I am an actor and a writer. I act quite a bit on stage, a little bit on tv and never on tuesdays. I have had some of my writing published and have written for TV and stage. I have been playing games since they begun and don't seem to be getting any better.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse got its hooks into me big time. I loved how it took the often-overused Lovecraftian template and did something genuinely different with it.
There’s a whole demographic of gamers out there who absolutely love the old-school gameplay loops, retro visual style, and, of course... tank controls. The developer delivers all of this with confidence in Greek Tragedy; it knows its audience, and they will probably love it. For me, it frustrates more than it impresses. But there is loads to like here, with its clever puzzles, atmospheric lighting, and engaging story.
It feels like being lost is part of the intended journey and so if you are a fan of the original game, then you will have a good, hellish time with Rain World: The Watcher.
Loop-based anomaly games have become all the rage lately, and there is a very real danger that this type of game will overstay its welcome. But in the case of CAPTURED, it does a great job of keeping you interested with its effective scares and the unsettling environment that you are forced to meticulously examine.
Sweet Carole will transport you to a different time and place, one that is like sinking into a warm bath; familiar yet new, with its solid storytelling and beautiful, nostalgic animation.
If you are a dedicated fan of old-school survival horror and genuinely don’t mind the punishing nature of limited save points and the deliberate awkwardness of fixed cameras, then Tormented Souls 2 could be for you.
Yes, playing NBA Bounce alone does get a bit boring after a while, as the game becomes a tad samey. But it’s in playing with others on the same couch where this can properly shine, and, of course, in its wonderfully wacky Party mode.
Windborn - Echoes of the Night has none of that trademark Aery calmness. Its entire focus is on relentlessly hitting checkpoints against a strict time limit. To be honest, the whole package feels a bit half-baked. It's a real shame.
You’ll have fun with Lumo 2, even if the isometric visuals do prove to be a persistent nightmare during the more demanding platforming sections. See through that and this is a well-crafted, retro-themed surprise.
KAKU - Ancient Seal comes with some big ARPG ambitions. Yes, there are times in which rough moments pop up, and for me, the platforming elements are too floaty. But nevertheless, this is a great game with a wonderful world to explore, pulled along by some decent combat and Zelda-like puzzles.
If you’re a fan of horror, Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner does a good job of mixing scares with sim work. But just remember, don’t let that jukebox play…
Sometimes you can know too much about a game, and that is absolutely the case with Thank Goodness You’re Here! It’s best to offer up your hand and trust it. Sure, it might slap that hand, but the pain will be worth it.
If the worst thing we can say is ‘we wanted more’ then it’s doing something right. We were captive to A Game About Digging a Hole for two hours, and we just wished that there were more secrets to match the moreishness of the mining. We can always hope for Another Game About Digging a Hole.
Deathless. The Hero Quest is certainly a memorable title. Like it or not, there is an engaging core, which successfully merges with over the top set pieces, culminating in a fantasy-deck building-RPG epic bound to grip you. And that is despite its flaws.
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