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: Alterium Shift needs polish if it wants to be great
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 be released in final form. […]
Review: Hangry demo is a visual feast of snack-n-slash
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 off his debt to Chef […]
Review: Project Tower’s might need more time in the tower
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 it be doomed to stay […]
Review: CTRL FREAK, A Lofi Dystopia
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 a scifi Visual Novel published […]
Review: Spill the Beans demo provides a mix of charm and mystery
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 than a simple cup of […]
Review: Primal Survivors is an arcade style good time
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 and on PlayStation. In many […]
Review: Sunlight Scream adds Slasher to the Visual Novel Genre
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 Novel genre. With an M […]
Review: Sticky Business combines heart with creativity
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 ups and downs of entrepreneurship. […]
