Category: Reviews
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Strayed Lights: A Captivating Journey of Self-Discovery and Combat Brilliance – PC Review
Austin Wintory, a renowned Grammy award-winning artist, brings his exceptional talent to every video game he is part of, making a significant impact. As an avid gamer, I have made it a tradition to eagerly anticipate and play any title that bears his musical prowess, such as the critically acclaimed Journey, Abzu, and Pathless. His…
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OTXO: A Thrilling Bulletstorm Game – PC Review
As a writer who appreciates nostalgia and sentimentality, I’m constantly delighted when a game successfully merges the best of the past with the excitement of the present. OTXO accomplishes precisely that. This contemporary spin on the timeless classic Hotline Miami exemplifies how to take the essential components that made a game exceptional and expand upon…
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Wildfrost: Painfully Addictive – PC Review
Being an experienced card game player, both in online and real-life settings, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review Wildfrost, a captivating card-battling, roguelike deck builder. The game’s charming art style immediately drew me in, and the promise of replayability, a hallmark of roguelikes, had me concerned about neglecting my social life. However,…
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Joon Shining: A Puzzle Adventure Mixing Golf, Magic and Dodos – PC Review
Golf games are my passion, whether they’re realistic simulations of the sport or whimsical putt-putt courses. When I learned about Joon Shining, a game that puts a unique twist on traditional golfing games, I was eager to try it out. The game’s stunning scenery, spanning various worlds, and straightforward objective make it a perfect choice…
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Meet Your Maker: A Thrilling FPS Base Builder With Potential – PS5 Review
When it comes to gaming genres I’ve always gravitated towards first-person shooters, always loving the competitive multiplayer nature. However, my experience with world-building games has been relatively limited, making me intrigued by their creative aspects. I’ve never thought of myself as creative and hence my avoidance of the genre. So, when I stumbled upon Meet…
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Curse of the Sea Rats: A Graphically Stunning Ratoidvania – PS4 Review
It is undeniable that the game series Metroid and Castlevania have had a significant impact on the gaming industry, so much so that the sub-genre Metroidvania is named after them. Their influence is apparent in games across the industry, including some of the biggest titles. In recent years, games like Rogue Legacy and Dead Cells…
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Beacon Pines: Autumn Mysteries – PC Review
Leaves are changing, temperatures droping, and the days are getting shorter. Fall is a time of change, a time of decay. This makes it the perfect backdrop for coming-of-age mysteries. A lineage of games from Oxenfree to Life is Strange are etched into Beacon Pines‘ autumn-tinged identity. There are secrets in this idyllic small town.…
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White Day: A Labyrinth Named School – PS5 Review
I am what some might call a back-seat survival horror game enthusiast. While I generally don’t play spooky titles myself, I do find them immensely fun to watch a friend play. This degree of separation adds a layer of interactivity and keeps me safely removed from the stress of choices. White Day: A Labyrinth Named…
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Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2: Horribly Bad – PC Review
I’m a big fan of horror and pretty much anything related to the various mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. He tends to conjure up some amazing creatures and stories, and I’ve enjoyed his works through a multitude of different mediums, including books, movies, and games. When I first heard of Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2, a…
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Isonzo: Almost The Greatest WW1 Shooter Ever – PS5 Review
I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy both Tannenberg and Verdun, the previous two FPS titles in the WW1 series by developer BlackMill Games. Frankly, they’re both masterpieces, seamlessly blending realistic mechanics, visuals and audio design while remaining perfectly approachable. They’re challenging titles, especially if you play online, but for the most part, they manage to…
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Tinykin: The Best Game Of 2022 – PS5 Review
Writing this Tinykin review is a little bittersweet for me. On the one hand, I get to review an exceptional and endlessly creative video game. On the other, it is my final review for The Game Crater. One of the many highlights of my career with The Game Crater was previewing Tinykin in February of…
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Restless Soul: Dad Joke Adventure – PC Review
For all the death we gamers partake in, it often remains a difficult topic to discuss. I can’t help but think of those passionate moments clinging to the last bit of HP. It’s funny how insignificant those clutch moments feel compared to real-life experiences. Regardless of your familiarity with the subject, death has a habit…