Category: Video Games

Video game reviews

Goat Simulator – PC

Platform: PC Developer: Coffee Stain Publisher: Coffee Stain Release Date: April 2014 Genre: Simulation Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 First off, you may be thinking, “Why? Why does a goat simulation game exist?”  And you’re absolutely right to question it. There is no justifiable reason for this game to exist. In fact, it’s a waste of time… Continue reading Goat Simulator – PC

New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 3DS

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: Nintendo EAD Group 4 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date (NA): August 19, 2012 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Cloud3514 Super Mario is not a series known for having a focus on innovation, story telling, excessive difficulty, or anything of that sort. What it IS known for however, is providing… Continue reading New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 3DS

PK: Out of the Shadows – PlayStation 2

Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: November 1st, 2002 (NA) Genre: Third Person Shooter, Platformer Nerd Rating: 2/10 Not too long ago I went through a phase where I decided to go back and revisit some of the PS2 games I remembered from my childhood. I scrolled through my selection, playing some games, loving some, liking… Continue reading PK: Out of the Shadows – PlayStation 2

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia – DS

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia – possibly the greatest Metroidvania-style post-Symphony of the Night game in the franchise!

Galaga – Arcade

Nerd Bacon co-founder Nerdberry fires away at one of the most popular arcade games ever made, Galaga. Namco and MIdway…. Thank you!

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow – DS

Platform:  Nintendo DS Release Date (NA):  October 4th, 2005 Developer:  Konami Publisher:  Konami Genre:  Action/Adventure, RPG Nerd Rating:  7.5 out of 10 Well, I’ve made it through another Castlevania in just a few days; right on the heels of Aria of Sorrow follows one of the series’ few “true” sequels, Dawn of Sorrow.  It’s a good game (it even… Continue reading Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow – DS

God of War Ascension – PS3

Platform: PS3 Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Genre: Action/Adventure, Hack and Slash Nerd Rating: 6.5 / 10 Reviewed by Steroid Gamer     God of War Ascension is another brutal and bloody adventure for the Spartan warrior Kratos.  There are plenty of Cyclopes to take down, Gorgons that need a good beating,… Continue reading God of War Ascension – PS3

Gotham City Impostors – Xbox 360

Nerd Bacon contributor D34D_F0X reviews Gotham City Impostors for the Xbox 360, one of the growing number of games revolving around the Caped Crusader.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow – GBA

Nerd Bacon continues its extensive coverage of the Castlevania franchise with Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for the Game Boy Advance.

State of Decay – Xbox 360 (Live Arcade)

Nerd Bacon’s writer Rhutsczar just finished playing State of Decay, giving it an okay score stating it is one hell of an emotional ride…plus zombies.

P.T. – PS4

Nerd Bacon author ChronoSloth explains how P.T. will make your stomach hurt and your body ache for the next Silent Hill.