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Dark Scrolls (Steam) – Preview

Dark Scrolls is the latest game from “Doinksoft” in the platform genre, sent to the team for a preview by publisher Devolver Digital. It takes me back to when I was young and glassy-eyed in the Commodore 64 era. Let’s jump in and see if the latest offering can generate

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Crabmeat (Steam) – Review

One of my favourite TV shows is The Deadliest Catch, so when I saw “Crabmeat” from developers Nicholas McDonnell and Mitchell Pasmans become available, I jumped on it straight away. What I didn’t realise was that this is a short point-and-click horror game from publisher “Searching Interactive”. Well, I have

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Fear The Timeloop (Steam) – Review

‘Fear The Timeloop’, a 3rd-person action adventure game that plays more like a horror with a unique twist. You are on the clock. Brought to you by the Development team at TacoEaters, and joining them in the publication is PlayWay S.A. They put a nice little spice on their game:

Shutter Story (Steam) – Preview

Two years have passed since we last heard from developer Frostwood Interactive, with their last release, ‘Unwording’, back in 2023. Now, the return with a thriller-throwback to the 90s style game, ‘Shutter Story’. Although only a preview/demo is available at the moment, it’s enough to keep the thrills, chills, and

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Neva: Prologue (Steam) – Review

‘NEVA’, developed by Nomada Studio, was my best ‘Indie Game of 2024’, so it was an absolute pleasure to have the chance to dive into the newest DLC, ‘Neva: Prologue’. Will the developers be able to deliver an experience as powerful as the base game? You can read my original

7.5

Roadside Research (Steam) – Review

While scrolling through the upcoming release games, I saw “Roadside Research”. To my excitement, a copy landed in my inbox a few days later, and I couldn’t wait to try it. Developer “Cybernetic Walrus” and publisher “Oro Interactive” have released a 1-4 player gas station management simulation with an alien

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Manairons (Steam) – Review

‘Manairons’ from “Jandusoft and 3Cat” is a 3D action platformer game set in the Pyrenees. The description from the store page reads: “Help Nai face off against the landowner who took control of a charming village”. I haven’t spent a lot of time in this genre of game, hence I

4.5

Finale Word Royale (Steam) – Review

In a world that already feels like the English language is dying to slang and shorthand, developers, Nyxworks, have created a game that will literally kill you if you have a lacklustre vocabulary. Their game, ‘Finale Word Royale’, enables you to test your word smith skills against 40 others in

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The 9th Charnel (Steam) – Review

The 9th Charnel is a single-player horror game with survival gameplay, developed by Saikat Deb and published by SOEDESCO. This first-person psychological story is a slow-burning tale of uncertainty and terror, built on elements of tension and fear.​ You play as Michael, a scientist, along with his colleagues Daniel and

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Crimson Capes (Steam) – Review

Traverse the dazzling lands of this 2D pixel art swordplay known as Crimson Capes. This latest release from Poor Locke thrusts you into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery with an enthralling story that’s sure to reel you in and keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more.  Upon

5.5

Cleaning Simulator (Steam) – Review

Have you ever walked into a disaster zone and had that weird itch to fix everything? That’s the exact feeling that “Cleaning Simulator” taps into, and it wastes no time handing you the mop and a sponge. Developed by Damaged Games and published by RockGame SA, Cleaning Simulator turns grime,

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Tavern Manager Simulator (Steam) – Review

Tavern Manager Simulator, from developer One More Time, wants you to “Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve, and expand the establishment.” Sounds like a plan! Loading up my Xbox, I can’t help but be intrigued by this proclaimed cozy simulator. Let’s see how my management skills

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HumanitZ (Steam) – Review

“A zombie outbreak (referred to as Zeek’s in the game) has wiped out civilisation as we know it, and now it is up to you and your fellow humans to restore the human race to its rightful place at the top of the food chain. HumanitZ, by publisher indie.io and developer “Yodubzz Studios”, is quoted on its

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The Run (Steam) – Review

I have never played a game like this before, but I am so glad I did, because the closest I have ever achieved an experience like this is the ‘choose your own adventure’ books in the ‘Goosebumps’ series, and even then, they were the GOATs of entertainment. ‘The Run’, developed

6.5

UFOPHILIA (Steam) – Review

It’s time to put on your tinfoil hat, pack up the caravan, and clench your backside, because we’re heading to Roswell to hunt some aliens in UFOPHILIA. Developed by k148 Game Studio and published by JanduSoft, UFOPHILIA ditches ghosts for aliens, and the premise sounded interesting enough to dive right

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Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (Steam) – Review

“Vampires, Bloodlord Rising” is the latest title from developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions. The latter has some outstanding titles to their name, so I was excited to jump in, with the developer describing this title as “In this dark, open world adventure, you awaken as a vampire lord.

Reigns: The Witcher (Steam) – Preview

The job of a Witcher is never done, and neither is the plight of the charismatic bard, Dandelion. Whilst Geralt attends to the battling of various beasties and solving of many a magical mystery, his charming sidekick tends to prefer weaving words of the Witcher’s adventures. Here’s where Reigns: The

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LANESPLIT (Steam) – Review

There is a certain thrill that comes only from pushing a bike past its comfort zone, with the engine screaming, reflexes razor-sharp, and zero room for error. “LANESPLIT” captures that raw, white-knuckle rush where every decision matters and one wrong move can end the run in an instant. Developed and

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