HIGH Incredibly fast action. Colorful and vibrant.
LOW It starts crazy difficult, ramps up to nigh impossible. Disappointing overall package.
WTF No, seriously, just WTF?
Tag: Arcade
This Is Not A Review: Pinball FX New Tables
Welcome to This Is Not A Review. In these articles we discuss general impressions, ideas and thoughts on any given game, but as the title implies, it’s not a review. Instead, it’s an exercise in offering a quick recommendation (or dismissal) after spending enough time to grasp the ideas and gameplay of a thing without necessarily playing it from A to Z.
Pinball FX (2023) Review
HIGH Large number of tables available right away.
LOW Another game adopting a season pass model.
WTF Stupid, sexy, 3D Bride of Pinbot animation.
Starfighter Renegade Review
HIGH Cool old-school space shooter aesthetic with Defender vibes.
LOW Insta-kills from swarming enemies. Frequent crashes, bugs, and lock-ups
WTF How do the scout ships not shake themselves apart when they swerve like that?
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo Review
HIGH Taking down a massive boss in seconds with a tiny, overpowered ship
LOW No continues.
WTF Seriously, no continues.
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers Review
HIGH Compelling stories. A variety of body types, genders, sexualities, and representation.
LOW Feels a bit light in overall depth.
WTF AI and Tron-level sci-fi.
Student Project: The Odyssey
Here at GameCritics we review all sorts of games. First-person shooters, turn-based strategy, sexy dating sims and more… but one type of title we don’t often cover are student games!
Today we’re making an exception.
Windjammers 2 Review
A Mighty Wind
HIGH Coming back from twelve points down to win a set.
LOW Losing eight straight sets in a row during the championship round.
WTF How is it fair to have a teleporting trick shot in official competitions!?
This Is Not A Review: Gravitators
Sadly I’m unable to ethically review Gravitators. I started playing a year ago when it was in beta. I put in more than fifty hours of testing and offered notes copious enough that I wound up with a special thanks in the credits. It’s too bad this can’t be a review, though, because it would be an absurdly positive one.
Steel Assault Review
Not Enough To Stay Hooked
HIGH Tough, but do-able boss fights.
LOW The grappling hook can’t be used for attacking.
WTF Seriously, why can’t the grappling hook harm enemies!?