Travel On, Pigeon Preview: Sights, Sounds and Lots of Hats
Sometimes you just have to accept that a pigeon has better dance moves than you.
Solace Creek Preview: Don't Waste Your Coins
You don’t want to know what happens when you run out of coins for the Coinmaker.
Mika and the Witch's Mountain Preview: A Witch's Work is Never Done
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain oozes charm when it comes to its characters, setting and overall gameplay concept. It is unfortunately let down by its lack of content. Much of what the team has accomplished is impressive, the game is truly beautiful, but I can’t help hoping that they’ll change their minds and allow players to discover more about Mount Gaun and the world they’ve created.
Spilled! Preview: Living That Boat Life
I love the idea of living on a boat. Waking up every morning to the sound of the water and wildlife around you. That’s probably why I always jump at the chance to try out games that feature cute little boats like the one in Spilled!.
Grunn Preview: Never Trust a Garden Gnome
Grunn features a fantastically unique art style that adds both a playful and sinister quality to everything that happens. You’ll explore a scenic village, trim up the grass, destroy some things and ultimately, try not to die get your customer's garden in tip top shape!
Neva Preview: A Warm Embrace
As the studio’s second game, Neva continues from the foundations of their first game, Gris, and has elevated every aspect of the experience. Though clearly inspired by its predecessor, Neva stands on its own as one of the powerhouse games expected to release this year.
Oddada Preview: All Aboard the Tune-Train
The only limit was my imagination. Oddada from Developers Sven Ahlgrimm and Mathilde Hoffman is an upcoming music game that, just like my old bag of wooden shapes, encourages the player to use their imagination to create something exciting and new.
This Magical Girl is a B✩tch Preview: B✩tch is a Term of Endearment, right?
In eighth grade, boys are the enemy. But also, so is that teacher that turned into a horrific monster and destroyed all the Halloween decorations. Just saying.
Dice and Fold Preview: Put Your Trust in the Dice
Rats, Executioners, a Jester and a Hydra? Yep, it’s gotta be a dungeon crawler.
LOK Digital Preview: I'd Still Love These Puzzles if I Was a Worm
There are endless worlds out there in the universe, but how many of them are inhabited by cool worms that have unique puzzle-solving traits? Well, I don’t know the exact answer to that question, but I know there’s at least one - the unique world of LOK.
Fowl Damage Preview: Simple, Punishing, Brilliant, Scrambled?
Fowl Damage's clever design and hidden complexities have left me genuinely intrigued. Despite the initial challenge of exploration, it’s an impressive game that promises a unique and engaging experience.
CorpoNation: The Sorting Process Preview: Working Hard
Imagine a world where you literally eat, sleep, and dream about your job. Every moment revolves around the corporation. Perceived “free time” circles back to the big corpo and how you can help its profits. Sounds a bit dystopian, right?
Sulfur Preview: Give Those Goblins a Good 'Ole Whack
Roguelike games have all but taken over the indie scene with games like Dead Cells, Rogue Legacy and Hades setting an incredible precedent for the genre. So how do new roguelikes elevate themselves above the competition? How do they stand out? My advice would be to take notes from developer Perfect Random, the team behind the upcoming FPS roguelike Sulfur.
Lost in Space - The Adventure Game Preview: Listen to Your Parents
It’s time to grab your best tie dye t-shirt and gear up to jump back to the 60s in this blast from the past adventure game!
EbiTapes Preview: Time to Vibe
Music is all around us. We hear it everywhere in our daily lives. When we’re driving, shopping, working out - we’ve usually got a backing track. But what if suddenly all of the music in the world was taken away? Would you notice its absence? Or would you try to make your own?
Mullet Mad Jack Preview: I Dare You to Insult His Mullet
Mullet Mad Jack from developer HAMMER95 is a fast-paced first-person shooter inspired by classic anime and in just the 30 minute demo it currently has available on Steam, it manages to impress in every way. From its eye-catching visuals to its frantic but super easy to learn gameplay, this title is strange, wacky, wild and I can’t wait to see what the full game has in store.
Cryptmaster Preview: A Comical Typing Crawler
Paul Hart and Lee Williams have hand-crafted an utterly enjoyable and unique experience with Cryptmaster. This first-person dungeon-type adventure had me enthralled and laughing the entire time. Even while writing this preview, I found myself chuckling as I remembered the special sauce Cryptmaster brings to the table. Cryptmaster is a refreshing product with surprisingly high levels of accessibility in a niche genre that this title could well define.
Tavern Talk Preview: Making Friends One Drink at a Time
Imagine the things bartenders would hear in a tavern full of traveling adventurers. You’d probably have a wild time hearing about dragons, werewolves, or epic battles with mages. Developer Gentle Troll Entertainment has taken that idea and created a game where players get to experience exactly that.
Dark and Deep Preview: Embrace the Conspiracies
Dear reader - there’s no need to be afraid of the unknown. It’s better to embrace it, to master it, to conquer it. Always be prepared. After all, you never know what may be lurking in the darkness, hoping to surprise you.
Slider Preview: Reconnecting in More Way Than One
Slider is a game about reconnecting. You are reconnecting the world, connecting people, and connecting the dots to what is happening in randomerz's fun and adventurous puzzle title. Slider is a bit-style puzzle title with a new methodology about every puzzle you tackle and the erratic cast of characters you encounter.