Gemma Young

I'm a part-time gamer and a full-time writer of science-y things. On the few odd occasions that I'm able to wrestle the Xbox controller away from the avid gamers in my family, I enjoy spending time playing puzzle and adventure games.

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The Star Named EOS Review

If you are looking for a short, but sweet, puzzle game then The Star Named EOS comes highly recommended.

Magical Delicacy Review

Magical Delicacy has some tasty elements - the game looks gorgeous and revealing more of the map as you discover new, previously unreachable locations is exciting. However, there are quite a few annoying aspects we just can’t ignore.

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RuneScape: The Official Cookbook is a great crossover for fans of both RuneScape and cooking.

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#BLUD is a valiant attempt to break the mould of the traditional dungeon crawler.

Strange things are afoot at Varney Lake

Varney Lake is the second visual novel in the Pixel Pulp trilogy, following on from Mothmen 1966, from developer LCB Game Studio and publisher Chorus Worldwide. 

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Creepy Tale 2 is a spooky cartoon puzzle adventure inspired by Central European fairy tales

Enjoy sweet success with Sweet Bakery Tycoon

If you've ever dreamed about running your own bakery, then Sweet Bakery Tycoon could be your cup of tea (or coffee) as you get to create and manage a bakery of your dreams.

Turn up the heat with Nuclear Blaze

Red Art Games releases Nuclear Blaze on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PS4 digitally, and physically on Switch and PS4 today. It’s the latest game from Sébastien Bénard, creator of the critically and publicly acclaimed Dead Cells. 

Have a blast with Gematombe

Gematombe is an action puzzle game where players make matches to defeat their opponents and clear the screen of gems to become victorious. 

Bounce your way through Japan with Shukuchi Ninja

Journey through Japan in 1517, a time of feud where ninja mercenaries wage war with deception, sabotage and assassination in Shukuchi Ninja. 

Shooting N’ Looting with Guns N’ Runs

Guns N’ Runs is an exciting 2D platformer, action and shooter game. Designed for single players, it features over 200 challenges and 23 bosses with colourful pixel art and an original and immersive soundtrack. And it’s available today on Xbox!

Pack a Punch with Blade Assault

Previously having released only on PC, Blade Assault, the action-packed 2D side-scrolling cyberpunk rogue-like from Team Suneat, is launching on Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch today.

Exploring the Retro World of LUNARK

Releasing onto Xbox One and X|S, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, LUNARK is a colourful 2D pixel-art platformer inspired by classic platformers such as Prince of Persia and 80’s sci-fi and action movies like Blade Runner, Indiana Jones and Total Recall.

Embark on an unholy adventure with Saga of Sins

Are you ready for an unholy adventure? That’s what will be taking place in Saga of Sins.

Fear the deep in DREDGE

Hop on your trawler and explore a collection of remote islands, searching for a variety of fish and valuable deep-sea curios in DREDGE. 

Go Loopy with Overloop

If you have a slightly warped sense of humour and don’t mind having to make dubious ethical choices, then you'll be delighted to hear Overloop is available right now. 

Enter the weird and witchy world of Witchcrafty

Releasing onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, Witchcrafty is a captivating Metroidvania platformer that transports you to a mystical world. 

Explore the paper world of Papetura

Already on Nintendo Switch, where the game has received acclaim for its immersive world, captivating story, mesmerising soundtrack and unique presentation, Papetura is now released on Xbox and PlayStation.

Go on a ghost hunt with Project Zero / FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Project Zero / FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a Japanese horror adventure released now onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam. 

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