When the credits rolled at the end of my first Night In The Woods playthrough, the feeling of clarity was almost surreal. As a 20-something with my own history of struggles with mental health and finding a way through life, the game had struck a…
We haven’t had a Francisco Gonzalez game ever since he released Shardlight. That’s about to change because it looks like Lamplight City will be out this year. It’s his first game back with the moniker of Grundislav Games and Application Systems Heidelberg will be its publisher….
It feels like it’s been a long time since Wadjet Eye released a game, both as a publisher and developer. That’s about to change because his latest game, Unavowed, will be out this year. He’s been very busy with it, and no wonder! This will…
Is it just me, or has it been a while since good old fashioned vampire slaying got a good push? For those craving pulp but feeling like the vein has run dry, Damsel might have your fix. Screwtap Studios’ first major title is available now…
The news of Dead Cells’ expanded release is great news not just for fans of rogue likes, but for anyone who enjoys quality gaming experiences. Last week, Twin Motion announced their 2D platformer is now set for a full release on Switch, PlayStation 4 and…
Emily is Away is probably a game you’ve already heard about. It made the indie game journalist scene when it came out in 2015 and was deemed a mini-masterpiece. It was developed by Kyle Seeley, and according to his website this was actually his eight…
As with so many other gamers, local multiplayer had a significant role in my childhood. Laughs and screams arose in equal measure when my friends get together to duke it out over Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart. In the ruthless arena of competitive couch gaming, you had to…
If you’re unfamiliar with the Long Dark, it’s important to understand that permadeath is the defining mechanic of the game’s survival experience. It is the falling action of Survival Mode’s dramatic arc, the only true end to one’s personal narrative within the game. The games…
If there’s one common characteristic of indie games I have grown to appreciate, it’s the central focus of simplicity and core gameplay over complexity and cinematic bloat. Many developers seem to stress an almost antithetical philosophy of no-nonsense, undiluted gameplay that often contrasts to their…
While playing Finding Paradise for review, I was taken aback on more than one occasion by how much humor was in the game. Having not yet played the game’s prequel, To the Moon, I was not prepared for comedy of any sort. I was prepared…
In the time since Binding of Isaac‘s 2011 release, roguelikes have adapted to fit a wide range of genres. From the toe-tapping Crypt of the Necrodancer to the spaceship simulator FTL, roguelikes have come in all shapes and sizes. Their longstanding appeal lies in two key factors: replayability…
There is a certain difficulty in attempting to review (or in this case preview) an MMO. In a single-player game your experience with the story and mechanics is a fairly accurate prediction of what others can expect. On the other hand, MMOs grow and change…
In Kuiper Belt Plaza you play as adorable maintenance robot Scrub. One day, everything is normal. You carry out your allotted cleaning duties and go to sleep. Next thing you know, you’re awoken 20 years later by a loud sound to find an abandoned mall….
small is a no capital letters kind of affair. It’s fitting. Exploring this non linear poem, it feels soft spoken in a way that doesn’t need that kind of formality. Rather than an essay, it’s a gentle conversation that invites the player to respond in…
When most first see Throughline Games’ upcoming adventure platformer Forgotten Anne, it’s hard not to draw a comparison to Studio Ghibli. A titan of Japanese animation for decades, Ghibli is not only a legendary studio in the anime community, but a standard fans of the…
Developer Bitbox originally brought their plan for a “hardcore and realistic medieval multiplayer MMORPG” to Indiegogo back in 2013. Historically, MMOs have a hard time with crowdfunding since the sheer scale of the project leaves many would-be backers skeptical of its chances. Life is Feudal MMO was…
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