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Aliens: Infestation

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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AMY

By  •  PS3, Xbox 360, PC

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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Lots of Guns

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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A Critical Hit's Game Of The Year 2011

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

Trine 2

By  •  PS3, Xbox 360, PC

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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The Absolute Best Box Art Of 2011
13 years ago

The Absolute Best Box Art Of 2011

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

The Absolute Worst Box Art Of 2011
13 years ago

The Absolute Worst Box Art Of 2011

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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Pinball FX2: Marvel Pinball – Vengeance and Virtue DLC

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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Joe Danger: Special Edition

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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Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL

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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