Mike Towndrow 12/21/21 Mike Towndrow 12/21/21

Finding Solace In What Comes After

In times of emptiness and invalidity, What Comes After is a simply presented resource I wish I had access to in my darkest days - but one I’m eternally grateful to experience in the present.

Harry Loizides 12/17/21 Harry Loizides 12/17/21

Aspire: Ina’s Tale Review: A Living Canvas

Aspire: Ina’s Tale is a visual showcase of how beautiful games can be, especially on the OLED Switch. However, the occasionally frustrating puzzles resulting in consistent resets or annoying sequences deter from the zen-like experience.

Mike Towndrow 12/16/21 Mike Towndrow 12/16/21

Ever Forward Review: Slightly Backwards

Laying the groundwork for an intelligent puzzle-narrative adventure wrapped within a sci-fi mystery, Ever Forward is quite the heartbreaker. Unfortunately, not in the sense we typically prefer.

Harry Loizides 12/15/21 Harry Loizides 12/15/21

Exo One Review: To Infinity and Beyond

With an extremely simple to understand, yet hard to master gameplay approach, Exbleative’s debut proved capable of creating a stunning trance-like experience.

Austin Ernst 12/2/21 Austin Ernst 12/2/21

Moncage Review: A Delicate Lens

Moncage strikes a delicate balance in its art, puzzles, and narrative, setting an impressive precedent for perspective art and puzzles alike.

Mike Towndrow 12/2/21 Mike Towndrow 12/2/21

Grunge Horror: Happy’s Humble Beginnings

Tantalizing secrets within a horrifying nightmare lay the foundation of the mystery behind New Elysian City. With the appropriate dominos in place, Happy’s Humble Burger Farm marks a promising future for the PSX-inspired grunge horror genre.

Justin Hyde 12/1/21 Justin Hyde 12/1/21

Unpacking Review: Packed Memories

Witch Beam delivers a relaxed and creatively open approach to gameplay, with an ordinary but intimate narrative in a unique fashion. With little-to-no hiccups, Unpacking ultimately succeeds as the accessible, zen puzzler it set out to be.

Mike Towndrow 11/17/21 Mike Towndrow 11/17/21

One More Try: 1CC Games’ SHMUP Twins

Through an outstanding visual language and accessible additions to beloved core mechanics, 1CC Games is propelling the SHMUP genre into a promising future for modern home gaming.

Austin Ernst 11/15/21 Austin Ernst 11/15/21

Treasures of The Aegean Review: An Ark Best Lost

Treasures of The Aegean has a solid vision, but it needs more rounding out to successfully see that vision through. The game's hook almost works, but relies too much on mechanics that are too rough around the edges to be enjoyable.

Harry Loizides 11/14/21 Harry Loizides 11/14/21

Garden Story is a Really Grape Adventure Story

Garden Story is a charming, chill, and cute journey primed to transport you into a fruitful world. This Link To The Past-like deserves plenty of love, and can be an ideal get-cozy-in-a-blanket-and-drink-hot-chocolate mode inducer.

Justin Hyde 11/11/21 Justin Hyde 11/11/21

Moonglow Bay Review: Hopeful Tides

Among its myths, mystery, and tragedy, Moonglow Bay is filled with an ocean's worth of charm. Stunning art, an encapsulating score, and an engaging gameplay loop makes it one of the most delightful experiences of the year.

Mike Towndrow 10/28/21 Mike Towndrow 10/28/21

Subway Midnight Review: Don't Stop Believin'

The horror genre can be a hard sell for most. But with an outstanding visual language and the avoidance of cliche tropes, Subway Midnight delivers a masterful, accessible horror experience unlike any other.

Harry Loizides 10/25/21 Harry Loizides 10/25/21

Undying Early Access Preview

Undying is a tragic story of a mother preparing her child for the inevitable end. With a compelling story and layered survival mechanics, we can’t wait to see the game evolve and change as it approaches the final product.

Austin Ernst 10/25/21 Austin Ernst 10/25/21

Echo Generation Review: A Monster Mash

Echo Generation is a stunning Spielbergian acid trip. The nostalgia-fueled narrative hits are enjoyably bonkers, but the moment-to-moment progression can be a drag due to a lack of objective focus.

Matthew Wright 10/21/21 Matthew Wright 10/21/21

Chasing Static Review: Distorted Memories

There’s something to be said for less expensive games that yield shorter, more honed experiences; a thriving trend within the indie horror scene, particularly in games inspired by retro ‘horror grunge’ titles. Chasing Static takes this direction, and utterly excels.

Matthew Wright 10/8/21 Matthew Wright 10/8/21

Echoes: A MetroidVania Indiespective

In recent years, the indie scene has played a quintessential role in carrying the torch that is the MetroidVania genre. To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of our beloved bounty hunter we take a look at the legacy of the genre, as well as some of our favorite indie titles within it.

Mike Towndrow 10/7/21 Mike Towndrow 10/7/21

Mothmen 1966 Preview: Horror Evolved?

Horror feels mechanically built into Mothmen 1966’s moment-to-moment gameplay, crafting an inherently fresh and much needed experience within a genre riddle with shallow jump scares. LCB Game Studio has something quite special on their hands.

Austin Ernst 10/7/21 Austin Ernst 10/7/21

Teacup Review: A Heartwarming Cup

Teacup provides the player with something quite simple; a single heartwarming day. Developer Smarto Club successfully delivers an uplifting narrative wrapped inside a delightful dose of nostalgic presentation that is easy to consume.

Matthew Wright 10/4/21 Matthew Wright 10/4/21

JETT: The Far Shore Review: Ambition’s Ebbs & Flows

With a masterful score and stunning visuals, JETT: The Far Shore wonderfully sets the stage for an unknown universe primed to be uncovered. But unfortunately, a disjointed narrative and frustrating gameplay hinders the overall experience.

Harry Loizides 10/3/21 Harry Loizides 10/3/21

Residual Reminds Us of a Spooky No Man’s Sky

PAX West was its own adventure full of new games, exciting demos, and wonderful memories. Among the dozens of games previewed, Residual was a welcomed and unknown surprise flying under the radar that deserves more eyes on it.