Time Loader Review: Heavy
What if you could change one part of your past to alter the course of your life? Time Loader explores this premise in an intimate story-driven puzzle-platformer chock full of ‘90s nostalgia, but with a somber undertone.
SpiderHeck: Eight Legged Feats
Have you ever thought about roleplaying a laser sword wielding spider and fighting your friends above a sea of lava? Well, that’s the exact energy Neverjam put into creating the delightfully chaotic SpiderHeck.
Dread Delusion: Knights, Frights, and Trippy Sights
Rooted in a love for grand-scale world building and esoteric philosophy, Dread Delusion from Lovely Hellplace and DreadXP sets the stage for a fantastical and horrifying love-letter to Elder Scrolls.
Turbo Overkill: Chainsaw Slide into Paradise
Trigger Happy Interactive sets to deliver a fluid and action-packed love-letter to DOOM within the neon-soaked brutality of Turbo Overkill.
PAX East ‘22: Day Four Highlights
As the sun sets on the final day of PAX East 2022, we’re excited to close it out with five more games from the show floor that we loved. Most of them are roguelites, so feel free to read this article, learn something about these games, then read it again…
PAX East ‘22: Day Three Highlights
Third time’s the charm, particularly when it comes to our third day at PAX East 2022. In today’s segment, we take a look at five games that had us playing golf for your survival, beat up some bad guys as a turtle, and change the fabric of reality with your memories.
No Place For Bravery: Man On a Mission
With the option to forgo the “get good” mentality of Souls-likes, No Place For Bravery from Glitch Factory allows a deeply personal narrative rooted in reality to breathe.
PAX East ‘22: Day Two Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day Two did not suffer from a sophomore slump and offered plenty of exciting and intriguing games, one of which may very well end up being our game of the show.
No Longer Human: Slaying Neon Demons
Blending inspirations of Rez, Smash Bros, and Bayonetta, No Longer Human from 0801 left my jaw on the floor with the sheer intensity of its soundtrack, visuals, and feverish gameplay.
PAX East ‘22: Day One Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day One is a wrap! Check out five highlights that will have you worshiping a lamb, squishing your enemies, and rejuvenating the Earth.
Playdate Review: Small, But Mighty
In a year filled with exciting new hardware outside of mainstream norms, Panic has carved their own unique path with the Playdate. While there are downsides in terms of accessibility, what Panic has crafted inside a tiny package is impressive, magical, and downright fun.
Cat Cafe Manager Review: Feline Good
Cat Cafe Manager is an adorably chill and fun simulation game where you’re placed squarely in the whisker-filled faces of cute cats to befriend while managing a modest cafe.
The Isle of Bigsnax Preview: Kinda Bug, Kinda Relaunch
The Isle of Bigsnax aims to serve as an unexpected soft relaunch for Bugsnax by improving on the base game in key areas. In a clear display of passion, what Young Horses has crafted is an expansive delicious course that only compliments the entire experience.
Abandoned: A Year Long PR Nightmare
At the time of publishing, Blue Box Game Studios officially announced their debut title one year ago today. To celebrate (?) the anniversary of the announcement, let’s take a look at the PR nightmare that has been Abandoned thus far.
35mm Review: A Journey To Nowhere
35mm misses the mark when it comes to a survival-adventure experience. The grayscale Russian countryside conveys the lonely brutality well, but it’s not enough to balance clunky mechanics and all-too-similar environments.
Among Controversy
Buried in unwarranted controversy and outrage lies a beautifully serene experience from FJRD Interactive centered around unplugging from our everyday lives.
Coromon Review: Creature Feature
Coromon is a wonderfully fun monster-taming RPG that draws inspiration from the classic Pokemon series while carving its own path.
A Memoir Blue Review: Just Keep Swimming
A Memoir Blue blends contrasting visuals in dazzling fashion while supporting an emotionally impactful narrative with purpose. While the gameplay fails to deliver on that same notion, Cloisters Interactive’s debut is an aesthetically creative showstopper.
Game Jams: Shroom and Gloom
Developed in just 16 days, Shroom and Gloom takes you on a mysterious, fungal-filled journey through the squishy depths of some unknown but assuredly damp location.
Aztech Forgotten Gods Review: Flawed Tech
Despite a strong score and fantastic mythological inspirations, Aztec Forgotten Gods is a flawed game with uninteresting combat and flat story.