Harry Loizides 8/30/22 Harry Loizides 8/30/22

Tinykin Review: Tiny & Mighty

Tinykin is a great 3D-platformer that wonderfully encourages exploration through it’s charm, engaging traversal, and cute creatures.

Austin Ernst 8/18/22 Austin Ernst 8/18/22

Arcade Paradise Review: Satisfying Rinse And Repeat Nostalgia

Arcade Paradise is fun for management sim players, arcade cabinet lovers, or even new players. The sim management gameplay is simple and light, the cabinets are all fun with natural progression, and the 90s nostalgia, while only effective for some, is spot on.

Harry Loizides 8/18/22 Harry Loizides 8/18/22

Cursed to Golf Review: Par for the Course

Cursed to Golf is a good rogue-ish golf-like with an adorable art style and intriguing abilities. Though the repetitious levels in the beginning can offer a tarnished start-up, the enjoyment rises significantly as you putt on.

Juno Stump 8/3/22 Juno Stump 8/3/22

Mothmen 1966 Review: An Alluring Light

Mothmen 1966 is a point-and-click visual novel with spooky vibes and a crispy, smooth ‘80s home computer aesthetic. It’s an atmospheric kind of scary, but it can drop a chill down your neck when you least expect it.

Justin Hyde 8/3/22 Justin Hyde 8/3/22

Midnight Fight Express Preview: Battery Ballet

Midnight Fight Express is best described in three words; fast, brutal, and satisfying. Even in our preview, Jacob Dzwinel’s brutal brawler is a high octane thrill ride from the second it starts.

Mike Towndrow 7/20/22 Mike Towndrow 7/20/22

Endling - Extinction is Forever Review: For Fox Sake

Endling is a heartbreaking, yet honest and necessary take on the human effect on natural habitats. The harrowing tale is masterfully paired with this fresh take on the survival genre, all which crafts a dime a dozen type of experience.

Harry Loizides 7/20/22 Harry Loizides 7/20/22

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.

Harry Loizides 7/18/22 Harry Loizides 7/18/22

Stray Review: The Cat’s Pajamas

Stray is simply captivating. Between unmatched world building, outstanding aesthetic design, intuitive cat physics, and immersive gameplay, BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive have crafted an engaging and awe-striking experience from start to finish.

Austin Ernst 7/1/22 Austin Ernst 7/1/22

Ten Promising Indies From Summer ‘22

An exuberant number of indies were announced during Hot Game Summer. While it‘s nearly impossible to keep it to ten, here are a handful of indies showcased in June that you should keep your eyes on.

Harry Loizides 6/28/22 Harry Loizides 6/28/22

Squish Review: Settle it in Squish

With it’s simple premise paired engaging gameplay, Squish holds the exact formula for a must-play party experience. However, while the chaotic couch multiplayer antics are top-notch, there’s little offered for solo players.

Mike Towndrow 6/15/22 Mike Towndrow 6/15/22

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Review: Green Machine

Shredder’s Revenge is a new gold standard for the beat ‘em up genre, and by far the best of its class. Authentic, approachable, and an awe-striking presentational marvel; Tribute Games has crafted one of the most special arcade experiences in recent memory.

Austin Ernst 6/10/22 Austin Ernst 6/10/22

Freshly Frosted Review: Donut Stop Believing

Freshly Frosted is a challenging, yet uplifting puzzlescape of conveyor belts carrying your favorite pastry. With simple mechanics and a breath of accessibility options, Freshly Frosted is a delicious sleeper hit of the year.

Mike Towndrow 5/15/22 Mike Towndrow 5/15/22

Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is a Fantastic Puzzle Platformer Reminiscent of Paper Mario

Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is an adorably realized game that draws obvious inspiration from the Paper Mario series. With a fun score, simple gameplay, and beautiful art style, it’s an easy recommendation for all.

Matthew Wright 5/10/22 Matthew Wright 5/10/22

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a Beautiful Gateway to New Players

With a repetitive gameplay loop and restrictive combat, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising may be a miss for those looking for a JRPG with substance. But as a gateway into the genre for new players, there is enough here to help crack open the door.

Mike Towndrow 5/2/22 Mike Towndrow 5/2/22

Opinion: PAX Doesn’t Need AAAs

With the lack of major publishers taking up prime real estate, the BCEC gave off a lighter energy with a clear focus. Despite the Megabooth-sized elephant in the room, PAX East ‘22 served as a fantastic proof of concept for the future of PAX events.

Justin Hyde 5/2/22 Justin Hyde 5/2/22

Elements Preview: A Promising Adventure

The ambitious concepts behind Elements set the stage for a beautiful, compelling, and engaging co-op action-adventure experience.

Harry Loizides 4/29/22 Harry Loizides 4/29/22

Time Loader Review: Heavy

What if you could change one part of your past to alter the course of your life? Time Loader explores this premise in an intimate story-driven puzzle-platformer chock full of ‘90s nostalgia, but with a somber undertone.

Justin Hyde 4/28/22 Justin Hyde 4/28/22

SpiderHeck Preview: Eight Legged Feats

Have you ever thought about roleplaying a laser sword wielding spider and fighting your friends above a sea of lava? Well, that’s the exact energy Neverjam put into creating the delightfully chaotic SpiderHeck.

Justin Hyde 4/26/22 Justin Hyde 4/26/22

Dread Delusion Preview: Knights, Frights, and Trippy Sights

Rooted in a love for grand-scale world building and esoteric philosophy, Dread Delusion from Lovely Hellplace and DreadXP sets the stage for a fantastical and horrifying love-letter to Elder Scrolls.

Justin Hyde 4/26/22 Justin Hyde 4/26/22

Turbo Overkill Preview: Chainsaw Slide into Paradise

Trigger Happy Interactive sets to deliver a fluid and action-packed love-letter to DOOM within the neon-soaked brutality of Turbo Overkill.