Review these Reviews in Review
“Reviews in Review” is a new show that releases every week where I will go over the reviews published this week on Destructoid, as well as give a score to the week in general. This week I talked about the reviews forSteins;Gate,Half Minute Hero 2,andPutty Squad.
Otherwise, check out the recap of all the reviews that ran this past week on Destructoid below. Make sure to stay until the end of the video too for a DESTRUCTOID EXCLUSIVE interview.
Trials Fusion(PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 [reviewed], Xbox One)Developer: RedLynx, UbisoftPublisher: UbisoftReleased: July 18, 2025 / June 10, 2025 (PC)MSRP: $19.99 / $39.99 physical release with Season Pass (Xbox One, PS4)
Trials Fusionis a good game — and I can only see it getting better over time as user-made levels excel and DLC is released — but what’s there now, at launch, is a step down fromTrials Evolution. It’s disheartening, then, to see the game come in at a higher price point than its predecessor and also attempt to sell users on a $19.99 Season Pass in-game right out of the gate.
Verdict: 8/10 – Read the fullTrials Fusionreview.
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars(PS Vita, 3DS)Developer: Spike ChunsoftPublisher: AtlusReleased: April 15, 2014Price: $39.99
As the game progresses, the ritual scenes become a bit longer and naughtier. Toward the end of the game, when you’ve maxxed out the bonds with the girls, the scenes of baby making become even more horny. You’ll see hands against walls, rears out, with girls wincing. Again, nothing is happening as far as contact is concerned, but depending on your tastes, these scenes could be offensive. I’ve been around the block a few times and have seen way worse. For me, these scenes were more silly than anything.
Verdict: 7.5/10 – Read the fullConception II: Children of the Seven Starsreview.
Steins;Gate(PC)Developer: 5pb., NitroplusPublisher: JAST USAReleased: March 31, 2014MSRP: $29.99
And things will indeed get intense.Steins;Gateis a taxing game, but it’s also quite beautiful, from the talented Japanese voice cast (no English dub, unfortunately) to artist huke’s unorthodox visuals. It’s an exemplary visual novel with a thrilling premise, memorable characters, and a fantastic “true” ending that may very well move you to tears.
Verdict: 8/10 – Read the fullSteins;Gatereview.
Putty Squad(3DS, PC, PS3, PS4 [reviewed], Xbox 360, Vita)Developer: System 3 SoftwarePublisher: System 3 SoftwareReleased: March 11, 2014MSRP: $29.99
You should only pick upPutty Squadif you’re a fan of the original, and have an unhealthy affinity towards platformers. Everyone else need not apply unless the game drops to a rightful price of $10 or less.
Verdict: 5/10 – Read the fullPutty Squadreview.
Half-Minute Hero: The Second Coming(PC)Developer: Marvelous AQLPublisher: Marvelous AQLRelease: April 4, 2014MSRP: $19.99
Half-Minute Hero: The Second Comingmakes a number of improvements on an established formula. It’s endearing, provocative, and silly. But it lacks variety and never quite recaptures the magic of its predecessor. No longer a breath a fresh air, The Second Coming settles for being an enjoyable lark. And I’m perfectly okay with that.
