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Chernobylite
Chernobyl is possibly one of the most devastating environmental disasters that has happened in the past 100 years. Not only the loss of life from the original nuclear meltdown but also the long-term effects that it has on the region. In fact, the area is still uninhabitable to this day....
Astria Ascending
Developer & Publisher // Artisan Studios, Dear Villagers Platforms // Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 MSRP & Release Date // $34.99, September 30th, 2021 Reviewed On // Xbox Series X Astria Ascending is a side-scrolling Metroidvania turn-based JRPG developed by Artisan Studios. Orcanon is...
Deathloop
Arkane is a studio that is known for its outside-the-box games and unique approach to storytelling through immersive worlds. From the dark stealth franchise Dishonored as well as the Bioshock-esque Prey (2017) most recently. Now with the studio’s latest project Deathloop, they look to blend their immersive world-building and storytelling...
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 is the latest installment in the long-running open-world series. It was one of the titles that helped pave the way for what has become the Ubisoft “open-world” formula. For many gamers and industry critics alike, this formula has become a rinse and repeat affair that makes its...
Lost in Random
Developer & Publisher // Zoink Games, Electronic Arts Platforms // Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 MSRP & Release Date // $29.99, September 10th, 2021 Reviewed On // Xbox Series X Lost in Random is a tactical, third-person action-adventure game developed by Zoink Games. With...
Last summer Sony gave us our first look at the PlayStation 5. Among the initial titles shown was an alluring game called Kena: Bridge of Spirits from Ember Lab. The first trailer celebrated the look and appeal of classic Disney Pixar titles. This is not surprising considering brothers Josh and...
Ultra Age
Developer & Publisher // Next Stage, Visual Dart, DANGEN Entertainment Platforms // Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 MSRP & Release Date // $29.99, September 9th, 2021 Reviewed On // Nintendo Switch Ultra Age is a 3rd person action-adventure game developed by Next Stage and Visual Dart. It sees you hack and slash...
Dreamscaper
Developer & Publisher // Afterburner Studios, Freedom Games Platforms // Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S MSRP & Release Date // $24.99, August 5th 2021 Reviewed On // PC Dreamscaper is an isometric action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler that is the debut title for Afterburner Studios. This new roguelike puts...
Psychonauts 2
Psychonauts 2 is finally in our hands. The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Psychonauts was only 16 years in the making. In this day and age of games being platforms and operating as a service, it is refreshing that Psychonauts 2 sticks to its roots. It takes everything that...
The Ascent
The cyberpunk setting is slowly gaining traction in video games, with The Ascent as the latest interpretation of a dystopic future. Sometimes, it comes out good, other times it is a miss like Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk, the genre, is a fascinating prediction of humanity’s future. It feels familiar, yet exotic....
Scarlet Nexus
Developer & Publisher // Tose CO. LTD, Bandai Namco Platforms // PlayStation 4|5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S MSRP & Release Date // $59.99, June 25th 2021 Reviewed On // Xbox Series X Scarlet Nexus is an action-based JRPG co-developed by Bandai Namco and Tose co. LTD. In Scarlet...
Chivalry 2
Have you ever wanted to fight in a gruesome and bloody medieval battle? If Braveheart comes to mind when you hear phrases like epic melee battles or gruesome bloody medieval combat, then you are in luck. Torn Banner’s Studios puts you in the heart of those exact kinds of grueling...
