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Virginia – PlayStation 4
Inspired by 90s detective thrillers such as Twin Peaks and The X-Files, Virginia takes the player along for a cerebral adventure. Following the vein of “walking simulators,” does it make a good case for niche art games?
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The Last Guardian – PlayStation 4
After nine years of waiting, fans of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus jump for joy with the release of The Last Guardian, a charming adventure tale full of awe and wonder. Hop on the nearest mythical beast and join me on a journey through an ancient city!
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Owlboy – PC
With a high degree of focus on the beauty of pixel art, Owlboy presents a gorgeous, family-friendly adventure story in the vein of The Legend of Zelda series. Does it succeed in crafting a memorable experience on this tenet alone?
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The Swindle – PC
Like many before it, The Swindle takes a stab at perfecting the elusive heist genre. Is this the one that pulls it off? Let’s find out!
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Journey – PlayStation 4
Nips dives into a journey of his own, exploring the merits of critically-acclaimed Journey, an adventure game for the PlayStation 4.
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Nerd Bacon’s List of 10 Scariest Video Game Moments From Games That Weren’t Supposed to be Scary
What do games like Donkey Kong Country and Resident Evil have in common? They can be absolutely terrifying! The writers at Nerd Bacon all gather round this Halloween to share our most dreaded experiences from our early gaming days.
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Downwell – PC
Nips explores the modern world of arcade-style gaming with Downwell, an action platformer that is as efficient as it is addicting.
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Grow Up – PlayStation 4
In a follow up to his Grow Home review, Nips takes a look at Grow Up, which strives to improve upon and expand the open-world adventure/platforming concepts explored by its predecessor. Does Grow Up have the mettle to stand up to its parent game?
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Grow Home – PlayStation 4
With the recent release of Grow Up, Nips takes a look at the experimental title Grow Home by Ubisoft Reflections, a 3D adventure-platformer with an impressive set of unique platforming mechanics that draw the player into its world.
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Furi – PlayStation 4
Ever wonder what happens when you mix Afro Samurai with a video game? Furi is the answer! Nips dives in to explore why Furi is one of the most innovative titles of 2016.
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory – PlayStation 2
In honor of Nerd Bacon’s third anniversary, Nips takes a look at Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, the third title in the Splinter Cell series. How does this stealth-action game stand up to the accomplishments of its predecessors?
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Her Story – PC
Her Story is a surprisingly engaging FMV game about a mystery that allows the player to play detective in their very own murder case.
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INSIDE – PC
Six years after the release of Limbo, Playdead returns with INSIDE, a cinematic puzzle/platformer game with dark overtones that ropes the player in and holds their head down under the water. Does INSIDE live up to the successes of its predecessor?
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Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – PC
Bleak in atmosphere and absolutely unforgiving in difficulty, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee carries on the torch of cinematic platformers like Prince of Persia and Another World, offering its own innovations that offer a fresh challenge at every turn.
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The Banner Saga – PlayStation 4
NerdBacon takes a journey into the world of the Banner Saga. Find out whether this game weaves a tale that you’ll be telling for generations, or trying hard to forget.
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