Tag: Review
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Back 4 Blood: A Great Game to Fill The Void – PS4 Review
Zombies have been at the forefront of mainstream media for almost 20 years. Similarly, zombies have been the cannon fodder for our bloodied bats in video games for quite some time. One of the biggest zombie-based video games is Left 4 Dead, and one that I have played for many hours. That’s why when Turtle…
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To The Rescue!: A Fantastic Sim With A Lot Of Heart – PC Review
I was not particularly fond of my dog Bobby when my family and I first adopted him from a shelter. He was aggressive, constantly barking, humped my leg one too many times and tended to prefer peeing inside the house than in the garden. Shamefully, I ignored him. I let him be my mother’s problem…
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Moonglow Bay: Treading Familiar Waters – PC Review
I’ve played quite a few life sim games lately. From the immersive but broken Book of Travels to the arduously boring Monster Harvest, the latest offerings in the genre have failed to inspire me. So, when I came across the trailer for the stunning and vibrant Moonglow Bay, I hoped that it would revive my…
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Stilstand: An Interactive Comic for Adults – Switch Review
From titles such as Steins;Gate on the PS Vita to excellent adventures like Henchman Story on the Nintendo Switch, over the past decade, visual novels have become quite popular. A number of these interactive stories have huge playtimes, with a few decisions thrown in to break up the idea that you are just reading. Whilst…
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Grapple Dog: A Delightful 2D Platformer – PC Demo Preview
If you’re anything like me then, at the end of a long, hard day, all you’ll want to do is sit down with a light-hearted game and relax. As part of Steam Next Fest, I had the wonderful pleasure of playing the Grapple Dog demo which certainly fits the bill. Grapple Dog is a unique…
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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…
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In Sound Mind: Spooky Story, Horrific Lag – PC Review
With titles like OMORI and Silent Hill 2 ranked high on my favourites list, psychological horror is one of my most enjoyed genres. I couldn’t contain my excitement when In Sound Mind was shown to me. The game’s tags are everything I love: horror, puzzles, story-rich, and cats. By definition, In Sound Mind should have…
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Deathloop PS5 Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
I have always found time loops to be an exciting concept. Between Looper, Groundhog Day, and Edge of Tomorrow, the time travel genre seems completely exhausted. Deathloop is the latest medium to put a spin on the concept, and while it doesn’t feel entirely original, it does a fantastic job of keeping you glued to…
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Tails of Iron: A Lovingly Crafted Souls-Like – PS4 Review
With every intricate background filled with layers of movement, and worldbuilding steeped in charming animal-filled lore, it is hard not to love Tails of Iron. Like any good Metroidvania, it immediately grabbed me. It is packed full of light exploration gameplay, secret treasures and equipment, deliberate duels, and hack and slash action. Aside from some minor…
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TOEM: A Monochrome Journey Full Of Colour – PC Review
After seeing a trailer for TOEM at last month’s Indie World Showcase, I quietly waited with bubbling anticipation for its release. I’m a big fan of photography-based games and have reviewed a few already on The Game Crater. However, TOEM looked different. Not only did its isometric perspective offer a new way to experience the…
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Flynn: Son of Crimson: A Truly Inspiring Platformer – PC Review
I was fortunate enough to grow up during the golden age of action platformers. In my early childhood, there were classics like Super Mario Brothers which people still rave about to this day. More recently there have been indie darlings like Celeste and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. However, despite this, I never…
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Rustler: A Fun, Goofy Medieval GTA – PC Review
I often want a gaming experience where I can tune out and have a good time. I’ve been playing video games for the better part of my life now, and I, occasionally, just want to shoot things or ram into them with all my might. I grew up on games like GTA and Call of…