When I was young, one of my favorite games was Age of Mythology. I spent weeks playing the main campaign and loved every second of it. RTS games as a genre work because they are a constant stream of t…
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Review: Life is Strange 2, Ep. 1 – Politically, Emotionally Charged
With the sad news of Telltale’s closure, it’s good to know that engaging narrative-driven games are still represented well in the industry. Dontnod’s newest project, the sequel to its 2015 critically …
Review: Wandersong – A Cozy Experience That Ends on a High Note
What would you do if you knew the world was ending? If you’re anything like the protagonist of Wandersong, you would do anything in your power to stop the end from coming. Using only the power of song…
Review: Lucah: Born of a Dream – Dreams of Chalk
There have been times throughout my gaming years where I’ve asked myself “why?” The answer to that question may always seem simple (“because the developers wanted so,” fo…
Review: Not Tonight – No Really, Let’s Not Do This Tonight
“Welcome to Hell,” the digital red letters flashed as I entered the pop-up bar that would lead to my inevitable death. Why did I need a sign? I already knew where I was. And by the time I …
Review: Guacamelee! 2 – Luchador, Chicken and a Completion Percentage
I do not have much experience with Metroidvanias. Beyond failing miserably in Rogue Legacy and circumnavigating every boss encounter in Hollow Knight, I have only seen walkthroughs of them. I am aware…
Review: Old School Musical – A Hop, a Skip, and a Beat Through Time
Old School Musical appears to be a fairly simple adventure game from the outside but, similar to the plot of the game, its looks can be very deceiving. Players can expect to dive into this retro-style…
Review: Megaquarium – Looking at You Through the Glass
As it often happens, I find myself in need of a phrase. In the following text, I aim to review the latest sim management game called Megaquarium. Its theme is that of a zoo, but specifically for fish.…
Review: The Messenger – A Proper Homage to the Past
In the nostalgia-heavy climate of the video games industry, retro pixel-art games are a dime a dozen, and it takes a truly special project to make its mark in the saturated market. For Quebec-based de…
Review: The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk
Coming off of 2013’s release of The Inner World is its follow up, The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk. Studio Fizbin’s first release was a grand adventure that followed Robert and Laura th…
