Category: Reviews
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Time On Frog Island: Obtuse yet Relaxing – PS4 Review
We are in a frog-themed renaissance in gaming, with so many frog-related experiences announced for 2022 and 2023. However, they are scattered across all genres, from RPGs to sports games. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Time On Frog Island, a guy just living his best life among frogs? Farming crops? A simple walk-and-talk…
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Deliver Us The Moon: One Giant Leap for Mankind – PS5 Review
Deliver Us The Moon is a sci-fi thriller set in the distant future where the resources on Earth have been completely depleted, and a lone astronaut is sent on a critical mission to the Moon to save humanity from extinction. Originally released in 2019, the game has been revamped on next-gen consoles with a slew…
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Freshly Frosted – Delightfully Delicious Puzzle Fun – Xbox Series S Review
I’ve been trying to diet for a while now. Over the pandemic I put on a few pounds – more like a few stone – and I’ve been attempting to burn them off with unhealthy amounts of Ring Fit adventure and disgustingly unnatural kale smoothies. It was going well until I discovered Freshly Frosted, the…
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Kao The Kangaroo: 3D Platforming Fun For All – PS5 Review
In modern gaming, it is fair to say that there is a severe lack of 3D platformers. Sure, you got the semi-recent Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart and Psychonauts 2. However, beloved classics such as Jak and Daxter, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie, and Sly Cooper have been long lost to time. Well, Polish developer, Tate…
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Evil Dead: The Game – Singleplayer PS5 Review
The horror multiplayer genre makes perfect sense to me. One player takes on the role of a terrifying, nigh-on-unstoppable villain and the other four play as survivors. The imbalance in power makes the gameplay loop all the more fun. Additionally, the diversity of characters adds in a healthy smattering of replay value. Throw in some…
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Grammarian Ltd: Compelling & Surprisingly Educational – PC Review
For the past few months now I’ve been trying to review Grammarian Ltd. During that time I’ve experienced Covid-19, a birthday, a seven-year anniversary with my girlfriend and at least five colds. Each milestone – wonderful or slightly less spectacular as they may have been – has caused me to push back my review. As…
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Nobody Saves The World: Everybody Can Save The World! – PS5 Review
It’s rare to see a game that has both online co-op and couch co-op, especially in today’s day and age. I’ve always been a sucker for hopping on the couch with my partner after a long day’s work to play a quick game of Mario Kart or Just Dance. Nobody Saves The World, from the…
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Kaiju Wars: Tanks for Days – PC Review
Taking direct inspiration from the NES cult classic Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters, developer Foolish Mortals picks up right where Toho left off. With a beautifully crisp retro flair and an addictive loop, Kaiju Wars modernizes its influences with excellence. It provides an accessible strategy experience with a 30-hour campaign, a custom scenario creator,…
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We’ll Always Have Paris: A Masterclass In Storytelling – PC Review
I’m a huge fan of Cowleyfornia Studios’ first game, Sarawak. It is a profoundly phenomenal narrative experience that whisked me away on an expertly written adventure across exotic landscapes. Its gorgeous and unique art style alongside its crafty puzzles and evocative story helped establish the developer’s trademark style. So, when I heard that their second…
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The Serpent Rogue: A Welcome Struggle For Survival – PC Review
I strongly disagree with the notion that games can only fill a single role. For instance, games can be full of mindless violence, but they can also be educational and therapeutic. While many enjoy gaming as pure escapism, games can still express views on sensitive topics. Likewise, while games should often strive to be inclusive,…
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Skábma – Snowfall PC Review: Frustratingly Inconsistent
I consider myself a fan of education in gaming. Between playing games like Carmen Sandiego and The ClueFinders in my youth and teaching, I remain fascinated by their use as a learning tool. You can probably tell that I enjoy taking in new information. Therefore, I relish any game that offers such an opportunity. Skábma…
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B.I.O.T.A.: Mechs, Submarines, and Spaceships – PC Review
If I were to say only one thing B.I.O.T.A. does exceptionally well, it would be variety. It has eight characters to swap between (four available from the beginning), multiple vehicles to pilot, 54 palette swaps, challenging setpieces and areas to explore. B.I.O.T.A. is teeming with ideas. This does mean some features of this Metroidvania feel…