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Spirit Solstice is about the different ways people find their way through the dark
Originally released last year, for the 2021 PICO-8 Advent Calendar, Spirit Solstice is a celebration of the PICO-8 engine as much as it's a peaceful, path-finding wander through a starry night. Before we start, it's worth noting that in the…
The Quest for El Dorado: Heroes and Hexes Expansion adds more than just a little seasoning
I have often discussed the two main different kinds of expansions that exist in the board game world — those which add to the existing mechanics of a game, and those which transform them. The first and only expansion (aside from a few…
Metal: Hellsinger – The devil has all the best tunes
Over the course of the game’s three-or-so hour campaign, you’ll acquire shotguns, pistols, an explosive crossbow, and throwing blades to add to your basic sword and skull blast options. Each weapon really does feel unique, but other than…
Spellbound: The Magic Within – An Enchanting, Yet Rocky Romp
Visual novels aren't usually my forte, but that's not stopped me from dabbling in the genre from time to time and finding the odd gem like Behind the Frame. This time around I took a look at Wyrdren Games Spellbound: The Magic Within, a…
Pinecone Dreaming is a peek into a peaceful, community life
I don't know about you, but modern life feels incredibly fast-paced and hectic; it's hard to switch off or to think of a life that's any different that the one that we're currently stuck in. Pinecone Dreaming is a short Bitsy game,…
Wonderlands War is a maddening, psychedelic bag-builder!
Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is perhaps one of the most creatively-used intellectual properties. From twisted comics and video games to star-studded Tim Burton movies, few stones have been left unturned in the retelling of Alice’s…
A preview of Prehistoric Kingdom
We took a while to build our very own Prehistoric Kingdom, and there's a lot to love in this Early-Access title.
Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art is all about mixing colors
Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art is a colorful looking game that has a bunch of strategy and depth behind it. This game is made for one to four players, and takes around 30 to 60 minutes to complete, as you attempt to draft cards, select…
Cartomancy Anthology contains so many games!
22 cards for 22 games. Cartomancy Anthology certainly provides more than a booster pack’s worth of content. Although uncommon, anthology games are an interesting species. Containing multiple games based on a common theme from a number of…
Let’s Cook Together 2 brings back chaotic cooking!
If you read my content, you'll know I love cooking games and I love couch co-ops. My favorite type of game, then, is really a mix of them both. Previously, we've dived into Let’s Cook Together — ultimately, Dann and I fulled completing the…
The Fabulous Fear Machine is all about managing both expectations and fears
Power, limitless resources, revenge against those who crossed you? The Fabulous Fear Machine will grant whatever your wish, for a cost. Wow. I've been really interested in The Fabulous Fear Machine since I first saw it, there was something…
Tapeworm is a simple game to follow, with lots of twists and turns
From the creator of the Binding of Isaac board game comes Tapeworm. It's another, smaller tabletop game that fits perfectly between games or as a starter to your evening. Continuing with the art-style of the previous games and board games,…
Out There: Oceans of Time twists the formula of the first in interesting new ways
The long-awaited sequel to 2014's Out There, Out There: Oceans of Time, has finally arrived. But, how do you build on an almost perfect, run-based game? Mi-Clos are a studio that doesn't mind dicing with difficulty. Being constantly aware…
Hard West 2 – West Harder
Whenever you enter combat, you’ll need to pick four members of your posse to go in guns blazing as well as their equipment and cards — more on this later — and then it’s into those XCOM style battles. There’s partial and full cover,…
Save Patient Zero has you looking to find the cure
We have played a number of games about global pandemics and viruses being on the loose, but none have been as intense as Save Patient Zero. In this strategic board game, your team of doctors and the other team of doctors are both racing to…
Backbeat gives sliding puzzles a musical twist
When it comes to great puzzle games, you need either a set of great game mechanics or a really good theme. good theme. Developer Ichigoichie showed that they have a deep attachment to music as a theme with their last title, Hexagroove, but…
Kao The Kangaroo – Not Quite A Knockout
Kao The Kangaroo, an oft forgotten star of those loveable mid-tier early 2000s 3D Platformers, is firmly back! As a person who grew up with a strong and enduring love of this trashiest of subgenres, it’s delightful to see a development team…
Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a NES tribute to the platform-shooter
A classic platforming shooter, Orebody: Binder's Tale follows the story of a scrappy robot fighting its way through hordes of robots to avenge its mentor, all developed totally within the confines of the NES. For a lot of people, their…
LOUD – Turn down that music, yer darn kids!
You’re here to tap buttons in time to some sweet jams, and the mechanics here are solid and enjoyable. The screen is split into left and right sides, with each side having a top, middle, and bottom lane. As in so many games of this style,…
Oppo Enco Free 2 – Great Sounds In Comfy Style
Oppo’s Enco Free 2 wireless earbuds are incredibly surprising. I’m used to a pair of wireless earbuds feeling in some way like a sacrifice — be that dropping good sound quality for noise cancelling, or simply the concept of working well at…