Category: Reviews
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Inscryption: A Horror Paragon of Our Time – PC Review
The duality of games makes it so that we often desire novelty, but find ourselves disappointed once we have it. As such, it’s always a risk for video game developers to approach an established genre with a fresh take. Fortunately, that’s exactly what Inscryption does for the horror genre. First and foremost, Inscryption is a…
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Escape Simulator: Chaotic Fun Brimming With Potential – PC Review
I haven’t been to that many escape rooms. In fact, prior to playing Escape Simulator for review, I had never been to an escape room. There is something about being confined to a small space and being forced to solve a series of increasingly complex puzzles in order to escape that feels positively Saw-esque. And…
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Into The Pit: Nailbitingly Intense – PC Review
It would seem that nowadays games have shifted away from the straightforward formula of yesteryear. Instead, they are enticing players with epic narratives and staggeringly realistic visuals. While that may appeal to the majority of players, I have grown tired of this kind of game. Rather than having each character stop the action just to…
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Get In The Car, Loser!: A Fun Queer RPG – PC Review
I’ve always enjoyed RPGs, especially those that send you on grand adventures to fight fated evil with over the top weapons and special attacks. So when I heard about Get In The Car, Loser – a queer RPG based around friendship, self-acceptance and tracking down a thousand-year-old evil, I was sold immediately. Get In The…
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Cooking Companions: Finger-lickin’ Good – PC Review
Please note: This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. As someone who thrives off all that is unsettling, Cooking Companions made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Please take the time to look over the developer’s warnings before playing. I remember the first time I played Doki Doki Literature Club; the…
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Henchman Story: A Unique Take On The Superhero Romp – PC Review
Ensuring that an introduction is nothing but brilliant is crucial to not only successfully establishing tone, theme and story, but also for engrossing and gripping the audience. For example, in a comedy, it is imperative to indicate the type of humour audiences can expect to see. Fortunately, the humorous, touching and incredibly witty Henchman Story…
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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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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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INDUSTRIA PC Review: Half Baked Half-Life
I grew up loving the science fiction shooter genre, with games such as Half-Life and Bioshock and movies like Terminator and Total Recall. There’s been quite a lack of them in recent times, so when INDUSTRIA surfaced, I was more than excited to relive the joy of my childhood. INDUSTRIA, by Bleakmill, is a Half-Life…
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JETT: The Far Shore: A Flawed Masterpiece – PS4 Review
Ten years ago, Superbrothers, in collaboration with others, released Sword & Sworcery EP to critical acclaim. It stood out as an artsy esoteric point-and-click when edgy military shooters dominated gaming. But it was also at the beginning of an indie boom, right when games first started gaining authority as not only entertainment but as an art form.…
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UNSIGHTED: Time Is Of The Essence – PC Review
There’s no shortage of indie pixel games nowadays. But every so often one appears that offers to blend two incredible titles to create something familiar yet wholly unique. Whenever one of these pops up I can’t help but want to try it out for myself. Even more so if it is one that takes inspiration…
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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…