Review: Catch the Monster Train for a Great Deckbuilding Roguelike
I feel like roguelike deckbuilders are going to be the new hot genre. I think it makes sense, after the success and popularity of Slay the Spire, that others […]
Antal is video game advocate, retro game collector, and video game historian. He is also a small streamer, occasional podcast guest, and writer.
Review: Action Packed Fury Unleashed is a Great Rogue-Lite with an Emphasis on the “Lite”
Over-the-top is almost like its own subgenre of action. You have games and movies that involve action that take themselves seriously, and then you have those titles that just unapologetically […]
Review: Deep Rock Galactic is a Deep Dive into Co-Op Greatness
I’ve been playing Deep Rock Galactic for a while now. From the first moment I dropped through the crust of Hoxxes IV, I was in love. I’m usually a sucker […]
Preview: Tidal Shock Wants you to Believe Everything’s Better Down Where it’s Wetter
Ever play Fortnite and thought it needed to feature underwater combat? Well, I didn’t, but Tidal Shock ends up answering that question anyways. And it turns out the answer is […]
Review: Dishonored Roleplaying Game is a New Favorite and a Perfect Setting for Tabletop Roleplaying
Dishonored is a beloved series of first person stealth action games. The rightful heir to the Thief throne, the series exists as two main titles, and the excellent standalone Death […]
Review: X-COM: Chimera Squad is Part Spin-Off, Part Natural Progression
I’ve had quite a back log. COVID-19 may have slowed down a lot of other industries, but video games are still releasing, mostly unaffected. I’m working through my backlog, because […]
Preview: One of Our Favorite Games, Deep Rock Galactic, Exits Early Access May 13
Contributing author: Marielle Bokor Some of my favorite video game experiences have been in co-op games. Playing with friends and overcoming challenges and obstacles is extremely satisfying, and it has […]
Review: SnowRunner is a Muddy Good Time
The older I get, the more I like “slow” stuff—like TV where they’ll show nothing but a train’s journey, or wood burning. It’s not like I’ll just sit there using […]
Review: Someday You’ll Return is a Spooky Walk in the Woods
First person horror is great—nothing is more immersive than seeing through the eyes of the person who is trapped in a terrifying situation, fighting or fleeing for survival. Scarier still […]
Preview: FPS plus Rhythm Game BPM: Bullets Per Minute Will be a Deadly Dance
With contributions by James Brod Sometimes some flavors just taste good together. Chocolate and peanut butter is the classic example. But someone somewhere had to be the first one to […]
Preview: Strange Rogue-Lite Arboria Shows Promise
So, I’m thinking Arboria is going to be your normal rogue-lite, and while mechanically it blends third person action roleplaying games into that rogue-lite formula, that’s not the strange part. […]
Review: Dread Nautical is a Mediocre, Turn-Based Adventure on the High Seas
There are just so many turn-based tactics games coming out, it’s good to see each one with their own spin on the genre. And while Dread Nautical’s specific spin […]