Author: Madeline Virtue
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Review: Embrace has the makings of a timeless classic
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Embrace is a pixel art platformer with three haunting levels. With breathtaking artistry, fluid animation, incredible music, challenging gameplay, and a compelling story, the only thing that gives away that this was a student project is how short it is. Created as a final project, Embrace is the work of…
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Echo Weaver Releases a Demo on Steam
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Developed and published by Moonlight Kids, Echo Weaver is an upcoming platformer with a metroidbrania twist. Metroidbrania? Yes, it’s like a metroidvania, but the keys to success are not found in upgrades or with items, but inside your mind and mastery of the game. Echo Weaver’s demo released on Steam…
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First Impressions of Enotria: The Last Song
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Enotria: The Last Song is an Italian folklore inspired Soulslike by Jyamma Games. The gameplay centers theatrical traditions made into powerful fighting mechanics, and an intricate magic system based in primal elements as well as artistic mastery. While the full game doesn’t arrive until September 18th, the demo is available…
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Nocturnal 2, A Fast and Flashy Metroidvania Arrives in 2025
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Developed and published by Sunnyside Games, metroidvania Nocturnal 2 is coming to Switch and PC in 2025. The gameplay is breakneck, with players lighting their sword to illuminate the path and cut down those who oppose them. The first Nocturnal released in 2023 to major critical acclaim. Like its sequel,…
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Take Center Stage in Entoria: The Last Song
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This September, developer and publisher Jyamma Games is bringing us Entoria: The Last Song. Jyamma were inspired by Italian theatre traditions and folklore to bring us a “sundrenched soulslike.” Not only will you have to learn how to wield unique weapons, but powerful masks as well. The player becomes a…
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Can You Survive the Puppet House?
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Step into Detective Rick’s shoes and uncover the mystery of Field Town. Puppet House is an upcoming horror game developed by Vecube Studio and Spirit Game Studio. Published by Gaming Factory, this puzzle adventure horror game incorporates escape room elements and a cheeky B-movie style humor. Our investigation leads us…
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Industry Veterans Join Indie Publisher Astra Logical
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Astra Logical is an indie publisher that focuses on, “Systems and strategy games that don’t hate you.” The company is small, and only recently transitioned from being Astra Games Fund. This past week they’ve added two new members to their team: Claire Barilla as their new Head of Production, and…
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Over Horizon X Steel Empire Coming July 18th
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If you’re a fan of retro games, keep your eyes peeled. Over Horizon X Steel Empire is coming to both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. On July 18th, ININ and Mebius are bringing you the previously Japan exclusive titles. Over Horizon was originally released in 1991 for the NES. Steel…
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Bass Defense Coming August 19th to PC
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Developed and published by WOMBEX Games, Bass Defense is coming to PC next month. However, those excited for a rhythm-based tower defense game can play the first five levels for free on July 22nd. Battle enemies in time with the music. Time your button presses to the beat, and fight…
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Review: CTRL FREAK, A Lofi Dystopia
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There is something special about indie games, something that is amplified in games put out just for the love of doing it. If you’re like me, itch.io is your homebase for finding new and unique games. CTRL FREAK, a game written by Drakka with art and music by BibiXP, is…