Maquette (PS4) Review
It isn’t often that a narrative-focused game leaves me at a loss for words. Maquette is the first time in a while where I was surprised by a game for a few different reasons. With the lead characters being voiced by Bryce…
Tag: Annapurna Interactive
The Pathless (PC) Review
Short version: I’m glad to say I was right about my early “warm fuzzies” about this title from Giant Squid. Having enjoyed Abzu, I didn’t think I could really go wrong here; but still, it’s a joy to see my hopes and…
Kentucky Route Zero: Act I (PC) Review
Bugs chirp as a truck rolls into a darkened gas station. The name, Equus Oils, is silhouetted against a twilight sky. The sun is heavy and swollen as it lowers, casting an incongruous darkness in the foreground. A man gets out of…
Sayonara Wild Hearts (PC) Review
It is extremely rare for a game to bring me to tears, but as I begin this review, there are a few in my eyes after wrapping up Sayonara Wild Hearts. I was reeled in by a brief trailer that I assumed…
If Found (PC) Review
As I have mentioned before, diversity and inclusivity were both important parts of our mission statement when Phenixx Gaming was created. This is true both in attempting to bring on writers and in the types of content we cover. Since June is…
Outer Wilds (Xbox) Review
Space exploration games are usually a huge hit, or more often, a giant miss. Outer Wilds hit all of the terrifying aspects of space exploration out of the park. Starting Outer Wilds feels a bit slow. You’re introduced with a few mini-games to learn…