Recent content by Merlin29

I find it funny that Doom is now a “chess-like” board game. It shows how adaptable the franchise is. From FPS to strategy to card games, Doom keeps evolving. I think this version will help fans enjoy the universe differently. It’s not about the action this time but the strategy behind it. I...

I like that Kayou cards are not a game but just collectible items. For me, the joy is in looking at the artwork and trading with friends, not in competition. The tokidoki cards look the most fun because of the seasonal designs and colorful panoramas. I enjoy small details, so the fact that the...

I find the concept of mentors in the academy really smart. Instead of just parodying villains, the story builds an entire world where being bad is a serious subject. It almost feels like a fantasy school, but instead of magic, the skill is drama. I would enjoy watching how the lead character...

I never played any Double Fine games before, but I keep hearing their name. When I saw this article, I looked up some trailers and gameplay. Now I’m interested. “Psychonauts” looks really creative and “Broken Age” has beautiful art. Since this box set includes many of their titles, maybe this is...

I don’t know. These retro revivals feel kind of cheap sometimes. Like they just slap a pixel art filter and call it a day. I haven’t played the demo yet, but I saw the trailer and it looks decent, I guess. I just hope they put real effort into the controls and enemy variety. Six characters is...

A diner game on Pluto? That sounds like a fun party game! I'm not the biggest board game fan, but this could be a good way to break the ice. I like the idea of working together to take down the big bad corporation, then competing for customers. It's like a real-life business simulation, but with...

Yes! Double Dragon Revive?! This is awesome news! I spent countless hours battling through the Black Warriors with my brother back in the day. Those side-scrolling beat-'em-ups were the best. As long as the gameplay feels tight and responsive, this could be a real winner. Can't wait to team...

Canonically, she could kill most killers in this game, but let's remember it's just a game. The survivors don’t have weapons, and the killers are enhanced by the Entity. For example, Amanda from Saw is a very short woman in the movies, but here she can lift grown men and hook them on meat hooks...

The clash between the idealistic rookie and the grumpy forensic doctor sounds like it has the potential for hilarious banter and awkward situations. It's a classic dynamic that can be a lot of fun to watch, especially if the writing is sharp and the actors have good comedic timing. I can imagine...