Save State Embraces a New Mecha Action RPG
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is practically a professional mech pilot these days. This week he jumps into the cockpit of a cadre of new mechs in the action-packed Megaton Musashi W: Wired.
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Black Myth Wukong Takes a Big Swing at Action RPGs
With its deep connection to Chinese folklore, stunning visuals and challenging boss fights filled with bombastic spectacle, Black Myth Wukong is one of the most impressive action RPGs of the year. The fights can be difficult, but the rewards are just as great in its compelling world.
Save State Is Defying Gravity With Aero GPX
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney is on an anti-gravity racing kick this month. After going old-school with F-Zero GX in his last column, he zooms toward the checkered flag with the modern futuristic racer Aero GPX.
Artifact Seeker: Resurrection Aims to Evolve Bullet Heaven Shooters
Bullet heaven shooters like Vampire Survivors have lately emerged to define the genre, but there is a lot of innovation happening with other indie developers too, like what you will find in the colorful and fast-paced Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.
Save State Takes an Old School Ride With F-Zero GX
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney finds a forgotten copy of the 2003 Nintendo Gamecube futuristic racing title with plasma-powered machines F-Zero GX. Lots of wacky and fast-paced racing ensued.
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune Offers Unique 2D Platforming
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune is a Metroidvania with an RPG progression system and has some interesting mechanics and fun inner-party dynamics that help set it apart from the many similar titles piling up for PC and console gamers these days.
Save State Celebrates Pokemon Emerald Rogue 2.0
Fan-made mod Pokemon Emerald Rogue recently underwent some major changes in upgrading to Pokemon Emerald Rogue 2.0. And as much as Save State’s Vincent Mahoney enjoyed Pokemon Emerald Rogue, he’s celebrating its 2.0 update.
Save State Recalls Childhood Glory With Rail Shooter Whisker Squadron: Survivor
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney flies with Whisker Squadron: Survivor this week, a rail shooter in Early Access on Steam that takes inspiration from Nintendo 64’s Star Fox 64.
Alone in the Dark Stumbles Though a Remade Classic Horror Adventure
When the 2024 remake of Alone in the Dark first released, it was quite a buggy mess. After several months of patches, it’s now worth playing, especially for those who enjoy atmospheric horror and Lovecraftian themes.
Save State Promotes Labyrinthine Platformers With The Knight Witch Adventure
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney continues his promotion of the labyrinthine platformer genre classification over Metroidvanias.