Castle Agony: Hi-Fun, Lo-Fi Action
First impressions for this Point-and-Click adventure! A dark, mysterious castle looms in the distance as you approach by carriage down a long road. Upon arrival, you learn of the many hidden dangers that are sure to meet you on the treacherous journey ahead. Sent with a mission from God, accompanied by your ever-faithful dog, embark on this journey against…
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories Demo Review
I’ll be honest: I know nothing about the works of H.P. Lovecraft. I know he built a world of fantasy-horror stories, but that’s as much as I can confidently say. Luckily for newbies like me, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories seem to be just that: untold stories. The main character, a detective by the name of John Murphy, doesn’t return any…
Yume Nikki Defines a Genre Through the Pursuit of Abstract Storytelling
Cult-classic Yume Nikki Returns After a Decade of Silence, to Showcases Once Again the Artistic Merit of Pixel Art Games in the Pursuit of Abstract Storytelling. I’ve always had a penchant for console games. I grew up playing them, starting with my dads NES and on to my own PlayStation’s and Xboxes, never really anticipating that I would ever…
I Fell From Grace Review: Poetic Point and Click Dystopia
I fell from Grace is one of the strangest games I’ve had the pleasure of playing in recent times. It’s such a nontraditional mix of elements that comes together to create a unique gaming experience. You assume the role of Henry, a worn down and low paid medical researcher whose wife, the titular Grace, is terminally ill. Just in…
Outpost 9 Demo is a callback to The Thing and Alien
In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream I don’t often sit down to write about the demos of games, but Benjy Bates’ Outpost 9 demo is something I actually find myself wanting to write home about, purely because of how well it handles tension and how much of a “thriller movie” it manages to be with nothing more…
Fleshforward Demo Review: Resident Evil 2D Gone Wrong
Editors Note: As of the date of this posting, this game is still currently in development. I’m a strong believer in subtlety. Games that give playful winks and nudges towards their inspiration are far more appealing than games who beat players over the head while shouting “do you get the reference?” In this case, Fleshforward tends to do the…
Unworthy: 2D Dark Souls-esk Metroidvania (Pre-Alpha)
Unworthy is a combat-focused metroidvania game which presents difficulty and challenges similar to titles such as Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts and Dark Souls. This striking game presents an experience that is for the hardcore crowd, but wrapped in such design that it is approachable to anyone. Currently in it’s pre-alpha stage of development, there are sure to be more changes and…
Gunlock Game Trailer [2017] – Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games
Developers: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic – Coding /…
RunGunJumpGun Provides Fast-Paced Hallucinatory Action
Hardcore Challenge on Bath Salts Sometimes you…
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Downwell Review: Well? Where? Down!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie Developer: Moppin Publisher: Devolver Digital…
Megasphere: Pre-Release First Impressions
Awakened from your slumber, a gravitational field is discovered…
Flynn: Son of Crimson Preview: Please conserve the Red
Either someone didn’t get the memo about the shortage…
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Long Awaited Mega Man 11 Announced, Coming to PS4, XB1 & Switch in 2018
After years of waiting, Capcom has officially announced a…
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