Preview: Compelling Hand Drawn Out of Line Is Delightfully Surreal
I’m a huge fan of games like Inside—side-scrollers that mix puzzles with a little bit of platforming, where the entire adventure is underpinned by a cryptic story that is told […]
Antal is video game advocate, retro game collector, and video game historian. He is also a small streamer, occasional podcast guest, and writer.
Review: Buildings Have Feelings Too! Is Charming, Not Fun
Okay, So I’ve been sitting on this game for a couple of weeks now. After playing what looked like a charming game with talking, anthropomorphized buildings, I didn’t think I’ve […]
Preview: Defend Your Home in Ambitious Almighty: Kill Your Gods
Seeing trailers for Almighty: Kill Your Gods gave me an initial impression of something like Monster Hunter, with home base customization. But that doesn’t justice to the amount of ambition […]
Review: Skate City Fails to Impress
I tried to skateboard when I was a kid, but I never had the patience for it. That didn’t stop me from occasionally playing skating games, but it was never […]
Preview: Add 360° Orbital Bullet to Your Roguelike Rotation
I appreciate a good roguelike, especially if the developers attempt some outside-the-box type ideas. Orbital Bullet has certainly put its own spin on the subgenre, with all actions taking place […]
Review: Classic Indie Darling Fez Is Great on Nintendo Switch
When I first played Fez way back in 2012, I remember I had a positive first impression. But for some reason, whether it be life or attention span, I never […]
Preview: Chivalry 2‘s Closed Beta Shows Off Its Fun, Bloody Combat
There’s a special place in my heart for Chivalry: I participated in the Alpha for the original game, playing early builds with the developers and participating in the very early […]
Review: Legend of Keepers Doesn’t Stand Out
I think the first time I took the mantle of dark lord to stop adventurers and would-be plunderers was way back in 1997 with Dungeon Keeper. Since then, I’ve taken […]
Preview: Super Magbot Is a Tricky Platformer With No Jumping
There was a time in my life where I got sick of platformers. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate a good, challenging platform experience. Games like Super […]
Review: Steer Clear of Drive Buy
I have fond memories of playing games like Twisted Metal 2 in marathon sessions in my youth. As a result, I have a fondness for games featuring over-the-top vehicular combat, […]
Review: Tools Up! Garden Party DLC Is About Lawn Care and Dodging Pesky Raccoons
Tools Up! Might be seen as a sort of a clone of Overcooked, and I can’t really argue that. They definitely have similarities, but they’re also extremely different. Having played […]
Review: Insurmountable Recreates the Perils of Mountain Climbing through Strategic Decision Making
I’ve always had a fascination with mountain climbing, but I don’t think it’s something I’d ever seriously consider doing. First of all, I have a low grade fear of heights, […]