Review: Charming Cyber Punk Cat Game Stray Has Everyone’s Attention
Stray seems to be a bit of a phenomenon. It has a bit of a “right place, right time” feeling to it—or a PR firm that really knew when or […]
Review: Set Sail in a Serene FAR: Changing Tides
When I had the chance to review FAR: Lone Sails before its release, I thought for sure it was going to be a huge deal. To me, it was similar […]
Review: Martha Is Dead Has a Messy Narrative Interspersed With Gratuitous Gore
When I hear “psychological horror” in relation to video games, I can’t help but recoil a bit. Often psychological horror games will try to clumsily tackle important subjects while […]
Review: Charming The Gunk Could Have Been Better
A few years ago, I was afraid that single player games were dying—especially games with more AA or AAA type gameplay and graphics. While those things aren’t necessary, it’s […]
Review: Sable Is Gorgeous but Clunky
When Sable was first announced, it definitely stood out visually. I was eager to get my chance to on a hover bike and cruise the dunes to a soundtrack provided […]
Review: UnMetal Pays Homage to the Classics, and Is the Funniest Game I’ve Played All Year
I don’t really play many games that are pure satire or parody anymore, and that’s a shame. I’m sure they still exist, but they’re smaller project that don’t come to […]
Review: Toem is a Cozy, Cute Photo Adventure
In the past year or so, as we’ve gone through a pandemic and other struggles, it’s become apparent to me just how powerful a force for good something comforting can […]
Review: Beautiful Greak: Memories of Azur Is Nearly Perfect, Occasionally Cumbersome
Sometimes games lose the balance between production values and good gameplay, but when a fine balance is struck, it can be serendipity. Such is the case with the beautiful Greak: […]
Review: No Longer Home Explores Existential Crises and Societal Expectations
Narrative driven games are a favorite of mine. I love a good story hook to keep me exploring and drive me to the end. It’s why I love events like […]
Review: Svoboda 1945: Liberation Is a Tragic, Affecting Masterwork
War is a difficult subject. History is often written by the victors, sometimes without regard for the truth. And one of the few truths of war is that it’s ugly, […]
Review: Time Looping The Forgotten City Wants You to Break the Golden Rule
I love a good underdog story, and I love a good adventure—and it looks like The Forgotten City meets at the intersection of that combination. Made by a core three […]
Review: Charming Out of Line Runs Out of Ideas
I think Limbo-like or Inside-like could be considered its own adventure platforming subgenre. I mean, it practically is as side scrolling games with heavy puzzle elements, stunning visuals, and wordless […]