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Deep Sky Derelicts is the perfect choice for Nintendo Switch
Some matches are made in heaven, others, in outer space. Deep Sky Derelicts is already known for being a superb PC game, but it really was made for the Nintendo Switch. This compelling, somewhat repetitive roguelike is perfect for commutes…
Broken Lines is a tactical strategy game with heart
It seems that the Nintendo Switch is destined to be home to an ever-increasing number of turn-based tactical and real-time strategy games, which suits me just fine. The latest to elbow its way onto my 32gb of internal memory is Broken…
Imperator: Rome – Magna Graecia Content Pack is all about Greek States reclaiming their mantle
Claim the mantle of Alexander as one of the dozens of states left in the wake of his sudden death in Magna Graecia, or just revisit an old friend in the wake of the massive changes brought to Imperator: Rome by the Archimedes, 1.4 update.…
Murder by Numbers — Killing me softly with picross
When it comes to logic puzzles, picross is king. But what it didn’t have was murder mystery — which is something Mediatonic is bringing to the table with their newest creation, Murder by Numbers.
The EPIC Card Game might be the MTG replacement you’ve been waiting for
With its roots firmly planted in the same soil as Magic: The Gathering, EPIC Card Game is a 2015 deckbuilding and card battling game that is about to see a full digital relaunch. As someone who first learned to play MTG via the Duels of the…
Ganbare: Super Strikers — Champions League or Sunday League
Playing through matches gives players experience based on how often they interacted with the ball, the number of successful passes and shots made on goal (whether successful or not). This helps players to level up, gain better starting…
Witness Lingering Horror in Stories Untold
The screen showed only static for a few moments before flickering to life. Slowly, the image processed on the Futuro 128K and showed “The House Abandon” on the old CRT television screen. No, this isn’t real life. This is the introduction to…
Football, Tactics and Glory is not what you expect, but it might be what you want
Since I received the review code for Football, Tactics and Glory, I’ve been conflicted about how to position it. Although Football, Tactics and Glory is presented as a football management game, it is in fact nothing of the sort. It is, in…
Phoenix Point — X-COM creator’s latest game struggles for balance
In Phoenix Point a strange virus has emerged and transformed the seas into mist. Out of that mist emerge strange, mutated creatures that devastate the human race. You take control of one cell of the Phoenix Project, a worldwide force…
Darksburg — ghoulish fun, but still needing time to rise
Darksburg revives the gameplay promise of co-operative survival games by creating some solid action in an engaging world complete with interesting characters. However, the game is currently so under-supported online and bereft of story that…
This Strange Realm of Mine — Not “fun”, but it’s certainly interesting
It’s hard for me to put into words what I experienced playing This Strange Realm of Mine. Developer Doomster Entertainment has created a weird and wonderful experience that, while not necessarily one of the most fun games I’ve played…
Surviving the Aftermath — Turns out it’s pretty easy
In Surviving the Aftermath you take control of a tiny colony of apocalypse survivors and must guide them through their own personal post-extinction-level-event timeline. Gathering resources, exploring the ruined remnants of society and…
House Flipper — Bit of a Fix’er Upper
House Flipper’s overall experience is pure capitalism. Buy old or dilapidated real estate, renovate them based upon demand from your likely target market and then flip them for a substantial profit
Ailment — Shooting my way through a spaceship
Starting out in a med-bay on your spaceship, the Frontier-16, you quickly realise things are a bit wrong. You’ve been unconscious for three days having been on an expedition team sent to another ship, the Endurance. It seems that there was…
Extra Ordinary — a horror rom-com carried by its lead, Maeve Higgins
Extra Ordinary is an Irish horror comedy. We have watched it.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics ー Viva La Resistance
Three base classes are offered to begin with and players can choose between Soldier, Scout and Mender following the classic RPG stats tropes of Strength, Dexterity and Magic
Pillars of Eternity II: Complete Edition is a great game that is stands in the shadow of its…
Regular readers of BigBossBattle may recall that I waxed lyrical about my love for the original Pillars of Eternity when it appeared on console, and it’s certainly true that I’ve been waiting for Pillars of Eternity II: Complete Edition…
Yellow & Yangtze is a punishing strategic masterpiece available both physical and digital
Yellow & Yangtze is the semi-sequel to Tigris and Euphrates, with both games featuring a similar design from the now legendary Dr. Reiner Knizia. This later version moves the theme from Mesopotamia to China and publisher Grail Games…
Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions ー Glass Effect
This sounds like it might make the puzzles a little too easy, but believe me when I say that this isn’t the case. The puzzle pieces are all complex shapes which means finding a logical position for them isn’t exactly simple.
Underhero ー Rooting for the Villain
Scarf Boy, the Chestnut Kingdom's most recent Chosen Hero, is unwittingly taken out within the final castle by a group of lowly minions arguing about their role in the legend. The one remaining minion left is coerced by the Hero’s ancient,…