Apex Legends (PS4) Review
As the year closes out, I want to look back on a game that’s helped define the year for me. It’s a game that came out of nowhere but became an explosive hit. It’s a game that’s slotted its way into where…
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South Park: The Stick of Truth (PC) – Review
Warning: The following review contains references to adult humor and plot. Some readers may find some of the content disturbing. I don’t like South Park. Rather I should say, I don’t love it, I’m not a fan, and I don’t hate it. I’ve…
Tech Support: Error Unknown (PC) Review
Within a select few reviews I’ve written for Phenixx Gaming, I’ve mentioned that I find myself strangely drawn to games which simulate what are typically considered “normal” jobs to any extent. In one such review, I amended that rather broad statement because…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review
When I stepped into the theater today to watch Rise of Skywalker after seeing the movie hit the 50’s percentile on Rotten Tomatoes, I was less than excited. I rarely take reviews to heart, as all forms of media are subjective, but…
Overcooked 2 (Switch) Review
The Onion King has been fiddling around with magic that must not be touched. The bread has risen… the Unbread! Horrible undead pieces of moldy bread are haunting the kingdom… at least, that’s what he says. It’s largely an informed problem that…
Blacksad: Under The Skin (Xbox One) – Review
Warning: The content in this game may be disturbing to some readers. Reader Discretion is advised. You know, there are always some topics that are hard to talk about when we review games here on Phenixx Gaming. Not because we don’t want…
Life is Strange 2 (PC) Review
In 2015, I picked up Life is Strange on a whim. I was a humongous Telltale fan, and was fascinated by the trailer’s artistic approach and unique presence. All it took was one episode for me to fall in love. The emphasis on…
Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard (PC) Review
It is rare that a Point-and-Click game surprises me. In fact, I’ve played a fair few this year, and most of them haven’t been anything out of the ordinary. However, Grace Bruxner’s sequel to The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game was,…
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (PC) Review
After a long nineteen-year wait, the MechWarrior series will finally get another entry with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. A huge graphical jump is welcome for the series, as the last big mech game that wasn’t Titanfall was the widely-panned Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor…
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey (Xbox One) – Review
I always find it funny when I see a suggestion in a loading screen on a pause menu. “Think about how you’d act if you had to survive in the wild,” they will say. “I don’t know, I’d probably curl up in…