Review: Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time
I’ve always been a fan of when YouTubers and streamers find old memory cards from retro consoles, and pick up saved games where the previous owner left off. It’s a […]
Review: Clockwork Ambrosia Is a Metroidvania Love Letter 14 Years in the Making, and a Great Entry Point to the Genre
I’m a sucker for metroidvanias, and I’ve been a fan since Super Metroid way back on the SNES, so it’s nice to see the genre still around and kicking. While […]
Review: Carmaggedon: Rogue Shift Narrowly Avoids CarTastrophe
Rogue Shift is the latest entry in the Carmageddon series, and the first non rerelease on consoles/PC since 2014’s ReinCarnation. In this roguelike reimagining of the controversial vehicular combat series, […]
Review: Through a Different Lens: Finding Redemption in OPUS: Prism Peak
There’s a part of me that associates video games with platformers and shooters, despite the fact that I spent a chunk of my childhood playing narrative-heavy games like OPUS: Prism […]
Review: Aether & Iron Is a Gorgeous Noir Tale Stuck in Turn-Based Traffic
Also seen on CultureCombine.com. As much as video games have tightened up as safe, corporate products over the years, it’s still awesome to see developers taking chances and swinging for […]
Ratcheteer DX Review: A Playdate Classic Gets a Colorful Upgrade
Originally released along with Season 1 of the Playdate, Ratcheteer has been sitting on my device, mostly unplayed, for the last couple of years. You can’t blame me. Despite the Playdate […]
Review: New Mechanics Elevate a Familiar Journey in Planet of Lana II
Planet of Lana was a game that flew a little under the radar when it released in 2023. It’s part of a platforming adventure game subgenre that was made popular (and […]
Review: The Spirit Lift Is Fun, But Shallow
At this point, I’ve played more roguelike deckbuilders than I can remember. That’s not a bad thing, because when they’re good they can offer some of the most satisfying gameplay. […]
Review: Cairn—A Brutal, Beautiful Struggle Against the Mountain
We are, seemingly, in the middle of a climbing game renaissance. Following the meditative flow of Jusant in 2023 and the high-stakes co-op of 2025’s Peak, Cairn arrives to offer yet another […]
Review: Until Then Is a Standout Visual Novel That Is Often Funny, Sometimes Poignant
Visual novels are very hit or miss with me. I’ll either be engrossed within the first half hour, or I’ll turn it off and never get the urge to start […]
Review: Another Crab’s Treasure is a Unique Soulslike with Tons of Charm
If you like soulslike games, Another Crab’s Treasure is one of the more unconventional ones. It has a cute, stylized art style that doesn’t fit in line with the traditional […]
Review: Lunar Lander Beyond Continues the Atari Trend of Updating Old Games
The early Atari consoles–especially the 2600–were home to a lot of games that are undeniable classics. They’re just not really played anymore because they’re so “simple.” A lot of these […]