I love RTS games, and I especially love it when old franchises make a return to the modern gaming market. Men of War II is the sequel to a classic strategy title that was first released back in 2009. If you’ve never…
I love when RPGs are made in historical settings as opposed to purely fictional ones. I also happen to love it when developers take inspiration from popular franchises and attempt to do something new with them. The Thaumaturge is a blend of…
Following in the footsteps of the great Finnish developers such as Taneli Armanto for Nokia, Sampo Karjalainen and Aapo Kyrölä on Habbo Hotel, and Karoliina Korppoo as well as everyone at Colossal Order, Act Normal Games brings another delightfully depressing Finnish game, Rauniot. A…
It seems that the technical test for Hades II went relatively well. Supergiant Games took the time to look at player feedback, all gearing up for a huge surprise on Monday morning. Hades II is now out in the wild, surprising fans…
Any ARPG worth its salt has a deeply involved combat system. Path of Exile, Diablo III, Diablo IV, Titan Quest, Grim Dawn, I can list dozens of ARPGs with solid combat. However, no combat system is worth anything without well-designed enemies to…
Games can often convey themes and deal with topics in a way other mediums can’t. Sometimes, games can help you process grief, or tackle topics such as mental health struggles in a way that makes understanding them more engaging. Pine Hearts is…
People say that rocket science is hard, but when you’re running a repair shop, how hard can it be? I’ve been keeping an eye on Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop for a while, and the concept just seems hilarious. Luckily, now we know…
In recent months I’ve taken to driving in VR like a duck to water, sometimes in the most unadvisable ways such as throwing cars and trucks at high speeds into dodgey corners. There must be something wrong with me that when I first…
Not For Broadcast is one of the most unique takes on a political satire-based game I’ve played in a long time. It has been out a while, but I’m always struck by how the developer, NotGames, took their concept and ran with…
I love a good couch co-op party game. Games like KeyWe, Overcooked, and Moving Out are just good family fun. A new challenger has arrived, this time taking on factory work and shipping. Ready, Steady, Ship! is now available on PC, PlayStation,…