If you are someone who was as hyped for Lies of P as myself, then chances are that you played the demo right the way through and played the opening few hours of this Indie Soulsborne gem. You likely took out the Scrapped Watchman and thought, that wasn’t so bad; this will be a breeze. …
Within RimWorld’s impressively deep mechanics, there are practically infinite possibilities for how you can ensure your colony’s prosperity for years to come. As they say, though, Fail to prepare, prepare to fail; a huge part of your success is contingent on your base design, and the specific layout you choose will make the world of difference. …
Blasphemous 2 is a complex game. It’s stressful, strenuous, and if you don’t have the reactions to keep up with the enemies on screen, it’s bloody frustrating, too. I’m not lying; my Xbox Controller is praying The Game Kitchen doesn’t bring out Blasphemous 3 anytime soon. Yet despite this, I’ve had a wonderful time exploring …
Blasphemous 2’s endings are lovingly bizarre. The mixture of religious allegory, eldritch nightmare, and superb animated cutscenes captivates and horrifies me. Even so, while I adored the frustrating futility of the bad ending and the good endings’ final reward, these conclusions can be monstrously challenging to achieve, compelling us to endure hours more of arbitrary …
If there’s one thing I hate in Metroidvania games, it’s collectibles for collecting’s sake. I like my loot with a little functionality. If you’re going to make me fight gargantuan bosses and devilishly taxing enemies along the way, it’s the least the developer could do. Thankfully, Blasphemous 2 makes sure that every weird oddity you …
‘What is an indie game?’ It’s a question that has always been shrouded in mystery, mostly because no one within the medium of gaming can quite agree on a definitive separation between indie, AA, and AAA gaming. You would think that, much like the indie music scene, or the indie movie scene, we might have …
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The Sentinel of the Emery ruined me. Between the giant troll’s slash attacks and an assortment of spinning blades, the Sentinel was a vicious early boss that took many attempts to beat. Even still, the Sentinel of the Emery guards the double jump ability, one of the best abilities in Blasphemous 2 and our only …
In Killer Frequency, you play the role of Forrest Nash, a blacklisted radio talk show host who is now stuck in a small-town job in Gallows Creek. Forrest is hosting 189.16’s show “The Scream.” However, the job quickly turns for the worst as Forrest is thrust into a role he and his producer, Peggy, were …
Dave the Diver is a game that wears many hats; alongside being an unforgettable adventure game, it also does a pretty damn good job of simulating the intricacies of a sushi restaurant. Few titles attempt two big main mechanics at once and execute them so successfully, and while diving for fish and skilling up is …
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Sea of Stars is a pretty linear game when compared to a lot of other retro turn-based RPGS. However, the game always gives you plenty of reasons to go off the beaten track in search of optional challenges along the way. Challenges that usually lead to some fun puzzles and some welcome loot for your …
