With a focus on story-telling over leet skills and grinding, visual novels are getting deeper and darker than ever before. Instead of sticking exclusively to romance, many have begun to blend genres in new and exciting ways. Studio Theophilus is hoping a mixture of fantasy elements…
I love an interesting take on interactive fiction, or text adventures as they were once called. While it’s not quite my style of story, I do love the idea behind Southern Monsters. It’s what I would call a text/graphic hybrid that started to get popular…
In Keen, speed is the name of the game. Unless of course, you prefer more tactical turn-based combat. Then feel free to swap out its speedy hack’n’slash gameplay for something more methodical. In Cat Nigiri’s new Indiegogo project, everyone can find something to enjoy. Seeking a flexible…
When it comes to games, you have the adrenaline-pumping action of a shooter and you have the slower introspective stories that tell something unique. While the former isn’t a bad thing, and I’ve enjoyed them, it’s the latter that’s always gotten my attention. Currently running…
Let’s be real. MMORPGs tend to do poorly on crowdfunding platforms. Such massive undertakings by their very nature necessitate huge teams and budgets. Something most indie devs simply don’t have. Enter newcomers Zosky Games and their campaign for Apocalypse Dawn, “the first Zombie MMORPG with…
In December of 2016, Legrand Legacy failed to raise enough funding for its campaign to succeed. Despite the support of 769 backers, developer Semisoft fell short of their £85,000. But, as any JRPG fan can attest, the game’s not over until you stop playing. With…
Began as a six-man graduation project, a new third person action-adventure game will be making its way to Kickstater this March. It may be too early to be certain, but from what I’ve seen on the Twirlbound website, Pine is going to be a project…
I love a good Mythos inspired game, no matter the genre. Of course, I enjoy some styles of gameplay more than others. However, just the subject matter of H.P. Lovecraft’s tales are enough to make me take a look at it. Well, coming soon to…
With Yooka-Laylee’s April 11th release date coming up fast, developer Playtonic has unveiled the 3D platformer’s new multiplayer mode. Set in “Rextro’s Radical Arcade,” the mode adds 8 competitive arcade style games. Designed for up to four in local multiplayer, the games can also be completed…
I have thoroughly enjoyed playing through the queer Cyberpunk adventure game Read Only Memories. However, that release was far from the end of development. As of the latest update, the “2064” patch has been released for PC and PS4. And, I’m looking forward to getting…
Aeon Dream Studios has been hard at work on their debut otome visual novel, Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons. While the project was successfully funded on Kickstarter, it did not raise enough to unlock its stretch goal sequel. With the first game nearly complete, Aeon…
Every now and then I like to take a look at various indie development groups online. There’s always something intriguing in there, especially when it comes to games otherwise rarely seen in the big press. A few days ago, during one such stroll my gaze…
I’ll admit I like a good anthro story, especially if it features cat girls. Neko Club is a romantic visual novel about a bunch of them needing some sort of hero. Apparently, they used to be slaves of sorts but recently attained independence. And, there…
Things had been looking bleak for backers of action-RPG Witchmarsh. Six months had passed since the last update in May 2016, while developer Inglenook had been inactive on social media for even longer. But in November 2016 the developers posted a groveling apology and pledged…
I love reading or watching behind-the-scenes stuff about a game I backed on Kickstarter. This is no different with Jack Houston and the Necronauts, a sci-fi adventure game inspired by old school serials. I also loved the idea behind the use of stop motion animation….
Before I get started on talking about Feminazi: The Triggering, I want to make sure I point out something important. I have absolutely no problem with satire or parody. However, said satire need to be at least tasteful if it’s going to be taken seriously….