Topsy-Turvy Dreaming in the Surreal Puzzler Superliminal
This week our Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill stretches out her brain with Superliminal, a title that has players trying to escape a surreal dream by solving some really complex puzzles.
Terra Nil: An Exciting and Environmentally Friendly Puzzle Adventure
In Terra Nil, players are tasked with bringing life to a diverse series of environments that were turned into wastelands by pollution. In addition to using technology to build sustainable ecosystems, players also eventually need to recycle everything they’ve built and leave the environments pristine for their new animal inhabitants.
Getting Caught in the Web of the Free Ghostwire: Tokyo Spider’s Thread DLC
Those who enjoyed the supernatural Ghostwire: Tokyo adventure got a surprise update from developer Tango Gameworks, a free DLC called Spider’s Thread that includes a new 30-level dungeon, added combat abilities and new creepy monsters.
Painting the Town Red (and Lots of Other Colors Too) With Painter Simulator
This week, Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill looks at Painter Simulator, currently in Early Access on Steam that lets players paint by numbers, animating those objects once they are fully colored in. The title also offers some others interesting activities, and the more painting that is done, the more special missions that can be unlocked.
Leaping Into a Lovecraftian Metroidvania Adventure With The Last Case of Benedict Fox
The Last Case of Benedict Fox offers up a Lovecraftian adventure with a Metroidvania-like interface. And while it stumbles in places, it’s worth exploring for those who are looking for something unique in horror adventuring.
The Diablo IV Server Slam Was a Striking Success
Fresh off the rocky but successful open beta, Blizzard asked players to jump into another free weekend of beta play for Diablo IV, calling it the Server Slam event. It went surprisingly well with no issues for our reviewers who played on multiple platforms during the entire event, which all bodes well for the full launch in June.
Forget the Season’s Rising Temperatures With Snow Plowing Simulator
With spring here and summer on the way, Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill looks back at the winter season while driving a giant snow plow in Snow Plowing Simulator. The title has players keeping roads and parking lots clear in a cold and snowy winter wonderland.
Choo-Choo Charles Puts Terror on the Tracks
On the surface, the horror game Choo-Choo Charles seems a bit odd, with a demonic train engine crossed with a giant spider being the main monster. But it’s actually a really fun and unique title that can also prove quite terrifying at times.
Building Up the Troops With Cadence and Character in Full Metal Sergeant
Developer CarloC is back with another innovative wargame, this time enlisting players to fill out the big combat boots of a tough drill sergeant tasked with turning soft civilians into solid soldiers in just twelve weeks of intense training.
Battling at the Atlantic Wall in Beach Invasion 1944
Beach Invasion 1944 is a WWII FPS title that tasks players with defending beach fortifications against invading forces who are attacking with troops, tanks, planes and more. It’s ultimately a losing battle, but skillful players can try to hold out for as long as possible.