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(PSP) Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure review Lightweight Falcom adventure that strikes a different tone than their usual fare that will remains effortlessly fun, if a little simplistic.   Developer Nihon Falcom Publisher Nihon Falcom; Mastiff…

My #PSP review for the month is Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. A youth-skewing RPG from Falcom, this one is charming and fun - but not one of the best:

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(Vita) Child of Light: Complete Edition review Fairytale Japanese-inspired RPG that provides a succinct journey in an otherworldly place with a tonne of charm but perhaps-too-brief run time. Developer Ubisoft Montreal Publisher Ubisoft Franchis…

I forgot to share my recent #PSVita review which is Child of Light. An utterly charming fairytale RPG, this one is worth your time:

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Uff. Unsurprising and still disappointing to read all these years later.

(Vita) Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax review Accessible crossover 2D fighter featuring various Dengeki Bunko light novel protagonists in a lightweight but supremely enjoyable title. Developer Ecole Software; French Bread Publisher SEGA Franch…

My midweek #PSVita review is Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax. I like my fighting games to be accessible and enjoyable and this one is both - and it helps it has a load of characters I know from my Vita love!

#DengekiBunko

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(Vita) The Walking Dead: Season Two review Competent follow-up to the hugely successful narrative adventure game that delivers a compellingly tense narrative of human drama, even if it loses focus between its disparate episodes. Developer T…

My #PSVita review for the week is #TheWalkingDead Season 2. I loved the first game and this one didn't let me down at all - it's different, but really compelling and heartbreaking

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(PS1) Dead or Alive review (Please note – this is a review of the version of Dead or Alive (aka デッドオアアライブ or Deddo oa Araibu) that is available through the Japanese PSN Store for Vita) Intriguing debut fighter from Team Ninj…

I forgot to share my last #PS1 review - Dead or Alive. This first entry in the long running fighting game series sets the basics in place but feels like a taste of what is to come

#PlayStation #DeadorAlive

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(PS1) Dead or Alive review (Please note – this is a review of the version of Dead or Alive (aka デッドオアアライブ or Deddo oa Araibu) that is available through the Japanese PSN Store for Vita) Intriguing debut fighter from Team Ninj…

I forgot to share my last #PS1 review - Dead or Alive. This first entry in the long running fighting game series sets the basics in place but feels like a taste of what is to come

#PlayStation #DeadorAlive

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Revisiting Sony’s Fogotten Franchises… #2 WipEout Successfully entering the videogames console market is almost unheard of in the modern era – we’ve seen many companies try and fail, from Google to Ouya – as it is almost impossible to establish yo…

My weekend #PSVita article is all about Sony's forgotten #WipEout franchise. This one is a personal favourite of mine - and it's such a shame that we've not had any new content in more than a decade and a half

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(Vita) Hatsune Miku Project Diva f review Debut Vita outing for the virtual idol that establishes the addictive rhythm gameplay across a host of brand-new songs to the franchise, offering a deep, challenging experience for fans of the genr…

I've forgotten to share some of my recent #PSVita reviews - including #HatsuneMiku Project Divs f. I love these games, although I do prefer the second entry for some of the quality of life changes it made

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(Vita) Hatsune Miku Project Diva f review Debut Vita outing for the virtual idol that establishes the addictive rhythm gameplay across a host of brand-new songs to the franchise, offering a deep, challenging experience for fans of the genr…

I've forgotten to share some of my recent #PSVita reviews - including #HatsuneMiku Project Divs f. I love these games, although I do prefer the second entry for some of the quality of life changes it made

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(PSP) Ridge Racer 2 review (Please note – this is a review of the version of Ridge Racer 2 (aka リッジレーサーズ2) that is available through the Japanese PSN Store for Vita) Expansion pack sequel to the PSP launch title that jams in…

My last review before Easter is Ridge Racer 2 on #PSP. A great game no doubt, but more like an expansion to the first title than a brand new experience

#PSVita #PlayStation

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(Vita) Little Battlers eXperience W import review Utterly charming kid-friendly, toy-robot-battling RPG with a gorgeous world and cutscenes alongside simplistic but fun gameplay, although one of the more challenging imports I’ve played. Deve…

My final review for import week is Little Battlers eXperience W (aka Danball Senki W). This charming kid-friendly action RPG is fun - but a very difficult game to play without Japanese knowledge

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(PSP) Way of the Samurai Portable import review (Please note – this is a review of the version of Way of the Samurai Portable (aka 侍道ポータブル or Samurai Dō Pōtaburu) that is available through the Japanese PSN Store for Vita) Ambitious branching-nar…

My second review for import week is Way of the Samurai Portable! A branching narrative action-adventure, this one is janky and awkward to play at points but also a good chunk of fun

#PSP #PSVita #PlayStation

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(PS1) Slap Happy Rhythm Busters import review (Please note – this is a review of the version of Soukaigi  (aka スラップハッピーリズムバスターズ) that is available through the Japanese PSN Store for Vita) Overtly stylish and enjoyably crazy 2.5D fighter with u…

I'm starting a new import week on my site - 3 games that never made it to western shores. First up is Slap Happy Rhythm Busters for #PS1. This is a ridiculous fighter that's simplistic, but I actually had a ton of fun playing

#PSVita

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(Vita) Fate/Extella Link review Much improved tweaked sequel that strips out the overly-long plotting and some of the gameplay annoyances of its predecessor to make a more streamlined and far more enjoyable hack ‘n’ s…

