After what feels like eons, 2014 to be specific, since their last venture, the devs at Croteam and the gift that keeps on giving, Devolver Digital are returning with a long-awaited sequel to the Talos Principle. Like its predecessor, The Talos Principle 2 is a narrative-based puzzle game that questions

Publisher 3D Realms is back doing what they do best – first-person shooters. In tandem with developer Slipgate Ironworks, the company that brought us Rise of the Triad 2013, Phantom Fury is in good hands. With both companies not unfamiliar with the genre, I was excited to play the demo

I can’t say I’ve ever felt compelled to pursue a life of crime, especially not running a massive drug empire, but Cartel Tycoon, by tinyBuild, made this wildly unethical life quite entrancing. The aforementioned title published by MoonMoose released in 2022 and has you overseeing the daily running of your

Do you have what it takes to survive a trip to Hell? Developed by Mixed Realms and published by Vertigo Games, the highly anticipated Hellsweeper VR has finally arrived. It’s time to clean house in this first-person action-combat game that will have you descend into the depths of Hell. Traverse

Fate/Samurai Remnant is the newest game from Omega Force, published by Koei Tecmo, and it takes place in Japan during the Keian Era uprising in 1651. Players are placed in the world of Miyamoto Iori as he finds himself caught in the conflict and surrounded by supernatural situations, fighting for

Hunting Pearl Creek seems like a game that can be fun for those types of players who enjoy playing 2D Platformers, but it doesn’t seem like a game that has much replayability as it’s the exact same 9 levels over and over again. It would be nice to see more levels added to give it more of a variety. The music is difficult to deal with when playing after a long time, however and is quick to be muted. I couldn’t return to Hunting Pearl Creek after finishing it, which is just disappointing.

The music is simple, but after listening for an hour or two, it became too annoying to leave on. The sound effects, however, from its beeping and booping as characters talk, the sound of explosions, and the pew pews from the laser guns, were all great.

Let’s dive into the supernatural terror that awaits us in Exorcizamuste, developed, and soon to be published by Conservation&Ruin. MKAU Gaming was invited to try out the demo, giving us a chance to step into the world of ghosts and unidentified beings in a game that brings new features to

“Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” by Invader Studios, is a gripping third-person survival horror game, serving as a prequel to the acclaimed “Daymare: 1998.” This chilling installment takes players deep into the enigmatic depths of Area 51, offering a heart-pounding narrative-driven experience. With immersive horror, dynamic gameplay, and an engaging storyline, it’s

Developed by Ariem, Apartament 1406 is a short indie horror that challenges you in multiple ways as you try to survive in a hostile environment. Scavenge items, gather weapons, solve puzzles, and fight creatures that lurk in the dark. Play as Ethan Blake, an assistant to an experienced demon hunter,

Up or Lava! is a new indie game by Garden of Dreams, and it’s a parkour platformer game that has some deadly elements waiting for you. As you parkour your way up an obstacle course, there is a countdown to when lava will rise and will continue to rise to

A hefty weapon and momentum-driven platforming are great ingredients to throw into a gaming experience. I had the wonderful opportunity to preview Pepper Grinder, an upcoming title by Ahr Ech, and published by the ever-on-trend Devolver Digital, and I want more as soon as humanly possible. The compact but packed

We seem to be having a resurgence of nostalgia this year, and this love for days gone by shows no signs of slowing down. Turbo Overkill, by Trigger Happy Interactive, has dramatically slid onto the scene with guns and chainsaw limbs at the ready. Published by Apogee Entertainment, this game

Toaplan, a Japanese game development company from the mid-80s to the mid-90s created 31 games for arcades. One of their specialties was horizontal and vertical scrolling shooters. Bitwave Games has now revitalised some of Toaplan’s games by developing and publishing these retro games for the PC. The industrious Hayden “Whippy”

Old-school first-person shooters were my bread and butter back in the day. First being ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ and then graduating to the all-time classic’ Doom’. ‘Rise of the Triad’ was the next to follow originally developed to be the sequel to ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ which is very evident in its enemy design.

What do you do when Dracula comes calling? You shoot him up and save everyone, of course. 9 years in the making, Doomsday Hunters, by Moregames, tasks you as 1 of 10 playable characters to cleanse the world of the mutated filth that now inhabits it. Sinners will need to

Arcadegeddon, developed by Illfonic, is a 1 – 4 cooperative shooter with rogue-like features. You can team up with your friends or go at it solo and explore multiple biomes, play a variety of mini-games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemy types and bosses. Arcadegeddon offers a mix of

Developed by Sumo Digital, and published by Gun Media, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a three vs. four asymmetrical survival horror, based on the 1974 movie of the same name, and it supports crossplay with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC, and while it can be played on PlayStation

Men of War is back with the up-and-coming Men Of War II, developed by Best Way and published by Fulqrum Publishing, and it’s a Real-Time Strategy Game based during World War II. Are you ready to take on the enemies of the Western and Eastern Fronts? When we first load

‘Lunacy: Saint Rhodes’ is a first-person, psychological horror game developed by Stormling Studios and published by iceberg interactive. Lunacy uses puzzles and maze-like areas in junction with jump scares and chases, that deliver a heart-pounding mystery that will make you question if the main character needs to be here instead

Where to Start? ‘Revenge Of Noxi’, developed and published By Megamini00, tells a subtle yet thrilling storyline with captivating visuals and intense combat mechanics all the while delivering stunning pixel graphics that keep bringing you back for more. This title will draw you into an epic adventure filled with intrigue

Have you ever had moments in your life where you feel as if you’ve been cursed? This week has been that week for me. Cursed to be addicted to the challenge and suffering in the jaws of defeat. Join me on this cursed journey through Blood West developed and published

Vampire Hunters, created by Gamecraft Studios, is a first-person shooter that takes aim at the legion of the undead with the funny concept of “more guns are better,” and we would all have experienced the hassle of swapping weapons to find your gun of choice at some stage in an

Another Playstation game has made its way to PC, and we love to see it. It gives more gamers a chance to enjoy great games, however, the question is, how well does it run on what is supposed to be the superior platform? Fellow MKAU member, Adam Brasher, has already

Personally, I had only ever heard of the franchise Dragon Quest back in 2017 when the eleventh iteration of the game was released. Still, knowing its name gave me no desire to pick it up or even look at it. Even more puzzling for me with my love of Square

Developed and published by Kruger and Flint Productions, Bloodhound is what is born from a clear love for old-school first-person shooters. Upon seeing the trailer for Bloodhound, I immediately picked up nostalgic vibes of the original Doom. Bloodhound did not disappoint, it not only brought back memories of Doom, but

Having bounced back and forth between countless publishers and developers since as early as 2004, Jagged Alliance 3 is finally released, with credit going to Publisher, THQ Nordic, and developer, Haemimont Games. As with most games that struggle to land a consistent team able to work together at length to

Developed by Duality Games, Unholy is an unsettling horror adventure set in two parallel worlds. Explore both reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mysterious disappearance of your child, all while finding clues, solving puzzles, and deciding whether to sneak or take on brutal enemies as you stand

Developed by Capcom, Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game that will challenge you in new ways. Pitted against waves of fearsome dinosaurs, it’s all up to you and your brave teammates to fend off this outbreak and fight for victory. The year is 2040, and a new crisis engulfs

I have always been fond of the games Devolver Digital publishes, and lately, it seems that no matter what title I pick up, it’s a winner. With this preview release of Gunbrella, they have now moved from being a fondness to a trusted must-play category of gaming. The team at