Squish Review: Settle it in Squish
With it’s simple premise paired engaging gameplay, Squish holds the exact formula for a must-play party experience. However, while the chaotic couch multiplayer antics are top-notch, there’s little offered for solo players.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Review: Green Machine
Shredder’s Revenge is a new gold standard for the beat ‘em up genre, and by far the best of its class. Authentic, approachable, and an awe-striking presentational marvel; Tribute Games has crafted one of the most special arcade experiences in recent memory.
Freshly Frosted Review: Donut Stop Believing
Freshly Frosted is a challenging, yet uplifting puzzlescape of conveyor belts carrying your favorite pastry. With simple mechanics and a breath of accessibility options, Freshly Frosted is a delicious sleeper hit of the year.
Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is a Fantastic Puzzle Platformer Reminiscent of Paper Mario
Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is an adorably realized game that draws obvious inspiration from the Paper Mario series. With a fun score, simple gameplay, and beautiful art style, it’s an easy recommendation for all.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a Beautiful Gateway to New Players
With a repetitive gameplay loop and restrictive combat, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising may be a miss for those looking for a JRPG with substance. But as a gateway into the genre for new players, there is enough here to help crack open the door.
Opinion: PAX Doesn’t Need AAAs
With the lack of major publishers taking up prime real estate, the BCEC gave off a lighter energy with a clear focus. Despite the Megabooth-sized elephant in the room, PAX East ‘22 served as a fantastic proof of concept for the future of PAX events.
Elements Preview: A Promising Adventure
The ambitious concepts behind Elements set the stage for a beautiful, compelling, and engaging co-op action-adventure experience.
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 Preview: 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 Preview: 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 Preview: 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 Preview: 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 Preview: 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.