Posts by: Alan Wen

by Alan Wen | Oct 25, 2023 | Reviews

Super Mario Bros Wonder takes the plumber back to his 2D roots - and the result is one of the best games of the year. Our review:

by Alan Wen | Oct 23, 2023 | Features

On a trip to Tokyo, Alan Wen paid a visit to an exclusive members’ bar a run by a former Nintendo employee.

by Alan Wen | Oct 13, 2023 | Features, Previews

Open world post-apocalyptic shooter sequel Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is as brutal as it is buggy. Here's our hands-on preview:

by Alan Wen | Oct 09, 2023 | Features, Previews

The blue blur and pals return in a 2.5D platformer that may just recapture the series’ Mega Drive era highs. Our preview of Sonic Superstars…

by Alan Wen | Oct 05, 2023 | Reviews

Former developers of Inside and Limbo return with a mind-boggling puzzler that places worlds within worlds within worlds. Our review of Cocoon:

by Alan Wen | Sep 07, 2023 | Features, Opinions

On the 27th anniversary of its opening, Alan Wen remembers Sega’s futuristic indoor theme park, SegaWorld London, and an old childhood friendship.

by Alan Wen | Sep 06, 2023 | Reviews

Is ambitious sequel Baldur's Gate 3 the Rolls Royce of RPGs? As the PlayStation 5 version emerges, here's Alan Wen's review.

by Alan Wen | Sep 04, 2023 | Features, Opinions

Despite some false starts, cloud gaming is becoming a reality - and accessible entry to high-end gaming. So is the technology at its silver lining? Alan Wen investigates.

by Alan Wen | Sep 01, 2023 | Reviews

Set in the shadow of an impending apocalypse, Goodbye Volcano High is an emotional teen drama full of beautiful animation and superb performances. Here’s our review:

by Alan Wen | Aug 30, 2023 | Features, Previews

Don’t Nod offers more than just chill vibes with its upcoming climb-em-up, Jusant. We go hands-on with its first two biomes.

by Alan Wen | Aug 29, 2023 | Reviews

Retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars is a modern Chrono Trigger that shines in its own starlight. Here’s our review.

by Alan Wen | Aug 21, 2023 | Features, Previews

Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a cinematic shoot-’em-up that has its sights on moving the genre forward instead of looking back.