ACCESSIBILITY GAME REVIEWS
Accessibility Game Review – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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...
Accessibility Game Review – Disney Classic Games Collection
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...
Accessibility Game Review – Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition
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...
Accessibility Game Review – Far Cry 6
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...
Accessibility Game Review – Mario Party Superstars
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...
Accessibility Update – Diablo II: Resurrected
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...
Accessibility Game Review – Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls
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...
Indie Spotlight – Flynn: Son of Crimson
Flynn: Son of Crimson is an exciting action platformer and one of the best looking and playing entries in quite a while. With a lush 32-bit pixel art style, it features a richly-detailed world that stands out from many Metroidvanias on the market. Flynn is more of a...
Accessibility Game Review – Life Is Strange: True Colors
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...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch Adds Accessibility Options
Click here to read moreBaldur's Gate 3 it's still in early access, but Patch 6 is a massive new update with tons of content introducing an entirely new region on the map, new classes, quests, and more accessibility options! This patch brings a massive graphical...
Accessibility News Roundup – Elden Ring, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
The Vale: Shadow of the CrownClick here to read moreCanadian indie developer Falling Squirrel seeks to make their game fully accessible to blind gamers! The Vale: Shadow of The Crown is an audio-based fantasy adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a blind...
Letter From The Editor – Accessible Games Database Launching Oct. 1
Dear Readers, It’s been a whirlwind summer for DAGERSystem, and I’m excited to say that the technical parts of the Accessible Games Database are complete, and we know that when it launches it will become the premiere source of consumer protection in the area of...
Accessibility News Roundup – Psychonauts 2, Dead Space Remake, A Township Tale
Psychonauts 2 Accessibility FeaturesClick here to read moreFans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Psychonauts 2 and now Double Fine has unveiled some of the accessibility options available on release. On top of fully remappable controls and larger subtitles,...
Accessibility News Roundup – State of Decay 2, Teardown, and WoW: Shadowlands Updates
State of Decay 2 Plague Territory UpdateClick here to read moreUndead Labs just rolled out a massive new update introducing Plague Territories, Landmark Outposts, Sidearm Weapons, and a host of accessibility options! Most of the accessibility centers on support for...
Accessibility News – Ubisoft Forward at E3
E3 begins Saturday, June 12, and Ubisoft has a ton of new content they're unveiling in their upcoming exclusive and accessible event! Ubisoft Forward is their live streaming event on June 12 at 12 p.m. PST, as a part of E3's digital conference this year. Many new...
Editor’s Choice – HyperDot
HyperDot came out of nowhere for me! It's an action-arcade game by solo developer Charles McGregor. I wasn't too familiar with this genre, but the game's bright visuals and electronic music drew me in. However, what really stood out to me was the creator's dedication...
Editor’s Choice – The Last of Us Part II
With each release, Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann have consistently proven why they are some of the most talented minds in the business. Releasing last summer to near universal critical acclaim, The Last of Us Part II is all the practices the studio has learned and...
Developer of the Generation – Naughty Dog Studios
One of the mottos I use when describing the accessibility movement is “progress, not perfection.“ After all, game development is a highly complex endeavor with many facets, and at the end of the day, it’s simply a business; if games don’t sell, games don’t get made....