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Everwarder – Not Quite a Glowing Success
I want to like Everwarder, I really do. If I had to give it a genre label, it would be tower-defense/rogue-like... It doesn't quite capture what the game is about, but it's the closest box I can find. Everwarder drew me in with its simple…
I Hate this Place – Strong words
This wouldn’t be so bad if melee was viable, but it’s unbelievably janky. Swinging your bat at enemies seems to damage them, but there’s little feedback, and the same is true of enemies attacking you. I thought I was holding off a giant…
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is the anthology this classic series deserves
For the first time in what seems like years of reviewing remakes, rehashes and “classic compilations” I am delighted to report that Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is more than just a cash-grab retro compilation — it’s a curated,…
Deathground – An Unexpectedly Slow Extraction Game
If, like me, you’re a fan of cool dinosaurs in games then Deathground might have been on your radar over the last few weeks. Ever since I played the Turok series for the first time I've been hooked and Deathground sounded interesting enough…
This That and Everything – Trivia in Categories
Our group does well at trivia style games, as that’s something that can hold our focus during our frequent, but busy, tabletop meet-ups. As we are more casual in what we play, games like this always fit in well. Casual, trivia-based games…
TMNT Mini Holdem – Cowabunga It Is!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been around for years, and spanned generations — from the films and the TV show I watched as a kid the turtles have always been a personal favourite. Now you can have them at home holding your tech with the…
Defenders of the Wild: Critter Moon – More Bite, or Just More Fur?
When Defenders of the Wild first hit my table, it brought claws, teeth and a fierce identity to the co-operative space. Now, with Critter Moon, the forest fights back with added variety and a small new twist. But is this a howling success,…
Traitor’s Tide is a push your luck game of treachery on the high seas
Combining both push your luck and hidden role mechanics, Traitor's Tide is a great warm-up game for three to six players. Traitor's Tide is a quickfire hidden role board game that puts you and your friends as the crew on a ship, however, at…
R-Type Delta HD Boosted is a faithful but underwhelming take on the genre-defining classic
R-Type Delta HD Boosted on Xbox is a remastered edition of the 1998 PlayStation classic, bringing what is probably the most lauded title in the legendary shoot ’em up series into the modern era. It’s a fairly minimalist (yet faithful)…
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…
Hard Choices, Harder Losses in Defenders of the Wild 2nd Edition
Defenders of the Wild 2.0 is charging toward Kickstarter, and it is not here to ask politely. From Outlandish Games and designed by T.L. Simons and Henry Audubon, Defenders of the Wild 2.0 this is a fierce, uncompromising cooperative…
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…
Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is a near-perfect rendition of the video game
Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is one of the most ambitious real‑time‑strategy‑to‑tabletop adaptations that I’ve ever come across, and the latest (second) edition shows just how far Bad Crow Games has gone to refine, rebalance, and expand…
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored is an non-family friendly expansion for the reptilian…
I appreciate that that’s a question of taste more than anything else. Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored doesn’t care about taste at all, and you’d better be comfortable with the other players if you’re going to wheel this one out.
Edifier MR5 – Big Speakers, Quality Audio
Edifier has bought out its next iteration of speakers with the Edifier MR5, a very hefty pair of speakers for general use in pretty much any way you can think of, from anywhere between your television set to a personal desktop. The MR5s…
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Reloaded
The new cards are really more of the same, so don’t expect a seismic shift in the gameplay. Things like identifying which player most recently pooped, or delivering wedding vows to another player are pretty funny in most situations.
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…