Review: Puzzle Heavy The Tartarus Key Nails the Retro Aesthetic
I’ve been playing a lot of retro games lately and there’s something especially haunted about old PlayStation games that high…
Review: Layers of Fear Is Graphically Impressive. That’s About It.
I never played the original Layers of Fear, though I did play its sequel—and I wasn’t a big fan. However,…
Review: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Was a Great Idea with Middling Execution
I’ve been playing a lot of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide lately. Despite its flaws, it has great combat. One of my…
Review: Darkest Dungeon II Is More of What You Love, but Also Less
Darkest Dungeon was a darling when it was released seven years ago. Darkest Dungeon wasn’t unique, but it excelled in…
Review: Mia and the Dragon Princess Is Schlock, Full of Missed Opportunities
I’m still old enough that I remember when full motion video (or FMV) was a novel addition to games. FMV…
Review: Ten Dates Is a Fun, Stress-Free Way to Enjoy Valentine’s Day from Your Couch
It’s Valentine’s Day and no matter where you fall on the spectrum from “absolutely against” to “bring on the glittery…
Review: Nostalgia Does Some Heavy Lifting In Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
I’ve been playing a lot of retro games lately, so when a game that’s “retro-inspired” comes across my desk to…
Review: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Has Fantastic Combat, but Suffers from a Rough Launch
Before I start, I should mention that I love 4 player, Left 4 Dead style co-op games. I get together…
Review: Bright, Whimsical Kukoos: Lost Pets Is Nostalgic but Mediocre
The late 90s and early ‘00s were a special time in video game history. Platformers, along with the rest of…
Review: Dwarf Fortress Is Breathtakingly Complex
I’ve always had a certain fascination with Dwarf Fortress. I haven’t played it before now, but I’d always stumble across…
Preview: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Pre Order Beta Is a Drip Feed of Content Until Release
Darktide is finally here–somewhat. The pre-order Beta has kicked off, and if you pay in you can get early access…
Review: Ship of Fools Is a Chaotic Co-Op Roguelike
While some co-op video games test the boundaries of friendship, playing on the couch with a buddy or significant other…
