Way of the Samurai Review Maddmike 2025-01-27 | This is my review of 2002's PS2 title: "Way of the Samurai".Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddmike.bsky.socialDeveloper: AcquirePublisher: BAM! EntertainmentAttributions:Painting By Wilhelm Heine - http://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=NPG-8200262B_1, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29931080Polgygon Article: polygon.com/23885593/xbox-leaks-aaa-games-phil-spencerHistorical information sourced from "The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori" by Mark Ravina
Tornekos Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon Review Maddmike 2025-01-04 | This is my review of 1993's Super Nintendo Game, 'Torneko no Daikouken Fushigi no Dungeon.'Playing via an English fan translation patch. Game interchangeably referred to as 'Torneko's Great Adventure' and 'Taloon's Mystery Dungeon' throughout the course of the video.Please forgive the swipes I take at other Mystery Dungeon games throughout; I'm a fan of Shiren and PMD, but this first game captures the Mystery Dungeon fantasy in a way I don't think any other IP has.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddmike.bsky.socialDeveloper: ChunsoftPublisher: Chunsoft
Castlevania III: Draculas Curse Review Maddmike 2024-11-27 | This is my review of the original 1989 NES game 'Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse'.Footage seen is predominantly from my playthrough via the Castlevania Anniversary Collection with the Famicom version.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddmike.bsky.socialNote: At ~7:00 when I say you can 'switch between them freely', I mean Trevor and the one partner you select; script makes it sound like you can switch between all four but that wasn't the intent. Developer: KonamiPublisher: KonamiSources:Damage scaling chart: tcrf.net/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse/Regional_DifferencesSpeedrunning footage: youtube.com/watch?v=GlYG1dk8hQI&t=1494s
Castlevania: The Adventure Review Maddmike 2024-11-20 | This is my review of the original 1989 Gameboy game 'Castlevania: The Adventure'.Footage seen is predominantly from my playthrough via the Castlevania Anniversary Collection, but multiple mods are used throughout including:Castlevania: The Adventure (GB): Improved Controls by NaOHandCastlevania Adventure Speed + Whip Hack by richirobotand Castlevania: The Adventure DX by ProstatePunchSteam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enDeveloper: KonamiPublisher: Konami
Castlevania II: Simons Quest Review Maddmike 2024-11-13 | This is my review of the original 1987 NES game 'Castlevania II: Simon's Quest'.Footage seen is predominantly from my playthrough via the Castlevania Anniversary Collection, but two mods are used towards the end:Simon's Redaction by TheAlmightyGuruandCastlevania II English Re-translation (+Map) by BisqwitSteam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddmike.bsky.socialDeveloper: KonamiPublisher: Konami
Castlevania Review Maddmike 2024-11-06 | This is my review of the original 1986 NES game 'Castlevania' (Akumajō Dracula).Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddmike.bsky.socialDeveloper: KonamiPublisher: Konami
Dragon Eclipse Review Maddmike 2024-06-24 | This is my review of 'Dragon Eclipse' based on ~7 hours with a prerelease build over the weekend.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:Choose your Tamer and fight dangerous creatures with your companions - powerful Mystlings! Travel the mysterious world of Dragon Eclipse. Catch and train Mystlings to put together your own team! Build a strong card deck and create efficient synergies of three Mystlings to fight your enemies.Developer: FardustPublisher: Awaken RealmsMusic Attribution:Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Nightmare Kart Review Maddmike 2024-06-01 | This is my review of 'Nightmare Kart' based on ~4 hours with the 1.1 build on Itch.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!Developer: LWMediaPublisher: LWMedia
One Piece: East Blue Brawls Review Maddmike 2024-05-25 | This is my review of 'One Piece: East Blue Brawls', an officially licensed One Piece Roblox mod.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the store page:A Netflix Nextworld ExperienceBased on the live action One Piece series - brawl endless waves of baddies in arenas across the East Blue and become the most feared pirate on Roblox. Join up to four other players and take on Luffy’s powers, or the fighting style of Nami, Zoro, Sanji, or Usopp. ⚔️ Unlock attack combos for every character and increase your bounty the more you brawl with your favorite Straw Hat Pirate’s skills!☠️ Level up to take on tougher enemies! Battle Marines & Captain Axe-Hand Morgan at Shells Town, circus baddies & Buggy in Buggy’s Tent, and fishmen & Arlong at The Baratie. 💰 The best stats will find a place on the leaderboard and the highest bounties will be posted on the bounty board for all to fear or beat.Developer: Buoy StudiosPublisher: Netflix
Qubic Games 20th Anniversary Review Maddmike 2024-05-20 | This is my review of all the games in the Qubic 20th Anniversary Bundle hitting Steam today. Opinions based off of 20 to 40 minutes with each game.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy of games featured.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en00:00 Intro00:38 Bucket Crusher02:05 ASMR Slicing03:20 Infantry Attack04:29 The Nom05:10 Golf Guys06:10 Astro Miner07:16 Helix Jump08:18 Johnny Trigger09:23 Johnny Trigger Sniper10:16 Paper Io 211:36 Hole Io12:31 Mob Control13:13 Light it Up14:05 Pocket Mini Golf14:33 Pocket Mini Golf 215:24 Aquarium Land15:57 Dig Deep16:40 Amaze!17:09 Run Sausage Run18:00 Sausage Wars
