QUOTE: Of Complacency & Evil

"The normalizing of bad ideas and actions through psychologically manipulated complacency gives those who create the bad ideas, and who have others commit bad actions through those said ideas more power over those who would do those things for their cause. Even the slightest ignoring of the most seemingly harmless aspect of something bad okays that bad thing. It lets whomever would enact such bad dealings know that no one cares enough to stop them. That they could, metaphorically or quite literally, get away with murder ... among other things. That the risk is worth it even though it could lead to death or jail time."

- Brad C. (OtakuDante)

The Many Pieces Of Mr. Coo | PS4

Let me preface this review by saying that I've never in my life seen a game quite like "The Many Pieces Of Mr. Coo". It's one of those games that are so abstract in appearance that all is not made clear from the start, but definitely has a hidden meaning locked away in the sum of it's parts. In hindsight surrealism seems to be this point & click adventure's key selling point above all else. That, and whatever underlying message might be hidden within. I will say this ... I can see hints of creationism, the fall of empires, and even subject matter hinting at the prison that is bread & circuses. All centered around this small yellow cartoon character named Mr. Coo who loves apples, and bit of craziness on the side. 

Gourmet Warriors | PS5

Arcade brawlers of the 80's and 90's were something else, weren't they? Filled with interesting characters, weird worlds, and the options for co-op gameplay these video games of yesteryear were like no other. Likewise, PIKO's latest foray into that very niche, a beat'em up called 'Gourmet Warriors', aims to take gamers back to a time where things didn't have to make sense. A time when gaming was fun and the fun police were nonexistent. 

With this unusually timed retro inspired re-release we are privileged to play through one of the wackiest and most insane beat'em ups of our lifetime, "Gourmet Warriors". Through a trio of wonderfully weird main characters in the form of Bonjour, Mademoiselle, and Tres Bien we find a world that is literally Hell. Taking place in a demonic city known as Zeus our protagonists' world is plunged further into darkness by otherworldly warriors hellbent on opening up the gates of Hell, itself. Through some kickassery, taunting, and culinary cuisine these heroes set out to save the day!

Monochrome Mobius | PS5

Believe it or not, but 'Monochrome Mobius' isn't exactly a new IP. It is a game centered around, and based upon lore established by the 'Utawarerumono' series. Itself hailing from the tactical turn based JRPG side of the series known for it's visual novel instances which establishes the given story, and builds upon relationships between mainstay characters. This base series is recognized mostly for it's political intrigue, and feudal Japanese civilizations that are intertwined with mythological people who are a mixture of animal/human hybrids. Something that carries over here.