Reviews

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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

6.5

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery (Nintendo Switch 2) – Review

Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by TinyMindz, ‘Cakey’s Twisted Bakery’ is a survival horror game originally released on PC in 2024, then on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PlayStation 4|5 a month ago. Now, Cakey, Frostina and Candy Bane are satisfying their sweet tooth on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.  Welcome to Cakey’s Twisted Bakery, where

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Reanimal (Xbox Series X) – Review

Developer Tarsier, the team behind the first two Little Nightmares games, yes, only the first two, the third game was developed by Supermassive Games, is back with their latest instalment, “Reanimal”. ​Reanimal follows a brother and sister as they navigate an island where they once lived, as they set out

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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

7.5

Wuthering Heights (Movie) – Review

“I cannot live without my life. I cannot live without my soul”. Have you heard about the controversial adaptation of Wuthering Heights yet? If not, you’re in the perfect place. A tragic and passionate story teeming with obsession and desire, Wuthering Heights is based on the famous 1847 Gothic love

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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Romeo Is A Dead Man (Xbox Series X) – Review

‘Weird’, ‘twisted’, ‘crazy’, ‘right up my alley’… all words I would use to describe ‘Romeo is a Dead Man’ by publishers and developers GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. This action/adventure game is a very sci-fi horror-esque journey that makes me think of a combination of movies like ‘Robo Cop’ and ‘Colours Out

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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

8.5

Crime 101 (Movie) – Review

Written and directed by Bart Layton, Crime 101 is a crime thriller based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Don Winslow. The film adaptation stars Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and more, and is now showing in cinemas worldwide. Jewel thief Mike Davis’ heists

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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