Panorama Cotton | PS4 Review

Through the joint efforts of ININ Games and Ratalaika Games "Panorama Cotton" makes it's way to modern consoles in a faithful port with some added bonus features. This 1994 rail shooter which originated on the Sega Mega Drive as a Japanese exclusive title is now available on American PS4s. A game which had previously not been seen on Western gaming consoles. It was originally published by Sunsoft, and developed by a studio known as Success. Fans of the original will be glad to know that this port is a more direct port in that it retains it's Japanese language as well as the original graphic design. New to the mix though are two modes of play. Including a Standard mode for a more leisurely playthrough, and Challenge for that intended challenge. Standard mode comes with a rewind feature, save state option, and cheats that can be unlocked and used by beating the game's original mode. In Challenge, however, the original rule set applies and as it implies is challenging.

Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars | PS4 Review

It's WWIII, or as I like to call it, "Waifu War III"!!! With Neptunia and the busty gals of Senran Kagura pitted against each other in a clan rivalry. Each brought together in the Illusory Dimension where the theme is Ninjitsu and the world, Japanese. These Gamninjustri ninja clans are host to their own Daimyo led nations. As per usual. Including the Compa style clan featuring the usual 4 goddesses we've come to adore and the Senran Kagura Honeypa clan featuring the lively Asuka, Homura, Yumi and Miyabi. Nep-Nep, and her clan hailing from Heartland. Asuka, and the Senran Kagura gang from Marveland. Constantly on the brink of war with one another until a mysterious antagonist known as Yoh Gamer and Tetsuko of the Headshot clan shows up to try and monopolize the nations through subjugation, and takeover via a mechanized ninja army and joining yokai. In a super ninja war that is to decide the most powerful ninja clan. 

Godstrike | PS4 Review

Freedom Games, for whatever reason, decided to make their game all about the boss rush. A boss battle twin stick shooter with roguelite features, and a timed gimmick. That and a story about Gods, their heralds, the herald's masks, and precious time. 

In the world this game's story takes place in an all powerful being and creator of all things created masks known as heralds which where tasked with finding human vessels fit to govern the world, and bring to it peace and prosperity through their control. As with most things the pathway to death and destruction is paved with good intentions though. Both the heralds, and their chosen vessels became greedy with power as the powerful often do. One such herald assimilated other heralds, and in doing so became the biggest threat to face the people of Eonora. 

Sacrificing time, the remaining heralds joined together in an attempt to seal the greedy herald in a timeless prison. Only to have that attempt backfire upon them as they were drawn into battle over a mysterious plague that was destroying the land and it's peoples from underneath. Ultimately loosing from it's prison the once imprisoned herald, and destroying all but one tribe of people. A tribe in which a lone female villager set out to find a cure for the corruption they now faced. Finding along her journey, in the midst of ruins, the last unclaimed herald. In turn becoming one with the herald as the last herald, and remaining hope. The only herald left to stand between the wayward army of heralds, and their intended destruction of humanity.

Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy | Nintendo Switch Review

One Hand Free Studios upped the ante, and pushed the envelope further with this follow-up entry to their lewd shmup game, "Waifu Uncovered". While some mechanics return, and the censorship gimmick is back to double down this latest experience is definitely an upgrade in many ways. Visually, and mechanically. Returning pilot K. Vaio Jr., and his joining team of animal headed humanoid protagonists face a new threat, or rather face a threat that is threatening the youthful state of sexy waifu maidens. It seems some otherworldly creatures have cursed the clothes of these gals, and made it so that it ages them. Stepping in as your guide, and shopkeeper Bru-ha, a witch of sorts, helps you to break the curse by once again shrinking your ship, and sending you forth with upgrades to shed some cursed attire. It is with Bru-ha's help you'll either succeed or fail as you venture forth into unclothed territory.

Gleylancer | PS4 Review

Originally published in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive, and developed by Masaya Games "Gleylancer" makes a bold return to modern consoles. A revival done right with all the options one could hope for in an updated, and upgraded port. Along with all those options the game's story returns in original context focusing on a future space battle between a Navy fleet, and alien invaders much like a lot of the shumps released in the 90's did. As fate would have it the game's female protagonist Lucia Cabrock finds that her father was warped elsewhere, and that the Navy is unable to send out search and rescue. In desperation, and with the aid of a friend she steals and pilots a new prototype fighter. Heading out to find her father, and save him from the alien threat.

The Eternal Cylinder | PS4 Review

Narrated like a National Geographic wildlife special and one of Dr. Seuss's cartoons, ACETeam's "The Eternal Cylinder" captures perfectly the perpetuated cycle of humanity. Mirroring humanity's race against time to not only rediscover their history, and learn from it, but to also secure their future. Making sure the survival of their species is guaranteed. It's a human-like tale of sorts reflected through a more alien point of view. It is in this alien world, and through it's alien inhabitants that we discover a world destroying Eternal Cylinder, and a lesser species known as the Trebhum. The Trebhum, as low on the scale of evolution as they may seem, are efficient shapeshifters that utilize ingredients found in the world around them to fast track the evolution process while they gather as much ancestral knowledge as possible. Simultaneously trying to escape an ill fated extinction, and the steamrolling monstrosity that pursues them throughout their home planet aiming to end their lineage.

Gearshifters | PS4 Review

The year is 2063. You are a hired driver, courier, and hitman for a ragtag group of mechanically inclined individuals. Think of it as "The Fast and the Furious", but in a future where vehicular combat is the norm, and factions have taken over territories. Some factions of which are enemies while others simply ask for your delivery services for goods that aren't so easily obtainable. Mechanically, it's a shmup-like roguelike ordeal in which currency means upgrades, and success is dependent on skills. An experience that borders on being a racing simulator, and horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up. All at the same time.