Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is big, bold, messy and much more. Branford Hubbard posits that you might not like it… and that’s probably OK.
Going Down Turbo Reinvents a Doom Wad Classic
How do you reinvent a classic game? Make a WAD for it
How do you reinvent a classic WAD? ReWAD it!
Adam Wescott highlights why Going Down Turbo is the perfect place to start getting into DOOM WADs.
Review In Progress | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - A Long Winding Road
S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 is a vast game that we feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface of.
But the more Angus Law plays the more rewarding the experience is becoming.
Review | Sorry We're Closed - A Rapturous PlayStation Scrapbook of Queer Life
Sorry We’re Closed borrows styles and ideas for classic early polygonal games, but this throwback is much more than just a mishmash of nostalgia. It’s something truly new.
Joshua Winters reviews.
Review | Shadows Of Doubt - There's No Doubt That This Is A Pretty Rough Stakeout
Shadow Of Doubt promises a neverending world of neo-noir detective action but once you get deeper and deeper into this case, you’ll find there isn’t much to hang your hat on.
Jonny Malks reviews.
Review | Thronefall - The Emperor's New Tower Defence
Thronefall is a minimalist tower-defence strategy game with a great art style but something isn’t quite right in this kingdom.
Branford Hubbard reviews.
Review | Phoenix Springs - An Atmospheric Triumph With A Few Notable Quirks
Phoenix Springs is a neo-noir adventure game with a striking style but there’s more to it than just that.
Jonny Malks reviews.
Review | Shin-Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town - The Kid Is Alright
Shin-chan returns to video games in Shiro And The Coal Town under the stewardship of a new developer.
So how does h.a.n.d. Inc’s version of the character hold up? Riley Hogan reviews.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - October 2024
In our first [Patreon Unlock] we take a look at Michael Beckwith’s huge weekly rundowns of October’s news.
Review | Beyond Galaxyland - Kids In Space
Beyond Galaxyland is an innovative mixture of sidescrolling exploration and turn-based combat that takes RPGs to SPAAAAAAAAACE.
Branford Hubbard reviews this surprising delight.
Review | Jackbox Survey Scramble - Game Night Warm-Up
Jackbox is back but this isn’t another fully fledge Party Pack.
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a solid party game but Cee finds that it may run out of gas before your party does.
Review | Tormenture - If You Die In The Game...
“Cursed video game inside a video game” is becoming something of a genre in and of itself, but can Tormenture do enough to differentiate itself from similar horror concepts?
Zackary Edwards reviews.
Review | Deathsprint 66 - Death On Two Legs
Mario Kart meets The Running Man in Deathsprint 66 and while it has a solid foundation the simple lack of a playerbase makes this game hard to recommend.
Joe Chivers reviews.
Review | Marko: Beyond Brave - Brave But Flawed
Marko: Beyond Brave looks great thanks to a hand-drawn artstyle but this Kickstarter-funded Metroidvania is lacking key areas that would make it stand out from the crowd.
Zackary Edwards reviews.
Review | Wilmot Works It Out - Puzzles And A Postie
We know Wilmot works at a warehouse, but in their downtime did you know that Wilmot Works It Out?
Ali Rees reviews Finji’s latest vibes based puzzler.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - A Gay Guide
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is very gay.
Dragon Age has always been very gay.
So we got the gayest person we know (Aimee Hart) to be your queer guide through this sprawling adventure.
Review | Like A Dragon: Yakuza - A Good TV Series. A Poor Adaptation.
While Like A Dragon: Yakuza is a perfectly enjoyable crime drama on its own when considered as alongside the pantheon of games it often feels like a hollow imitation.
Lex Luddy reviews.
Review | Mouthwashing - Up Or Down The Corporate Ladder?
Mouthwashing is mean, and cruel, and nasty… but it is also something else.
Jay Weaver reviews.
Review | MindSeize - Do You Mind Reading This Review?
At this point, Metroidvanias are the bread and butter of the video game industry, which means it takes a lot to stand out in the crowd.
Noah Estey takes a look at MindSeize to see if it does enough to distinguish itself from the pack.
Review | Reynatis - Another Shibuya Fantasy
NIS’ newest action game Reynatis is oozing style, but does it have the substance to back it up?
Branford Hubbard investigates.