One of the first action-adventure puzzle games I ever played was Tomb Raider, way back in the later days of Windows 95. I can’t really say that I was ever any good at it, but I stuck with it as best I could and eventually, got past the first area.
Hades is a roguelike action dungeon crawler made by Supergiant Games, and winner of 50+ GOTY awards for 2020, and is finally making its way to release on the Xbox and Playstation platforms. Players are placed in the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he attempts to escape
Back 4 Blood is the newest game from Turtle Rock Studios and Warner Bros., and is the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead, and it definitely delivers. This Open BETA will offer players a few levels to explore and play with five playable characters to pick from, each owning a
‘A Way To Be Dead’ is an asymmetric, multiplayer game much like Dead By Daylight, Friday the 13th, and In Silence. Developed and Published by Crania Games, A Way To Be Dead is still in the early access phases, and although I tried multiple times to find a match as
It’s no secret that the term cyberpunk has been ever so slightly tarnished in the aftermath of the Cyberpunk 2077 launch. Luckily, it hasn’t deterred Neon Giant from finishing their first project together as a new studio, consisting of just 11 people! ‘The Ascent’ is a cyberpunk-inspired; action role-play game
In 2016, the highly anticipated ‘Suicide Squad’ was released in cinemas with a wide array of characters from DC Comics making their first appearances on the big screen, including long-time fan favourite Harley Quinn. The months leading up to the release didn’t seem promising for the movie, with The Joker’s
Marvel Future Revolution is a free-to-play mobile game that will be released worldwide on the 25th of August and will be available on Android and iOS, however, right now you can pre-register. When the game is released, you will get a costume gift box containing a full costume set for
Ask any civilian what Hell is and they will most likely respond with “a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death”. Ask any Veteran and
A new first-person shooter, survival game set in Chernobyl? The last one I played and promptly quit because I don’t do horror was Metro, since then I’ve played games like Outlast and Blair Witch, BUT, ‘Chernobylite’ had me promptly jumping out of my chair and alt-f4ing the game. Chernobylite is
In my entire gaming history, I never thought I would have to explain to someone else how to manipulate time with a talking frog. Now I have piqued your interest, let me tell you more about the new age JRPG that has captivated my heart. Cris Tails, published by Modus
As anyone who has been reading my reviews would know, I am a huge fan of role-playing games, particularly ones that involve a large open world to explore. Being able to tune your character to your own playstyle, while venturing forth and doing your own thing, while exploring every little
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler, brought to you by the ever infamous Devolver Digital, and developers Ronimo Games, creators of popular titles such as ‘Awesomenauts’ and ‘Swords and Soldiers’. Your mission is to overcome enemies of the Blight, a mysterious and devastating fog that engulfs the lands. Starting with
I love Noir games. They normally are gritty, griming, and fast-paced in action and dripped in dark sepia nostalgia. ‘Timothy Vs The Aliens’ by WildSphere originally released back in 2018, is a small open worldish, platform adventure title that oozes charm but platforms flat on its face in basic execution.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, and to celebrate this monumental occasion, Nintendo has released Skyward Sword HD with a fresh coat of paint and a few more bells and whistles. Granted, this was the same game we got for the 25th Anniversary, I believe
Dark Sheep pays tribute to the classic 8-bit games of the early years of gaming, especially if you are a fan of the history of gaming and early gaming systems like the Commodore 64. Sure, many gamers are familiar with gaming systems such as Sega Mega Systems or the NES,
For a game series that is older than I am, spanning over three decades of game entries, I’m only now dipping my toes in the wonderful world of Ys. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, is a 3rd person, action RPG, single-player experience developed by legendary developers, Nihon Falcom, with help from
The absolute squeal I had when I spawned into the game as a tiny adorable crow has already sold me on the entire theme of this game. Developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital, ‘Death’s Door’ is a game about reaping the souls of the world to fuel
Made by Geeky Mouse, Everlasting Guilt is a new indie FPS game that is fast-paced, focuses heavily on boss encounters, and is on early access on Steam. As you first load into Everlasting Guilt, you will find yourself in a room with an enemy as it plays out teaching you
Hack, slash and pummel your way through the deadly forsaken ruins within the realm that is Ravensword. Developed by Trimatra Interactive and published by Crescent Moon games, Ravensword: Undaunted is an FPS-styled dungeon-crawler inspired by such classics as Hexen and Heretic. Now when this game popped up for review I
Developed by Dang! and published by Devolver Digital, ‘Boomerang X’, releasing on the 9th of July is an adjusting arena fighter with a boomerang that you get to toss, teleport, and use multiple abilities with to clear each stage and move to the next. Boomerang X is all about small/medium/big
From publisher Devolver Digital and developers Team WIBY comes Phantom Abyss. Announced during Devolver Digital’s 2021 E3 showcase, this rogue-like game offers a unique perspective in its single-player/multiplayer gameplay and a premise that is fun, fresh, and exciting in its game setting and delivery. In Phantom Abyss you are tasked
The absolute squeal I made when I spawned into the game as a tiny adorable crow has already sold me on the entire theme of this game. Developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital, ‘Death’s Door’ is a game about reaping the souls of the world to fuel
DOOM Eternal by id Software and Panic Button Games has been on the Nintendo Switch now for around 6 months so it makes sense they would aptly deliver their DLC to the platform too. ‘DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods’, a two-part season, brings that added content and pulls you back
Post-apocalyptic nuclear winter just wouldn’t feel quite right without being set in old mother Russia. Stepping back into the radiation infected Metro’s of Moscow, you must once again navigate your way through hell on earth as the silent protagonist, Artyom. Metro: Exodus is the final entry into the Metro trilogy
Scarlet Nexus is made by BANDI NAMCO Studios and is a single-player action role-playing game set to be released on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Series X|S, and PC. This review was done on the Xbox Series X. The story takes place in a distant future where the human race is
The popularity and worldwide acceptance of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, and now is a better time than ever to revamp the Dark Alliance series. Developed by Tuque Games and published by Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is a Co-op third-person action-adventure game
Ever since 2001, the Fast and Furious franchise has been tearing up the streets with their high octane, adrenaline-pumping, and outrageous action-packed films, that have always gone bigger and wilder with each installment in the series. Dom Toretto and the gang are back again for the latest entry, ‘Fast &
As someone that has literally never encountered a Shark, I was never able to shake the feeling that I would encounter one at any given point. Perks of living in Australia I guess, but one of the best ways to face your fear is to face it or better yet,
Just when you thought that they could only make fifteen Ratchet & Clank games, we get a sixteenth, and this one is bigger and better than ever before. Developer Insomniac Games, with the support of their publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment, have gone above and beyond with this latest title, Ratchet
Published by NIS America and IzanagiGames, and developed by Too Kyo Games, ‘World’s End Club’ is a JRPG puzzle and action-adventure game originally released on iOS devices and macOS computers in 2020, and now available on Nintendo Switch. The creative team behind this game features some well-renowned directors/writers in the
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