Devil’s in the details: DMC4 a nice break from Dante Capcom’s “Devil May Cry” series is a game that has basically redefined the term “hack-and-slash” in video games. With the first three games using hack-and-slash style as well as action-adventure… Continue Reading
Father of fighting games gets super upgrade Gone are the days of roaming a local arcade to play the throng of would-be challengers and pretenders to the throne of the best local fighting game champion. In its place are home… Continue Reading
Maximo continues the quest to rescue the princess I have a love and hate relationship with Capcom. For every game they develop and publish that will be a smash hit by being more creative and sticking to the basics, they… Continue Reading
When Tetris’ and Disney’s worlds collide Messing with an old and universally loved favorite such as Tetris is a risky proposition. You can get it right or mess it up horribly, where it is forever known as the “messed up… Continue Reading
Onimusha 2 has elements of satisfying sequel Previously, I reviewed the first game in Capcom’s critically acclaimed series Onimusha, where historic figures and moments in Japanese history were mixed with action/adventure gaming, third-person combat and brief moments of puzzle solving.… Continue Reading
Rival Schools 1.5 is still fun We here at GI are strong proponents of anything Japanese, fighting games and education. So, you can imagine the delight that is a generous mix of all three. To that end, it should be… Continue Reading
Tatsunoko takes on Capcom in Wii brawl Everyone who reads GI knows that I’m an otaku. I’m also a big fan of classic anime that has set the standard for today’s anime. Most of the awesome-level anime old and new… Continue Reading
Capcom’s instant action platforming classic In previous installments of Otaku Corner, I reviewed manga based on Capcom’s Devil May Cry. Ever since DMC’s arrival in 2001, it has grown from a critically acclaimed series to written and visual adaptations in… Continue Reading
Duo team attack finish MMX5 takes place several months after the events in Mega Man X4, during which the giant space colony Eurasia has been taken over by an unknown reploid known as Dynamo as it was undergoing extensive repairs.… Continue Reading
