While controlling like a Mega Man game and being structured in a classic metroidvenia style, Ambrosia hopes to win players over. It offers a large and changing world, a focus on frantic combat, and many weapon customization options. This 2D side-scroller takes place on an…
The great thing about video games is that they are, ultimately, a platform for creativity. Developed by Sciman101, ANYKEY is an impressive first game for a newcomer to the gamedev scene. This flashy take on Pong boasts a wide selection of modes and ideas in a simple…
I’m not generally a huge fan of visual novels. I’ve picked up popular titles like Dream Daddy and Doki Doki Literature Club over the past year, but only ended up spending a few hours with each of them. Since the character designs for Seventh Circle looked promising, I gave their demo a…
The opening screen of The Little Ship has a poignant message: “Sometimes beautiful things can pause your journey.” This is partly a tutorial – hitting W brings a breeze to push along your little boat and clear anything in your path. But it also serves…
In Tea for Two you play as a snail. It’s a very cute snail. With a unicorn horn and a teapot perched on its back, it’s ready for adventure. Time to Party Specifically, you’re off to search the pink planet surface for tea so that…
Into the Breach is finally out, and it’s pretty good. I’ve been playing it almost nonstop since launch, and while I don’t think it’ll have the lasting power that FTL had for me, it’s addictive and fun as hell. It’s also pretty damn hard, and…
In what feels like forever ago, Wormwood Studios released the post-apocalyptic adventure game Primordia. Primoredia was a brilliant example of a modern adventure game. That Wadjet Eye Games published it, is in itself a sign of quality. But years went by and Wormwood Studios looked a…
The tide brings ill fortune and the promise of strategic action adventure in Sea Salt, a new Lovecraft-inspired Kickstarter title. Wrath of the Old Gods The game’s premise is simple. After the rise of a new religion, the old god Dagon seeks to eliminate his…
It’s always frustrating to see a Kickstarter game with a cool premise crushed by poor presentation. Sleeping With Third Eye Open looks to be one of the more experimental indie titles on Kickstarter right now. Its campaign also has some serious issues. Third Eye Open…
What does the history of the kaiju genre (kaiju translates to “strange beast”), from Godzilla to Attack on Titan, and Pacific Rim, tell us about the deeper implications of Subset Game’s newest title, Into the Breach? Quite a bit actually, but to get there, we’ll need…
Over the last several years, the gaming subgenre known as the “roguelike” seems to be making quite the comeback. It’s somewhat odd considering the grueling nature, and thus, the often niche appeal many of these titles provide, along with the fact that their roots stretch…
From its monochrome art style, to its mechanics and sound design, the upcoming 2D adventure game Minit is worth getting excited for. Originally revealed last year, the game recently received a firm launch date as well as a new trailer via publisher Devolver Digital. The trailer…
Last month, Hinterland Lead Developer Raphael van Lierop posted a development update detailing the future of the studio’s survival game, The Long Dark. The good news is that there is a lot in the works, including a soon-to-be-released patch containing a massive swath of bug fixes….
Like a finely crafted Dawi mace, Warhammer Fantasy is as blunt as they come. Games Workshop has created a world of extremes, where strife and sorrow are the norm. Swedish developer Fatshark Games took that world and brought about the beginning of the end for Warhammer:…
If you’ve found yourself blown away by the new rogue-lite strategy RPG, Into the Breach, you’re not alone. Subset Games’ most recent title has quickly grabbed the attention of many tactical strategy fans. Into the Breach offers fast-paced gameplay, a rewarding difficulty curve, and variety of…
It’s safe to say that the new Kickstarter game Iron Harvest qualifies as an overnight success. The steam punk real time strategy title is off to an incredibly successful start. It has already become one of the best performing Kickstarter campaigns in recent memory, surpassing…