Author: Mike Ortiz
Review: The Guardian of Nature Isn’t a Fun Stroll in the Wilderness
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Inlusio Interactive’s The Guardian of Nature invites players into a lush, solarpunk-inspired world. Its point-and-click gameplay and eco-focused puzzles offer the potential for a refreshing change of pace. While the premise promises engaging challenges, the true test lies in whether its gameplay can stand tall like a redwood, or if…
Review: THE SPIRIT LIFT demo is a wonderful mash of two genres
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Brimming with classic horror tropes and welcoming charm, THE SPIRIT LIFT by Prettysmart Games is a roguelike card game that casts players as a group of teenagers exploring a monster-infested hotel. However, unlike classic horror films where running or fighting is preferred, the keyword for THE SPIRIT LIFT is strategy.…
Review: Dead Plate is a gory yet satisfying meal
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The pressure of a demanding kitchen can be enough to make anyone sweat. But in Dead Plate by Studio Investigrave, the fear goes far beyond burnt orders and impatient customers. Can this horror 2D restaurant tycoon game, with a dash of a visual novel, satisfy the palate or does it…
Review: Project Tower’s might need more time in the tower
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Dystopian action shooters are a dime a dozen, and it can be difficult to find that unique gameplay feature, story element or design choice to stand out from the crowd. Can Project Tower, by newcomer Yummy Games, pull it off and offer something new to the gaming ecosystem or will…
Review: Spill the Beans demo provides a mix of charm and mystery
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From afar, Spill the Beans from Skeletal Games looks like a simple visual novel about the interpersonal drama of magical characters, all set in a quaint corner coffee shop. However, much like ordering a marshmallow, nutmeg, and caramel hot chocolate, you’ll learn that there’s a lot more to this game…