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Game Review: Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection

11/29/2023

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By JT
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​Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC


Huge thanks to Limited Run Games (LRG) for yet another classic release on modern hardware. With seven classic games, albeit three games being ports of a single one, there is a lot to unpack here. Whether you plan to attack the original Jurassic Park with Grant or the Raptor, or what could be considered a sequel with The Chaos Continues, the love within the retro game community is seen with collections such as these. While it is a standard port, Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection adds some potentially time-saving features. These include the ability to rewind a small portion of your gameplay, enabling a fresh death reset, and the ability to save and continue from any point within the game. Is it enough? Well, we're going to investigate each individual game and see whether this collection is worth owning, or if you’re better off with the originals. Let’s rip open some old wounds from the 8 and 16-bit eras and dive into Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection.

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Game Review: Hentai Tales Vol. 2

11/29/2023

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By Al
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Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch


I'm not sure why I keep subjecting myself to these games, but I am once again reviewing one of 17studio's Hentai games. I previously reviewed Hentai Project and Hentai Tales Vol. 1, and I made a promise to myself that I would not touch another one of these games after playing the latter. So tell me why I jumped at the opportunity to review its sequel, Hentai Tales Vol. 2: Hitomi and Sea Trip? (Which will be referred to as Hentai Tales 2 from here on out.) I honestly don't know what drove me to this decision, but here we are. No point thinking dwelling on possible bad choices, I guess it's time to dive into another of "those" games, and a sequel to one that I didn't think was worth anyone's time no less. This is going to be fun...

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"That's My Purse! I Don't Know You!": A Backpack Hero Review

11/28/2023

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By Manuel
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​Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC


Are you like us at A-to-J and have a lot of roguelike games recently, but long for one that changes up the standard formula? What about one that takes deckbuilding, but uses items in place of cards, and even adds in a Tetris-like level of item management? If this sounds like something you've been waiting for.... well, that's kind of weird that you'd think the same things as us... BUT, it also means that we have just the game for you! Backpack Hero recently dropped onto consoles following an Early Access release on Steam earlier this year, and we're going to be taking a look at this backpack-filling roguelike to see if it's one that you're going to want to add to your collection, or if you're better off leaving it in the dungeon.

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Game Review: Worldless

11/28/2023

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By Al
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​Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC


Worldless is a 2D action platformer that adds in elements from other genres as well. Mixed in the platformer formula is Metroidvania-style progression and a turn-based combat system. It's part platformer, part RPG, part exploration adventure, and so much more. It's also a visually impressive game that I knew I would have to try out even though I was confused as to what kind of game it was. It's currently available on consoles and PC, and we're going to see if this unique blend of genres come together to create a game that you're going to want to add to your collection. Enough with the intro though, let's uncover this shapeless world and try to make sense of everything we find.

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Escape from Detroit: A Prison City Review

11/25/2023

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By Manuel
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Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC


Are you a fan of '90s video games? Hell, are you a fan of '90s media in general? I sure hope so, because Prison City is here to pack in as much '90s awesomeness as physically possible in a single retro-style action platformer. Coming to us by way of Retroware and Programancer, it's out now on consoles and PC and we're going to be taking a look at it! Prison City definitely looks the part, but how well does it pull off accurately replicating a game from over two decades ago? Does it even stand out among the countless retro-inspired games that release almost daily? That's what we're here to answer, so without further ado, let's drop ourselves into New Detroit! Oh, and be sure to keep reading even if you're not a '90s fan, as there just might be something for you here anyway!

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Rhythm Minigame Insanity: A Super Crazy Rhythm Castle Review

11/23/2023

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By Al
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Players: 1-4 Local & Online
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC


Super Crazy Rhythm Castle is a game that seems to have appeared out of nowhere. It's a rhythm game, but it has a strong focus on multiplayer and that's evident as soon as you load in for the first time. It also is brought to us by way of Konami, a developer who hasn't seemed all too interested in developing new IPs lately. This aside, Konami has a long history in the rhythm game field, and they were once a king within the genre thanks to the long-running BeMani series of games, not to mention Dance Dance Revolution. Is Super Crazy Rhythm Castle a return to form for Konami? How does it hold up to other rhythm games that have released recently? And just how well do those wacky minigame elements gel with the core gameplay? Well, we're going to hopefully answer all these questions and more, so let's start our journey to this Crazy Castle!

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Game Review: Colored Effects

11/22/2023

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By Manuel
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​Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch


Colored Effects is an action platformer that also features several puzzle platformer elements. It's out now on the Nintendo Switch, and the game sees you take on the role of a nameless and colorless figure whose goal is to equip skills in the form of colors, and conquer the game's many levels and bosses. It's quite the challenging experience, but challenge can most definitely be a good thing if handled right. We're going to take a look at Colored Effects and see if this is going to be a colorful adventure you're going to want to undertake, or if you're better off grabbing some sketch paper and crayons.

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Early Access Examination: The Devil Within: Satgat

11/20/2023

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By JT
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Players: 1
Platform: PC


A-to-J Connections was lucky enough to receive a first look at The Devil Within: Satgat, a Souls-like 2.5D platformer with much of its emphasis centered on death. In this game you traverse through decaying buildings, power-up your stats, and fight a horde of seemingly indestructible enemies along the way. You must never allow the demons, or even death itself, to catch up with you. With other souls trapped in the same realm of existence, that would be a huge mistake. This game will test your limits, and you'll have to hone everything from your parry and dodge abilities to your combo attack skills. Little things can be annoying, but let’s get real here, you'll have fun. Let’s dive in and uncover my first impressions on The Devil Within: Satgat.

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