Spearpoint Reviews

Ishmael is a social commentary derived from the pseudo-political struggles and turbulent religious climate of the Middle East through the medium of hypertext and a fictional setting known as Pine Nut Valley. I do not usually cover works of political standing, but this title deviates as an exception in that it fixates primarily on a struggling people rather than certain parties involved. In order to truly understand the context of this presentation, I recommend you experience this short satire for yourself. Considering the length of this title and its primary focus as a linear story, I will do what I can to prevent spoilers in this writing and attend primarily to the subtext and illusion of choice presented. I feel I also must stress that the developer requested I review this title through Curator Connect. Here are just a few reasons to give this free title a try: Story - The perspective follows a young boy named Ishmael over the course of three days as he awaits an upcoming pup...

Toted a “neo-rogue brawler” by the developers at Mega Cat Studios, Coffee Crisis is a side-scrolling title falling under the beat’em up genre with a heavy emphasis on video game and music retrospective. Originally releasing to be compatible for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive, this game has recently been ported to Switch, and was reportedly idealized when the developers met the owners of the Black Forge Coffee House during a fundraiser for the University of Pittsburgh Medial Center (UPMC) Children’s Hospital. The story’s focus is on that of Nick and Ashley, two mentioned baristas of the Black Forge Coffee House who must halt their work to interrupt a malicious alien race known as the Smurglians from taking Earth. Before beginning, I feel I must iterate that I received this title as a code from the developers on the Nintendo Switch, and have played both in single player and multiplayer modes without the native modifiers currently active for the Switch. Here are just a few reasons to s...

A port of the initial five-part episodic Steam release, Bendy and the Ink Machine (Bendy) for the Nintendo Switch recounts the complete adventure of former cartoonist named Henry as he delves back into Joey Drew’s studio at the behest of an old friend. This title is an experience above all else with a thrilling suspense theme, zany story elements, simple yet effective gameplay structure to accentuate Bendy’s eerie tone, and Steamboat Willie-esque inspirations. Here are just a few reasons to peruse the world of ink: Story - In Bendy, you take the role of said former cartoonist Henry as you return to the barren gallery at the request of a long-time friend and colleague. The title begins with Henry stating the ambiguous demand with no further indication as to what he was to be shown, adding to the mystique of the reveal. I do not wish to recount too much about subsequent proceedings and set-pieces, however I will relay that Henry’s journey becomes more surreal and strenuous with each ...

***Many special thanks go to Gandbon for proofing this review and for confirming the following affirmations with his own experiences. Inspired by the intensely fast-paced strafe-shooting mechanics of titles from the 1990s, Dusk is a nostalgia-driven experience that retains the merits of stated games with a unique polish that exceeded my expectations. With an expertly-focused soundtrack, refined gameplay, a suspenseful and action-oriented presentation, and a focus on retrospective that allows it to evolve rather than being hampered by past examples, [/i]Dusk presents an array of harsh yet accessible difficulty that elicits unrivaled suspense while traversing a fanatical cultist-infested community. Before delving into this title, I must state that I received Dusk from the developer from review purposes and accepted no further compensation for the following writing to date. I am also familiar with primarily the first episode of three, and am still enduring the confrontations that appear...