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“Itorah” is a good introduction to Metroidvania games with great art and an interesting story, but with confusing at best controls, gameplay is difficult and a chore rather than being fun. 
Rating: B 
 Photo Courtesy of Grimbart Tales

Save Humanity From A Plague In ‘Itorah’

Kathryn Peterson
April 12, 2022
As the last human on Earth, stop the plague and save the world.
Save Or Slay The God Bear In ‘Total War: Warhammer III’

Save Or Slay The God Bear In ‘Total War: Warhammer III’

Jackson Bogan
March 30, 2022
Warhammer III is a good installment in the franchise, and with more tweaks to the optimization and DLC could possibly end up being the best in its series.
Fight To Become The Elden Lord In 'Elden Ring'

Fight To Become The Elden Lord In ‘Elden Ring’

Jackson Bogan
March 28, 2022
Elden Ring has been a big hit amongst fans of the souls-like genre and even to those new to this style of game.
Conquer The Nine Realms In ‘God Of War’

Conquer The Nine Realms In ‘God Of War’

Jackson Bogan
March 16, 2022
The newest installment in the 'God Of War' series in many years finally comes to PC, with new graphics and controls to bring more life to the mythical Nordic themes of the new 'God Of War' games.
“I Love Hue” is a simple and straightforward game that you can play for hours. Rating: A Photo Credit:Google Play Store

Relax, Solve Colorful Puzzles with ‘I Love Hue’

Madison Land
March 7, 2022
‘I Love Hue’ is a puzzle game that utilizes color theory to solve the problem.
 “At Home Alone Final” is an unsettling game where players take on the role of a little girl who experiences disturbing and unnatural events in her home.
Rating: A- 
Photo Credit: 0Cube

Discover Dark Secrets in ‘At Home Alone Final’

Kathryn Peterson
February 20, 2022
“At Home Alone Final” is a short free-to-play psychological horror game that is worth checking out.
The newest addition to the “Life is Strange” franchise includes queer, Asian-American representation as players explore the fictional small town of Haven Springs. 
Rating: A- 
Photo Credit: Square Enix

Embrace Empathic Abilities in ‘Life is Strange: True Colors’

Ashley Harris
February 18, 2022
Experience relationships and an emotional story driven by the decisions you make.
Conquer The Continent In ‘Mount And Blade: Bannerlord’

Conquer The Continent In ‘Mount And Blade: Bannerlord’

Jackson Bogan
February 10, 2022
Bannerlord is the latest hit of TaleWorlds Entertainment, and after another major content patch many return to see if the game holds up.
After only being available on PS4 for years, “Persona 5 Royal” has made a comeback on Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Popular characters, a thrilling storyline, and better graphics return in this fan-favorite.
Rating: A
Courtesy of Atlus

Don the Mask in ‘Persona 5 Royal’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
January 4, 2022
Reveal your Truth in "Persona 5 Royal."
Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Kathryn Peterson
December 15, 2021
Get a nostalgic feeling playing in Mario Party Superstars.
Become Legendary In ‘Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’

Become Legendary In ‘Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’

Jackson Bogan
November 22, 2021
The long and perilous journey of Shepard is placed into one neat line for players to enjoy, giving the player a true sense of progression and tension as the stakes get higher and higher.
 “Metroid Dread” is the newest addition to the Metroid series where you battle your way through enemies to power up and reach your ship.
 Rating: B+ 
Image Credit:  Nintendo

Take Out Enemies, Regain Power in ‘Metroid Dread’

Kathryn Peterson
November 4, 2021
 After four years, “Metroid Dread” is the newest entry in the long-running Metroid series by Nintendo.