Well, here I am again reviewing another simulator game. This time it’s Farming Simulator 23, and just like all simulators before, my reaction remained the same. Rolling my eyes and asking, “Who would want to play a game where you pretend to work?” This time, this simulator hits a little

It’s been a long time since I’ve played a game where once I’ve put it down I’ve been eager to jump back in again, or even worse, thinking about it while I’m meant to be working, but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has done that to me.

We here at MKAU Gaming are passionate about gaming, and let’s be honest, if you’re here reading this review, you’re a lover of video games too. Regardless of how old you are or what generation you grew up in, your introduction to video games will always hold a nostalgic place

We all have likes and dislikes and typically will make a decision based on experience or a basic sensory input. For myself when seeing the word ‘simulator’ I roll my eyes and ask, “Who would want to play a game where you pretend to work?” Consequently, I dive into these

Nintendo’s Advance Wars franchise actually got its beginning all the way back in 1988 as ‘Famicom Wars’ on the original Famicom, with future instalments being named after the console they appear on. The games were also all exclusive to Japan until 2001, with ‘Advance Wars’ released worldwide on the Game

Living in Brisbane, I have much to complain about when it comes to traffic. With an old man’s grumpy demeanour, I am more than happy to whip out the Zimmer Frame, shake my fist, and loudly declare “Back in my day” to anyone that will or won’t listen. Well, the

In 1995, Square, known today as Square Enix, released the original ‘Front Mission’ on the Super Famicom, Japan’s original Super Nintendo, a turn-based strategy RPG game with giant mechs duking it out, which saw various sequels over the years. The series became quite popular, not only in Japan but also

The title of this game “Lost Epic” is truly all you’ll need to bring when it comes to expectations. Everything that is epic about this game is lost in a very middling affair. I’m not saying this is a bad game nor am I saying it is a good game.

Castle Renovator’ is a simulator game published by UltimateGames. This version of the game was played on the Nintendo Switch. Players will be tasked with accepting quests to renovate, clean and repair properties which is very similar to ‘House Flipper’ titles. The game starts off by placing you in front

If games were decided by a committee, manufactured by a person wearing a hard hat at a printing press and a conveyor belt spat the games out at the other end then developer A2 Softworks and publishers Manager Game S.A. and Red Dev Studio S.A. have nailed it. Drill Deal:

Originally released in 2018 exclusively for PlayStation 4, Omen of Sorrow is an indie 2.5D, horror-themed, 1v1 fighting game published and developed by Chilean-based studio, AOne Games. The game was later ported to Xbox One in 2021 and is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, this time

The first thing that comes to mind for most gamers familiar with the ‘Bayonetta’ series would be high-octane thrills, gun-totting heroism, and general over-the-top display of action. The fine folk over at Platinum Games are here to offer a new experience, however, with the cosy game mentality taking centre stage.

Nintendo has always marched to the beat of its own drum. That has never been truer than their recent Nintendo Direct when they announced a remaster of one of the most critically acclaimed title of all time, and then having it drop on the same day without a single leak.

Minecraft meets early 90s retro FPS in Gunscape. Gunscape was originally released to PC, Xbox, and PS4 way back in 2016, but has only just been released to the Nintendo Switch as of February 1, 2023. Developed and published by Blowfish Studios, players can build and play their own maps

I previewed and reviewed ‘ Trek to Yomi’ back in May of 2022, and I for one loved every moment of this little indie gem by Leonard Menchiari with Flying Wild Hog. Thankfully, you can now play it on the go as it is released for the Nintendo Switch on

Mythology & folklore, times of magical beasts, and Gods among men. Dark times and unknown forces are tainting the villages around Midgard. The Nordic Gods no longer wander the Midgard Plains. With no Gods left or Odin’s guardians remaining in Midgard, the protection of the Elder Tree has dissipated. It

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are looking to ignite the start of 2023 with a brand new mainline entry into the long-running Fire Emblem series. Fire Emblem Engage is a single-player tactical RPG released for the Nintendo Switch, which welcomes newcomers with open arms and spoils series veterans with a host

Created and published by Ultimate Games, Demolish & Build Company is a working simulator where you will take on contracts to destroy structures to earn a bankroll, and this will then allow you to find contracts to build structures and reap the reward of renting them out. Demolish & Build

Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 is the dream game for tinkerers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike, and I had already played this on the PC when it first came out, so when Play2Chill and PlayWay brought this gem of a title to the Nintendo Switch, I was eager to jump in and

When I first started playing HEROish, I immediately thought ‘this is a single-player MOBA game’, but it is much more than that. HEROish also has aspects of tower defense and deckbuilding. This is the debut title for developers and publishers Sunblink and it’s a great game to debut with. Starting

Cold Symmetry and Playstack have brought Mortal Shell: Complete Edition to the much-loved handheld console, the Nintendo Switch. Mortal Shell was originally released in 2020 on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One, with the Enhanced Edition, later brought to the current generation of consoles. If you would like to see

Published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and developed by Festive Vector, Sail Forth is a nautical adventure game, where players can raise their sails to explore the open seas, upgrade their ships, recruit new crew members and engage in naval battles. This unique indie game is now available on PC,

Let me take you back to a simpler time when you would buy a bag of toy soldiers and proceed to wage an all-out war of epic proportions. The only limitation was your imagination and how rough you were with the little plastic units. Finding little cut-outs in the backyard

After the initial launch of Inscryption on PC in late 2021, the coveted indie game had rolling reviews of 10s and extreme praise across the board. One of them was from us in the original review, which you can read here. Developed by Daniel Mullins’ Games and published by Devolver

It’s the 2022 Football/Soccer WorldCup, and together with New Star Games, FiveAces Publishing has graced us with Retro Goal, originally released in June 2021 for mobile devices. After its success in the mobile market, they have ported it over to the handheld gaming device we all know as the Nintendo

Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch is an open-world equestrian game, developed by Aesir Interactive and Published by Microids, and it focuses on us, the main character, visiting Emerald Valley. We load into the game with a nice cutscene before playing a small tutorial showing the controls. After choosing a horse

It’s Christmas for Pokémon fans all over. This year we have had not one, but two Pokémon game releases. This is unheard of. Usually, one generation is released, and then in 1-3 years, a new one will come out, but not in 2022, baby! 10 months after Pokémon Legends Arceus

Eat up to beat up is the essence of the new Nintendo Switch title, Harvestella, from veteran JRPG publisher, Square Enix. The fusion of action RPG and the farm sim trend seems like a promising concept, but there’s definitely room to grow, as was my experience with Harvestella. Your character

Bayonetta is an icon and seductress amongst both men and women gamers. A symbol that power can be beauty; a beauty that doesn’t need a male companion to lead the narrative. ‘Bayonetta 3,’ by PlatinumGames, is the third illustrious addition to the cult classic and muchly loved Bayonetta franchise. This

Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimised Edition is developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and is the newest in the Oddworld series that originally dropped on the 6th of April 2021. Since then, it has been enhanced and now brought to the handheld platform, the Nintendo Switch, “Oddtimised” to show the unique functions of the