VGW's Will Harrison: No two phrases seem to raise the ire of gaming consumers more than “free-to-play” and “licensed title.” Perhaps operant conditioning is to blame. The over-use of microtransactions and a procession of ofttimes terrible games in the last half-decade would be more than enough to make any gamer flinch in rage at the mere mention of either phrase.
A few bright lights shine through the cloud that covers free-to-play and licensed games. Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign is one of the brightest."
Here's a port that won't "bug" players. Now it just needs a U.S. release.
Despite some clunkiness in its controls and camera, along with a surface-level narrative, "Samurai Maiden" knows exactly what it is and what it's trying to do.
Embracer Group has acquired Demiurge Studios, Fractured Byte, and SmartPhone Labs through its Saber Interactive subsidiary, the company announced.
