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Yoku’s Island Express — A greater roll
There have been many different pinball games over the years, ranging from Mario to Metroid, but none have the charm or breadth that Yoku’s Island Express does.
The Coal Room — Working in the coal industry
So then I started throwing other random objects in the furnace, which also became a little dull. It was only once I paid attention to some of the details in the room that I realised there were other secrets hidden here.
Night Call — Idle conversations with strangers
Ultimately, Night Call is a better taxi game than it is a mystery game.
Subdivision Infinity DX — Dead Space or Space Opera?
Arcade 3D space action shooter Subdivision Infinity DX makes it way onto home consoles.
Grim Legends 3: Dark City — Let’s join a cult
Unsure of who you are, what your past contains and what happened to the monster-hunting, cult-like collective you were a part of, you take on the role of Sylvia, a member of The Order. In Grim Legends 3: Dark City, you’ll be accompanied by…
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is the prefect blend
The Atelier franchise shows no sign of slowing down. Not long after the release of Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists, developer GUST and publisher Koei Tecmo Games released Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. It's the long-awaited fourth…
Blazing Chrome — HardCorp
A love letter to the classic 16 bit run & gun, Blazing Chrome brings the arcade home.
Etherborn — Surface Tension
Etherborn is a tricky, platforming puzzle game that bends gravity to its every whim and asks players to discover their purpose in a world devoid of logic.
Noir Chronicles: City of Crime — Crooked cops
Barbara has been murdered and the world is full of puzzles. Important objects are, unexplainably hidden in plain sight Noir Chronicles: City of Crime is another cheesy, point and click adventure game loaded with hidden object puzzles, this…
Queen’s Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past — Deploy the detective cube
Another weekend, another point and click, hidden object game with a cheesy story to sit down and play. This time it's Queen’s Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past. We take on the role of a shapeshifting, alchemist detective, trying to get to…
Fantasy Strike — Learn how to fight all over again
In Fantasy Strike, the debut game from Sirlin's own label, a new bar has been set for accessible, deep and enjoyable fighting games.
Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends — I’m a botanist now
That’s right, I’m playing another cheesy point and click hidden object game; Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends which is full of magical creatures and flowers!
Vambrace: Cold Soul — An alluring entry in the genre of needlessly difficult RPGs
Devespresso’s Vambrace: Cold Soul impressively combines JRPG story elements, roguelike gameplay and almost Nordic landscapes into a single cohesive aesthetic that is difficult not to enjoy.
Catan — set sail for Nintendo Switch
There are fewer board games that are simpler to pick up, learn and understand than Catan is, so the digital version should be a cheap, easy way for curious players to get into board gaming.
Mittelborg: City of Mages lacks magic
Mittelborg: City of Mages combines combines turn-based strategy with survival and city management. We have been playing it.
Making necromancy great again in Undead Horde
Just because you command legions in Undead Horde doesn’t mean you can’t get into the thick of it yourself, you’re not some pushover necromancer.
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala — Guns solve puzzles!
Another weekend has gone by which means that I have played another cheesy, hidden object game. This time, Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala took my fancy, playing through the entire game on my Xbox One in a single day. You may have…
The Sinking City might drive you mad
Most quests will involve bizarre events and terrifying monsters that Charles will need to fight off to survive. The bulk of the game, though, takes the form of investigating locations to figure out what happened there.
Journey of the Gods — Feel the Power
Journey of the Gods is an exciting and beautiful example of what the Zelda series might look like if they were made for VR.
Queen’s Quest 3: The End of Dawn — Suddenly there are dragons
I’m quite addicted to these cheesy, hidden object puzzle games that have suddenly made their way to my Xbox One. The newest addition is Queen’s Quest 3: The End of Dawn, a game where you take on the role of an alchemy student who is…