Author: Tom Wilson
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Lemnis Gate: Phenomenally Unique & Brilliantly Innovative – PS4 Review
It is fair to say that up until Lemnis Gate’s launch, I was not its biggest fan. Prior to hearing about its existence, I had played the wonderfully exceptional Quantum League, a game with very similar mechanics to Lemnis Gate. While there were obvious differences, such as Lemnis Gate’s operators, there were enough parallels that…
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To The Rescue! Announces PC & Switch Release Dates
The dog shelter simulation game, To The Rescue!, by developer Little Rock Games, has received release dates for both the PC and Nintendo Switch versions. To The Rescue! was announced a little while ago, and we have been following its development closely. Up until now, the game has had a tentative release date for autumn…
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Monster Crown: Old School Pokémon With A Twist – Switch Review
If you’ve played any of the old Pokémon games, then you’re bound to be familiar with Monster Crown. From its visuals to its core gameplay loop, Monster Crown borrows heavily from the Pokémon series. However, while it never replicates it with as much polish or grace as those original classics, Monster Crown does offer up…
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Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy – Demo Preview
I’ve been aware of Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy for quite some time now. While it has intrigued me, I’ve always found myself to be too busy to get around to it. Fortunately, now that the Steam Next Fest has rolled around, I find myself with nothing to do but review the many demos available…
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Itorah: Beautifully Handcrafted Platforming Gem – Demo Preview
Steam Next Fest has rolled around and my love for all things indie has once again been rejuvenated. From platformers to puzzlers, the lineup of demos on offer is astounding. So, as I found myself scrolling through the monolithic library of mesmerising games, I tried to narrow my search. While my efforts were mostly futile,…
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Monster Harvest: A Lacklustre Attempt At An Overdone Genre – PC Review
During my time at university, I would often find myself in a bit of a rut. My emotions would run rampant and my creativity would deflate and writhe on the ground haplessly. To alleviate some of the pain, I’d often turn to my Nintendo Switch. One of the many games I had on there was…
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Manage A Festival Empire In Festival Tycoon, Out Now In Early Access
Developed by Johannes Gäbler and published by Future Friends Games, Festival Tycoon, the management-simulation-hybrid, is coming to Steam Early Access Today. Festival Tycoon is the debut title of solo developer Johannes Gäbler, who is making it alongside his studies. It is being published by the recently formed publishing studio Future Friends Games. They are responsible for…
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Co-op RTS Dwarfheim Leaves Steam Early Access Today
Publisher Merge Games and developer Pineleaf Studio have announced that Dwarfheim, the cooperative real-time strategy game, is leaving Early Access today. After nearly a year in Early Access, Dwarfheim is finally launching into version 1.0. While in Early Access, Dwarfheim has continued to grow with frequent updates and patches. Now that it is hitting version 1.0, players…
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Everything Announced At The 23rd September 2021 Nintendo Direct
The September Nintendo Direct aired today that showcased upcoming games launching this Winter and also announced some new titles coming in 2022. What Was Announced? Everyone seems to get excited whenever a Nintendo Direct rolls around. In the little time between Nintendo announcing the September Nintendo Direct and the direct actually happening, speculation goes wild.…
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Challenging City-Builder, Settlement Survival, Coming To Steam Soon
Settlement Survival, the challenging city-builder by developer Gleamer Studios is set to release this October, with a demo coming in time for Steam Next Fest. Settlement Survival is the debut title from indie developers Gleamer Studios. It is inspired by the critically acclaimed game Banished and seeks to offer players a challenging survival-based city-building experience.…
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Mystery Visual Novel & Coffee Tycoon Game, Coffee Noir, Coming Soon
The neo-noir visual novel tycoon mash-up game Coffee Noir, developed by DOJI and NAOS Software, will be launching onto Steam and GOG later this month. If you’ve ever wanted to solve crimes all while running a successful coffee empire, then Coffee Noir may just be for you. It is the debut game of Polish development…
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TOEM: A Monochrome Journey Full Of Colour – PC Review
After seeing a trailer for TOEM at last month’s Indie World Showcase, I quietly waited with bubbling anticipation for its release. I’m a big fan of photography-based games and have reviewed a few already on The Game Crater. However, TOEM looked different. Not only did its isometric perspective offer a new way to experience the…