Tag: Review
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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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ANNO: Mutationem: Beautiful Cyber Pixels – Switch Review
Not going to lie, but I am a sucker for a sleek cyberpunk aesthetic, a dystopian world filled with neon-lit streets and futuristic gadgets. This is exactly the vibe that ANNO: Mutanionem emitted when I set my sight on it for the first time. It was previously released on PC and PlayStation consoles back in…
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Cult of the Lamb: Cute But Deadly – PC Review
I’m always a sucker for great art direction and animation style, especially when it comes to indie games. So when I first laid eyes on Cult of the Lamb after excellent marketing from Devolver Digital, I knew I was in for a treat with this creepy but cute gem. Massive Monster’s newest project, Cult of…
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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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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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Astral Ascent: The Next Best Roguelite Is Here – Early Access Preview
Astral Ascent is a 2D roguelite platformer that shows the genre is not out of new ideas just yet. I knew after loading up Astral Ascent and seeing the gorgeous hand-drawn characters on the start screen and hearing the first notes of its immensely beautiful soundtrack, that this game has been made with true passion.…
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Weird West: A Frustratingly Inconsistent Immersive Sim – PC Review
I’ve always been enthralled by the immersive sim genre, as it puts the freedom of choice in the player’s hands. I was ecstatic when I heard that ex-Arkane developers, who had worked on Prey and Dishonored, were opening a new studio and debuting their project, Weird West. It was set to be another immersive sim,…
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Young Souls: Impeccably Original & Stylishly Fun – Xbox Series S Review
As a journalist who predominantly covers indie games, the constant and daunting threat of losing interest or simply growing fatigued with the very form of entertainment that sustains your career is genuinely terrifying. Over the past few years, I’ve reviewed roughly 86 indie games, previewed 30+ more and played a dozen extra in my spare…
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Shadow Warrior 3: Explosive Action Ruined By Little Content – PC Review
The Shadow Warrior series has always been known for its fast-paced combat, ridiculous humour and stunning visuals. It has gone on to garner critical acclaim since the 2016 reboot due to its combination of platforming and incredibly satisfying katana slicing. Fortunately, protagonist Lo Wang is back again for the threequel, Shadow Warrior 3. This time…
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The Cuphead Show: An Enjoyable Cartoon Adaption – Season One Review
In 2017, Cuphead, by Studio MDHR, took the world by storm, with its surrealist art style and inspiration from Disney. After almost 80,000 reviews, the classic run-and-gun game is currently sitting on Steam with a 96% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive). Now, they have transitioned their animation into a full-blown cartoon. The Cuphead Show aired on…
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Grapple Dog: Petting Dogs and Platforming Perfection – PC Review
Every year, it feels like there is one indie platformer to stand among the rest; a clear winner. Where game feel, momentum, tight controls, and a strong art style come together to strike at the core of what makes a great platformer. It may be early to declare it, but Grapple Dog might be that platformer for…
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The Good Life: Boldly Bizarre & Beautiful Yet Boring – PC Review
I’m a huge proponent of life sim games. Some of my all-time favourite games – Lake and The friends of Ringo Ishikawa – are, or contain elements of, life sims. There is something wonderfully soothing about immersing yourself in a world that is so distinctly familiar yet dreamlike all the same. The Good Life takes…