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It’s no secret to Metroid fans that the series was inspired in part by the Alien movies. A Metroid-style Alien game not only seems like such a perfect combination, it’s …
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I can’t do it.  I honestly can’t bring myself to come back to this game.

It’s not that AMY is too hard.  I mean… it is hard, but for all …
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It really feels like something special when you find a game in the Xbox Live Indie Game section that actually feels like it was made by someone who knows a …
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Yes, we realize you’ve already seen almost everyone’s Game Of The Year, but be kind to us; it’s our birthday.

January 1st not only marks the beginning of a brand new year, but also one full year since Critical Hit! began. Here’s a list of our favorite games that were released during that year. Read More

Alright, so, the standard knight/rogue/mage trio has been beaten to hell in just about every RPG ever made.  But, how would these three classes fair in a platformer?  Trine 2, …
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We’ve covered the worst box art of the year, now it’s time to look at the best. An effective videogame cover does two things: it stand out on a shelf next to other box art, and it gets across the general tone or concept of the game. The following covers are ones that I think accomplished this in the most stylish and eye-pleasing way. Read More

Every year, several sites feature their own article about the worst videogame box art of the year. But often times the box art featured actually bad designs, so much as …
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I’ll admit, I’m not all that great at pinball, but I sure do love it.  Video game pinball and the real thing are both the same to me  – I …
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The first time I saw a preview for Joe Danger I was instantly transported back to 1988, to memories of discovering Excitebike for the first time. But would this homage …
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I’ve always enjoyed crossover fighting games, especially those that mimic the format of the Super Smash Bros. series.  Even if the combat isn’t anything spectacular it’s always fun to watch …
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