Becoming The Cave Explorer
This week Billy is taking on the role of The Cave Explorer in a 2D platforming game that gives players very limited control of its protagonist.
Finding Romance, Anime and Sci-Fi Goodness in Muv – Luv
The Muv – Luv visual novel is easily one of the most fascinating and fun games of this type that we have yet come across. Depending on your choices, your journey can be short and terrible or long and fulfilling in this quirky blend of anime and sci-fi, with a touch of romance tossed in for good measure.
Putting Together Fun with Broken Bots
Broken Bots is an 8-bit neon shooter similar in speed and style to Hotline Miami. While it certainly has its shortcomings, its entry-level price and totally over-the-top chaotic gameplay make it an exciting, if somewhat mindless, diversion.
Trying Their Hand at Space Horror in Phantaruk
Phantaruk is the first attempt at a horror game from indie developer Polyslash. While it provides an interesting setting and backstory, this freshman outing is likely too flawed to gain widespread success in the increasingly crowded horror genre.
Richard Garriot is back with The Sword of Midras
Those of you who loved Ultima Online and the works of Richard Garriot will want to check out The Sword of Midras, a novel that ties into the upcoming Shroud of Avatar game, likely giving us an early taste of it.
Improving Gaming and Productivity with Penclic Gear
Those who work all day on their computers and then spend their free time gaming might notice a bit of strain by bedtime. The Penclic Mini Keyboard and mouse are designed to counter that problem, offering an ergonomic alternative that works for work or play. We take this Swedish hardware for a game-binging spin this week.
Spending Time Hitting Stuff at a Building
This week out Time Waster was buying Hitting Stuff at a Building in an indie browser game that offers players a unique twist on the Breakout genre.
Walking a Crooked Cop Beat with This Is the Police
This is the Police puts you in the shoes of a retiring police chief who needs to raise half a million dollars, by any means necessary, before his last day on the job. How you go about that is up to you, and the corruption-plagued city of Freeburg will offer you plenty of opportunities in this dark adventure game.
Magic is Reborn with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
The original Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir was groundbreaking when it was released nine years ago. Today, developer Vanillaware has recast that magic with a remake that captures the greatness of the original while pushing it to even greater heights.
Inside is a Perfect Puzzle Adventure
Playdead’s Inside game is the spiritual sucessor to Limbo. If you haven’t played Limbo, just play Inside instead because it’s like the best version of Limbo – a perfect, atmospheric little puzzler with just the right mix of creepy mystery mixed in for good measure.