Category: Reviews
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Ultra Age: Inconsistent Brilliance Marred By Poor Decisions – PS4 Review
I often find myself in a bit of a predicament. While I am prone to enjoying the occasional indie game, especially those more narrative-focused, I tend to desire a higher-budget experience. Alas, I find the likes of Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty to be a tad dreary and overwhelming. It is therefore the case…
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Super Animal Royale: A Unique, Addictive Indie Alternative – PC Review
Battle Royales have been a gaming phenomenon over the last few years, completely dominating the industry. Now, we have seen huge games monopolise the market, and the games late to the trend, are usually at a disadvantage. Hyper Scape, even though I thoroughly enjoyed it, failed to even make a dent on the market. Fortunately,…
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Stories of Mara: A Stunning Yet Inaccessible Sequel – PC Review
I’ve always enjoyed visual novels ever since I discovered Ace Attorney back in the early 2010s. So, it’s brought me a lot of joy to see the genre grow in popularity over the last few years. The depth of stories that can be told due to the nature of the genre is incredible. However, if…
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Power and Revolution 2021: A Political Nightmare – PC Review
I enjoy politics. I don’t only pay attention to it when election time rolls around but at all times of the year. Rather, I am immersed in policy, rhetoric, the politicians themselves and, of course, the (usually) quadrennial spectacles that are elections. That being the case, it would go without saying that a game like…
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Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island DLC – PS5 Review
When Ghost of Tsushima launched a little over a year ago, I, alongside countless others, was left astonished. Ghost of Tsushima quickly became one of PlayStation’s greatest games and the Iki Island DLC fits into the game seamlessly. It almost feels like it could have been there all along. While there aren’t many notable differences,…
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Lake PC Review: The Indie Game of the Year
It’s been a long while since I was last in Providence Oaks. Too long. It’s the town found in Lake and one I thoroughly enjoyed exploring back in April when I previewed the game’s demo. Since that preview, I’ve thought of nothing but returning. I’ve longed to hop in the rattly van and deliver mail…
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A Night at the Races: Twin Peaks Meets Super Meat Boy – Switch Review
I’ve never been particularly good at 2D platformers, especially of the precision kind. Sure, flashy hundred-hour long JRPGs with overly convoluted plotlines are my bread and butter. But, there’s something about leaping from one platform to another that my brain simply cannot comprehend. I’ve tried all the greats, attempted to perfect pro-platformer tricks, even dedicated…
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Chernobylite: A Barren Wasteland in More Ways Than One – PC Review
It hasn’t taken the survival genre long to take over Steam, and if you have played a game of this genre before, you know exactly what it entails. This can get quite repetitive, especially if it’s exploring, crafting, and fighting on repeat. Fortunately, Chernobylite has cemented itself as a unique experience, carving its own path…
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Side Decide: Toybox Fun – PC Review
While everyone went off to play the latest Ghost of Tsushima DLC, I was left behind twiddling my thumbs and wishing I could afford it. Then, I looked at my PlayStation backlog, hissed like Dracula being burned by the sun, and retreated into the safe comfort of relaxing indie games. Fortunately for me, I had…
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Lifeslide: A Beautiful Experience Not Intended For PC – PC Review
I’m genuinely delighted that there is a sub-category of video games dedicated to capturing the wholesome nature of relaxation. I find it incredible that games simply about taking a moment to decompress after an exhaustive week perform so well. Lifeslide sells itself on its exhilaratingly relaxing gameplay, a juxtaposing sentiment I often felt it succeeded…
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Road 96: An Excellent Adventure Game, Just Not On Switch – Review
Right before starting Road 96, I was about to leave on my own road trip, moving from my home in the midwest to the east coast of the United States. While I did not experience anything close to the insanity of my road drip during my six to seven hours with Road 96, it felt fitting. I…
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A Township Tale: An Uneasy Journey – Oculus Quest Review
Expectations can be difficult to express when it comes to Virtual Reality (VR) games. I often find myself surprised with the innovative ways games will tackle the limitations of the technology. A Township Tale, by Alta, is a perfect example of what Virtual Reality can accomplish. Unfortunately, I found the game to be quite rough…