It’s no secret I love a good simulator game, which is why I was genuinely excited when “ Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator” became available for the team to review from Konrul Games. The game is published by Ultimate Publishing and Ultimate Games SA, and it’s described as “A cozy
It’s time to put on your tinfoil hat, pack up the caravan, and clench your backside, because we’re heading to Roswell to hunt some aliens in UFOPHILIA. Developed by k148 Game Studio and published by JanduSoft, UFOPHILIA ditches ghosts for aliens, and the premise sounded interesting enough to dive right
“Vampires, Bloodlord Rising” is the latest title from developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions. The latter has some outstanding titles to their name, so I was excited to jump in, with the developer describing this title as “In this dark, open world adventure, you awaken as a vampire lord.
The job of a Witcher is never done, and neither is the plight of the charismatic bard, Dandelion. Whilst Geralt attends to the battling of various beasties and solving of many a magical mystery, his charming sidekick tends to prefer weaving words of the Witcher’s adventures. Here’s where Reigns: The
Recently, I received the honour of being able to check out an early access demo for Howling Hamster Entertainment’s upcoming title ‘Sub-Species.’ ‘Sub-Species’ is a 2.5D Arcade Action/Adventure that sees players taking control of a submarine that rotates 360 degrees in order to battle alien sea monsters that will be
I love this game; I have close to 75 hours into it, which, for a reviewer with limited time to come back to a lot of games, is a huge feat. Because I loved it so much on launch, I have very high expectations for any DLC released by developers,
In 2009, a supernatural event occurred where two young girls living on the top floor of an apartment building in Antalya, Turkey, in apartment number 129. They lost their lives after performing satanic rituals late at night, which caused an earthquake. Other residents in the building claimed that an earthquake
I see what you are trying to do, ZweiBier Indie, developers of a new 4 player co-op, extraction, campy horror ‘Dreadway’, and its genius. Jumping on the trend of popular co-op games such as the likes of ‘R.E.P.O’, ‘Lethal Company’ or even ‘PEAK’, this will be another one of those
Memories are the kind of thing people tend to like to keep safely stored inside their heads, so when you’ve lost them, it feels like starting over. MIO: Memories in Orbit tells the story of a small robot who, after a mysterious crash, awakens with no memories on the Vessel
Time travel, while not a completely unique gaming mechanic, is rarely done well. ‘Hank: Drowning On Dry Land’ by My Next Games is one such indie adventure game that elevates the concept in such a unique and erratic way. Upon investigation, though, I found our time-travelling hero, Hank, also appears
Did somebody order a Taxi with a side order of Chaos? ‘Taxi Chaos 2′, developed by Focuspoint Studios and published by Current Games, has finally arrived on Steam. Today, we find out if this latest entry in the Taxi Chaos franchise can deliver, or if it suffers from another nostalgia
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by TinyMindz, ‘Cakey’s Twisted Bakery’ is a survival horror game originally released on PC, in 2024. Cakey, Frostina and Candy Bane are now satisfying their sweet tooth on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PlayStation 4|5. Welcome to Cakey’s Twisted Bakery, where human
‘Netherworld Covenant’ is a top-down, souls-like/rogue-like game brought to you by the team over at MadGoat Game Studio. Without heavily leaning into either category, we are placed right between the punishment of a combat and parrying mechanics and the repetition of a rogue, I am happy to report, though not
In early December 2025, I had the opportunity to attend a preview event showcasing what the future holds for The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). This presentation marks a major turning point for the MMO, as ZeniMax Online Studios prepares to move away from its more traditional chapter-and-DLC model in favour
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From The Ashes is the latest major DLC expansion for Frontiers of Pandora, released on 19 December 2025 to align with the cinematic debut of Avatar: Fire and Ash. While it shares much of the mechanical foundation of the base game, this expansion represents Ubisoft
If you have ever enjoyed a game where the hand-holding is more like pushing you away and shoving you down some stairs, then ‘Drink Human Beans’ is the game for you. The developers at Last Dissent have created a game that combines Horror and head-scratching puzzles. Applying for a job
In 1997, Anaconda was released in cinemas, starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Owen Wilson. The film wasn’t well received by critics, but it has since become a cult favourite and even spawned a few sequels. The latest film in the franchise, also titled Anaconda, is neither a reboot nor
Have you ever sat in your garden idly, zoning out and letting time go by, then you hear a familiar buzz pass your ear, and you stop and think, ‘Oh, to live the life of a bee’? I personally LOVE flowers, so I would be very happy flying from flower
Low-budget horror games have become incredibly popular in recent years. Games like Fears to Fathom, Iron Lung, or Mouthwashing prove that you don’t need crazy graphics or a million jump scares to be a good scary game. Detective: Rainy Night, developed by K148 Game Studio and published by JanduSoft, is
Do you see that in the distance? What is that? A car-sized spider…? Great. It’s time to explore an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare: Huntsman. An immersive single-player horror game that revolves around arguably humanity’s most feared animal – the spider. Developed by independent studio OnTheHouse Studios and published by Ten Image
After two and a half years in development, Aya Games has delivered us a hauntingly beautiful puzzle-based platformer called Ayasa: Shadows of Silence. Narrative-driven and completely dialogue-free, this new indie horror delivers in aesthetics, ambience, and adventure. Developed and published by Aya Games, Ayasa: Shadows of Silence is currently available
The evolution of gaming in today’s fast-paced world is incredible. It can range from pong to 2D, from 2D to 3D, and now to VR. But one category always reigns supreme: Retro. Whether it was the game you started with or the video game you never played but always knew
Since 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has been creating waves of laughter in kids’ homes worldwide, becoming an instant Nickelodeon icon and often regarded as one of the greatest cartoons of all time. He has built a loyal following of both kids and adults, and his fame has extended beyond the highly
The time has come to freshen up the grip tape, tighten the truck bolts, and grease those bearings as we flip-trick our way into our next grind in the oddly brilliant Skate Story. Developed by Sam Eng and published by Devlover Digital, Skate Story backside board-slides its way onto Steam
Since 2018, the Jujutsu Kaisen manga has been featuring epic battles between modern-day sorcerers and monsters known as Cursed Spirits, born from humanity’s negative emotions and inspired by Japanese folklore. The story centres on high school student Yuji Itadori, who swallows a cursed artifact and becomes a vessel for a
The rise of AI has become one of 2025’s most controversial subjects, sparking debate over the moral dilemmas it presents even in its infancy. A game revolving around an AI feeding you a series of horror scenarios feels not only fitting, but like a haunting peek into our possible future.
Published by Skybound Games and developed by Nice Dream, Goodnight Universe is a story-driven game where you play from the perspective of a 6-month-old baby named Isaac. Goodnight Universe is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Isaac is no ordinary 6-month-old baby; players
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows released early 2025 on PC, Xbox and PlayStation to a pretty strong reception. A leap in time forward to December and Assassin’s Creed Shadows has emerged on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s still the same great game, but it doesn’t necessarily strike true every time. Assassin’s
CLAWPUNK, developed by Kittens in Timespace and published by Megabit Publishing, is all about cats. Now, if you haven’t guessed by my gamer tag, “White Dire Tiger”, I’ve got a soft spot for cats. In fact, I love all animals, but if given the choice of a pet, cats are
The original ‘Fear Effect’ game is 25 years old. Yes. I was shocked too at the realisation that the year 2000 was that long ago. Originally released on PlayStation 3, this cel-shaded, cinematic shooter, now developed by Implicit Conversions and published by Limited Run Games, was re-released in 2025 for
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