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9.5

Heave Ho 2 (Steam) – Review

 As a kid, I remember attending before- and after-school care and was shocked to see that the facility had a Nintendo 64. They were new at the time, and my child brain couldn’t understand why a schooling-type place had a gaming console. But even more interesting was that many other kids had

6

Traders Life Together (Steam) – Review

It’s no secret I’m a sucker for a good simulator. Whether I’m building a business, managing a city or running something completely unexpected. I’m always keen to see what a new simulator can bring to the table. That’s exactly what drew my attention to Traders Life Together. The idea of

3

Speechless (Steam) – Review

To each their own when it comes to horror; sometimes it hits, and sometimes it doesn’t. Speechless, developed by Blazingfallgames and published by TruemotionStudio, tends to fall short in some areas. You start off at the bottom of a dark stairwell with no other option; you walk up and open

6

Tollway Tycoon (Steam) – Review

What do you get when you combine a tollway, zombies, UFOs, corporate greed, vehicle breakdowns and complete highway chaos? Apparently, you get Tollway Tycoon, which is developed and published by 10ft Games. This bizarre management simulator had me keen to check it out instantly. There is something about disasters always

8

Do You even Forklift? (Steam) – Review

Do you even Forklift? is, well, something I never thought I would write: an Indie cosy forklift game from developer Garage 5. It is described on their Steam page as “Silly, physics-based forklift game inspired by Ghibli and Japanese car culture! Use your forklift skills in logic puzzles with many

8

KIYO – Bunny Tyranny (Steam) Review

I’m sorry, but there is something about games that have anthropomorphic characters that lures me in hook, line and sinker. For me, nothing is better than cute and cuddly creatures that can talk, which is wild if you know me in person because I don’t ooze the typical persona of

7

Dark Scrolls (Steam) – Review

Dark Scrolls is the latest game from doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Devolver Bootleg) in the side-scrolling action platformer genre, from the publisher Devolver Digital (Cult of the Lamb, Quarantine Zone). It takes me back to when I was young and glassy-eyed, playing the Commodore 64. Let’s jump in, put the fluro shorts, Air Jordans and a Chicago Bulls shirt on

6.5

Sports Card Shop Simulator (Steam) – Review

Sports Card Shop Simulator is the latest offering from developer OverPowered Team. On their Steam page, it is described as “Open packs, search for rare cards, and build the best sports card shop”. So let’s take a look at the simulator from publisher “Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.”. Starting off,

Pixel Washer (Steam) – Preview

Newly launched developer Valadria, and publisher Acclaim (yes, the publisher that helped launch such titles as Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, and Turko. Yes, THAT Acclaim) have banded together to release a fun, retro game called Pixel Washer.   While not necessarily breaking new ground, à la Mortal Kombat or Turok, Pixel Washer takes

8.5

Cheap Car Repair (Steam) – Review

Anyone who knows me knows I’ve always enjoyed tinkering around with cars. Whether it’s working on my own vehicles, checking out modifications, or just getting my hands dirty in the shed, anything car-related normally catches my attention. That’s exactly why “Cheap Car Repair” caught my eye, and after spending some

7

Hollowbody (Xbox Series X) – Review

Hollowbody from developer and publisher Headway Games is their latest survival horror game. It is described on their page as “A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape

8

Luna Abyss (Steam) – Review

Lunar Abyss, a game in development since 2019, was recently released on the 21st of May, developed by Kwalee Labs and published by Kwalee. This single-player FPS story-driven game feels familiar in its nature to a bullet-hell game. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, expect a fast-paced run-and-gun

6

Reptilian Rising (Steam) – Review

Reptilian Rising is a whacky, time-warping tabletop journey brought to you by developers Gregarious Games, Robot Circus and Hyper Luminal Games and publisher Numskull Games. Teaming up with a super eclectic bunch of quirky characters, players take to the tabletop to prevent a reptilian takeover. The premise of the game

6

Thick As Thieves (Steam) – Review

Stealth is optional; it’s always a funny line to most when playing a stealth-based game, especially to those who choose to charge right in like a bull in a glass shop, but in this game, it is not only necessary but also prudent to do so. Published by Megabit Publishing

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (Steam) – Preview

The moment Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 boots up, it feels like you’ve been strapped into a chainsworld and hurled straight into the Eye of Terror. This is not subtle; it’s not gentle, and it absolutely does not care if you survive the opening scenes. Developer Auroch Digital, in partnership with publishers Big Fan Games and Devolver Digital, doubles down on

7

Captured 2 (Steam) – Review

Ever since the success of I’m on Observation Duty and The Exit 8, the number of observational horror games has grown exponentially. These are games that require players to spot anomalies and report them in order to progress. Captured 2, developed by Puck Redflix and published by Puck Games, is

7.5

Toll Booth Simulator (Steam) – Review

Toll Both Simulator is listed on the Developer SifDev page as “Manage a toll booth on a desert highway. Check passports, take payments, and decide who passes. Grow fruit, mix mocktails, sell drinks, and dodge the cops”. There is a lot of unpack there! So let’s dive in and see

6

Gecko Gods (Steam) – Review

Sometimes, you just need a relaxing puzzle game in your life. I didn’t think I did, but I absolutely did. Something with such a calm experience that lets the trash of the day waste away from your mind and perhaps your soul. Little indie game ‘Gecko Gods’, developed by Inresin,

6

The Shore (PlayStation 5) – Review

I’ve always loved the ocean. Not for summer beach trips, but for dark, stormy days where the waves swell fiercely. Scenes like these make my mind wander, pondering what lurks beneath the whitecaps. In reality, it’s just marine life and pollution. But, in The Shore, developed by Ares Dragonis and published by Dragonis Games, Eldritch horrors await.

7.5

Ereban: Shadow Legacy (Xbox Series X) – Review

Published and developed by Baby Robot Games, Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a stealth platformer action game, originally released on PC in 2024 and received generally positive reviews from critics and players. Ereban: Shadow Legacy is now sneaking its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.  Ayana is the last of the Ereban race, seeking to understand her

6.5

Ground Zero (Steam) – Review

Ground Zero doesn’t hide what it wants to be. From the moment you step into the fog-covered ruins of Busan, it wears its inspirations proudly: a deliberate throwback to classic survival horror, where tension builds slowly, and every bullet feels like a decision between life and virtual death.  As an advocate for

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