As the second game in the Sakura Succubus series, Sakura Succubus 2 has a bit to live up to in terms of characters, art, and personality. Striking the balance between keeping things the same as the first game while also enticing players to continue can be a bit hard. Will…

Humans are a complex, social species. Throughout our life, we meet a ton of people, each with their own quirks, backstories and troubles. Balancing our relationships is a hardship that we all must endure. Politicians have it extra rough, as their web of relations is filled with allies, enemies, favors,…

Yoko Taro is a pretty big name amongst fans of the Nier and Drakengard series. He comes across as an eccentric man with an interesting persona, but whenever his name is attached to a game, it’s a guaranteed interesting experience. It’s no different for Voice of Cards. Story You play…

Vampire stories have been around for centuries, and humanity has twisted tales of these creatures into almost every type of story imaginable. One thing remains consistent: they need blood to survive. Authors have taken liberties with every other aspect of the vampire mythos and suited it to fit their needs…

Many people probably imagine themselves as a heroic figure in fantasy settings. Being able to be the one that people look towards in times of need, wielding a large sword, and cleaving through waves of enemies are just some things that come with being a hero. But what if you…

There are some franchises that just can’t be touched. In the case of video games, you won’t find more popular puzzlers than Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Nearly every console imaginable has received a game from either franchise at some point, from home to portable consoles alike. Thanks to that ever-expanding…

Adol Christin is back, and this time he’s… in prison?! In the newest entry in the Ys series, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, the follow-up to the well-received Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Adol sets on a new adventure. After a series of unfortunate events, he begins investigating supernatural events in his new…

Sometimes, you come across a certain kind of game that is unabashed in its theme. It knows exactly what kind of game it is, and there is no shame at all. Sakura Succubus is one such series. After all, what more can you expect from a rated M anime visual…

Eastward has had a lot of hype surrounding its release. Developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish, the hype around this game grew alongside each trailer, press article, and interview shown. With gorgeous pixel art and beautiful music, Eastward having such a push of support prior to its release makes…

The long-awaited sequel to The Caligula Effect is finally available on the Nintendo Switch. Published by NIS America and developed by FuRyu, The Caligula Effect 2 is an RPG that’s been worked on by the Persona scenario writer, Tadashi Satomi. Let’s find out if this game can grip the hearts…