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Every so often, a unique blend of video games amalgamates to create something special. Golf Story combined sports and RPG mechanics to construct an unforgettable experience, whereas Crypt of the Necrodancer fused roguelike and rhythm systems to create a fresh take on the genre. Laika: Aged Through Blood aims to...
Blood West
At first glance, Blood West harkens back to classic first-person shooters with its self-described low-res, low-poly 3D aesthetic. However, the game’s emphasis on stealth aligns it best with some classic first-person stealth titles. Blood West takes contemporary mechanics, pairs them with the spirit of classic stealth titles, and paints it...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is one of the best remakes I’ve ever played. From its polished combat to its lush visuals to its gorgeous sound design, this game has it all. And somehow it manages to make a game from the late 90s feel like a cutting-edge title....
Cookie Cutter
There’s something about the Metroidvania formula that is timeless. The combination of exploring and steady progression helps create a wonderful pace. Merging these aspects with solid combat and precision platforming led to landmark titles in the genre which has inspired generations of developers. Underneath all the gores and guts, Cookie...
I’ve noticed a pattern with DLC as of late. If the release is divided into two parts, the first one will be pretty light fare. An appetizer, if you will. Echoes of The Fallen, the first part of Final Fantasy XVI’s DLC, is exactly that. You get a few new...
Pinball M
Pinball M pinball tables are a new Pinball FX line of tables from Zen Studios. The M stands for Mature and the tables in the initial collection certainly cement the label. This line of adult tables can expand on the content and presentation of tables not possible in the original...
Some games faithfully depict specific cultures. Venba successfully narrates a captivating story about Indian immigrants, while Horace is infused with British humor. A Highland Song aims to capture and honor a facet of Scotland by exploring its iconic region but will this homage to the Highlands deliver an engaging cultural...
A war torn blend of classic RTS and new aged management sim, Last Train Home is a fresh approach to the strategy genre. Not only is it a fresh take on a heavily populated genre, it is a challenging and rewarding adventure driven by an engaging narrative based around true...
There’s an elegance to city builders that I appreciate. Your fledgling town is a puzzle with constantly moving pieces. Every new addition is an opportunity for something else to go wrong, forcing you on your toes at all times. Yet when things fall into place, it’s positively thrilling. SteamWorld Build...
Sometimes a game collection is a sobering reminder of how good we’ve got it now. I loved Jurassic Park when I was kid. Read the book, watched the movie, the whole nine yards. I even played one of these games back in the day. Running around with dinosaurs and shooting...
For some fans, puzzle games are the pinnacle genre. The more obtuse the puzzles, the better. To be honest, I’m not in that group. I like puzzles, but I’m not into spending hours scratching my head, or combining a dozen random objects in order to open a door. Those kinds...
Ever wondered what a Christmas metroidvania where you play as Ebenezer Scrooge might look like? Me neither. But here it is, from Orbit Studio and Play on Worlds comes Ebenezer and the Invisible World. It’s an interesting pitch, if nothing else. Play as Ebenezer Scrooge as you try to save...
