When Age of Mythology: Retold arrived in 2024, it wasn’t just a remaster; it was a revival. The legendary 2022 RTS returned with a modern sheen, updated systems, and the same larger-than-life battles that cemented it as one of the genre’s time greats. Since then, it’s grown stronger, expanding its
Skygard Arena, developed by Gemelli Games and published by Gemelli Games and SpaceJazz, is a fantasy turn-based tactical game where players lead a squad of customisable Champions through challenging story missions or competitive multiplayer battles. Command your team to capture objectives, gather resources, and unleash powerful spells. It combines deep
Orcs Must Die! has reached its fourth iteration in Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, thanks to the developer and publisher, Robot Entertainment. I was first introduced to Orcs Must Die! when it was offered as a Games With Gold through the Xbox subscription service. Being a lover of tower defense games,
Do you remember the cult-classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ from the 90s? Well, the over-the-top Martians are back, this time reimagined into “Mars Attracts”, which is a theme park management simulator with a darkly comedic twist. Build your Martian amusement empire, abduct humans from different ages in human time and decide
I’ve always had a love for roguelikes, mainly because the simple fact that, even at 2 am, the idea of one more run for a little extra progression is so appealing. Moros Protocol, developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Originals, brings its own pixelated spin to the
‘Rise Of Industry 2’ by SomaSim, drops you into industrial entrepreneurship with an 80s twist. A game about testing your business prowess, can you flip profits by building a productive empire, or will you crash and burn the economy of some poor unsuspecting town? Hired by the board at the
Have you ever dreamed of running your very own general store in the American Wild West? Well, that dream can now be a reality in ‘Wild West Supermarket Simulator’. Developed and published by SunDust, it’s yet another entry to the ever-growing simulator genre. It’s a fairly safe, often generic space
The Sims 4: Enchanted By Nature Expansion Pack is the latest fantastical gift for Maxis and Electronic Arts (EA) The Sims 4. It’s a magical expansion that conjures all manner of mystical creatures, fantastic additional items, cosmetics, and a new world in Innisgreen. Innisgreen is a gorgeous place for a
Two Point Museum is not just a management sim, it’s a delightful journey into the whimsical and wacky. With its relaxed gameplay and a variety of fun themes, it’s a game that will keep you entertained for hours. The latest addition, the Fantasy Finds DLC, is a testament to this,
What do you get when you mash together a rogue-lite deck-builder, customisable trains armed to the teeth with explosives, and a cartoon-style game show? You get Battle Train — an imaginative, chaotic ride that feels like Total Drama Island met Slay the Spire. Developed by Terrible Posture Games and
Rebuilding civilisation for a world in peril is a colossal task, especially when you’re up against nature. Against the Storm, by Polish studio Eremite Games, published by Hooded Horse, challenges its players to do just that. After its initial release with strong ratings on PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, Against
Monster Train 2 is back; honestly, it’s exactly what fans probably hoped for. Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, the sequel hits Xbox Series X with everything that made the first game fun, plus a few new twists to keep things fresh. Even better, it’s available
It’s absolutely unbelievable to think that ‘Age of Empires II’, in its 25th year, is still going as strong as it’s ever been. ‘Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition’, developed by World’s Edge & Forgotten Empire and published by Xbox Game Studios, is a culmination of all the years prior
Steamworld Heist 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved turn-based strategy shooter set in the imaginative SteamWorld universe. Brought to us by Thunderfull Development and Thunderfull Publishing, you set sail on the high seas of a steampunk-inspired ocean world. Players will again take command of a ragtag crew
One of the most famous thieves in pop culture, Carmen Sandiego, has a long history in video games dating back to 1985 with her debut game, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, and many more in the years that followed. Despite being a video game series, they were also
‘Two Point Museum’, another instalment in the ‘Two Point’ series brought to you by Two Point Studios and Sega, is an engrossing management sim boasting heaps of customisation and plenty of wonderful and wacky exhibits to display in your museums, creating the ultimate guest experience. As this was my first
You’ve heard of ‘Crazy Train’ from Ozzy Osbourne, but have you heard of ‘Monster Train’? The 2020, rogue-like, deck-builder (and cult favourite of the genre) drives back into the spotlight with ‘Monster Train 2’, the next in the series by Shiny Shoe, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. If the game’s
‘Door Kickers 2: Task Force North’ is the sequel to RockPaperShotgun’s best tactics game of 2014, ‘Door Kickers’. Developed and produced by KillHouse Games, ‘Door Kickers 2’ brings you the best in tactical close-quarters gameplay against the Middle East-based terrorist network. Door Kickers 2 had me on the edge of
Oh, do I love games that tug at nostalgia. Unfortunately, some games just throw in ‘remember berries’ with no real purpose. ‘Tiny Garden’ by Ao Norte is a game I have yet to decide if the gimmick of a garden in a tiny pocket-sized town is exciting or just there
Published by Dr. Kucho! Games and developed by Astrolabe Games, Moons of Darsalon is a retro-themed 2D side-scrolling indie game that takes some inspiration from similar games such as Lemmings and Oddworld. It was originally released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One,
To understand my love for strategy games, we have to go all the way back to my childhood. After getting home from school and finishing my homework, I would spend a few hours on my dad’s PC. Back then, I didn’t always know what I was clicking on; I fumbled
Published and developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the original Phantom Brave was released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and received critical acclaim. It saw various ports and re-releases on Nintendo Wii, PSP, PC, and Nintendo Switch but has never received a sequel. 21 years since the original game, the
‘Dynasty Warriors’, published by Koei and developed by Omega Force originally began as a fighting game on the original PlayStation, in 1997. The sequel, however, became a hack-and-slash action game and created the ‘Musou’ gameplay style, meaning ‘1 vs 1000’, with players taking on large hordes of enemies. It remained
What a surprising year I have had! Who would have thought I would be into turn-based strategy or tactical games? 2023 Stace, definitely would not have guessed it but in 2024 I have really embraced genres I wouldn’t normally be excited to get because of games like ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’.
MKAU Gaming recently got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Two Point Museum, the latest addition to the beloved Two Point series. Created by the talented minds at Two Point Studios and published by SEGA Europe, this exciting game is set to hit the shelves on March 4, 2025,
After 12 years of dedication and development, Karaclan Studios has released ‘VED’. Published by Fulqrum Publishing, this hand-drawn RPG offers a fresh perspective on the genre, blending roguelike elements with turn-based combat. Its focus is on storytelling and decisions that impact your journey. Set in the world of Velet, VED
Who doesn’t love a theme park? Even the not-so-inclined, there are always things to look at and a buzz in the air. Having not gone to an actual theme park in a long while, I jumped into ‘Planet Coaster 2’ by Frontier Developments, with a crack of the knuckles, ready
It’s a dark and stormy night. A rickety stagecoach makes its way through muddy roads, surrounded by a profoundly unsettling forest. In this carriage are four travellers with one goal: reaching the mountain where a world-ending threat looms. Red Hook Studios returns with the sequel to their cult hit in
Even as a kid, I was obsessed with animals; everything great and small. I read all my grandma’s National Graphics magazines and would lay on her carpet watching David Attenborough documentaries on a lazy Sunday, hanging onto every word coming out of his mouth. ‘Empire Of The Ants’, developed by
The Earth is predicted to contain 7.5 sextillion grains of sand. One of those grains of sand is minuscule compared to the overall amount of sand. The Jackbox Survey Scramble developed and published by Jackbox Games Inc. has taken on the mammoth task of getting your opinion. With only 8.1
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