Jack Brassell

Pennsylvania

Lead News Editor at Hardcore Droid

Writer at Steel Media Ltd

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Ultimate Chicken Horse review - "A subpar port of a great game"

4 days ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Create custom levels Compete against other players Poor controls Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer in which you and your opponent design a treacherous platformer level that you must attempt to cross. While Ultimate Chicken Horse has been available on PC and other platforms for some time, it's finally made its mobile debut.
PuK Modular Gaming Hardware Review -" A genius new take on mobile controls"

1 week ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

PuK Triggers are responsive but can only be used in games with HUD customisation settings The Thumbstick offers a comfortable alternative to virtual joysticks The ergonomic PuK Grips are lightweight A good controller can make all the difference when it comes to mobile gaming. But what if you didn't need a whole controller? What if you could simply attach specific parts of a controller to your phone?
Vampire’s Fall 2 review - “A fitting sequel to an excellent RPG”

2 weeks ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Engaging turn-based combat Unlock cool vampire abilities Immersive and expansive 2D world to explore As an avid fan of Vampire’s Fall: Origins, I absolutely couldn’t wait to get my hands on Vampire’s Fall 2. Still, I was ready to be disappointed. Sequels don’t always live up to the original, and I honestly wasn’t sure Vampires Fall 2 would capture the same blend of gothic fantasy and hopeless dystopia.
Blackview Mega 8 review - "A powerful tablet in a budget"

3 weeks ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

13-inch FHD+ display Runs most games smoothly with a 90Hz refresh rate Demanding entries like Love and Deepspace may lag a bit Tablet, phone, and mini-PC developer Blackview has just unleashed its new Mega 8 tablet. Built in collaboration with Google Gemini AI 2.0, the Mega 8 is crafted with creators in mind.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller review - "A decent compact controller"

3 weeks ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Mappable rear paddle buttons and an extra set of triggers Responsive controls Some users have complained about trigger failure With no previous experience with 8BitDo’s vast product line, I was unsure of what to expect when it came to the Ultimate 2 wireless controller. I’ll admit I was even a bit sceptical. However, I was immediately enticed by the device’s extra mappable buttons and triggers.
Oby Adventure review - "An adorable and nostalgic platformer"

1 month ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Challenging platformer action Touch controls are a little awkward Diverse environments to explore Oby Adventure is a cutesy 2.5D mobile platformer that's sure to appeal to anyone who was raised on platform adventures like Rayman or Crash Bandicoot. You play as Oby, an adorable pig in overalls tasked with bringing peace to the Kingdom of Fruitimal.
GameSir X5 Lite review - "An impressive lightweight controller"

1 month ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Super lightweight design Responsive controls and no-drift joysticks Expands to fit larger phones After getting a chance to review the GameSir X3 Pro wired controller, I was curious how the X5 Lite would compare and found myself pleasantly surprised. Similar to the GameSir X2s, the X5 Lite mobile controller is a wrap-around mobile gaming controller. It's compatible with Android phones and the iPhone 15/16 series.
GameSir X3 Pro Cooling Wired Controller review - " A powerful controller that keeps your phone cool"

2 months ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

A semiconductor cooler keeps your phone cool Responsive controls Swapable buttons present a challenge GameSir has done it again. The game controller developer responsible for the GameSir G8+ and X2s recently introduced its X3 Pro. It's a wired controller that features impressive cooling technology to keep your device cool during intense gaming sessions.
TownsFolk review - "A charming yet familiar strategy experience"

2 months ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Manage scarce resources Explore to expand your settlement Challenging genre-standard gameplay Short Circuit Studio's newest strategy game, TownsFolk, puts you in charge of building a colony in a mysterious land. Treacherous beasts and deadly plagues threaten your settlement as you manage scarce supplies, build new structures, and make difficult decisions that will affect your entire colony.
Magical Maintenance Mystery review - "A whimsical text adventure"

2 months ago | pocketgamer.com | Jack Brassell

Easy to learn gameplay Tricky puzzles A whimsical, imaginative narrative What was meant to be an ordinary maintenance job at an apartment building soon takes a strange turn in the new text-adventure, Magical Maintenance Mystery. You take on the role of a maintenance worker tasked with fixing various problems throughout the building.