Impressions: Flat Heroes – Thinking Outside the Box, Inside a Square
There is a spectrum in the world of video games when it comes to their focus on story and narrative. …
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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 …
Review: Runbow – Running to the End of the Rainbow
When you think party games, a 2D platformer isn’t the first genre that comes to mind. Instead, you might think of …
Planet Alpha Receives Launch Date
Developer Planet Alpha ApS along with publisher Team17 announced a release date for their upcoming sci-fi puzzle platforming game, Planet …
Review: Battle Princess Madelyn – Retrograde Throwback
Usually when I play a game, I finish it knowing fairly well what my opinion of it is. I tend …
Review: Little Bug – Bewitching Environment, Challenging Puzzles
Buddy System’s Little Bug is a visually stunning game with a simple premise: the child Nyah is walking home from …
Review: GRIS – A Charming, Beautifully-Designed Little Platformer
GRIS is an atmospheric game about grief, pain, and the importance of color in even the darkest of times. Released last …
Review: The Lost Light of Sisu – A Little Lost but Not Forgotten
Solvarg’s debut game, The Lost Light of Sisu, is a polished and impressive accomplishment, especially considering it was created by …
Review: Where the Bees Make Honey – A Clumsy, Colorful Narrative-Puzzle Game
Childhood memories and nostalgia are two literary devices that can shape a narrative and a character’s backstory. Games like Marie’s …
Review: Bloo Kid 2 – Satisfyingly Nostalgic
Platformers are in. The past few years have seen a rebirth of the genre with Dead Cells, Ori and The Blind …