Matthew Owen, Author at A 90s Kid

What’s The Best Ocarina of Time Temple? – A Zelda Ranked List

Ocarina of Time is considered one of the greatest games ever made. The six main temples are obvious high points in the game, but which one is the best? Here's my list of the Ocarina of Time temples, from worst to best.

A New Dawn – Horizon: Zero Dawn Review

Horizon: Zero Dawn is an interesting direction for studio Guerilla Games. The developer is better known for their key franchise, Killzone. However, Guerilla has decided to take a step in…

Generation Jumping – A Pixel Story Review (XB1)

A Pixel Story released back in 2015 for PC, and it has finally landed on consoles. Fans of 2D platforming, comedic dialogue, and challenging game play will definitely be interested in A Pixel Story. It's been out for a while, so I'll cut right to the chase. Is it worth a revisit or first time play? I'll be the judge of that.

Strategic Space Battles – Halo Wars 2 Review

Halo Wars 2 is the sequel to Microsoft's real time strategy iteration of the Halo franchise. Sometimes taking a new spin on a popular brand can produce a great product. Other times, it diminishes the value of the original property. Where does Halo Wars 2 fall in those lines? Short answer: somewhere in between.

Steel and Blood: For Honor Campaign Review

For Honor is a brand new IP from Ubisoft. Focusing on brutal weapon combat and featuring various warriors from different classes and cultures, the game aims to impress action fans. Does this fresh franchise redefine the battle, or become tarnished and dull? Let's find out!

The 5 Best Co-Op Games to Play on Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day only a week away, here's a must needed list. Cuddle up with your partner and play one of these; the best coop games for Valentine's Day.

Pixelized Indie Horror: Uncanny Valley Review (Xbox One)

Uncanny Valley is a independent horror game that looks to preserve the ideals of classic survival horror. Does it succeed in paying homage to the classics, or fail to scare entirely? Let's find out.

A Steampunk Run and Gunner: Wells Review (Xbox One)

"Wells" is a side scrolling action game developed by Tower Up Studios. It's reminiscent of an era gone by, pulling inspiration from popular 90's games from the past. These games live and die by their level design and variety. Does "Wells" manage to pull this off, or fall victim to the repetition? Let's dive in and find out.

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DC Battles: A Look at Injustice 2’s Beta

Although the game isn't available until May, developer NetherRealm has treated fans to an online beta to try it out early. I recently got some time with the beta, and walked away with mixed feelings. There's not a ton of content available in the beta, but it helped me get a better understanding of what's in store for us when the full game releases.

Resident Evil Returns to its Roots – Resident Evil VII: Biohazard Review

Fans of Resident Evil have been begging for the series to return to its roots ever since the franchise turned towards action instead of horror. Thankfully, Resident Evil VII Biohazard (which I'll just refer to as RE7 from now on) does the impossible and reinvents the franchise much like Resident Evil 4 did. It's a departure from what's familiar, and RE7 does it well.