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PIXEL REVIEW: JUDGE DREDD: DREDD VS. DEATH PS2 29/6/2021
Judge Dredd hasn't had the best of luck when it comes to video game outings, but would Rebellion's 2003 first-person shoot 'em up offer a change of fortune for the law enforcer? Tom sets out on his rounds to cover it in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: JUDGE DREDD: DREDD VS. DEATH PS2 29/6/2021
Judge Dredd hasn't had the best of luck when it comes to video game outings, but would Rebellion's 2003 first-person shoot 'em up offer a change of fortune for the law enforcer? Tom sets out on his rounds to cover it in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEKKEN 3 PS 22/6/2021
Tekken 3 was a miraculous sequel: not just surpassing its world-beating predecessor but leaving it in the dust. Shane remembers Namco's incredible 3D fighter in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEKKEN 3 PS 22/6/2021
Tekken 3 was a miraculous sequel: not just surpassing its world-beating predecessor but leaving it in the dust. Shane remembers Namco's incredible 3D fighter in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEKKEN 2 PS 17/6/2021
The moment the Tekken series went from decent-brawler territory to a world-beater. Tom remembers one of the earliest and most important killer apps for the PlayStation, whose influence is often forgotten due to its phenomenal sequel.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEKKEN 2 PS 17/6/2021
The moment the Tekken series went from decent-brawler territory to a world-beater. Tom remembers one of the earliest and most important killer apps for the PlayStation, whose influence is often forgotten due to its phenomenal sequel.
PIXEL REVIEW: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN PS 30/5/2021
One of Psygnosis' more unusual forays was a mid-nineties adventure based on The City of Lost Children. Would it make the most of a cinematic background and atmospheric settings? Read Shane's review to find out more.
PIXEL REVIEW: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN PS 30/5/2021
One of Psygnosis' more unusual forays was a mid-nineties adventure based on The City of Lost Children. Would it make the most of a cinematic background and atmospheric settings? Read Shane's review to find out more.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEST DRIVE AMI 27/5/2021
Test Drive offered a new kind of driving experience, one that put the gamer in the driver's seat. Tom explains how this impressive though flawed driving game offered a glimpse of what was to come, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TEST DRIVE AMI 27/5/2021
Test Drive offered a new kind of driving experience, one that put the gamer in the driver's seat. Tom explains how this impressive though flawed driving game offered a glimpse of what was to come, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: RED NINJA: END OF HONOUR PS2 25/5/2021
Platforming, stealth and gruesome combat - a recipe for guarenteed fun? Shane explains why Red Ninja failed so spectacularly to live up to its potential, as he picks over the bones of this PS2 stealth adventure in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: RED NINJA: END OF HONOUR PS2 25/5/2021
Platforming, stealth and gruesome combat - a recipe for guarenteed fun? Shane explains why Red Ninja failed so spectacularly to live up to its potential, as he picks over the bones of this PS2 stealth adventure in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: SWAT: GLOBAL STRIKE TEAM PS2 23/5/2021
Tom remembers one of the rare triumphs of the much-maligned console tactical FPS genre, SWAT: Global Strike Team. Accessible communication options and fun, action-packed levels made this a blast, as he explains in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: SWAT: GLOBAL STRIKE TEAM PS2 23/5/2021
Tom remembers one of the rare triumphs of the much-maligned console tactical FPS genre, SWAT: Global Strike Team. Accessible communication options and fun, action-packed levels made this a blast, as he explains in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: R-TYPE FINAL 2 PS4 19/5/2021
What better way to celebrate The Pixel Empire's ninth birthday than with a new review from Chris! In his first critique since 2016, he checks out the rebirth of a classic, as R-Type takes to the skies for one last mission.
PIXEL REVIEW: R-TYPE FINAL 2 PS4 19/5/2021
What better way to celebrate The Pixel Empire's ninth birthday than with a new review from Chris! In his first critique since 2016, he checks out the rebirth of a classic, as R-Type takes to the skies for one last mission.
