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Ballionaire is a chaotic, fun Pachinko mutation
Self-labelled 'autobonker game' Ballionaire is to Pachinko as Balatro is to Poker; A mutated bastardisation of a classic game that's fun to play, brimming with character and incredibly hard to put down. 'I've played Pachinko Roguelikes…
Hollowbody – Don’t open! Dead inside!
The Silent Hill influences are all over Hollowbody, from the design of the world to the fact that someone visits an abandoned town looking for a loved one. A vehicle accident as you arrive, other characters who speak in cryptic ways, and…
Polar Panic combines reflex and recall in a compact, family-friendly package
Recall and reflexes come together in Polar Panic an easy to play game that's perfect for all ages, however does need a fair bit of space. If you're looking for a meal in the frosty arctics of the utmost Northern Hemisphere then you'll need…
Saleblazers fuses first person survival and shopkeeping genres into a glorious mashup
Saleblazers is a survival shopkeeping game created by Airstrafe Interactive, an independent game studio founded in 2019. Now of course, as you may have realised, a genre mix of survival and shopkeeping is certainly a new concept, and a bold…
That’s Not a Hat is a simple but effective fusion of deception and recall
Deception and Recall aren't often mixed together in games, but it's the crux of That's Not a Hat which is both quick to learn and, coincidentally, incredibly easy to recall the rules of. That's Not a Hat is such a memorable, clever game…
System Shock (2023) is the new exemplar for how a remake should be done
When System Shock came out in 1994, I really was too young to appreciate it. At just 11 years old, I remember popping the CD into my Pentium 166 (MMX) powered Hewlett Packard PC and shortly after, I was absolutely soiling myself. Not only…
Best Gifts for Pokemon Lovers
Updated November 27th, more gifts added for 2024. If you have a person to gift for that loves Pokemon, you may be unsure what to purchase, what is unofficial, and what would actually make a good gift. As someone who is absolutely obsessed…
Funko Fusion – Crusty jugglers
Repetition is the greatest issue with Funko Fusion. Some of the puzzles make quite creative use of the game’s mechanics, but they tend to get used over and over again. The combat is the real issue though. You’ll be fighting so many enemies…
1000000000 Spells has you building your weapons as you go
When it comes to arena shooters, there have been so many entries in the genre. However, 1000000000 Spells brings its own twist through the crafting and editing of various weapons that you will then use for your round. In 1000000000 Spells,…
Worms: The Board Game (Collectors Edition) is a fast, fun and slightly janky take on the famous…
I have very fond memories of Worms – especially the 1995 PlayStation One release which captivated me and my friends over many an evening, in particular because one of us suffered for six weeks with a broken leg. No Worms game has ever felt…