Dream Tactics Review Maddmike 2024-04-15 | This is my review of 'Dream Tactics' based on ~12 hours with a prerelease build over the weekend.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.Developer: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Publisher: Freedom Games
Broken Roads Review Maddmike 2024-04-10 | This is my review of 'Broken Roads' based on ~9 hours with a prerelease build over the past week.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:Broken Roads is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic version of the vast Australian Outback, featuring a genre-redefining morality system. Survive, form bonds, and make tough choices that will shape your dangerous yet mesmerizing journey across the wilds.Developer: Drop Bear BytesPublisher: Versus Evil, tinyBuild
Inkbound Review Maddmike 2024-04-07 | This is my review of 'Inkbound' based on about 25 hours of play, releasing in 1.0 shortly.Views in the video don't reflect the 1.0 version, but none of the areas discussed are going to be the topic of change in the move to a full release (according to the release notes).Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:A turn-based tactical action roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, level up, create broken builds, and save the Atheneum.Developer: Shiny ShoePublisher: Shiny Shoe
Lightyear Frontier Review Maddmike 2024-03-15 | Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.This is my early access review of 'Lightyear Frontier' based on eight hours of play. Liked the game and am holding off on playing more until 1.0.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enFrom the Steam Store page:Lightyear Frontier is a peaceful open-world farming adventure on a planet at the far edge of the galaxy. Climb into your versatile mech and start your new home on a distant planet with up to 3 friends as you farm alien crops, build your own homestead, and explore the untamed wilderness of the world.Developer: FRAME BREAK, Amplifier StudiosPublisher: Amplifier Studios, FRAME BREAK
Zoria: Age of Shattering Review Maddmike 2024-03-07 | Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Today we're reviewing "Zoria: Age of Shattering", an indie CRPG releasing today on PC.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
Berserk Boy Review Maddmike 2024-03-05 | Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Today we're reviewing "Berserk Boy", a throwback action-platformer with an anime style.Releasing tomorrow on PC and Nintendo SwitchSteam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
Mortal Glory 2 Review Maddmike 2024-03-04 | Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Today we're reviewing "Mortal Glory 2", a rogue lite gladiator combat game with a focus on turn based combat and build variety.Out today for the PC via Steam.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
Ufouria: The Saga 2 Review Maddmike 2024-02-28 | Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Today we're reviewing "Ufouria: The Sage 2", a retro platformer and sequel to the 1991 NES Game "Ufouria the Saga" (or Hebereke).Releasing today on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series S/XSteam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin Review Maddmike 2024-02-27 | Today we're reviewing WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, a boomer shooter launching today after a really long early access period. I think it was worth it.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Gods Against Machines Review Maddmike 2024-02-26 | Today we're reviewing "Gods Against Machines", a rogue lite godgame with an RTS spin.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE Review Maddmike 2024-02-25 | Today we're reviewing Yohane the Parhelion - NUMAZU in the MIRAGE -, a rogue like deck builder with a cool anime aesthetic.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Balatro Review Maddmike 2024-02-21 | Today we're reviewing Balatro, one of the most absorbing and strategic deck builders I've ever played.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Review Maddmike 2024-02-18 | Today we're reviewing Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, a Deep Rock twist on the bullet heaven genre.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Review Maddmike 2024-02-16 | Today we're reviewing the Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore, a spiritual successor to those Zelda Cdi games with the silly cutscenes.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist Review Maddmike 2024-02-15 | Today we're reviewing the DLC to one of my favorite RPGs of 2022: Astlibra Garden: The Cave of the Phantom Mist.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
FROGUE Review Maddmike 2024-02-13 | Today we're reviewing "Frogue", the roguelite with a frog and some clean action puzzling.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
HELLCARD Review Maddmike 2024-02-01 | Today we're reviewing "HELLCARD" (alternatively 'Book of Demons: Hellcard") a rogue lite deck builder with an emphasis on large enemy hordes and target prioritization.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
