Balan Wonderworld: All Sparkle, No Soul
Balan Wonderworld, a 2021 3D platformer from Square Enix and Yuji Naka, promised Nights into Dreams magic with vibrant graphics. Instead, its repetitive levels, bland enemies, and nonsensical story make it a hollow, confusing mess.
Pokemon Blue: A Frustraing but Fun Adventure
Since its 1996 debut with Red and Green in Japan, followed by Red and Blue in the U.S. in 1998, Pokemon has risen to become a global phenomenon. Now, decades later, it’s time to dust off that Game Boy cartridge and revisit one of the games from where it all began: Pokémon Blue.
Metroid (1987)
When it comes to classic Nintendo franchises, what comes to mind? Mario, Zelda? Since its initial release on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1987, Metroid has been regarded as a gem in that respective console’s extensive library. So, let’s see how well it has held up (or not).