Games

Game Review – Disney Twisted-Wonderland

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Disney Twisted-Wonderland
ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド
Disney / Aniplex
Adventure / Gacha
Android / iOS

Summary:

The magical academy Night Raven College is ready to welcome its new students. Except, one individual who has been whisked away to this school can’t use magic! And a talking cat-like thing wants to enroll? Tap to the tune of the music and employ powerful cards in hopes of guiding the wayward Yu home, and maybe unravel the mysteries of magic along the way.

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Game Review – Tears of Themis

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Tears of Themis
未定事件簿 (Wèidìng shìjiàn bù)
Otome game / gacha
miHoYo
Android / iOS

Summary:

Stellis. A beautiful, modern city that many call their home. But its bright veneer hides a rising crime rate and mental health crisis — and all these strange cases may be related. A young lawyer is about to discover Stellis’ secrets and answer the call for justice — and maybe find love along the way!

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Game Review – Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
超回転 寿司ストライカー The Way of Sushido (Chou Kaiten Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido)
Action / Puzzle
indieszero / Nintendo
Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo Switch

Summary:

Years ago, war broke out over sushi. The Empire wanted to keep sushi to themselves; the Republic wanted everyone to be able to eat it. The victorious Empire banned sushi in the Republic, and children like Musashi were orphaned. One day, Musashi meets a strange fellow offering sushi, and Musashi’s destiny is changed forever!

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Game Review – Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu
名探偵ピカチュウ (Meitantei Pikachu)
Adventure / Puzzle
The Pokémon Company
Nintendo 3DS

Summary:

After his father disappears, Tim arrives in Ryme City to see if he can find out anything. Instead he finds a Pikachu that speaks human language! This Pikachu, whom only Tim can understand, proclaims he’s a detective, and the two of them decide to investigate Tim’s dad’s disappearance and any other mysteries along the way. Take on the role of Tim and examine crime scenes, question witnesses, and solve the case!

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Three for KH3: Proud Mode

Kingdom Hearts III

This is part of my Kingdom Hearts III special. This is the Proud Mode (aka spoileriffic) version. This review is made for those of you who fall into any or all of the following categories:

  • You’ve finished KH3, including seeing the secret ending.
  • You don’t care if the ending or anything else is spoiled.
  • You just want to freely talk about the game.

If you belong in this group, I hope you will read on!

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Three for KH3: Standard Mode

Kingdom Hearts III

This is part of my Kingdom Hearts III special. This is the Standard Mode (aka minor spoilers) version. This review is made for those of you who fall into any or all of the following categories:

  • You’ve played several of the KH games.
  • You are playing KH3 or plan to in the near future.
  • You’ve watched later or final trailers.

If you belong in this group, I hope you will read on!

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Game Review – Attack on Titan: The Last Stand

Attack on Titan: The Last Stand

Attack on Titan: The Last Stand
Bauza, Antoine; Maublanc, Ludovic
Board Game
Don’t Panic Games

Summary:

The Titans are attacking! With one player as the Titan and the others heroes like Eren, Mikasa, and Levi, can they weaken the Titan enough to get a killing shot? Or will they lose all hope as the Titan destroys the cannons and eat the citizens? It’s time to risk it all!

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