At the Summer Games Fest this year, there were quite a few unique, standout titles, but one that particularly caught my eye was shown off at the Xbox showcase, a striking, hand-drawn, and western-themed Metroidvania taking place entirely within the constraints of motorbike controls, called Laika: Aged Through Blood. Despite how cool it looked, I …
Laika: Aged Through Blood Review – A Broken but Well-Oiled Machine Read More »
If you’re someone who plays a bunch of multiplayer games with your friends and family, you’ve definitely heard of the Jackbox Party Pack series before. It’s a series consisting of compilations of five smaller games to make a well-rounded package of fun times that can be played with around 1-8 players or, in some cases, …
Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review – A Well-Rounded Party Package Read More »
This one wasn’t on my radar until JT mentioned it during an episode of the Indie Game Culture Podcast. As soon as I saw the screenshots, I knew I had to play it, so I went straight to the Nintendo Store to pre-order it. A Tiny Sticker Tale promised to be a short and cozy …
Isometric bullet hells are a riot. From slaying unholy amalgamations of your mother in The Binding of Issac to leveling theological monstrosities in Cult of the Lamb, I adore their almost hellish creativity and lovingly horrific charm. And yet, while I’ve sunk a lifetime into games like Hades, their repetitive reputation as roguelikes can grow …
Wizard with a Gun Review – A Wild Western Groundhog Day Read More »
Although it only got on my radar a few months ago, I was excited about Paleo Pines from the moment I first laid eyes on it. I’m a sucker for a cozy game, and even though I think there’s an overabundance of farming games on the market, I still dutifully give them a go to …
Annapurna Interactive, my favorite indie publisher, has finally dropped a much anticipated new puzzle game called COCOON. It’s specifically COCOON, not Cocoon. Make sure to get that right; it’ll be on the test. This adventure takes you through recursive worlds that can be picked up and stored inside each other, making for one of the …
COCOON Review – Simple, Satisfying, and Circular Read More »
Have you ever played games like Skylanders or some random licensed game where the entire objective was mindlessly hitting things and running around a world until you completed some super clear objective? I, for one, thought those types of games died with the concept of licensed games being anything other than mobile games, but Bang …
Bang on Balls: Chronicles Review: A Well-Rounded Ball of a Time Read More »
Mineko’s Night Market is a game that’s been on my radar for years now, so I was so excited to finally have the chance to play it. Having given the demo a go at Gamescom 2023, it had only increased my anticipation for the full release, and I’m delighted to now be able to give …
Mineko’s Night Market Review – A Charming Kitty Adventure Read More »
For years, Mineko’s Night Market had a release date of ‘TBC, coming soon.’ I know this because I’ve been eagerly anticipating its expected release since 2021. However, after so much waiting, the end is finally in sight, as it will be launching on September 26th, 2023 for Nintendo Switch and PC. It’s then getting a console …
Ah, the wonderful world of public domain characters, household names that anyone can claim as their own. Have you ever noticed that the entertainment industry goes through phases of showering us with movies, TV shows, and video games, all depicting a well-known character in a new light? Plenty of properties have gotten this treatment, such …
