Whether you’re a fan of cozy games, metroidvanias, souls-like, or a bit of everything, our reviews dive into games that are new, old, and unexpected. Jump into a new world.
Review: Embrace has the makings of a timeless classic
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 Aya Oikawa, Maya Abramovich, Itamar […]
Project Planet – An Asymmetrical Take on Plague Inc.
Project Planet—Earth vs. Humanity by Fifth Harbour Studios is a unique experience. What if Plague Inc. was a 1v5 game with a Jackbox Party Pack browser-based interface? What if it was an asymmetrical multiplayer game with five competing roles? Touting itself as a party game, Project Planet seeks to answer those hypothetical questions. As the […]
Review: Let’s School offers much for fans of the genre
Developer Pathea Games has been delighting us for a few years now with My Time at Portia and most recently My Time at Sandrock. Stepping away from the life simulator genre, they brought us Let’s School, a management game that lets you build and manage the school of your dreams. Recruit students and design a […]
First Impressions of Enotria: The Last Song
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 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. […]
Review: Electrician Simulator showcases the basic elements of the job
From repairing security systems to installing light switches, the Electrician Simulator gives the everyday player a chance to fully experience what goes into being an electrician. Created by Take It Studios and published by Gaming Factory, this career simulator shows off the true-to-life situations that an electrician works in while making it fun for anyone […]
The Final Pin is a beautifully gloomy film noir
The Final Pin is an interesting take on the low-poly subset of games, being a noir-inspired walking simulator where you play as a desperate detective trying to solve a murder mystery. Made by Jordan “JordiBoi” Lindgren, the game effectively uses PS1-inspired graphics and lighting to create a beautifully stunning presentation. An hour-long experience made to […]
Review: Shift 87, liminal anomaly spotting game does scares right
Are you the kind of person that laughs their way through a haunted house? Do you enjoy games with uncanny environments, a 70s-style film grain, and a droning background track that heightens your anxiety? Yes? Then we have a game for you! Publishing company Daedalic Entertainment has partnered with Pixelsplit, the developers of Reveil, to put […]
Review: Dead Plate is a gory yet satisfying meal
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 need more time in the […]
