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Murder By Death proves it isn’t easy to make a good detective game
A dead body. A mansion full of suspects. Two hours until Scotland Yard arrives for your verdict. The premise of the timed detective game Murder by Death is sound. I might even call it inspired. Unfortunately, the unsanded edges and…
Observation Duty 8 adds more flair to a trusted horror formula
Whether you’re new to the genre, have seen the endless parade of “spotting” games like The Exit 8, or you’re a series veteran then I’m on Observation Duty 8 is a spooky indie worth your time.
Street Racer Collection lacks the enthusiasm of its original idea
Street Racer Collection on Xbox is a nostalgic throwback that revives Ubisoft’s quirky 1990’s kart-racing series, offering a bundle of chaotic, combat-heavy racing games that are fun in short bursts but uneven as a package. As a personal…
Balancing creative vision with gameplay in The Valley Beyond
The Valley Beyond could turn into a great example of how a first-time dev can create something interesting, varied and engaging. Not every game needs to be the best at everything, and the core vision of The Valley Beyond is solid enough to…
Steel Century Groove – Pop, lock, and load
It’s certainly fun, and once the mechanics open up, you’ll have a really good time. The presentation leaves a lot to be desired though. Whilst the Tenzens look neat enough, you won’t get to pay much attention to them in battle due to how…
Dave the Diver is an exceptional adventure — but do darker themes linger beneath the surface?
Dave the Diver on Xbox is a vibrant, genre-blending adventure that combines deep-sea exploration with restaurant management, delivering one of my favourite experiences of recent years. It’s colourful, funny, and packed with content — but…
Cronos: The New Dawn is a well-crafted time-bending sci-fi survival horror
Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox is a survival horror that thrives on its oppressive atmosphere and otherworldly tone, delivering a bleak and memorable experience that occasionally meanders into the overly familiar. With a heavy, cumbersome…
Dynasty Warriors Origins – A Look at Visions of Four Heroes DLC
Dynasty Warriors has been a staple name for many people, encompassing a good portion of their lifetime. A pioneer of the Musou genre and introducing many to the Romance of The Three Kingdoms and with the new Dynasty Warriors Origins:…
Dark Tides puts you in the role of a phony psychic turned exorcist
Some game pitches sound a lot like they were conceptualised during fever dreams, and — certainly — if you'd told me that I'd be playing a point and click game about a fake psychic solving mysteries with a talking weasel mascot then I'd…
Nioh 3 is the ultimate artistic expression of the Masocore Genre
Nioh 3 on PlayStation 5 is the most confident, ambitious, and wide‑ranging evolution of Team Ninja’s so-called “Masocore” formula to date. It draws heavily on the precision and intensity of Nioh and Nioh 2, folds in lessons from Wo Long:…
Honeycomb: The World Beyond is an ecological, survival exploration adventure
Drill down into a lot of sci-fi and you get to a handful of hero archetypes. Among the most memorable are the gung-ho marine, the loyal alien warrior and the resourceful scientist. The former solves problems with actions rather than words,…
Tainted Grail is a fantastic successor to the Elder Scrolls games of the last generation
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a sprawling, atmospheric open-world RPG that reimagines Arthurian legend through a lens of darkness and decay, drawing inspiration from the rich board game and RPG lore that inspired it. Tainted Grail:…
Get ready to feel the highs and lows of the slot machine with CloverPit
From developer Panik Arcade — a relative newcomer — CloverPit comes hot out of the gate and is already grabbing attention. CloverPit is chasing two very loud modern trends. First, the ongoing roguelite renaissance that truly kicked off in…
Republic of Pirates is a steady but unremarkable take on city-building and RTS
Republic of Pirates on Xbox One is a promising blend of city builder, light strategy, and basic real-time naval combat, wrapped in a breezy Caribbean aesthetic that often feels about as crusty as Barnacle Bill. Developed by Crazy Goat…
Battlefield Commander WWII: Best to pay attention or they’ll stomp you.
Battlefield Commander WWII, although it’s still in early access, it is still a brain twister. Hardcore strategy, man.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is an ambitious tactical roguelite
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a bold and atmospheric spin-off that reimagines the tactical RPG framework of its predecessor through a roguelite lens. Developed by Ocean Drive Studio, it trades the sprawling narrative and persistent…
Armored Brigade II: Great Cold War Strategy
What they’ve done with Armored Brigade II is introduce some major improvements. Way too many to list here in this tiny slot.
Stock the shelves and roll the dice as Tabletop Game Shop Simulator opens for business
Time to open the doors, dust the shelves, and make sure you’ve stocked up for the day, because Tabletop Game Shop Simulator hands you the keys to your very own wargaming store. May the dice forever be in your favour. Developed by newcomer…
Storage Hunter Simulator – Making The Most of Literally Everything
Storage Hunter Simulator is a single player — or co-operative — game in which you attend various auctions out in the world to find valuables. You then sell these to make as much money as possible. The tutorial has you slowly attending these…
Beneath – Cthulhu’s Chaotic Corridors
Beneath puts you in the shoes (Or rather the suit) of a deep sea diver on an expedition to find a lost German submarine, only to have his crew — including his daughter — attacked by waterborne creatures while he is under the waves. You…