The concept of Lushfoil Photography Sim is very appealing to me, a trained professional photographer who no longer has the required physical capabilities for nature photography. I can barely hold a DSLR anymore, and it breaks my heart. The game features detailed recreations of some extraordinarily beautiful international locations. You can thoroughly explore each environment. An eye for detail is…
Richly atmospheric, retro-inspired point-and-click adventure game Casebook 1889 – The Leipzig Murders transports players to a chapter of European history that is rarely explored. Set in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, you take on the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser as he investigates a string of murders.…
I’ve played some great games that use in-game smartphone mechanics; for example,…
Brazilian indie developer Dragonroll Studio has been making games since 2019, but…
The concept of Lushfoil Photography Sim is very appealing to me, a trained professional photographer who no longer has the required physical capabilities for nature photography. I can barely hold a DSLR anymore, and it breaks my heart. The game features detailed recreations of some extraordinarily beautiful international locations. You…
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Richly atmospheric, retro-inspired point-and-click adventure game Casebook 1889 – The Leipzig Murders transports players to a chapter of European history that is rarely explored. Set in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, you take on the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser as he investigates a string of murders.…
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I’ve played some great games that use in-game smartphone mechanics; for example, I love 2017’s A Normal Lost Phone. Waiting for Reply brings this type of gameplay to a visual novel format as you interact with the world through your smartphone. Use apps to send messages, check emails, take photos,…
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Brazilian indie developer Dragonroll Studio has been making games since 2019, but until now, they have all been game jam or free titles. Its focus is on making cute, subversive games. The team is poised to launch its first premium game, visual novel Pivot of Hearts. (A free demo is…
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It was only a few weeks ago that heartfelt game Hanako’s Flower Shop was announced with a release window of April, and today a specific launch date was pinned down for late this month. The game follows the titular character, a young woman at a crossroads in life. She decides…
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Chucklefish has been busy, and I’ve been patiently (for once) awaiting any news regarding its upcoming magical life sim Witchbrook. And today is that day! During the Nintendo Direct, a new gameplay trailer dropped alongside a release window for the game. The trailer is the first good look at Witchbrook,…
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JRPG-inspired, hand-animated sidescrolling Metroidvania game Fallen Tear: The Ascension now has a release window of early 2026, and a new animated teaser is available. The game is set in the lush lands of Raoah. As the mysterious Hira, players will explore the world while seeking friendly allies. Your new friends…
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The Dark Quest series of games is set to expand this year with Dark Quest 4, a standalone entry that brings players back to the dungeon that feels like a living board game. The turn-based RPG dungeon crawler blends strategy and imagination through unforgettable quests. It is inspired by board…
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It’s nearly springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and in a month nature will be well on its way from brown and muddy to green and blooming. What a great time to launch a game about flowers! Hanako’s Flower Shop is a shop management visual novel about running a flower shop,…
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Ruffy and the Riverside is a platformer first, but its cut-and-paste puzzle gameplay separates it from other games in the same genre. The hand-drawn open-world game has players cutting and pasting textures to continue progressing through the platforming world. Originally set to be released in Q1 2025, Ruffy and the…
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