Reviews

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Dreadway (Steam) – Review

I see what you are trying to do, ZweiBier Indie, developers of a new 4 player co-op, extraction, campy horror ‘Dreadway’, and its genius. Jumping on the trend of popular co-op games such as the likes of ‘R.E.P.O’, ‘Lethal Company’ or even ‘PEAK’, this will be another one of those

Obsidian Moon (Steam) – Preview

Finally, after years of shooters, first-person view adventures, and an abundance of in-game stores littering you with cosmetics and DLC, new developer, Lost Cabinet Games, has created something simple, engaging, puzzling, and downright addictive. Gone are the days of realistic graphics, quick time events, and gaming that feels like ‘have

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Snakebyte Ergo Grip S2 (Hardware) – Review

Comfort can often be the difference between an enjoyable gaming session and one that ends with sore hands and frustration. As games continue to demand longer playtimes and greater precision, accessories that prioritise ergonomics have become just as important to us as the consoles. Snakebyte was founded in Germany in

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Hank: Drowning On Dry Land (Steam) – Review

Time travel, while not a completely unique gaming mechanic, is rarely done well. ‘Hank: Drowning On Dry Land’ by My Next Games is one such indie adventure game that elevates the concept in such a unique and erratic way. Upon investigation, though, I found our time-travelling hero, Hank, also appears

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Ancient Farm (Steam) – Review

Farming Simulation titles have explored almost every corner of history, but it’s not often we get taken back to the dawn of civilisation itself. “Ancient Farm”, developed by A2 Softworks and published by Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A., and Ultimate Publishing, sets its sights on ancient Egypt. The game asks

5.5

Taxi Chaos 2 (Steam) – Review

Did somebody order a Taxi with a side order of Chaos? ‘Taxi Chaos 2′, developed by Focuspoint Studios and published by Current Games, has finally arrived on Steam. Today, we find out if this latest entry in the Taxi Chaos franchise can deliver, or if it suffers from another nostalgia

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Netherworld Covenant (Steam) – Review

‘Netherworld Covenant’ is a top-down, souls-like/rogue-like game brought to you by the team over at MadGoat Game Studio. Without heavily leaning into either category, we are placed right between the punishment of a combat and parrying mechanics and the repetition of a rogue, I am happy to report, though not

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Stunt Bike Extreme (Steam) – Review

‘Stunt Bike Extreme’ is an arcade-like, motocross game from Hyperkani that closely follows the ‘Trials HD’ layout. I was thrilled to get the chance to cover this title, as it fondly reminds me of my childhood days playing Trials HD for hours and hours on end. Long story short, if you were a fan of Trials HD, you’re sure to

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Crime Simulator (Xbox Series X) – Review

Sometimes.. It’s good to be bad. The overwhelming urge to stick it to the authorities. The beauty of simulation games is that you can step foot into these thoughts and wonders and somewhat live out these desires. Developed by CookieDev, ‘Crime Simulator’ lets you don a balaclava This review is

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DRINK HUMAN BEANS (Steam) – Review

If you have ever enjoyed a game where the hand-holding is more like pushing you away and shoving you down some stairs, then ‘Drink Human Beans’ is the game for you. The developers at Last Dissent have created a game that combines Horror and head-scratching puzzles. Applying for a job

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Anaconda (Movie) – Review

In 1997, Anaconda was released in cinemas, starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Owen Wilson. The film wasn’t well received by critics, but it has since become a cult favourite and even spawned a few sequels. The latest film in the franchise, also titled Anaconda, is neither a reboot nor

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Total Reload (Steam) – Review

Welcome to the developers at Torshock’s latest game, ‘Total Reload’, an indie game inspired by the ‘Portal’ series. You will quickly find, a linear progression is what comes from this 1st person logic puzzler. You’ll take control and step into the big shiny shoes of an AI, Robotic body named

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ÆRTHLINGS (Mystery Box/Mobile Game) – Review

‘ÆRTHLINGS’ drops you into a delightfully strange universe where tiny cube-shaped creatures called ÆRTHLINGS have survived a catastrophic “MoonCrash” and now have to rely on us to help rebuild their shattered world while avoiding the resource-gobbling moonlings, called Interns. Developed by Modern Games, in partnership with Melbourne-based Moose Toys, this

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The History Of Sound (Movie) – Review

Directed by Oliver Hermanus, ‘The History of Sound’ is a period romance drama film based on short stories written by Ben Shattuck, specifically The History of Sound and Origin Stories. The History of Sound stars Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor and is now showing in cinemas worldwide. In 1917, Boston

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ROG Xbox Ally (Hardware) – Review

Having spent time with the ROG Ally X last year, and the original ROG Ally before that, I wondered just how different the ROG Xbox Ally would actually be. On paper, the hardware looks familiar, but ASUS and Microsoft have worked together to reshape the experience in ways that feel

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