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.
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.
Torn Away Review: One Foot in Front of the Other
Asya’s story is inspired by the diaries of real children affected by the war and that is why we, as people whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents have lived through it too, should continue to tell stories like this. Torn Away forces the player to experience each and every excruciating or playful moment, is truly amazing. It gives us a close up look and reminds us of just how lucky we are to be here today.
30XX Review: A Modern Mega Blast
Between pixel perfect platforming, stellar art and music, and some great twists on the classic gameplay, 30XX is a must-play for Mega Man veterans and newcomers alike.
Goodbye Volcano High Review: Dino-Mite
Goodbye Volcano High is a fantastic narrative that provides themes and stories that are relatable to players of all ages and experiences. This six hour adventure is required playing for those that appreciate a powerful coming of age story that is presented in a new and unique way.
Carry Onward Review: What Comes After
Carry Onward is about finding hope not in the act of reminiscing, but in what's to come after and it's genuinely tragic yet beautiful.
Thronefall (Early Access) Review: A League of Their Throne
Thronefall is an engaging tower defense game that rewards maximizing your strategy through precision and base-building mechanics.
Frank and Drake Review: Supernaturally Poetic
Frank and Drake's artistic prowess shines to the extent that I was left wanting more. Its puzzles are very organic, for better or worse, yet it's the game's intertwined narrative that carries the experience.
Smushi Come Home Review: A Fungus Full of Heart
Smushi Come Home is an adorable, comical, and emotionally gripping game that is the perfect icing on the mushroom cake.
Fall of Porcupine Review: Nothing is Faster Than Light
Fall of Porcupine tells an authentic and honest narrative. It’s an experience that will simultaneously keep you laughing while ensuring the tissues are for a somber moment.
Return Review: Turn Around Towards Adventure
Return’s breathtaking dystopia paired with an engaging combat system not only makes for strong solo-developed debut, but one the year’s best games as well.
Planet of Lana Review: Surreal Artistic Vision
Planet of Lana is an adventure worth your time, filled with elements reminiscent of folks like Playdead, Ghibli, and Team Ico.
Tchia Review: Beauty With Uniqueness
Tchia is a beautiful game that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The beautiful score, art style, and characters were distinct and memorable throughout my time with the game.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Review: Plenty to Sink Your Teeth Into
With improvements in every facet of gameplay, music, and visuals over the original game, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania will capture your attention immediately and have plenty for you to sink your teeth into.
Brok the Investigator Review: A Jawsome Punch & Click
As a whole, Brok the InvestiGator is a must-play title for those who find themselves drawn toward compelling characters, points, clicks, or clever criminal investigations.
ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree Review: Audibly Enthralled
ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree refreshingly separates itself from other titles with Norse mythology. Whether it's utilizing the game’s lore to create a compelling story filled with choice, strong characters, or contrasting combat, Wildboy Studios' hand-drawn rhythmic trek successfully carves its own creative identity.
SEASON: A letter to the future Review: Summer Lovin’
SEASON: A letter to the future will immediately enrapture those who play. It’s stunning visuals, subtle score, or compelling characters all partake in crafting remarkable journey.
Lone Ruin Review: Let the Spells Do the Talking
Lone Ruin is a great kickoff to 2023. Between its stunning visuals, action-packed gameplay, and killer build variety, Cuddle Monster Games’ engaging roguelike is certainly worth your time.
Once Upon a Jester Review: Breaking into Song
Once Upon a Jester feels like an actual labor of love in the best way. Whether it's an unorthodox yet genuine friendship, a laid-back comical nature, or breaking into song a bit too much, Bonte Avond has legitimately handcrafted an unforgettable title.
We Are OFK Review: Music to Your Ears
In the same way that films such a Nope and La La Land are about the art of filmmaking, We Are OFK feels like it’s about creating music, or perhaps more broadly but also more accurately: how painful and hard it is to create art with people you love, including yourself.