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7.5

Nightmare Reaper – Review

Over the years there have been many retro-styled FPS games, I mean ‘Doom’, ‘Wolfenstein’ and’ Duke Nukem’ defined gaming in the early days. The only issue is that these games were inventive for their days, they were new, fresh, and they were the grandfathers of their own genre. Many a

7

Expedition Zero – Review

A top-secret expedition has gone awry, so go in and find out what happened to the team in this survival horror developed by Enigmatic Machines, but just keep one thing in mind – you are not alone. In Expedition Zero, you explore corrupted forests and abandoned research facilities to uncover

8.5

Kraken Academy!! – Review

Ah, High School, surviving those days was hard enough but after playing ‘Kraken Academy’ it really puts things in perspective. Developers ‘Happy Broccoli Games’ have created a very unique narrative-driven adventure that doesn’t seem to shy away from the wild side. Originally released on PC in 2021, this indie extravaganza

9

Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between – Review

‘Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between’ is an oddly relaxing and meditative game created by Silverstring Media INC and published by Fellow Traveller. The game plays like a point-and-click adventure to a small degree as it follows travelers that meet and have rich conversations with other fellow travelers from across the lands.

6.5

Golden Light – Review

What a whacky adventure ‘Golden Light’ is! You can expect a very out there experience, where everything is… meat?. Well doesn’t that sound like a tasty treat, until everything starts attacking you? This meaty game, ‘Golden Light’, developed by Mr. Pink, is an FPS, comedy horror, with roguelike elements, has

6

Wife Quest – Review

I never thought I would be saying “Give me my husband back”, but here we are on a wife’s quest to get her hubby back from those rascally monster girls… Wife Quest, developed by Pippin Games, is a 2D retro-style platformer where you play as the cute and charismatic former

8

Primordia (Nintendo Switch) – Review

Primordia is a retro-styled point-and-click adventure game, developed by Wormwood Studios and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Primordia was originally released on PC in 2012, mobiles in 2016, and it has currently made its way onto the Nintendo Switch. Primordia is filled with memorable characters, a great in-depth evolving story,

8

Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands – Review

Small independent developers have been a blessing for the Nintendo Switch with an expansive library dedicated to their many games. Toppluva are set to join those ranks with their ski exploration game, ‘Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands,’ published by Microids. Originally developed as a mobile game, this full release is set

Tentacular VR – Preview

Tentacular is a new VR game created by Firepunchd Games UG and published by Devolver Digital, and it is about a giant-but-friendly tentacled beast that has been raised among humans on the island La Kalma. It is time to get your suckers ready and help the humans out while also

7.5

What Lies In The Multiverse – Review

Dr. Strange isn’t the only one to travel through and open the multiverse this year. A young kid, who doesn’t know how to introduce himself, unlocks the multiverse and glitches into another universe one day while researching the multiverse theory on his computer. Erwin his pet cat, like most cats

8.5

Thy Creature (Early Access) – Review

Thy Creature presents a dark, fantasy story adventure with a cast of characters who all deal with finding their identity, amnesia, and overcoming trauma. You play as ‘Nameless Creature’, a hybrid creature of a man ala ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’ who has recently escaped an angry mob, seeking solace in an eerie

Card Shark (DEMO) – Preview

Card Shark, for me at least, is a very skilled game to take on. Trust me when I say, “Keep a constant eye on the Card Shark. He will cheat you before you have even realized you’re partaking in the game.” Whilst playing, you start off with some low-grade cheats

7.5

ELEX II – Review

A few years ago, one of my friends was telling me about this game he had discovered, a game that was so different from everything else he had played. It mixed a post-apocalyptic world with technology and magic, and a vast open-world to explore. You could collect items, forge them

6.5

Rescue Party: Live! (PC) – Review

It’s time to be that hero you always dreamed of being as a kid and go save some lives. ‘Rescue Party: Live!’ is a new party game on the scene, developed by Tag Studios and published by 505 Games. This chaotic multiplayer has you step into the boots of a

9

Martha Is Dead (Xbox Series X) – Review

Created by LKD and published by Wired Productions, “Martha Is Dead” is a first-person, dark psychological thriller that takes place in Italy in 1944. It will blur the lines of reality and the supernatural while also giving the tragedy of the war that is unfolding. As the conflict between Germany

9

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes – Review

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes is a tower defence pinball game, created by Zing Games Inc and Developed by Firefly Games Inc. There are hero characters to unlock, with the default character being Burnjamin, a knight who wears dragon armour. There are 10 different heroes to unlock and play, each with

7

Welcome To Elk – Review

WELCOME TO ELK! A mysterious island, filled with mysterious people who all have a story to tell, and way too much beer. Welcome to Elk is a biographical adventure/visual storytelling game focusing on true stories told by characters based on real people. Developed and published by Triple Topping, this awesome

4

Beat Souls – Review

Jam to the rhythm of the music in the vibrant cyberpop world of ‘Beat Souls’. Developed by Eastasiasoft and Zoo Corporation, they bring a new rhythm game to your fingertips. In this rhythm game, aim for high scores while enjoying the beat of the music along with your “Otomo” companions,

Forest Grove – Preview

Do you remember the movie ‘Minority Report’, starring Tom Cruise? The super futuristic, hologram, computer, intense crime-solving, and in-your-face drama/sci-fi? Well, Forest Grove is that movie in a game. Forest Grove is a first-person mystery game where you uncover forensic clues, solve puzzles, and piece together a story using your

5

The Dead Tree Of Ranchiuna – Review

Developed and published by Tonguç Bodur, ‘The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna’ is a walking simulator game that tells a story while you walk around some stunning landscapes and solve a puzzle every now and then. The game is set in a fictional Romanian village and after graduating from college in

8

OlliOlli World – Review

All good things come in three – and OlliOlli is no different, with British game developer Roll7 returning for their upcoming third game “OlliOlli World”, now skating closer to its release date! OlliOlli World is a bright, colourful, and downright fun 2D-platforming skateboarding game. You start off in the new

7

Void Slayer – Review

Void Slayer is a single-player arena-shooter that has all the looks of a Technical Demo, but with the settings turned all the way up to EPIC. Remember those Tech Demos that showed off the amazing graphics and what your GPU can do, only to be blown away by a highly

7.5

Hidden Deep – Review

What’s hidden in the deep? Let’s find out. ‘Hidden Deep’, developed by Cogwheel Software is a 2D, action and exploration, sci-fi thriller set in a mining and research facility below the ocean’s floor. Firstly, you will need to dive into Expedition mode, the story mode if you will. 681 days

6

Queeny Army (Nintendo Switch) – Review

The run ‘n’ gun genre has been around for a very long time, with greats such as ‘Contra’, ‘Metal Slug’ and hybrid games such as ‘Megaman’; the benchmark that many aspire to match. Queeny Army, developed by Lemoonpie games, with the help of EastAsiaSoft publishing work, have created a very

OlliOlli World (Hands-On) – Preview

All good things come in threes – and OlliOlli is no different, with British game developer Roll7 returning for their upcoming third game “OlliOlli World”, now skating closer to its release date. OlliOlli World is a bright, colourful and downright fun 2D-platforming skateboarding game. You start off in the new

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