Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review: A Celebration of Video Game History

Real Talk By Zombie Zac

Let’s get right to it: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the most refined, feature rich and polished version of Smash ever released. This was the expectation I had going in and Nintendo did not disappoint. Continue reading “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review: A Celebration of Video Game History”

Katamari Damacy Reroll [Switch] Review: The King is Back

Real Talk By: Zombie Zac

The original Katamari Damacy was a bizarre, challenging, hilariously original PS2 game that defied conventions and was a critical and commercial success. While Namco released a few sequels, the once vibrant series faded from public view and hasn’t seen a proper entry since the previous generation of consoles. Continue reading “Katamari Damacy Reroll [Switch] Review: The King is Back”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review: Into the Black

Real Talk By: Zombie Zac

In a tense moment, I found myself with no other option than to dive in the water and swim alongside the edge of the dam. I heard gunfire from somewhere in front of me, but the circle was closing in and I had to move. I found some stairs that led me up to a road along the top of the dam, and without hesitating I ran to the closet door. Inside there was a medical syringe, which I jammed into my arm, and a few bullets for guns I didn’t have. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review: Into the Black”

Okami HD [Switch] Review: A Celestial Touch

Real Talk By: Zombie Zac

It’s remarkable how well Clover Studio’s Okami still looks and feels for a game that came out originally on the PS2 way back in 2006. At the time, Capcom was publishing some industry defining games, coming off the heels of Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube. Clover Studio, the team that developed titles exclusively for Capcom (which has since sort of morphed into Platinum Games) was following up their incredible work on Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2. In a bit of an underdog story, many publications held Okami in even higher regard than that year’s hugely anticipated Zelda entry, Twilight Princess. Continue reading “Okami HD [Switch] Review: A Celestial Touch”

Hollow Knight [Switch] Review: A Haunted Underground Classic

Real Talk By: Zombie Zac

Released originally on PC in 2017, Hollow Knight is a kickstarter-backed Metroidvania 2D action platformer that is as challenging as it is beautiful. Now available on Switch, Hollow Knight comes complete with all the free content packs released last year and a number of game updates. The first thing you’ll notice when you start your journey is how gorgeous Hollow Knight looks and how beautiful the piano based soundtrack is by Christopher Larkin. Continue reading “Hollow Knight [Switch] Review: A Haunted Underground Classic”