Archives Episodes

Concord: Tale of the Implacable

Summary Captain Cassidy’s crew of Freegunners is about to pull off the biggest heist of their lives – now there’s only a deadly armada and a cosmos sundering space storm between them and freedom. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Secret…

Spelunky: Tally

Summary A pair of explorers ponder their purpose in a subterranean world where everything wants to kill them. Repeatedly. Our Take Weak by Secret Level’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Exodus: Odyssey

Summary A mechanic traverses the galactic frontier, racing against time in search of his runaway daughter. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Mega Man: Start

Summary As the corrupted creations of genius inventor Dr. Light rampage through Mega City, the humblest of his inventions dreams of fighting for everlasting peace. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Secret Level has better hours than this one.

The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep

Summary An orphan from a galactic backwater crosses the cosmos to take a job at a ruthless mega corporation in the hopes of reuniting with the girl he loves. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the…

Armored Core: Asset Management

Summary In a frostbitten frontier world, a legendary mech pilot learns his latest mission might hold the key to the demons that have haunted him for decades. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Crossfire: Good Conflict

Summary As a looming storm approaches, two rival mercenary groups collide. Driven by their vision of the greater good, the sides face off, their lives hanging in the balance. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising…

PAC-MAN: Circle

Summary Trapped in a vast maze and pursued by ghosts, a mysterious entity summons a warrior to help it escape. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Secret Level running at cruising speed.

Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear

Summary In the grim darkness of the far future, a genetically engineered warrior who has served on the front lines for centuries confronts his legacy, as his squad hunts down a mutant sorcerer. Our Take A strong episode with a…

Unreal Tournament: Xan

Summary After revolting against their corporate overlords, a group of mining robots is condemned to fight for survival in deadly arena combat. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Secret Level running at cruising speed.