PAX East ‘22: Day Four Highlights
As the sun sets on the final day of PAX East 2022, we’re excited to close it out with five more games from the show floor that we loved. Most of them are roguelites, so feel free to read this article, learn something about these games, then read it again…
PAX East ‘22: Day Three Highlights
Third time’s the charm, particularly when it comes to our third day at PAX East 2022. In today’s segment, we take a look at five games that had us playing golf for your survival, beat up some bad guys as a turtle, and change the fabric of reality with your memories.
No Place For Bravery Preview: Man On a Mission
With the option to forgo the “get good” mentality of Souls-likes, No Place For Bravery from Glitch Factory allows a deeply personal narrative rooted in reality to breathe.
PAX East ‘22: Day Two Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day Two did not suffer from a sophomore slump and offered plenty of exciting and intriguing games, one of which may very well end up being our game of the show.
No Longer Human Preview: Slaying Neon Demons
Blending inspirations of Rez, Smash Bros, and Bayonetta, No Longer Human from 0801 left my jaw on the floor with the sheer intensity of its soundtrack, visuals, and feverish gameplay.
PAX East ‘22: Day One Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day One is a wrap! Check out five highlights that will have you worshiping a lamb, squishing your enemies, and rejuvenating the Earth.
Playdate Review: Small, But Mighty
In a year filled with exciting new hardware outside of mainstream norms, Panic has carved their own unique path with the Playdate. While there are downsides in terms of accessibility, what Panic has crafted inside a tiny package is impressive, magical, and downright fun.
Cat Cafe Manager Review: Feline Good
Cat Cafe Manager is an adorably chill and fun simulation game where you’re placed squarely in the whisker-filled faces of cute cats to befriend while managing a modest cafe.
The Isle of Bigsnax Preview: Kinda Bug, Kinda Relaunch
The Isle of Bigsnax aims to serve as an unexpected soft relaunch for Bugsnax by improving on the base game in key areas. In a clear display of passion, what Young Horses has crafted is an expansive delicious course that only compliments the entire experience.
Abandoned: A Year Long PR Nightmare
At the time of publishing, Blue Box Game Studios officially announced their debut title one year ago today. To celebrate (?) the anniversary of the announcement, let’s take a look at the PR nightmare that has been Abandoned thus far.
35mm Review: A Journey To Nowhere
35mm misses the mark when it comes to a survival-adventure experience. The grayscale Russian countryside conveys the lonely brutality well, but it’s not enough to balance clunky mechanics and all-too-similar environments.
Among Controversy
Buried in unwarranted controversy and outrage lies a beautifully serene experience from FJRD Interactive centered around unplugging from our everyday lives.
Coromon Review: Creature Feature
Coromon is a wonderfully fun monster-taming RPG that draws inspiration from the classic Pokemon series while carving its own path.
A Memoir Blue Review: Just Keep Swimming
A Memoir Blue blends contrasting visuals in dazzling fashion while supporting an emotionally impactful narrative with purpose. While the gameplay fails to deliver on that same notion, Cloisters Interactive’s debut is an aesthetically creative showstopper.
Game Jams: Shroom and Gloom
Developed in just 16 days, Shroom and Gloom takes you on a mysterious, fungal-filled journey through the squishy depths of some unknown but assuredly damp location.
Aztech Forgotten Gods Review: Flawed Tech
Despite a strong score and fantastic mythological inspirations, Aztec Forgotten Gods is a flawed game with uninteresting combat and flat story.
Never Alone Review: A Frigid Trek
Never Alone tells an impactful tale of native culture, delivering an experience that is both unique and influential. Though a lack of stark puzzles and technical bugs does hinder the experience as a game, the alluring narrative is well worth the price of admission alone.
Infernax Review: Hell Cometh
Infernax is a love letter to the action-adventure games of old while simultaneously excelling in the modern definition of the genre. Delivering a balanced experience, Berzerk Studio sticks the landing within the sweet spot between challenge and downright fun.
Grapple Dog Review: Advanced Hooks
Grapple Dog is an accessible, fun, and charming collectathon platformer with a great sense of challenge - but it’s missing a core driving force with missteps in narrative. As a love letter reminiscent of the beloved Game Boy Advanced library, Grapple Dog is worth sinking your hooks into.
Letters - A Written Adventure Review: Pen Pal
5AM Games delivers a fun, concise game where the written words are the puzzles themselves. Explore the wonder of a burgeoning pen pal friendship in the ‘90s in the ever so charming Letters.