By Elizabeth Ballou Ape Out, independent developer Gabe Cuzzillo’s latest beat-’em-up game, is a smash hit – literally. Playing the titular ape, players smash, blast, and scramble through gauntlets of guards as they escape captivity. Isaac Espinosa, who reviewed Ape Out for the Critics Circle, wrote that the game was “sure to bring out…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics weigh in on the great difficulty debate, share some gorgeous in-game interior designs and give us a sneak peek at some anticipated releases.…
By Isaac Espinosa Trapped in a facility filled with armed humans, a lone Ape has only one option – escape. Ape Out is an indie game developed by New York City-based Gabe Cuzzillo and published on the Nintendo Switch and PC by Devolver Digital. Ape Out tells the story of a strong simian, yearning for…
By Matt Gerardi Welcome back to The Roundup, the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s weekly look at our members’ writing and news from around the world of videogames. This week, our critics get angry in Ape Out, find disappointing racism on the streets of pixelated New York, and dig into the special sauce behind the Fortnite phenomenon. Plus,…
By Jeffrey Mizrahi For me, PAX East 2017 was a perfect reminder. It spoke to why I really love being around this industry. Spending three days surrounded by games, developers and fans may sound exhausting. But each second wandering and roaming the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center felt magical. I don’t often get to interact…