Dive into our Modern Reviews for in-depth looks at games from the last two decades. Whether you’re catching up on yesterday’s hits or revisiting overlooked gems, we’ve got you covered.
Tower defense games differ from your typical strategy titles. In most examples of the genre, enemies follow a fixed path while the player builds stationary defenses to destroy them before they reach their goal. Units often specialize in short range burst damage or multi-target attacks, and success comes from efficient placement. Anomaly: Warzone Earth flips … Read more
Animal Crossing: New Leaf arrived on the Nintendo 3DS as one of the system’s most anticipated releases, putting you in charge of your very own animal inhabited town. It is a stress free, relaxing adventure that welcomes players of all ages. The portable format suits it perfectly, letting you check in on your town wherever … Read more
Age of Wonders III is a fantasy strategy game that becomes genuinely enjoyable once you learn its systems. While the combat is fantastic, the overall experience can feel slightly shallow at times compared to other strategy games, especially when it comes to victory conditions. I played several games, mostly focused on random maps. I found … Read more
When I was given the opportunity to review the free to play version of Age of Empires Online in early August 2012, I was wary of what it might turn into. Free to play games are rarely subtle about their intent, and more often than not they exist primarily to frustrate players into opening their … Read more
Originally Written: December 2012 | Revised for Clarity and Depth in 2024 A Stellar Indie RTS with Room to Grow The space RTS genre has been home to iconic titles like Starcraft, and with such competition, any new entrant needs to work hard to stand out. Enter Gemini Wars, developed by Camel 101—an indie title with an ambitious … Read more
When Tomb Raider first burst onto the scene in 1996, it was a revelation—a polygonal swan dive into the third dimension. Fast-forward to 2013, and Lara Croft was due for a reinvention. Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider reboot didn’t just dust off the cobwebs; it rebuilt Lara’s world from the ground up, delivering a visceral, cinematic … Read more