DAGERSystem Archive
Indie Spotlight – Buck Up and Drive!
Buck Up and Drive! manages to do the job of keeping the arcade racer spirit alive while finding a way to be accessible in a variety of ways.
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Review
Explore a haunted mountain in Japan with your only weapon, the Camera Obscura! Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is the latest game in the survival horror series developed by Koei Tecmo. Originally this game was released on the Wii U back in 2014, but recently it was remastered for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, […]
Battlefield 2042 accessibility review
First-person shooters, as a genre, find themselves in a tough situation when it comes to accessibility. The very nature of the genre requires somewhat fast reflexes for multiplayer while also being able to use every button and stick on a controller at a moment’s notice. Most games take things a bit easier on all players […]
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl accessibility review
It’s that time of year again, another wildly accessible Pokémon game. Honestly, that’s all you need to know. If you’re a hardcore Pokémon fan, you’ll be happy to know that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just as accessible as they’ve always been. Yes, it is true that the game keeps some of the motion […]
Disney Classic Games Collection accessibility review
In 2019, the Sega Genesis version of Aladdin and both the SNES and Genesis versions of The Lion King debuted on modern devices, and with them came some low-key fantastic features for accessibility in 2D platformers. It’s a genre that traditionally can be tough for all players, let alone those with disabilities having the ability to […]
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition accessibility review
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been one of the biggest in the business since 2001’s launch of GTA III. Now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that release, we’re getting the 3D trilogy in a single release that is more accessible than ever before, albeit with some massive caveats in some ways. The Definitive […]
Far Cry 6 accessibility review
Far Cry 6 is the most recent iteration of Ubisoft’s long-running open-world first-person shooter franchise. As fans know, this series has been characterized by its bombastic and exotic fictional open worlds that find their inspirations in real-world locations. Far Cry is a series, which particularly in the four entries before this one, has crafted some […]
Mario Party Superstars accessibility review
Mario Party is a perennial franchise that has been ending friendships and causing fun family game nights for almost 23 years. The latest version, Mario Party Superstars, is being hailed as a return to form for the best parts of the franchise. Mario Party Superstars is a compilation of the best boards and the best […]
Diablo II: Resurrected accessibility update
Diablo II: Resurrected is a full from-the-ground-up remake of Blizzard’s genre-defining action RPG. Available for the first time ever on console, I’m happy to report that what many gamers still perceive as Blizzard Entertainment’s magnum opus holds up surprisingly well 21 years later despite how little the game has changed and is now more accessible […]
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls accessibility review
2021 has been a great year for Castlevania fans—not only bringing the Advance Collection to the PC and consoles, but also making the series more accessible than ever before thanks to a lesser-known title in the lineup. Grimoire of Souls was originally planned for an Android and iOS mobile release and got international beta testing […]
Indie Spotlight – Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Despite having a few missteps, Ember Labs’ debut title is a brief glimpse into a beautifully crafted and unique world.
Indie Spotlight – Flynn: Son of Crimson
Flynn: Son of Crimson is a fantastic-playing Metroidvania that infuses many accessibility features into the core game design seamlessly.
Life Is Strange: True Colors accessibility review
Help Alex Chen solve the mystery of her brother’s death and navigate her supernatural abilities, which let her experience the thoughts and emotions of others. Life Is Strange: True Colors is a third-person adventure game and the third game in the mainline series. It was developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix for […]
Indie Spotlight – Baldo: The Guardian Owls
Baldo is a good but flawed Zelda-style game that may scratch the itch for those seeking a cel-shaded adventure.
Indie Spotlight – Twelve Minutes
Twelve Minutes is played from a top-down perspective and is also partially accessible for those with visual impairments.
Metal Commando accessibility review
Run-and-gun games have become a bit more popular in recent years with titles like the Contra Collection and Blazing Chrome showcasing how fun the genre can be for newer generations. Rereleases of classics like Metal Slug have helped this trend alongside newer games that go for a different, rarely used theme, like Savage Halloween. We […]