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Moonlighter
Long ago, an archaeological excavation uncovered the Gates, portals to other worlds. The areas beyond the Gates, referred to as “Dungeons”, laid as habitats for both fearsome monsters and vast riches. Heroes came from far and wide to attain their fortune. With the influx of heroes came the demand for...
Since reading the novels of a certain boy wizard, one of my biggest dreams, or fantasies depending on how you look at it, was to become a wizard in training. Of course as we already know I’m also a huge anime fan, so when a series like Little Witch Academia...
Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human looked ambitious when it debuted its first proper gameplay trailer at E3 a couple of years ago. Several video games over the years have touted their choice-based mechanics, with actions playing out on screen based on hard decisions made. Telltale in particular has built their brand on...
FAR: Lone Sails
A lonely and desperate journey through a beautifully bleak world. FAR: Lone Sails has you set sail across vast open lands on a ship that constantly requires attention and management. Are you able to defy all odds and pilot your vehicle solo to the very end?
It seems like just yesterday that Hyrule Warriors was originally released on WiiU in 2014. It was practically a love letter to Legend of Zelda, with playable characters and levels from every era across the franchise all brought together in a zany action hack-and-slash with hundreds of hours worth of...
State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2 features hordes of undead creatures roaming around just waiting to take a bite, but it would be a mistake to simply rule it out as “just another zombie game”. Indeed, there are zeds to kill and plenty of tropes that you’d expect from the genre, but...
BattleTech
When it comes to tabletop RPGs involving massive walking mechs, there aren’t many, if any, with bigger names than BATTLETECH. With over 60 games in its series including various tabletops, RPGs, and a ton of video games (most of which go under the title MechWarrior), BATTLETECH is no stranger to...
If you’re a Nintendo Switch owner then you likely have very little to complain about in your first year of owning your new console. Since its release on the market a year ago the console has had a lot of incredibly noteworthy games; Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, Super...
Dragon's Crown Pro
Vanillaware’s Dragon’s Crown was released in 2013 for PS3 and PS Vita and received acclaim for its gameplay and controversy for its… somewhat exaggerated character designs. Now, under the title Dragon’s Crown Pro, it has re-released for the PS4 and PS4 Pro, with a host of subtle additions and tweaks...
City of Brass
Set in a gorgeous Arabian Nights inspired world, City of Brass is a whip-cracking roguelike that has recently released onto PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Made by developers who had formerly worked on the Bioshock series, the game and its eye-catching aesthetic immediately stood out when we played it at...
Murderous Pursuits
Aboard a fancy Victorian ship you socialise, drink, entertain, mingle with the crowd, and secretly murder your target without exposing yourself. It’s Murderous Pursuits, a kill or be killed experience where only 1 player can be the ultimate secret assassin.
Frostpunk
Frost Punk was a game I was endlessly excited for. Base building strategy mixed with having to manage the citizens of the society that you run. Managing both their expectations for the basics of food and shelter, but also maintaining a basic level of decency and livability. Mixed into that...