My weekend #PSVita review is Fate Extella Link! I wasn't a massive fan of its predecessor, but this semi-sequel fixes pretty much all my issues with it making it a much improved offer:

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(Vita) Fate/Extella Link review Much improved tweaked sequel that strips out the overly-long plotting and some of the gameplay annoyances of its predecessor to make a more streamlined and far more enjoyable hack ‘n’ s…

My weekend #PSVita review is Fate Extella Link! I wasn't a massive fan of its predecessor, but this semi-sequel fixes pretty much all my issues with it making it a much improved offer:

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(PS1) Toy Story Racer review Decent but frustratingly poorly-controlling kart racer based on the Toy Story IP that stuffs in plenty of content that is unfortunately just a little too annoying to get through thanks to the weird…

My #PS1 review for the week is Toy Story Racer. I wasn't a huge fan of this one - it's a poorly controlling kart racer without the spark of its competitors

#PSVita #PSP

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(PSP) Valkyria Chronicles II review Slimmed-down strategy-RPG that retains the unique aesthetic and gameplay ideas of the original, while delivering a dumbed-down story and smaller battlefields making for a still enjoyable – al…

My #PSP review this week is Valkyria Chronicles II. While I like this series, the structure of this entry makes it feel a bit more tedious than it should be, even if the core gameplay is still great

#PSVita

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(PSP) Valkyria Chronicles II review Slimmed-down strategy-RPG that retains the unique aesthetic and gameplay ideas of the original, while delivering a dumbed-down story and smaller battlefields making for a still enjoyable – al…

My #PSP review this week is Valkyria Chronicles II. While I like this series, the structure of this entry makes it feel a bit more tedious than it should be, even if the core gameplay is still great

#PSVita

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I've also spent the weekend updating my articles about the best games in each genre on #PSVita with all the new stuff I've played over the last couple of years!

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(Vita) Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas review Charming and enjoyable Zelda-esque adventure that inherits the aesthetics of Wind Waker while offering its own isometric gameplay ideas that are solid without ever being overly exciting. Developer …

Just in time for the weekend, my new #PSVita review is Oceanhorn. A charming Zelda-inspired adventure, this one won't really challenge you but it's still plenty of fun along the way:

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(Vita) Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas review Charming and enjoyable Zelda-esque adventure that inherits the aesthetics of Wind Waker while offering its own isometric gameplay ideas that are solid without ever being overly exciting. Developer …

Just in time for the weekend, my new #PSVita review is Oceanhorn. A charming Zelda-inspired adventure, this one won't really challenge you but it's still plenty of fun along the way:

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(Vita) Timespinner review Rudimentary but well-executed metroidvania that provides a compelling narrative alongside its non-linear gameplay that shines as one of the more compelling genre examples on Vita. Developer Lunar R…

This weekend's #PSVita review is Timespinner. I enjoyed this time-travelling metroidvania far more than I expected to - it's definitely worth checking out (especially now it's patched)

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(Vita) Timespinner review Rudimentary but well-executed metroidvania that provides a compelling narrative alongside its non-linear gameplay that shines as one of the more compelling genre examples on Vita. Developer Lunar R…

This weekend's #PSVita review is Timespinner. I enjoyed this time-travelling metroidvania far more than I expected to - it's definitely worth checking out (especially now it's patched)

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That's a sensible amount of gaps. I played through them all for this review and was very burnt out by the end

(Vita) Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir review Epic fantasy action RPG showcasing Vanillaware’s stunning artwork in all it’s glory, with much improved gameplay over the original iteration but delivering a slightly self-important and confu…

I recently finished playing Odin Sphere on #PSVita. Once again, a gorgeous Vanillaware title and with some of their best gameplay ever - but its repetitive design means you'll want to tackle it in small chunks

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(Vita) Paradox Soul review Baffling metroidvania that commits the twin sins of being bland to look at and being boring to play. Developer Ritual Games; Ratalaika Games Publisher Ratalaika Games Franchise N/A Genre 2D Platfor…

My latest #PSVita review is Paradox Soul! Not much to say about this one - a very short, underwhelming and pretty rubbish 2D adventure

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Revisiting Sony’s Forgotten Franchises… #1 Jumping Flash! It was a cold school morning in 1995 when I came downstairs as a five-year-old to witness my dad discovering the wonders of 3D gaming. He’d bought a PlayStation and was sampling the fantastic selec…

To kick off March, I'm starting a new series of articles about #PlayStation forgotten franchises. First up- Jumping Flash!, the first videogame I ever bought, which started life as a forgotten Sharp X68000 game!

#PS1 #PSVita

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(PS1) G-Police review Fascinating futuristic flight shooter that excels in world-building and design but stumbles in the porting to PS1 and poorly balanced difficulty. Developer Psygnosis Publisher Sony Computer Enterta…

My #PS1 review is G Police. I never played this one back in the day - it's super interesting, but super difficult to get the hang of

#PlayStation #PSVita

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(PSP) Medal of Honor: Heroes review Solid portable offering in the heroic World War II-themed shooter whose fleeting campaign is thankfully eclipsed by its incredible skirmish offering. Developer Team Fusion Publisher Electronic Arts…

Forgot to share my review yesterday for #PSP which is Medal of Honor Heroes. I enjoyed this portable spinoff, mostly thanks to the silly but fantastic skirmish mode that let's you play against bots

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