Tag: Review
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Gamedec: Engrossing Story-Driven Detective Game – PC Review
Published by Anshar Studios, Gamedec is by far the most captivating game I’ve played so far in 2021. With an incredibly immersive and complex world to roam about in, so much lore to delve into, and a wide array of characters to interact with, 22nd-century Warsaw City is my new favourite place to be. Anshar…
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Kraken Academy!!: A Cracking Good Time – PC Review
Last week, on our weekly podcast Crater Corner, I tried to explain Kraken Academy!! to my co-host Jayden. Having played its demo back in April during the LudoNarraCon festival, I had a rough idea of what to expect. But my knowledge of its overall narrative and gameplay loop was a little spotty. As I was…
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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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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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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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Glyph: A Tranquil 3D Platformer – PC Review
Glyph, by Bolverk Games, is a beautiful platforming adventure game. With breathtaking scenery, a mesmerising soundscape, and interesting mechanics, Glyph is a wonderful example of an indie game done well. In Glyph, players take control of a small, mechanical beetle as they explore a desert land populated with ancient and crumbling structures. Guided by another…
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No Longer Home: A Brief Exploration of an Impermanent Life – PC Review
Playing No Longer Home was difficult. It has been equally as difficult to write this review. Unfortunately for me, I hated my time at University. My depression only got worse and I was often very alone. By the time my final few weeks rolled around, I fell into one of the worst depressions of my…
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Paint The Town Red: Mayhem At Its Finest – PC Review
Ingenuity is a trait I actively seek out when searching for games. I love exploring new territory, be it an innovative crafting system or a novel take on combat. For me, gaming is a lot about familiarising myself with the unknown. While I have a penchant for the experimental side of gaming, I recognise that…
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Death’s Door: A Thought-Provoking Experience – PC Review
Death is not an easy business for a harbinger of souls. As reapers, crows slave away collecting souls needed to power magical doors. When a door opens, a reaper must acquire the assigned soul to close that door. One look at the office and it is easy to see the monotony of the job has…
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Dark Deity: A Fun Discount Fire Emblem – PC Review
Fire Emblem has always been one of my favourite franchises as far as SRPGs go, and God knows, there have been countless mediocre clones of it. Conceptually, making an RPG is not that difficult. You just need a world, some characters, some enemies and a linear plot. However, making a good RPG is another matter…
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Clawfish: A Mesmerising Sojourn – PC Review
When I first laid eyes on Clawfish at the Wholesome Direct and saw those sweet words “available now” I couldn’t help but run, metaphorically, of course, straight to Steam and nab it. Now, after a brief, but beautiful stay in Clawfish’s ethereal world my departure feels somewhat bittersweet. While my heart sunk as I was…