Reviews

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: The Retcon Review

Ninja Gaiden is a series I've long avoided for one main reason: I'm terrible at platforming. Tough enemies with tricky attack patterns? Those I...
Two ninjas swing swords at each other in front of the moon. Cover image for our Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: The Retcon Review

Ninja Gaiden is a series I've long avoided for one main reason: I'm terrible at platforming. Tough enemies with tricky attack patterns? Those I...
A monkey standing on top of a podium under pink and blue lights for our Donkey Kong Bananza review.

Donkey Kong Bananza: The Retcon Review

I heard you were waiting for a game — some sort of killer app, if you will — that would make you feel like...
Cover image for our The Drifter review. A man kneeling next to a fire.

The Drifter: The Retcon Review

Point-and-click adventure games have historically been a mixed bag for me. Some are great at keeping things moving (see: Disco Elysium), while others will...
Three women in orange jackets taking a selfie with a polaroid camera. Cover image for our Death Stranding 2 review.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: The Retcon Review

Rare is the sequel that gets to be a direct follow-up to a brand new game that introduced so many unique concepts. 2019's Death...
Zhiqing Wan

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: The Retcon Review

Ninja Gaiden is a series I've long avoided for one main reason: I'm terrible at platforming. Tough enemies with tricky attack patterns? Those I...
Zhiqing Wan
A monkey standing on top of a podium under pink and blue lights for our Donkey Kong Bananza review.

Donkey Kong Bananza: The Retcon Review

I heard you were waiting for a game — some sort of killer app, if you will — that would make you feel like...
Zhiqing Wan
Cover image for our The Drifter review. A man kneeling next to a fire.

The Drifter: The Retcon Review

Point-and-click adventure games have historically been a mixed bag for me. Some are great at keeping things moving (see: Disco Elysium), while others will...
Zhiqing Wan
Three women in orange jackets taking a selfie with a polaroid camera. Cover image for our Death Stranding 2 review.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: The Retcon Review

Rare is the sequel that gets to be a direct follow-up to a brand new game that introduced so many unique concepts. 2019's Death...
Zhiqing Wan
A black cat going for a drill in Everdeep Aurora.

Everdeep Aurora: The Retcon Review

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I jumped into Everdeep Aurora. I was instantly charmed by the off-white, creamy accents and its...
Zhiqing Wan
Cover image for our Batman: Arkham Shadow review. A dark brown/orange background with the shadow of Batman's silhouette.

Batman: Arkham Shadow: The Retcon Review

Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum was lauded as quite possibly the best superhero video game ever made when it released in 2009. Featuring a compelling story...