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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 independently on Itch.io. A Story…
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 joe. Be the manipulator You…
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 ways, Primal Survivors plays like…
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 rating, it doesn’t hold anything…
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. But sometimes, you just want…
Review: Poems and Codes offers simple challenges
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 clarify what I mean by simple. Poems and Codes premise…
