Category: Reviews
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: Alterium Shift needs polish if it wants to be great
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Alterium Shift is an RPG developed by Drattzy Games LLC and published by Gravity Game Arise Co., LTD. that takes a lot of inspiration from late 90’s RPGS on the PlayStation 1. It’s on early access right now and has a lot of work to do before it’s ready to…
Review: Hangry demo is a visual feast of snack-n-slash
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Get ready for a feast of action with Hangry, the upcoming action RPG from Toronto-based developer Game Pill. Play as Hangry, a gorilla-like mercenary, and snack-n-slash your way through appetizing monsters and delectable planets. As you explore these mouthwatering environments, you’ll collect exotic ingredients and alien recipes as Hangry works…
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: 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…
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…
Review: Primal Survivors is an arcade style good time
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There is something satisfying about facing seemingly insurmountable odds in video games. Whether these odds are narrative or mechanical, the fun comes from rising to the challenge and mastering the methods of success. Gray Boss Game Studio has tapped into this with their rogue-lite game Primal Survivors, available on Steam…
Review: Sunlight Scream adds Slasher to the Visual Novel Genre
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Sunlight Scream is a visual novel created by the team at Faithy Games, published by Valkyrie Initiative, and will be released on July 11th. Following the common themes of a slasher movie, with an anime-inspired art style and multiple possible endings, Sunlight Scream is a welcoming addition to the Visual…
Review: Sticky Business combines heart with creativity
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Who hasn’t dreamed of running their own business? Being one’s own boss, setting personal hours, and raking in that sweet payday, dance like sugarplum fairies on Christmas Eve in our heads. There are plenty of Sim style games out there that put you in the bosses’ chair, along with the…
Review: Poems and Codes offers simple challenges
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Not all games need to be complex to be outstanding. While we often put emphasis on good graphics, carefully crafted storylines and gameplay, simple can leave a lasting impression. Enter Poems and Codes from Hero Games Co, a puzzle game of rhythmic proportions. Challenging simplicity Before I continue, I should…