Category: Previews
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Kraken Academy!!: Crazy Fun – Demo Preview
Kraken Academy!! is one of many of the LudoNarraCon demos I’ve gotten a chance to play. However, it is by far the most hectically brilliant one I’ve played. With an off-the-walls narrative, hilarious dialogue and gorgeous character art, Kraken Academy!! has definitely become one of my most anticipated indie games of 2021. “While the Kraken…
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Teacup: A Wholesome Cup Of Tea – Demo Preview
The moment I started playing Teacup, I fell in love. This demo, which I thankfully got the chance to play over LudoNarraCon 2021, is perhaps the most wholesome game I’ve ever played. It is absolutely gorgeous, beautifully quaint and exceptionally unique. I will happily admit that I loved each and every minute of my time…
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No Longer Home: A Beautifully Bleak Portrayal Of Life – Demo Preview
If this year’s LudoNarraCon event has taught me anything, it’s that narrative-heavy games are my bread and butter. I love them all, from the downright quirky to the solemnly poignant. No Longer Home fits into the latter category. Despite being a bleak portrayal of the downtrodden youth culture in the UK, something I am all…
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Minute Of Islands: Nothing Quite Like It – Demo Preview
I can well and truly say that I’ve never played anything quite like Minute of Islands. It is wholly unique in both concept and design, with an uncomfortably eerie narrative set across extraordinarily detailed and horrifying environments. Its demo offers an insight into a game that will undoubtedly go down in history as one of…
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Astral Ascent: A Genre-Defining Experience – Early Impressions
As of late, many of the games I’ve played and reviewed, regardless of their quality, have failed to instil in me the same satisfaction that the games of yesteryear could. It’s akin to watching an episode of The Office. It’s apparent that it’s supposed to be funny, but at no point do I laugh. Astral…
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Century: Age of Ashes Playtest Impressions
We were recently selected to participate in the playtest of Century: Age of Ashes, the most anticipated dragon aerial combat game of 2021! Ok, the only dragon aerial combat game of 2021 but that’s not the point. I had only a few hours available to play but boy, did I make the most of them!…
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Zeepkist: A Classic In The Making – Early Access Review
When I covered Zeepkist back in January, I felt hopeful that it would turn out to be something special. The game looked fun, colourful, and unique enough that I jumped at the opportunity to review it. Having now played it for a long time, I feel both simultaneously joyous and let-down. While I’m convinced continued…