Release Date: November 10, 2014 Developer: Scott Cawthon Publisher: Scott Cawthon Genre: Horror, Survival System: Steam/PC (Reviewed), Mobile Playtime: 5 hours, 30 minutes (Nights 1-5) A year and a half ago, I wrote a review of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF1 for short) to wish the game a happy birthday, and claimed it to be […]
Category Archives: Backlog Reviews
Let the Challenge Begin – Backlog Challenge 2016
As I stated in the What We’re Playing This Week, I’ve decided to take on a challenge that I feel will definitely be hard to complete. Long ago, I had gone into a period where I thought I had no games to play (which is a lie, I’ll always have games to play) and decided […]
I am Rambo: Far Cry 4 Backlog Review
Release Date: November 18, 2014 Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Playstation 4, Xbox One (Review), Microsoft Windows Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publishers: Ubisoft Genre: First Person Shooter, Open World Mode: Single player with some Co-Op modes MSRP: $39.99 Far Cry has always been a series of cognitive dissonance – the outcome of the game is one […]
Backlog Review: The Walking Dead: Season 2 Review
By Terry Randolph and Jake Rushing TellTale has set the tone in interactive storytelling games; their games buckle players in tightly and promise to deliver a gripping, deep and personal story that not only serves as a game, but as an introspective reflection. Most of the choices made, without fail, often demand deeper thought […]
Backlog Gaming Review – Guacamelee!
By Jake Rushing As an independent game developer, I always enjoy playing a good indie game, but i do have to say that sometimes I like to take a break with casino, it feels inspiring to feel the creativity and inspiration that has been brought from the games gamblers play. Or at least brought from […]
Backlog Files Review – Mark of the Ninja
Sneaking its way into critical acclaim through maintaining traditions By Terry Randolph Developer: Klei Studios Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date: Sept. 7, 2012 Platform: Xbox Live Arcade (Played), PC Rated: M for Mature MSRP: 15.00 Stealth games and I never get along. Every time I play one it seems luck thinks my attempt […]
Backlog Files Review – Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
For every gamer, there is a pile of games we swear we get to. They get put on our shelves, only to sit there for a duration of time until we notice them again. These are known as games in the backlog or on the backburner. While waiting for new releases, we’ve decided we’ll play […]
Backlog Files Review – Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
By Terry Randolph A brilliant, captivating story that’s marred by a rushed ending and mediocre gameplay Developer: Ninja Theory Publisher: Namco Systems: Xbox360, Playstation 3 Release Date: October 5, 2010 MSRP: $19.99 When the game Enslaved: Odyssey to the West was being advertised, I remember how enamored I was with it. The game looked stunning […]