PlayStation 20th Anniversaries: Mega Man Legends And Tenchu

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Mega Man Legends. It debuted for the original PlayStation on August 31, 1998 in North America. To clarify it released in Japan a year prior in December. If you’ve been following my videos, or writing for a while then you probably know I am in love with this series. In honor of this momentous anniversary, I thought it was high time I went back into the vault for another brief retrospective.

But wait, there’s more! Tenchu: Stealth Assassins also launched on August 31, 1998 for the original PlayStation in North America. So there you go. Two big PS1 anniversaries and two retrospectives to celebrate them. Enjoy!

Death’s Gambit Review

Death’s Gambit is virtually a 2D version of Dark Souls. I know a lot of games can be described like that, but this one is the closest yet from mechanics, art, and even menu choices. Here’s the big question though. Is this homage worthy of the Dark Souls name? Find out in my review. Enjoy!

Special Notes: I received a PS4 review code for Death’s Gambit.

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Too Human’s 10th Anniversary

Today marks Too Human’s 10th anniversary. It debuted on August 19, 2008 exclusively for the Xbox 360. To call it ambitious, or to mark its history as troubled would be an understatement. Let’s start at the very beginning. Enjoy!

Phantom Doctrine Review

Phantom Doctrine is like X-COM with a splash of Metal Gear Solid. Is this Cold War era tale of espionage invigorating, or is it a dud? Find out in my review. Enjoy!

Special Notes: I received a PS4 review code for Phantom Doctrine.

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Cosmic Star Heroine Review

Cosmic Star Heroine pays homage to RPG classics like Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star. Does it do that well, or is a poor excuse for a love letter to the past? Find out in my review. Enjoy!

Dead Cells Review

Dead Cells is a metroidvania roguelike. Does its release out of Steam Early Access bode well, or should it have stayed in the machine a little longer? Find out in my review. Enjoy!

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Iconoclasts Review

Iconoclasts is an action, puzzle platformer with Metroidvania like elements. Is this indie game, eight years in the making, worth your time and hard earned cash? Find out in my review. Enjoy!