I can’t stick to an article itinerary to save my life here, but what fun would this place be if it was predictable?

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum(PS2)
2006 SNK/Playmore

In a nutshell: Given the choice between [KOF XI] and [NGBC]… I’d take the seasick crocodile~! [latter.] Essentially blending the superb SNK fighting games with a Marvel vs. Capcom-style tag system, NGBC surpasses even KOF XI in fun, but the roster leans a bit towards the WTF.

Continue reading The /Thing/… Of Fighters

I will seriously shut up about this game after this.

Front Mission(NDS by way of necromancy)
Square/Enix (but who are we kidding, it’s a Square game from over a decade ago)

In a nutshell: Highly customizable mechanized wargame that’s worth a look if you like gritty sci-fi and/or micromanaging of large armies.

Or guys named Peewee.

Continue reading Wallopin’ Wanzers!

HEROSCAPE: THE BATTLE OF ALL TIME
Milton Bradley/Hasbro (no console- WHAT HAS SCIENCE DONE)

In a nutshell: I really want to play a strategy RPG, but my hometown has no electricity!

Continue reading More on Hero’s Cape then I’ll shut up

Luminous Arc (NDS)
2007 Atlus/Marvelous

In a Nutshell: A shallow, but adequate strategy RPG. Spoiler alert! The Church is actually kinda evil!

Continue reading Luminous Arc

Transformers: Decepticons
Activision, NDS 2007

In a nutshell: After a series of dismal-to-passable attempts, finally a Transformers game that’s fun past its own nostalgia/novelty. Also, it’s good to be evil. Definitely worth playing if you don’t mind iffy DS 3D rendering. (Wait for the console edition is you do mind.)

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