Author: bcbrewer
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Moto Rush Reborn: A Sleek, Thrilling Addiction
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If there’s one thing I love more than breaking every traffic law in existence, it’s playing a game about breaking every traffic law in existence. Moto Rush Reborn is a neck-breaking 3D runner from Baltoro Games that sends you racing on a bullet-fast motorcycle through retro-futuristic Tokyo. A motorcycle that,…
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Does GRIDBEAT!’s demo keep its rhythm?
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Dungeon crawler meets rhythm in GRIDbeat!, an upcoming game from developer Ridiculous Games and publisher Acclaim, Inc. GRIDbeat! puts you into the world of hacking, if hacking was a rhythm-based dungeon crawler with puzzles and turret systems. A mysterious client hires you to break into a big bad corporation’s system,…
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Kiipluu’s demo is a Neolithic stealth adventure
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In a dark, Neolithic world, a young caveman’s tribe is attacked by cannibalistic Na-Ush, leading him on a stealth journey to venture deep into their territory and rescue a woman named Ginna. Kiipluu is an action-adventure survival game that favors sneaking and strategy over brute force, as the Na-ush vastly…
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Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop: A Brutal, Eldritch Fix’Em’Up
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A fox-headed mechanic. A beaten-down shop on a backwater planet. Endless eldritch monstrosities. I did minimal research before deciding to play Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, the brainchild developed by Beard Envy and published by Kasedo Games. Surface level, it looked just dandy: a quirky sci-fi atmosphere with crude humor and…
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Does Letters to Arralla Deliver?
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Released in September 2025, Letters to Arralla is the debut game of Little Pink Clouds, an Australian team founded by a newly graduated trio of students. In this game, you’ll deliver letters across the beautiful island of Arralla, solving puzzles and forming friendships as you go. I played the demo…
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Sizzle & Stack: Is it Cozy or Cutthroat?
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Card stacking meets cooking in Arvis Games’s recent dish: Sizzle & Stack. Heavily inspired by Stacklands, Sizzle & Stack is a world where everything, from the rolling pin to a single egg, is a card. Hungry customers line up to try your latest recipes. If you can’t meet their satisfaction…
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Bugaboo Pocket’s Demo is a Charming Gem
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Bugaboo Pocket is a creature collecting idle game with a relaxing, retro vibe. If you want a taste of Bugaboo Pocket like I did, a demo is available on Steam. It takes you through the lifecycle of your first bug, introducing you to the casual yet strategic gameplay and beautiful…
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Chicken Journey’s demo is a witty delight
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Chicken Journey makes “Why did the chicken cross the road?” into a video game. Developed by loonyware, this 2D platformer lets you become the chicken. A philosophical chicken, no less, with an inclination towards jumping on moving platforms. This gem of a game is lighthearted and accessible. There are no…
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Whimsy Abounds in Magical Delicacy’s Demo
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If you’re a fan of Kiki’s Delivery Service and cooking games, Magical Delicacy will be your new best friend. This platformer metroidvania is the first commercially released game by Skaule, a German developer. It is published by Whitethorn Games, who believe in accessible, easy games. I played Magical Delicacy’s demo…
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The Atmospheric Beauty of Oscuro Blossom’s Glow
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In a world of giant bugs and magical plants, embark on a journey to track down a creature that is threatening the world. Oscuro Blossom’s Glow is a beautiful 2D puzzle platformer with a vivid atmosphere and soundscape. Developed by Hongoneon, you play as Selene, a girl seeking to heal…