BlazBlue Entropy Effect Review Maddmike 2024-01-31 | Today we're reviewing the fighting game turned rogue lite, "BlazBlue Entropy Effect."Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
GRAVEN Review Maddmike 2024-01-22 | Today we're reviewing the boomershooter/first person metroidvania "GRAVEN", releasing out of early access in a few days.Thank you to the publisher for the review copy.If you wanted to play based on my coverage, I'd recommend holding off 'til the 23rd rather than jumping in today, saves from EA will not carry over to the 1.0 release.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
First Cut: Samurai Duel Review Maddmike 2024-01-17 | Today we're reviewing an arcadey samurai game with a lethal edge, "First Cut: Samurai Duel".Thank you to the developer for providing a review key.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=enAsian Drums - Vadodara by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sovereign Syndicate Review Maddmike 2024-01-15 | Today we're reviewing 'Sovereign Syndicate', a narrative focused adventure game set in a fantasy-Victorian London.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Time Survivors Review Maddmike 2024-01-14 | Today we're reviewing 'Time Survivors', a bullet heaven with an awesome GBA-like aesthetic and historical fantasy elements.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
The Last Flame Review Maddmike 2024-01-13 | Today we're reviewing 'The Last Flame', a single player roguelite auto battler with a big emphasis on build creativity. It's really good.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Dungeons of Sundaria Review Maddmike 2023-12-17 | Today we're reviewing 'Dungeons of Sundaria', an indie dungeon crawler that emulates the feeling of MMO dungeons without the worlds they come stapled to.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Takua 64 Review Maddmike 2023-11-18 | Today we're reviewing the full conversion mod/ROMhack for Super Mario 64, 'Takua 64.'Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
GUNHEAD Review Maddmike 2023-11-08 | Today we're reviewing 'GUNHEAD', an indie roguelite FPS and sequel to 'Cryptark'.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
WORLD OF HORROR Review Maddmike 2023-11-02 | Today we're reviewing the indie rogue lite horror game inspired by Junji Ito and HP Lovecraft, 'WORLD OF HORROR'.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Empty Shell Review Maddmike 2023-10-30 | Playing a horror game for Halloween. Please enjoy my review of the new indie horror roguelite, "Empty Shell".Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Billys Nightmare Review Maddmike 2023-10-25 | Today I'm reviewing an indie bullet hell, "Billy's Nightmare".Thank you to the developer for providing me a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Par for the Dungeon Review Maddmike 2023-10-16 | Today we're reviewing the simple mobile and PC puzzle game, "Par for the Dungeon", currently available to Wishlist on Steam (and with a demo available on Steam Next Fest until tomorrow).Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
Elaria: The Corrupted Throne Review Maddmike 2023-10-14 | Today we're reviewing the old school indie RPG, "Elaria: The Corrupted Throne".Thank you to the developer for providing a preview copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
Wyvia Review Maddmike 2023-10-11 | Today we're reviewing the indie action RPG, "Wyvia", available on Steam next week.Thank you to the developer for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Review Maddmike 2023-10-07 | Today we're reviewing the latest indie deck (dice?) builder, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722Attributions:Solar System Footage: pexels.com/video/solar-system-animation-14618955
Time Wasters Review Maddmike 2023-10-03 | Another indie action rogue lite / bullet heaven / survivors game, today I'm reviewing 'Time Wasters'.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
God of Weapons Review Maddmike 2023-09-22 | Today we're reviewing a new entry into the bullet heaven/survivors game genre, and perhaps one of my new favorites.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors Review Maddmike 2023-09-17 | Today we're reviewing the latest bullet heaven/survivors game, "Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors"Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline Maddmike 2023-09-14 | Today we're reviewing 'MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline', a free-to-play gauche gone regular ol' buy-to-play video game.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Fae Farm Review Maddmike 2023-09-08 | Today we're reviewing the latest game in cozysphere, Fae Farm.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/Maddmike_722
En Garde! Review Maddmike 2023-08-20 | Today we're reviewing 'En Garde!', a short-but-sweet swashbuckling adventure game that's well worth your time.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722
Yet Another Zombie Survivors Review Maddmike 2023-08-10 | Today we're reviewing one of the latest in the 'survivors' genre, 'Yet Another Zombie Survivors'.Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy.Steam Curator: store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-MaddmikeTwitter: twitter.com/maddmike_722?lang=en
