Surmount Review: A Little More Altitude
A mountain is many different things to different people. It’s one of the easiest and first markers used in analog map making. Home to many animals, and sacred ground to some. To those few, the mountain is the ultimate thrill, and at the same time the most serene place in nature.
Another Crab’s Treasure Review: Fear The Old Crab
With their vibrant and approachable take on the genre, Aggro Crab has crafted an incredible soulslike that both satisfies genre veterans and welcomes newcomers with open claws.
Sucker For Love: Date to Die For Review - You've Got It Baaaad
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For is a sequel to 2022’s Sucker for Love: First Date from Developer Akabaka. Inspired by 90’s anime, both Sucker for Love titles feature a fun art style, unique characters and an out of this world story. And, in case I didn’t mention it, the sequel has a hot goat mommy. Okay, okay I’ll stop saying goat mommy.
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom Review: Jesus, Take The Wheel
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom excels at delivering a retro-inspired throwback experience while also being it’s absolute own, original creation. The brutal difficulty may deter many players, but what Panik Arcade has achieved with Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is no small feat.
Fowl Damage Preview: Simple, Punishing, Brilliant, Scrambled?
Fowl Damage's clever design and hidden complexities have left me genuinely intrigued. Despite the initial challenge of exploration, it’s an impressive game that promises a unique and engaging experience.
CorpoNation: The Sorting Process Preview: Working Hard
Imagine a world where you literally eat, sleep, and dream about your job. Every moment revolves around the corporation. Perceived “free time” circles back to the big corpo and how you can help its profits. Sounds a bit dystopian, right?
Sulfur Preview: Give Those Goblins a Good 'Ole Whack
Roguelike games have all but taken over the indie scene with games like Dead Cells, Rogue Legacy and Hades setting an incredible precedent for the genre. So how do new roguelikes elevate themselves above the competition? How do they stand out? My advice would be to take notes from developer Perfect Random, the team behind the upcoming FPS roguelike Sulfur.
Lost in Space - The Adventure Game Preview: Listen to Your Parents
It’s time to grab your best tie dye t-shirt and gear up to jump back to the 60s in this blast from the past adventure game!
EbiTapes Preview: Time to Vibe
Music is all around us. We hear it everywhere in our daily lives. When we’re driving, shopping, working out - we’ve usually got a backing track. But what if suddenly all of the music in the world was taken away? Would you notice its absence? Or would you try to make your own?
Mullet Mad Jack Preview: I Dare You to Insult His Mullet
Mullet Mad Jack from developer HAMMER95 is a fast-paced first-person shooter inspired by classic anime and in just the 30 minute demo it currently has available on Steam, it manages to impress in every way. From its eye-catching visuals to its frantic but super easy to learn gameplay, this title is strange, wacky, wild and I can’t wait to see what the full game has in store.
Cryptmaster Preview: A Comical Typing Crawler
Paul Hart and Lee Williams have hand-crafted an utterly enjoyable and unique experience with Cryptmaster. This first-person dungeon-type adventure had me enthralled and laughing the entire time. Even while writing this preview, I found myself chuckling as I remembered the special sauce Cryptmaster brings to the table. Cryptmaster is a refreshing product with surprisingly high levels of accessibility in a niche genre that this title could well define.
Tavern Talk Preview: Making Friends One Drink at a Time
Imagine the things bartenders would hear in a tavern full of traveling adventurers. You’d probably have a wild time hearing about dragons, werewolves, or epic battles with mages. Developer Gentle Troll Entertainment has taken that idea and created a game where players get to experience exactly that.
Dark and Deep Preview: Embrace the Conspiracies
Dear reader - there’s no need to be afraid of the unknown. It’s better to embrace it, to master it, to conquer it. Always be prepared. After all, you never know what may be lurking in the darkness, hoping to surprise you.
Slider Preview: Reconnecting in More Way Than One
Slider is a game about reconnecting. You are reconnecting the world, connecting people, and connecting the dots to what is happening in randomerz's fun and adventurous puzzle title. Slider is a bit-style puzzle title with a new methodology about every puzzle you tackle and the erratic cast of characters you encounter.
Projected Dreams Preview: In the Shadow of Creativity
Many of us remember what it was like to be a kid late at night unable to sleep, and likely many of us played shadow puppets, using hands or toys to create shadows and stories on the wall. Projected Dreams from Flawberry Studio taps into the nostalgia of being a kid with an active imagination and wanting, more than anything, to stay up late, and let that imagination run wild.
Pacific Drive Review: Wheelin’ and Dealin’
But as you uncover more throughout the Pacific Northwest, the ride becomes smoother, engaging, and increasingly difficult to put down.
Indika Preview: Giving "Devil on Your Shoulder" a Whole New Meaning
We’ve all heard the saying “Angel and devil on your shoulder,” but Indika from developer Odd Meter takes the saying much further.
Bahnsen Knights Review: Good Knight
Bahnsen Knights is the triumphant conclusion to LCB Game Studio’s Pixel Pulp trilogy. It’s the type of indie horror experience where if it fits your vibe - the stakes and the world will pull you in.
Chronique des Silencieux Impressions: Elementary My Dear Eugene
Chronique des Silencieux is an intriguing detective story that does a lot very well. But if you’re not a modern day Sherlock Holmes, you may find yourself struggling to finish the game’s prologue.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Review: Turnip for What
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a great sequel that fans of the first will be super excited about. Its characters are hilarious and charming, making for a great time from start to finish. While the simplistic gameplay can get pretty repetitive at times, it’s a fantastic roguelite that doesn’t overstay its welcome and is brilliantly ridiculous.