A risk-reward title that encourages wild driving, kunstwerk's SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID (yes, we checked that we spelled that correctly) has players burning rubber to get ahead. Does this time-honored tradition translate well to this title, or have players seen this play out one too many times before?
SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID Review
Each of SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID's 30 levels keeps things simple and to the point. Your hot set of wheels needs some fuel, and there just so happens to be fuel cans dotting the landscape. With your foot on the gas, players can pick up the pace and enter a skid the moment they turn left or right. Players will be able to do so with either the WASD keys or arrow keys, but there's no need to worry about anything else but direction. Collect each can, watch the screen flash with joy on each one, and move on to the next stage.
However, there lies an always-imminent danger with the buzzsaws that also inhabit each world. Whether they be right in front of you or slowly creeping in from the sides, players will have to contend with these threats as they maneuver around. All poor unfortunate souls that touch one meet an untimely demise, so it pays to be perfect.
This combo is simple at its core, and SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID's minimalistic presentation really drives this fact home. However, what is here works as it should. Players won't be playing around with gears or even hitting the breaks; rather, what is here is pure and works as it should. While it takes some getting used to, those who can wrap their head around its system will enjoy hitting the perfect line to get ahead. It can be tricky at certain moments, but even the most challenging level of the lot can be vanquished without too much frustration.
It's just a shame that this simplicity also applies to this game's depth. Each level has just a handful of gas canisters, and collecting them all in the perfect run can easily be done in less than a minute, if not less than 30 seconds.
While it's nice that this game is a tight package, it also prevents players from coming back to this title again down the road. Completing its suite of levels takes around 40 minutes if you're really pacing yourself, which is good for the price tag but somewhat limited in its lasting appeal. No achievements, timer, or anything other than a menu select with all levels unlocked are available. While it's nice that the color scheme for each level changes on each attempt, there's little variety between each run and levels quickly start to bleed together.
SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID's minimalistic nature is both its greatest strength and its biggest weakness. Boiling the racing genre down to its most basic elements means that there's absolutely no fluff, but this ultimately kills any replayability it may have had.
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NEO: The World Ends with You Launching July 27
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021.
Featuring an anime-style version of Shibuya, this title puts players in the shoes of Rindo, leader of the Wicked Twisters. Finding himself in a battle to win the "Reapers' Game, he must team up with characters like Fret and Nagi, Koki Kariya, and Sho Minamimototo to survive.
Gameplay has players collecting badges to gain psych abilities to take on foes in action battles. Tying everything together is both an amped-up soundtrack by Takeharu Ishimoto (who composed the original game) and an intriguing, stylish story. It is the first game in the series to feature 3D graphics.
Learn more with the trailer below:
NEO: The World Ends with You | Release Date Announcement Trailer
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The game will also come out for the PC via the Epic Games Store this summer.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
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Deathloop Delayed to September 14
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021.
Arkane Lyon Game Director Dinga Bakaba and Art Director Sebastien Mitton both stated that the studio has a strong vision for the game, one they do not want to compromise. To ensure the health and safety of everyone in the studio, the team has moved the date. They stated that this delay will allow the team to create a truly stylish, fun, and mind-bending experience.
You can view both the written and video statements from Arkane Lyon below:
— DEATHLOOP (@deathloop) April 8, 2021
A next-gen first person shooter, Deathloop puts players in the shoes of the Colt. This assassin finds himself stuck in a time loop on the island of Blackreef, where he must take out eight different targets before the aforementioned time loop undoes his work. Much like Arkane's previous title Dishonored, players can utilize a blend of stealth, parkour, and attack skills to take down their targets. A multiplayer component will also be included.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
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No More Heroes 3 Gets Series Digest Movie
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video.
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be able to tune into The Garden of Sylvia to get a recap of the series so far.
The original No More Heroes kicks things off with the courier Travis Touchdown winning a beam katana in an online auction. With a knack for battle, he enters the United Assassin's Association in a bid to become the number one ranked assassin.
Following the events of the original entry, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle has Travis dropping down to the 51st rank. Not one to take things sitting down, he teams up with Shinobu to get back to the number one ranking.
Finally, the events of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is a spinoff that has Travis going inside the video game world. With a Metascore of 67, Sylvia mentioned that this is the type of title that will be fawned over in 10 years.
Note that players can just as easily dive into No More Heroes 3 with no previous knowledge of the series.
Players can get up to speed with the rest below:
No More Heroes 3 – Series Digest Movie
No More Heroes 3 will come out for the Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2021.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Gets New Trailer
A game with roots dating back to the 90s, see the world of ININ Games' Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World in action with the latest trailer for the game.
Asha and Pepelogoo's adventure has been designed to stay true to the series' roots with help from the original team. Director Ryuichi Nishizawa, Sound Designer Shinichi Sakamoto, Character Designer Maki Ozora, and Creative Management lead Takanori Kurihara have all lent a hand with this remaster.
See it in action below:
Welcome to Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Originally released for the SEGA Mega Drive in 1994, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is an amalgamation of action-adventure, platforming and RPG elements. After the titular Asha hears spirits whispering in the wind for help, she embarks on a journey to find and help them. Her journey soon finds her becoming the master of a genie and adopting the small Pepelogoo monster.
This updated release will include 3D graphics, gameplay enhancements, and a number of new modes.
The game will come out in Q2 2021 for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The physical version of the game will include the original release of Monster World IV.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
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Miitopia Gets Overview Trailer
Discover how the world is your oyster in Nintendo's Miitopia with the latest trailer for the game.
