Review: Despite its Charming Presentation, Stranded Sails is a Shallow Sea
When Doom Eternal was delayed to the same release date as the new Animal Crossing game, much discussion was had on the internet about who will be playing what that […]
Review: Warsaw is Dour, Crushingly Difficult, and Often Just Soul-Crushing
During World War II, when the Soviets were finally pushing the German forces back, an uprising in Poland was getting ready to kick off. The exiled Polish government gave the […]
Review: Neo Cab is a Vehicle for a Near-Future Story Filled with Profundity and Poignancy
Sometimes stories don’t have the same impact without the ability to choose what happens next. As much as you might connect with a character in film, for instance, you can’t […]
Review: Crying Suns’ Compelling Story Coupled with Repetitive Gameplay Make it a Mixed Bag
Crying Suns keeps getting compared to FTL: Faster Than Light—and for good reason. In both games you control a lone ship against impossible odds, using your wits and relying on […]
Review: What the Golf? is Hilarious Fun that Subverts Expectations
I first encountered What the Golf? at this year’s Bitbash 2019. I instantly loved it. What I got to play was a sampling that brought me through various aspects of […]
Review: Studio Oleomingus: Notes in the Margins of History at VGA Gallery is Immersive, Complex and Beautiful
As you walk the halls of the Museum of Dubious Splendors, you’ll find yourself immersed in an impossibly lush world of color, awash in gorgeous sunlight. You’ll hear serene instrumentals […]
Review: Sniper Elite 3 is a Blast on Nintendo Switch
Sniper Elite, the series known for its grisly x-ray bullet effects, is making the transition to Nintendo Switch. I should admit right away: I’ve always had a soft spot for […]
Review: Borderlands 3 is More of the Same, but Still Manages a Few Surprises
Borderlands has always been a shared experience for me. I don’t think I’ve ever played a Borderlands game solo. They’ve been strictly co-op experiences—I started with Borderlands splitscreen on […]
Review: With its Neon Pastels, Rad is a Different, More Colorful Look at Post-Apocalyptic Action Roguelikes
Roguelikes, on average, tend to be super-serious. You have exceptions, of course. Same thing with post-apocalyptic games: they are normally super-serious, with the color palettes usually consisting of earth tones—with […]
Review: Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Morphs onto PC, Season 2 Out Today
With a Power Rangers movie still in recent memory, and the rumors of yet another reboot in the works for the long-running children’s show, you could say there is a […]
Review: The Surge 2’s Fast, Visceral Combat is Challenging, Satisfying
Game reviewing sometimes leads to lots of comparisons between games. It’s hard not to compare when a developer takes unique ideas and/or gameplay mechanics from a popular game and incorporates […]
Preview: Mythgard: Gods Duke it Out in this Collectible Card Game
Did you ever read/watch American Gods and want to have a game set in that world? Do you like Magic: The Gathering, but wished it were a little faster paced […]