Our review of the Lupin IIIrd film finds a “larger than life” plot that doesn’t quite work, but the classic character dynamics and stylish action still offer satisfaction.
Angel’s Egg review: An enduring classic or just an endurance test?
A 1985 classic, Angel’s Egg is visually stunning but narratively hollow. Our review explores why this Mamoru Oshii film is a beautiful but frustrating watch.
Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Review: A Visually Impressive but Convoluted Finale
Our review of Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Does the After Colony finale deliver, or is it a confusing mess of politics and robots for anyone but existing fans?
Tron: Ares lands a middling verdict with a standout soundtrack
Fifteen years after Tron: Legacy, Tron: Ares brings the Grid to the real world. Read our full review of the sci-fi sequel.
Five Years After Review: Let’s start at the end
Who were you before the world ended? Our review of the GM-less roleplaying game Five Years After explores its brilliant reverse-chronology system, where discovering your past is the entire point of the game.
Look cool learning: A review of Warhammer 40K – The Ultimate Guide
Gavin Thorpe and Guy Haley’s DK-published Warhammer 40K: The Ultimate Guide is of exceptional value.
Review: Red Dwarf – Discovering the TV Series (Volume 1: 1988 to 1993)
Did removing the large H stuck to his forehead after filming hurt Chris Barrie? Yes! Did the whole thing nearly fail to get on TV after all? Yes, again.
A review of Outgunned Adventure Quickstart – a PWYW that adds Death Roulette to Discord
Two Little Mice’s Outgunned Adventure Quickstart is a ‘Pay What You Want’ download.
That escalated badly! A review of Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower
The Studio 4°C anime is directed by Shoujirou Nishimi and suits fans of surreal and/or bleak fantasy. The flying evil goose spaceship is just one example.
Men are idiots: A review of Macross Plus (Movie Edition)
I was calling Macross Plus the movie edition “Top Gun in space” in my head long before I heard pretty much everyone else on the Sunday night of Scotland Loves Anime call it the same thing. Ergo, it makes it into the review. However, the male idiots in Top Gun were at least a bit […]
