I take a look at the latest platformer roguelike from Frymore, Rift Keeper! But does this ambitious roguelike have the moxie to face off against its categorical competitors? Pluralisms of the Indie Game The indie dev scene – a melting pot of innovation, inspiration and nostalgia. Where creators try to […]
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This week’s Backlog Buck Club is a special one and it’s only partially due to the bounteous blasting bird filled game we have chosen for this time around! Toucan Play At That Game The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bust open your wallet and let those […]
Is it déjà vu or jamais vu?! I take a look at a fantastic homage to metroidvanias – Timespinner by Lunar Ray Games! Déjà vu-vania Déjà vu, the illusion that although you’re experiencing something for the first time, you can’t help but feel like you’ve seen it before. Now, when […]
Pulling on your action-platformer heart strings is just what Biolab Wars is hoping to do! But is it worth its weight in dollar bills? The Nostalgia Buck Browsing the dollar deals and deep discounts on the Nintendo eShop and Steam store can sometimes be like trying to find a toy […]
How many bucks is too many? Find out with our first edition of the Buck Club Review where we take a look at the sub dollar zombie mayhem machine, Yet Another Zombie Defense HD! Bucked Up Backlog! Down at The Backlog Odyssey headquarters (a.k.a. our house) we’re always working tirelessly […]
This time around I take a look at the flashy and fun Dusk Diver by PQube and JFI Games! So, let me tell you a story, just sit right there, about lions and bats and porcelain bears. The Tron of Taipei Recreating true to life locations is a fascinating approach […]
This time around I take a look at the alluringly disturbing Corpse Party: Blood Drive! But will its divergent themes drive me away or draw me in??? Odious Origins Sometimes what we expect from a game can wholly be at odds with what we get in the end. Upon starting […]
Just in time for Halloween I take a look at two spooky games made for a crusty dusty zombie of a console, Haunted Halloween 86 and Creepy Brawlers! But do the limits of the NES hardware help or hinder these blasts from the past? Spooky Scary Homebrew The NES homebrew […]
I have always had a soft spot for face melting bullet-hell shoot ’em ups, but how does Ghost Blade HD hold up against some of the titans of the genre?! TATE For the Masses Have you ever thought to yourself – you know what I could use right now? More […]
Dusk Diver is an all out action packed, anime fueled, battle sensation! Cross over to a new dimension to fight an endless slew of baddies that are bent on destroying what’s yours. I Couldn’t Resistor! So, the ever magnanimous PQube once again has shone down upon the Backlog Odyssey with […]