I’ve always been strangely fascinated with Hell and the concept of eternal damnation. There’s just something about everlasting pain and suffering at the hands of demons and devils as penance for sins committed in life that interests me. I’m also drawn towards games with hellish…
Serena Nelson
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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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Over the past few years, noir games have started to become popular. Some have even managed to make it on Kickstarter too. I’m a fan of this genre of storytelling, and Detective Gallo looks like a great addition to any fan’s collection. That it’s also…
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One of the more compelling adventure games going through crowdfunding at the moment is the cute and family friendly Nairi. The adorable characters, challenging puzzles, and social structure of Shirin all add to the charm of the game. I spoke with the developers at Home Bear…
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Horror adventure games are popular amongst both communities, particularly those that enjoy a good scare without twitchy reflexes. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter have had a good number successfully funded, and several have already been released. Unfortunately, there are still a handful unaccounted for. Let’s take…
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I love a good adventure game, but I’m even more into ones with a unique twist. Whether it’s in the story, artwork, or gameplay I’m always on the lookout for something new. While Asylopole doesn’t completely break the mold, there’s certainly enough there to capture…
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I’m all for strange and surreal games. The stranger the better. However, sometimes one comes around that might be too weird for me. In the case of an adventure titled “Kickstarted in the Butt“, this might be the case. After watching the video and reading…
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Adventure games are a curious phenomenon on Kickstarter. For every successful campaign there seems to be one that didn’t make it. I previously looked at the success to failure ratio, but in this article I want to specifically take a look at ten Kickstarter horror…
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Nuclear energy can be used to both help and hurt others. Unfortunately, the waste from power plants and fallout from accidents do more harm than good. Games for Change are trying to bring awareness of the dangers to gamers with Epic Orphan. This is a…
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I like noir stories. I’m also a fan of comedic games. Put those together with a healthy dose of adventure and it’s sure to be a hit with me. Coming soon to crowdfunding is a point and click title featuring both of those, as well…
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I’m a fan of first person shooters. From the moment I got my hands on the shareware versions of Doom and Quake I was hooked. However, today I need a little bit more than a gorefest to get my adrenaline pumping. Unfortunately, it looks like…
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It’s always disheartening to see a project I back not make funding. However, it also makes me glad to see when they don’t give up. Some eventually return to crowdfunding while others end up finding other means of securing funds. In the case of Stardrop,…
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After listening to a three part special podcast from my friends at Back Seat Designers, I got to thinking about the early days of Kickstarter. Or at least the early days of the “Kickstarter bubble.” This was a time where anyone with an idea could…
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I enjoy a good hacking game. Few have dealt with real-world scenarios, though. With NITE Team 4, you’ll be put in the shoes of a hacker as you do what you do best. Namely, engage in cyberwarfare against your targets. The kicker is these scenarios…
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Say what you will about walking simulators, but they’re still a popular genre of gaming. I’ve enjoyed a few myself, even if the narratives can be lacking at times. However, not all titles just have you wander aimlessly looking at pretty visuals. Some can be pretty…
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I love goblins. This traditional fantasy villain race just has a bad reputation. Sure, they’re a chaotic band of miscreants bent on mischief, but they can be so much more. Goblins of Elderstone is a city building game, taking this often abused group and painting them as…
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I take queer themed games seriously, so when I see one that seems to be poking fun at the gay community I get ready to rip into it. As I read Queer Quest’s pitch I thought this would be one such situation, but looks can be deceiving….