An adventure made for you and "Mii," Miitopia allows players to bring along friends, family, and their favorite people along for the ride. Each of the title's starring roles can be cast by the player, from one's party to the townspeople to even the nefarious, face-stealing Dark Lord. Jobs, personalities, and war cries can also be customized. Mii character customization has been upgraded in this title to include options like makeup and wigs.
Utilizing a turn-based combat system, players will gain experience and level up their characters as they fight enemies. Different Mii characters can be assigned personality traits and jobs like chef, warrior, and pop star, each of which determines their approach to battle. To get ahead in battle, food can also be used.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Miitopia – Mii, you, everyone! (Nintendo Switch)
Originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2017, the game will also come out for the Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2021.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
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SaGa Frontier Remastered Gets Launch Trailer
Ahead of its release on April 15, Square Enix has released a gameplay launch trailer for SaGa Frontier Remastered.
The story of the game takes place over a wide variety of different regions, with each hero having their own story line. Its universe (dubbed "The Regions") can be explored in a non-linear fashion through its Free Scenario System. As players dive into its turn-based battles, they can take advantage of the title's Hirameki system to carry out combined attacks and gain new skills. Each battle features a variety of special skills, weapons, and magic spells that can be used in battle.
Originally released for the PlayStation 1 back in 1997, this JRPG features the new eighth protagonist Fuse, new tracks from Kenji Ito, and new scenes have been added to Asellus's scenario that were not present in the original release. Other improvements include high-resolution graphics, an updated and improved UI, and a double-speed mode.
Learn more with the trailer below:
SaGa Frontier Remastered | Launch Gameplay Trailer
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, and Android and iOS devices.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
A game with roots dating back to the 90s, see the world of ININ Games' Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World in action with the latest trailer for the game
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Destroy All Humans! Coming to Nintendo Switch June 29
Crypto's world is about to get a whole lot bigger when THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games' Destroy All Humans! lands on the Nintendo Switch on June 29, 2021.
Originally published by Pandemic Studios in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, Destroy All Humans! puts players in the shoes of the Furon alien Cryptosporidium 137 – Crypto for short – as he comes to Earth to harvest human DNA. What follows is a journey through 1959 America, one that takes Crypto to Turnipseed Farm, Rockwell, Santa Modesta, Area 42, Union Town, and Capitol City.
Crypto packs a hefty arsenal, wielding advanced Furon weaponry like the Zap-O-Matic, the Anal Probe, the Disintegrator Ray, and even the Ion Detonator. The HoloBob ability also allows Crypto to imitate the appearance of any nearby human.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Destroy All Humans! – Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer
The game is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. You can read our review of the PlayStation 4 version here, which we gave a score of 80/100. We stated that it "is entertaining, funny, and top-quality throughout."
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
A game with roots dating back to the 90s, see the world of ININ Games' Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World in action with the latest trailer for the game
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Streets of Rage 4 Getting New Characters and Modes
Get ready to hit Wood Oak City once again; the world of Dotemu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games' Streets of Rage 4 is getting new playable characters and additional game modes.
Dubbed Mr. X Nightmare, this DLC will bring with three new playable characters and a special Survival game mode. In addition, a separate free update will also be released that will include additional content.
The announcement trailer for this DLC, which can be seen below, puts the spotlight on officer Estel Aguirre. A new character to the roster, she originally was a boss fight-style foe that packs powerful slugs and spin kicks.
Streets of Rage 4 – Mr. X Nightmare DLC reveal
Mr. X Nightmare will also bring with it a Survival mode that will challenge players with special tests of skill. The ability to build one's own personalized fighting style with new moves will also be included through its character customization, and additional weapons and enemies will also be thrown into the mix. Finally, this DLC includes new original music from Tee Lopes, who previously worked on titles like Sonic Mania.
A free update for the game will include New Mania+ difficulty, an in-depth training system, and fresh color palette options.
This update will launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC this year. You can read our review of the base game here, which we gave a score of 90/100.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
A game with roots dating back to the 90s, see the world of ININ Games' Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World in action with the latest trailer for the game
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Street Fighter V Akira Kazama Teaser Released
Fresh from her stint with Rival Schools: United by Fate and Project Justice, see the first gameplay footage of Akira Kazama in Capcom's Street Fighter V.
The younger sister of Daigo, she originally wore a motorcycle helmet and dressed in biker gear to pose as a boy and as Daigo's younger brother. She fights with the Bajiquan Chinese martial art style, which is known for its elbow attacks, palm rushes, and shoulder smashes. Other moves in her repertoire include Cyclone Dance, Releasing Dance, Elbow Gate, Leaping Smash, and the Fractured Heaven Combo.
Previous cameos included Street Fighter Online: Mouse Generation, SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash, and in the Heroes & Heralds mode of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. As an Easter egg, she shares her first name and fighting style with the main protagonist from the Virtua Fighter series.
As the first Rival Schools character in the mainline Street Fighter games, see her in action below:
Street Fighter V – Akira Kazama Teaser
The game is now out for the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. You can read our review of Street Fighter V: Champion Edition here.
Get ready to enter the Reaper's Game when Square Enix's NEO: The World Ends with You launches on July 27, 2021
The official Deathloop Twitter account released a statement today stating that the title has been delayed to September 14, 2021
Join series mainstay Sylvia Christel as she walks players through the world of Grasshopper Manufacture and Marvelous' No More Heroes with the following series digest video
A game with roots dating back to the 90s, see the world of ININ Games' Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World in action with the latest trailer for the game
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