Injection π23 'Ars Regia' | PS4 Review

Piggybacking off of Abramelin Games' previous two entries in the Injection π23 series, 'Ars Regia' continues at chapter 9 with the trippy psycho-supernatural survival horror antics bringing the players up to date with the protagonist's ongoing predicament. In the previous installment we found a man in a hoodie chasing his dog out into the street only to be wisped away into what can best be described as a darkened dream state filled with malformed horrors. Horrors that inhabit a vacant city with streets and derelict buildings. Including apartment doors mysteriously marked with the number 23 as if to give the protagonist a clue in this foreboding trip down a nightmarish rabbit hole. Something which continues onward in a similar fashion ...

Much like the genre that inspires this survival horror title you'll find that in order to progress through the provided narrative journey key items must be located, horrors avoided, and puzzles solved. Utilizing a decked out and detailed inventory system, access to a map, and an inspector's worthy compendium of files, audio cassette recordings, and interesting extras the protagonist will not only have to survive the ordeal, but sleuth his way through as well. Talking to key characters, and opening up points of interest guarded by creatures with a keen sense for approach. The only reprieve being stamina, the ability to run away, the ability to set traps, and consumables for restorative measures. That and the trusty weapon plus flashlight combo which is a staple feature for such an adventure.

Galacticon | Nintendo Switch Review

Flynn Arcade's "Galacticon" is the echoing answer to the ZX Spectrum's Jetpac. More or less. It is a spiritual successor to that early 80's platform shooter, and while there's obvious similarities everything that Jetpac achieved in the retro gaming realm back in the day was improved upon tenfold in Galacticon. With Galacticon you'll find a very retro looking experience that pays homage to the source material, but in an incredibly updated way. In a way that is centered around collecting species trapped by humans, and dropping them off in multiple teleportation pads. A contrasting effort to Jetpac's fueling up, and constructing of a rocket to get to the next level. 

In a similar fashion Galacticon also grants the player only three lives initially with which to make it as far as possible while completing objectives, shooting enemy craft, and using a species combo system to score bonus points. This is all done via an alien God/Machine hero who gets around on a jetpack that gains power from power-ups. 

Divination | PS4 Review

Divination. The seeking of one's future through fortune telling. It's a practice as old as time, and as humans we always seek that advantage of knowing even if it harms us in the end. For who would not want to be able to control their fate, their destiny? 

Mojiken's "Divination" tries, like the real practice of divining, to bring forth future predictions and enlighten those involved in the story using it's own brand of fortune telling. A brand involving disembodied robotic hands, and runes. Through guest visitations with a series of inquisitive questions, and the divination itself the ones seeking answers get the answers that the hands provide. For better or for worse. Through these sessions also unfolds a series of events tied to the suicide death of a governing A.I. known as Mother, and the domino effect her death and insight has brought upon the trans-humanist population of the given future dystopia. Having A.I. robots contemplating life, and humans struggling alongside them. Each trying to come to terms with their roles in life, and what life has afforded them.

Seven Pirates H | Nintendo Switch

Compile Heart and EastAsiaSoft seem to be a match made in horny heaven. Ever since the companies have decided to go rogue and against the grain by offering lewd content on the only modern gaming platform that will allow it they have gotten away with some rather controversial releases. Seven Pirates H is no different in that regard though it pushes the boundaries of decency a bit further than previous EastAsiaSoft titles. This touchy touchscreen release that is "Seven Pirates H" is all about breasts. Boobies, if you will. That and ill gotten pirate booty. 

It begins with the introduction of female pirate Parute Kairi, and her sailing misfortune. As fate would have it she bumps boobs with the infamous panty thief or monster boy Otton who actually hails from other Compile Heart titles. This time around though Otton is selling to the leading ladies his cure for flat chests. Booby training! Through booby training the girls of the game can raise RPG attributes, and learn new skills. Empowering them to take on the monster girls and boys of their world. Growing their breast size, cleavage, softness, and perkiness in the process. Through perfected party management in a turn based battle system these boob obsessed pillagers of pirate fame face the odds, loot, and plunder to their hearts content for all that they need to fulfill their perverted pirating fantasies. All at the promise of bigger, and better things ...