About Kirk Hiner

In Long Gone Days, we’re presented with a soldier who realizes that maybe he’s not on the side of the “good guys.” That maybe he shouldn’t blindly accept orders from his superiors. What an optimistic take on war. Let me explain.
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You may not know what to expect from this rhythm/puzzle/party/action game from Konami, and that’s totally understandable. Thankfully, I was able to sit with Konami brand manager, Christian Spears, and he was kind enough to answer some questions to help us sort it all out.
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Easy Japanesy is a Japanese alphabet and vocabulary game from Thalamus Digital. It’s billed in the e-shop as a “fun and family-friendly educational word game,” but I would argue it’s actually none of those things.
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If you’ve played any Metroidvania before this, you know what to expect. That’s not to say Ebenezer and the Invisible World isn’t an entertaining game at parts, but the most unique thing about it is its premise and art direction.
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Fate/Samurai Remnant shares some of the same mechanics as Omega Force’s other Musou games, but it differs in ways that may make it an attractive option for those put off by the typical “1 against 1,000” gameplay.
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Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade is an upbeat, breezy, and bouncy rhythm game that’s enjoyable enough to spend some time with. Provided you have nothing against Hello Kitty. Or parades. Or happiness.
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I enjoy when video games don’t behave the way you expect. It doesn’t happen often in this algorithm-driven world of entertainment, and that’s why it’s refreshing to occasionally play a unique game like World of Horror.
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Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless will overwhelm new players at the start. But once you get over the hump (perhaps with the help of an online guide), it’ll likely become one of the most unique and inviting SRPGs you’ve played in quite some time.
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Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade takes viewers on a rhythm-based adventure involving the titular Sanrio gal and 10 of her iconic buddies like Kerokerokeroppi, Badtz-Maru, and Pompompurin.
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Now that we’re into the spookiest time of the year, we thought we’d feed this fervor for fear with a roundup of the best horror games we’ve reviewed in 2023. Whether you prefer to be creeped out or completely terrified, there’s something for everyone.
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It’s become apparent that the Intellivision Amico will never see the light of day, but its remake of Astrosmash has; developer BBG Entertainment has released it for Nintendo Switch, and it’s solid…depending upon what you want from a retro fix.
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What do you want out of a dungeon-crawling RPG. Hundreds of spells? Stunning graphics? Multiplayer? Look elsewhere. Slick combat? Charming visuals? A rapid gameplay loop? Stick around.
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Square Enix Collective has announced that Little Goody Two Shoes will be released for Nintendo Switch on, appropriately enough, October 31st. The narrative-focused horror game is inspired by PS and PS2 RPGs and ’90s/’00s anime.
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If you haven’t figured it out from the screenshots, Dynablaster is basically a reskinning of the early Bomberman games, albeit with some modern features. Are these improvements enough to justify the asking price?
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The team of KOEI TECMO and Omega Force is a favorite of Switch gamers, having provided top-tier Musou action RPGs such as Samurai Warriors 5, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We can now add Fate/Samurai Remnant to that list.
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The premise of Shark! Shark! is incredibly simple; you’re a small fish who has to grow by eating even smaller fish. The larger you grow, the larger the fish you can eat. But there’s a shark, and it seems to have interest in you alone all Jaws IV style.
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Originally developed by Cattle Call and released for Nintendo 3DS in 2015, The Legend of Legacy allows players to take charge of seven adventurers as they explore the mysterious land of Avalon while pursuing their own unique journeys.
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Trombone Champ doesn’t really want you to become good at it. In some songs, I’d argue it doesn’t even let you. The songs feel more like slapstick comedy sound queues, and that means the game is more fun to play with your (band) mates.
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