Review by Matt S. Almost every visual novel aims to present players with a fantasy – it may well be located in a real world location (Stein’s;Gate’s Akihabara, Root Letter’s Shimane prefecture), but the stories that they share are complete flights of fancy. Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a little different;…
Read MorePreview by Matt S. It’s technically in “Early Access”, but you may as well go invest in World of Horror now. This rather remarkable indie effort manages to be the best take on Lovecraftian Horror RPG play that we’ve seen to date, and does so in the nostalgic wrappings of…
Read MoreVideo by Harvard L. When it released last year, Sayonara Wild Hearts instantly became an indie darling, thanks to its super-cool sense of style, its gorgeous aesthetic, and heart-pounding action. It’s not the longest game in the world, but it’s one of the most memorable. Looking back at one of…
Read MoreReview by Matt C. I really want to like Bookbound Brigade. On paper, it sounds great: a Metroidvania where you control a squad of heroes rather than a single protagonist, with different formations being as important to progression as more typical ability upgrades. Coupled with fun art style and a…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. The talented development team behind Minit really hit onto something special with that low-fi, high-concept little game about iterative progress. Now they’re back, in partnership with Devolver Digital, to announce something very different: Disc Room, a hardcore action game that’s all about surviving brutally sharp, rapidly…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Ciel Fledge doesn’t hide the source of its inspiration: the game wants to be a Princess Maker title in all but name, and largely succeeds at that. Your task is to take a 10 year old girl, and by managing her routines and making the right…
Read MoreVideo by Harvard L. Speed dating for ghosts is one of those funny little games that you’ll start playing, not expecting too much, and ultimately become charmed by its energy and style. It’s simple and minimalist in just about every way, but importantly it’s also a big success in every…
Read MoreVideo by Harvard L. Automachef is a puzzle game, but in that very venerable genre, it brings fresh ideas and a whole new vibe to enjoy. In his latest Let’s Play, Harvard talks about why he’s so hooked on this thing, which, from mechanics to design principles, really is much…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Versus Evil and EVC have released a new trailer for the upcoming Wintermoor Tactics Club, a game that mixes a love of pen-and-paper RPGing with school life. It’s shaping up really nicely. It also sounds like it’s got a strong message to share, in the way…
Read MoreVideo by Harvard L. Vectronom is an ecclectic little game: it’s a rhythm game from 2019 that looks like a little indie platformer, and features squares that bounce around boldly minimalist environments. It’s also one of those games that once you let yourself get hooked into it, you can’t put…
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