I love a good science fiction comedy story. They’re two genres that work well together, and I’ve yet to be disappointed in a game I’ve played. In fact, my favorite adventure game series is Space Quest, which should tell you the kind of tale I…
For years, we’ve played the hero trying to save a dying world in video games. Some games, however, decide to take a more apocalyptic approach: what can you do with a world that has already died? Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King centers around that…
RTS games may be all the rage in eSports, but many people love the more tactical, turn-based approach. Games like Fantasy Conquest Tactics, live now on Kickstarter, that are about outwitting your foes rather than outmaneuvering them. Fantasy Conquest Tactics is a quirky, colorful strategy…
Back From Hell by Photoplay Games is here to take your hard cash through demonic means. Not to be confused with Slain: Back from Hell, this particular return from the underworld is a “CRPG Puzzle/Adventure game set in two worlds.” One of these worlds is…
In a update on Kickstarter Eldet developer, Marccus Ehren, set out to dispel some fan misconceptions surrounding his LGBT visual novel. Eldet is a medieval fantasy adventure with an emphasis on inclusion. It features characters from all over the LGBT spectrum as well as many people of color….
We’ve got some great news for Stasis fans. In a new update, backers have been treated to two big announcements for upcoming games. Developer Christopher Bischoff has been teasing a sequel-of-sorts, Cayne. Now we know it’ll be releasing on January 24. In addition to that, a…
Finally we have a Kickstarter campaign that asks the real questions. Namely, have you ever wanted to date presidential candidates? The answer is of course, no, but that hasn’t stopped Robert Amster from making this cringe-inducing concept a reality. Grand Old Academy is a satirical…
The sweeping vistas and meticulous details of Cyan Inc.’s Obduction can now be experienced in virtual reality. The VR experience first arrived on the Oculus Store on Friday, October 28th. The game has since been updated across the remaining stores (Steam, GoG, Humble) to offer…
The latest update for multiplayer survival horror game Last Year brings both good and bad news. The unveiling of almost three minutes of in-game footage is welcome, showing richly atmospheric gameplay. However this is tempered by the announcement that the release date has been pushed…
A stylish, distinctive art-style can carry even a mediocre premise pretty far. Unfortunately, mishandling that same style can make even a fun experience feel bland and lifeless. This basically sums up my disappointment with 2nd Studio’s new Fig project, Jazon and the Dead. No, it’s…
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…
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…
You may remember the first person exploration game Sunset from Kickstarter a few years ago. You may also remember its developer, Tale of Tales. They announced that Sunset was a financial failure, and that they felt they had no choice but to walk away from…
After nearly 2 years of development and £5,303 raised on Kickstarter, Kim has finally matured to its final version. The Secret Games Company set out to create an open-world RPG that lets players explore Rudyard Kipling’s colonial India. Kim has been available as a Steam…
Fourth time’s a charm, right? That’s what developer David Prassel is hoping after launching yet another Kickstarter campaign for his game, ORION. The first campaign was a success, titled Orion: Prelude, raising $17,686 way back in July 2011. The game was eventually finished and released…
It’s appropriate that the US election is just days after Halloween. This election has been a hell on earth, scarier than anything you’ll see today. So to celebrate today’s Halloween spookiness, we’ve decided to dedicate an entire episode of Kicked! to games about this here…
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