I’m usually one to forgive some setbacks when it comes to developing a game using funds generously donated by backers. After all, things happen beyond the control of those in charge. Delays happen, people quit, they run out of money, etc. However, I’m usually only…
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Serena has been a gamer since an early age and was brought up with the classic adventure games by Sierra On-Line, LucasArts, and Infocom. She's been an active member on Kickstarter since early 2012 and has backed a large number of crowdfunded games, mostly adventures. You can also find her writing for Kickstart Ventures and evn.moe.
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By now it should come as to no surprise that I’m a fan of card games, particularly of the collectible variety. So, when I heard that there would be another hybrid game coming soon to Kickstarter I had to check it out. While we know…
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Just when you think visual novels couldn’t get any weirder it’s almost inevitable that another one comes along to make you question your sanity. After being able to date birds, dragons, and even girls with the personality of World War II tanks one has to…
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Despite being a big fan of visual novels I’ll have to admit that I haven’t been following Sekai Project and their translation projects as closely as I should be. With that said, checking out the latest update for World End Economica it appears that they…
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I’ll admit that, after all the news revolving around AJ Tilley and the less than stellar release of Beach Bounce that I went in with very low expectations when I decided to try out Divine Slice of Life. And, to put it in a single…
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After playing the first part of Beach Bounce I found myself wanting a lot more. At the time I had high hopes that it would be good, or at least playable. My review on it proved neither was true. However, despite fearing what I would…
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I’ll freely admit that I haven’t been heavily into Metroidvania games, at least not for the past couple of decades. But, that doesn’t mean that I won’t play them if they’ve got that special little something that catches my attention. In the case of Dark…
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The latest update for visual novel Purrfectly Ever After contains some good news and some not so good news. Honestly, though, these are minor setbacks and shouldn’t impact the development and release of the game too much. Here’s what we know about the current state…
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I love a little weirdness in my media. The strange and crazy attracts my interest and I listen. However, sometimes something comes along that just might be a little too strange for my tastes. And Angels With Scaly Wings certainly borders on this creepy but…
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Ever since I first played Dungeon Master on my Atari ST I’ve fallen in love with turn-based dungeon crawlers, so it should come as to no surprise that Infinite Adventures has spoken to me, too. And it does look to be a great addition to…
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In response to a lot of confusion regarding AJ Tilley’s decision to split his company into two entities they released a more detailed list of what to expect with this change. And, honestly, I’m as confused about why they did this as I was when…
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Earlier this year visual novel Over the Hills and Far Away failed to get funding on Kickstarter, landing at just around a third of their asking goal. However, undeterred WarGirl Games went to Patreon to get the game funded and it was finally released in…
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Gay dating fans rejoice as the latest update for Coming Out on Top has just announced two new “Brofinder” guys that you can go out with. These studs were provided by backers who gave their money to get in the game. Meet Jake and Tommy,…
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The wait is over for fans of the visual novel Brilliant Shadows. At least for those who prefer to get their games via Steam. As of today anyone can download it via this platform of choice with other platforms to follow soon after. Everyone who…
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Parkour games are a unique bunch. They add an element to platforming and exploration that few traditional games have these days. And Failsafe not only looks to continue the tradition of those that came before but it also looks to make it its own. Our…
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I’m not sure why I agreed to write on the demo for The Letter, but I did. At least it’s very short and only gets really freaky at the end. Which I can sorta handle. I love horror, but even I draw the line at…