October 2020 - Hey Poor Player

Onee Chanbara: Origin Review (PS4)

The undead rise, The undead fall I can’t even lie to you guys – I didn’t really know much about the Onee Chanbara at all, even though the games first debuted in 2004. I’ve never been particularly crazy about fan service, so I did my best to avoid games…

Dr. Stone Vol. 13 Review

Time for the ultimate application of science: Beautification! Don’t you just hate it when that happens: you’re thoroughly enjoying the latest installment of your favorite manga — a veritable page-turner gut-busting mischief and gripping developments — and before you know it…it’s over. In this case, Dr. Stone Volume 13’s…

Cloudpunk Review (PS4)

I’m giving you a night call to tell you your delivery is here There’s something to be said about a game that just throws you headfirst into a world with absolutely no backstory and just hopes for the best, and there’s even more to be said when that tactic…

Yuppie Psycho Executive Edition Review (Switch)

Ding! Dong! The Witch is back! Yuppie Psycho has always been on my radar but never on my wishlist — don’t get me wrong, it always looked amazing from the get-go, but I’m a giant wuss and scary games make me cry. But when Yuppie Psycho Executive Edition was…

The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny Review (Switch)

SNK Does Pint-Sized Pugilism Right With The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny I have a confession to make. While I love Samurai Shodown, it’s not my favorite weapons-based fighter franchise on the Neo Geo. Sure, SNK’s pioneering dueler is iconic and robbed me of a mountain of quarters…

Reel in some fun with Umihara Kawase Fresh! Today

PS4 fans, get ready to get Hooked! I’m as big a fan of quirky games as the next crazy person. But it takes a special kind of crazy to defeat foes with a fishing rod. Yes, that series is none other than Studio Saizensen’s Umihara Kawase, and courtesy of…