Uppercut Crit

May 7, 2024 | uppercutcrit.com | Gab Hernandez

Video games, just like any art form, are too vast to put in one box. However, the one thing that makes video games different from any other art form is the illusion of control through the ability to choose. Unlike movies, books, and TV, where the viewer has no direct say in what happens in the plot, players usually have control over the details of the game’s events to some degree. Even failures are just a manifestation of the player’s actions.

May 7, 2024 | uppercutcrit.com | Ty Galiz-Rowe

Unsurprisingly, 2023 has been another packed year of game releases, and things don’t show any sign of slowing down as we head into its final portion. With blockbusters like Detective Pikachu Returns and the Super Mario RPG remake on the horizon, plus several higher profile indies like El Paso Elsewhere and Slay the Princess joining them, it felt like a good time to shine a spotlight on some titles that I’ve found really special so far, ahead of the onslaught of holiday releases. N. O.

Jun 16, 2023 | uppercutcrit.com | Ty Galiz-Rowe

Jun 10, 2023 | uppercutcrit.com | Ty Galiz-Rowe

Jun 9, 2023 | uppercutcrit.com | Ty Galiz-Rowe