Author: bcbrewer
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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…
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Potion Shop Simulator is the Newest Fantasy Addiction
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Congratulations! After searching for a potion master position, one has finally opened up! Granted, it’s because the previous potion master mysteriously disappeared. But thankfully, that’s none of your business! In Potion Shop Simulator, you run your very own startup potion shop in a charming medieval village. Not only will you…
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Sub-Verge is a Deep Sea Puzzle with Dangerous Dialogue
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The dark abyss of the sea is far from lonely. In the world of Sub-Verge, Divers have settled the deep, shunned by society. And you’re about to drop in for a visit. This narrative puzzle game, developed by Interactive Tragedy, Limited and published by Pantaloon, sends you plummeting to the…
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Experience Refinement in Etiquette Elegance
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In the most refined restaurant in the galaxy, every single detail must be perfect. The food, the ambience, and most imperatively…the table setting. This is the crux of Etiquette Elegance, a marvelous puzzle game where the player serves as a waiter in a retro-futuristic restaurant. The demo for Etiquette Elegance…
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Will you bind the ancient lich in Necromance’s Prologue?
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This dark comedy visual novel introduces us to a tale of my two favorite things: romance and death. Cleverly titled Necromance and developed by Subversionary Studios, it is set to release on Steam in August 2025. As the Prologue is available for Steam Next Fest: June 2025, I delved into…
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Untimely Demise in Sometimes Toast is O.K.
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“Why do we desire, above all other things, that which has the greatest power to destroy us?” -Margaret Rogerson It began with a slice of bread. It ended with my final breath. The demo of Sometimes Toast is O.K. might seem like an innocent preview of a harmless sandbox game…
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Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case demo is a charming retro mystery
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The year is 1995. You are a detective at Gumshoe Detective Agency, which has solved approximately zero cases. Victoria Mason, the daughter of a local tech tycoon, has gone missing. And most importantly, you’ve received your very first computer. Inspired by The Roottrees are Dead, Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First…