Friday, January 28, 2022

Vagante | PS4 Review

Taking inspiration from the likes of Spelunky, but adding their own Roleplaying fantasy twist Blitworks brings to us the Soulsborne of roguelikes. The game that is "Vagante" is, in fact, an homage to both roguelikes like Spelunky, and hardcore games like the Soulsborne genre offers. It's a game that features randomly generated, and environmentally themed areas where up to four players can join together to loot, and plunder while avoiding the threats to life therein. As a Knight, Rogue, or Mage you'll use your given weapons including melee, projectile, and spells to confront the dungeons' ecosystem of creatures. As you progress through the dungeons you'll find plenty of looting opportunities that will reward equipment, weapons, and potions which can, in turn, be used to delve deeper into the cave you entered at the beginning of your playthrough. Even with a decked out explorer though death comes swiftly as insta-death perils lie in wait with "Surprise MF'er!!!" moments that will end a run quicker than you can say "WTF!?". Alone or with companions borrowed from the online matchmaking option you'll brave the odds or die trying. Death does not come without it's benefits though as backgrounds, or perks with additional RPG stats will help you along in your dangerous journey.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Cake Invaders | PS4 Review

Do you fancy a Space Invaders fix, but want something that takes that oldschool arcade formula to the next level? Dare I say it, but I think EastAsiaSoft, and ZOO Games have just the game for you. At a budget price, no less. Complete with competitive value, and online leaderboards to conquer. The game in question is none other than "Cake Invaders". As the title suggests it's all about cakes, and invaders that want to devour said cakes. As an army of female space cadets sporting gatling guns you are tasked with defending the Baumkuchen cakes underneath your feet. The catch is that you face neverending waves of hungry invaders hellbent on suicide bombing, and shooting your Baumkuchen into oblivion. To counter the threat you have three types of ammo. One being infinite in supply, and the other two refillable through power-ups. That, and randomized perks that add such things as the aid of assisting space cadets, faster bullet fire, and protective shields for your Baumkuchen cakes.