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Rita's Rewind Review (PC)

Dec 9, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Andrew Thornton |Francis DiPersio |Connor Starkman

Since tales about quantum realms and alternate realities are all the rage these days, let me start this review by revealing my own hidden history. Way back in the day, I was a gigantic fan of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. I watched the show, collected the toys, and almost lost my mind when I saw the first live-action movie. Then, the whole teenage years hit hard, and for a while, I forgot about my multicolored heroes, though they remained hidden deep in my subconscious.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review (Xbox Series X)

Dec 5, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Andrew Thornton |Connor Starkman |Francis DiPersio

Ever since Raiders of the Lost Ark hit theaters in 1981, the name Indiana Jones has come to symbolize thrilling adventure. The franchise’s blend of action, puzzle-solving, and globe-trotting mystery not only defined the action-adventure genre in films but also set the stage for a wealth of excellent video games.
RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead Review (Switch)

Oct 17, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel

It’s funny to think there was once a point in my life when I hated the horror genre. I was a very easily scared little kid, and it wasn’t until my college years that a close friend finally convinced me to watch a horror movie with her, none other than Scream 4. While I had my doubts, I wound up enjoying that movie, and it opened the door to more compelling, spooky experiences. Though I generally avoid pure slashers, I somehow fell in love with the classic Evil Dead movies.
THRONE AND LIBERTY Launches

Oct 1, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Andrew Thornton |Shane Boyle |Connor Starkman

Amazon Games and NCSOFT have released THRONE AND LIBERTY, a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game combines massive-scale PvP with guild-focused combat in the dynamic world of Solisium. Players can explore a vast open world with shifting landscapes and environmental features that impact gameplay.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Partners with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

Sep 20, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Shane Boyle |Andrew Thornton |Connor Starkman

Metaphor: ReFantazio and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team have announced their partnership ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. In a new promotional video, Nico Hulkenberg, a driver for the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, introduces the Gauntlet Runner, a fantasy vehicle featured in the upcoming game Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Offers A Unique Glimpse Of The Past

Sep 18, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Heather Johnson Yu |Cory Clark |Andrew Thornton

One of my favorite things about revisiting classic games is catching a glimpse of a time before the expectations of a genre had solidified. A lot of modern games follow a very similar formula. Sure, they’ll have unique stories, looks, and feels. The developer will likely add a few twists and unique features to set them apart. Still, most modern games, at their core, are calling plays from the same handful of playbooks. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Frostpunk 2 Review (PC)

Sep 17, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Cory Clark |Lewis Maisel |Andrew Thornton

The year is 1917; the Captain is dead. 30 years ago, the Captain led New London from the brink of extinction to a calm — if cold — existence. Eventually, survival became a given, not a gift, and the people quietly basked in the warmth and safety of their metropolis.
PAX West 2024: Feltopia Hands-On Preview

Sep 10, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Francis DiPersio |Heather Johnson Yu |Andrew Thornton

I saved a most interesting game for last this year. It’s not one I had an appointment to demo at PAX West, but after checking out the booth in my rounds, I knew I had to play it. Not because I had any previous familiarity with the work of Andrea Love, but because I love a visually stunning adventure. And Feltopia is absolutely one of the most compelling adventures I’ve seen, and definitely one of the most unique Shmups ever.
PAX West 2024: Clock Tower: Rewind Hands-On Preview

Sep 10, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Francis DiPersio |Heather Johnson Yu |Andrew Thornton

I got the chance to demo two really compelling games this year at Limited Run Games’ booth at PAX West. The first one is a horror game we’ve mentioned before on the HPP site, Clock Tower: Rewind. I played it for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because I’m drawn to horror games like a moth to flame. Secondly, because a good friend of mine has been incredibly hyped for the game, and so I felt that I had to check it out.
PAX West 2024: Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Hands-On Preview

Sep 9, 2024 | heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Francis DiPersio |Heather Johnson Yu |Andrew Thornton

One of the things I like to do at any convention is push myself beyond my boundaries a bit, taking on games I might not otherwise. Which is my subtle way of saying I don’t normally play very many Touhou games. But when I saw the colorful bullet hell insanity of Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, I decided to take a chance on it with Phoenixx. And it turns out, that was a good decision overall. The hardest part of the demo was waiting in line, since there was only one station for the game.