It Takes Two — In Love with Couch Co-op
It Takes Two redefines what makes a couch co-op game great, with an engaging story, plenty of humor, and enough puzzle-solving to make our green tunic-wearing friend blush.
Wingspan is as relaxing as ever, but the digital interface clips its wings, slightly
During 2020, digital adaptations of my favorite board games were very welcome. With few options and brief periods during which I could play in person, proper online implementations were one of the key ways to keep board gaming alive. Things…
Stonefly — Biomes, Beats, Bots and Bugs
Stonefly was one of my most anticipated games of 2021. I couldn’t shake the meta description given by creative director Adam Volker: 'Rogue One shrunk down to FernGully written as a coming-of-age story'. In a way, this is the most concise…
Nacon Pro Compact — a controller made for smaller hands
When it comes to Xbox Controllers, by default, they are quite big and bulky. Smaller hands, especially those of children, can find these controllers a bit harder to hold. Those who play games for a long time might find their wrists and…
Engagement, ADHD, and Gaming
Video games are an interactive audio-visual medium that can conveys stories or experiences in a way few other forms of media can. The methods used by games to convey themselves are as varied as the genres they cover. This diversity allows…
Narita Boy — Cyber Warrior
There’s something to say for a game that spoofs Tron from the opening screen. Narita Boy fully embraces the ‘80s style of awesome pixel graphics.
Doodle Dungeon is great for kids and adults alike, despite its hidden depth!
With drafting, multifunction cards, a considerable element of advance planning and a fiendish risk-vs-reward scoring system, Doodle Dungeon is quite a complex beast. Even so, the inclusion of drawing (with stencils) and cute artwork make an…
Necromunda: Hired Gun — A Flawed Experience, but at Least You Have a Dog
I’ve begun to accept that I'll likely be reviewing Warhammer games for the rest of my career. Having now reviewed multiple entries to this IP's catalogue like Mechanicus, I feel confident calling myself the self-appointed Warhammer "expert"…
Why not just Rain on Your Parade?
If you are looking for a goofy, easy to put on and play game with funny lines, colorful characters and some interesting levels, you’ll be pleased with Rain on Your Parade. In this game, you play as a storm cloud, who is out to ruin people’s…
King Of Seas — Avast me Hearties
King of Seas, a pirate simulator from the team over at 3DClouds and published by Team 17, returns players to a past littered with looting, dramatic sea battles, shanties and trading with a healthy measure of humour and its own unique take…