, bundling its 3DS-era ideas into one game that offers dozens of hours of careful decision-making.
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Etrian Odyssey Nexus releases next week, closing out the series’ 3DS era and, in many ways, the 3DS era in general! We’re taking a look at what the game has to offer in this two-part video preview. Here’s part two!
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Etrian Odyssey Nexus releases next week, closing out the series’ 3DS era and, in many ways, the 3DS era in general! We’re taking a look at what the game has to offer in this two-part video preview. Here’s the first one!
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Shadows of the Tusk a rare breed of import-only game: one that doesn’t shy away from using lots of text but remains import-friendly anyway. And that’s because most of that text is already English! Watch our video and check out a cool distilled strategy game.
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Like your Mario games with a bit more story and progression? You’re not alone! Here’s our guide to the many permutations of Mario RPGs, from the SNES days to now.
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We’ve recommended getting into the world of Kunio-kun in the past, but the latest release makes that easier than ever! Kunio-kun: The World Classics Collection compiles (almost) all of Technos’ eight-bit outings into one release on Switch and PS4, and though it’s Japan-only for now, it includes full English menus!
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is headed to English-speaking regions later this year, but it’s already out in Japan! We take a look at the Switch release to see just how the game has changed. Watch!
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