PIXEL REVIEW: THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY PS3 17/5/2021
No Matt Damon, no problem? There's a lot going on in High Moon Studios' The Bourne Conspiracy, an early seventh generation spin on The Bourne Identity. Tom picks through this interesting but flawed action game, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY PS3 17/5/2021
No Matt Damon, no problem? There's a lot going on in High Moon Studios' The Bourne Conspiracy, an early seventh generation spin on The Bourne Identity. Tom picks through this interesting but flawed action game, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 PS2 11/5/2021
Almost twenty years on from its release, Tom reckons it's time we showed some love for Dynasty Warriors 3. Yes, it's had a gazillion sequels, but in 2002, PS2 owners were greeted to an epic hack 'n' slash and a brilliantly playable game.
PIXEL REVIEW: DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 PS2 11/5/2021
Almost twenty years on from its release, Tom reckons it's time we showed some love for Dynasty Warriors 3. Yes, it's had a gazillion sequels, but in 2002, PS2 owners were greeted to an epic hack 'n' slash and a brilliantly playable game.
PIXEL REVIEW: HEADHUNTER DC 4/5/2021
Inspired by Metal Gear Solid, Syphon Filter and a glut of action movies, Headhunter provided a dizzying mix of styles that matched together with superb effect. Shane remembers one of the finest third-party titles to grace the Dreamcast.
PIXEL REVIEW: BIT.TRIP PRESENTS... RUNNER2 PS3 1/5/2021
Tom goes hop, skip and jumping back to one of the coolest indie titles of the seventh generation. He explains how Gaijin Games' philosophy behind the Runner2 will fit well with their development of an upcoming Break Out reboot.
PIXEL REVIEW: BIT.TRIP PRESENTS... RUNNER2 PS3 1/5/2021
Tom goes hop, skip and jumping back to one of the coolest indie titles of the seventh generation. He explains how Gaijin Games' philosophy behind the Runner2 will fit well with their development of an upcoming Break Out reboot.
PIXEL REVIEW: WORLD CUP ITALIA '90 SMD 28/4/2021
One third of the iconic Mega Games 1 trio that a lot of Mega Drive fans will remember playing the day they got the console. The nostalgia is strong here then, but was it actually any good? Tom gives the lowdown in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: HYDROPHOBIA X360 26/4/2021
Dark Energy Digital's action-packed Hydrophobia utilised innovative water effects that would lend it the intensity of a disaster movie. But as Shane remembers in his latest review, design troubles would ensure it wasn't all smooth sailing.
PIXEL REVIEW: PIPE MANIA AMI 23/4/2021
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Games that make good on their ideas, like Pipe Mania, seem never to age. Tom revisits the Amiga classic to see if it remains as compelling, a little over thirty years on from its release.
PIXEL REVIEW: CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW X360 17/4/2021
Castlevania's 3D endeavours have rarely been smooth sailing. But with legendary auteur Hideo Kojima on-board, Lords of Shadow sought to carve its own niche in the action/adventure genre. Shane's ready with the garlic in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: DREAMFALL CHAPTERS PS4 15/4/2021
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey was a mishmash of ambitious design and muddled storytelling. A decade later, fans were treated to another instalment. Could it make good on the series long-held promise? Tom lives the dream.
PIXEL REVIEW: DREAMFALL CHAPTERS PS4 15/4/2021
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey was a mishmash of ambitious design and muddled storytelling. A decade later, fans were treated to another instalment. Could it make good on the series long-held promise? Tom lives the dream.
PIXEL REVIEW: MANEATER XONE 11/4/2021
Time to play the hunter, not the hunted. Shane gets his teeth into Tripwire's novel and unusual open world adventure, which sees the player embarking on one shark's mission of revenge. Read his thoughts on Maneater now!
PIXEL REVIEW: SUPER NIGHT RIDERS PS4 1/4/2021
Super Night Riders doesn't look like it had a whole lot of budget to play with. But gameplay counts for more than looks, so could its arcade-friendly design make up for it? Tom finds out in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: SUPER NIGHT RIDERS PS4 1/4/2021
Super Night Riders doesn't look like it had a whole lot of budget to play with. But gameplay counts for more than looks, so could its arcade-friendly design make up for it? Tom finds out in his latest review.
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