Retro Review: Getting As-SIM-ilated
GiN is looking waaaay back as a fun feature during these trying times. We will occasionally be taking a look at games from simpler days that were published many years ago. Up first, The Sims from February 2000, a title that many of us lost a lot of hours exploring.
Beautiful Glass Masquerade 2 Shatters Other Puzzlers
Puzzle games are often hit or miss these days, as there is a certain science to it that few developers know how to master. They should all take a look at Onyx Lute’s Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions, as it’s one of the very best puzzlers we have come across in years.
It’s Family First with Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator
Congratulations, it’s a girl! Ciel Fledg: A Daughter Raising Simulator puts you in the role of a 30th century parent of a planet overrun by aliens. No pressure, but your job is to raise the most important child in the world.
Sam’s Story Adds Amazing Ending to Metro Exodus
Sam’s Story follows our favorite US Marine from Metro Exodus in his quest to find a ship to take him back to America in the flooded and violent ruins of Vladivostok. It’s one of the best DLCs of the entire Metro series, and not an adventure to be missed.
Challenging the Pending Apocalypse with Frostpunk: The Last Autumn
Frostpunk: The Last Autumn takes us to a time in the award-winning game when the frost has not yet killed the entire world. But we know what is coming, which makes your building and people-managing skills all the more critical.
Out of Space Offers Zany, Cooperative Fun
Finally getting out on your own place is big deal, even in space. Too bad those pesky aliens are out to wreck your new apartment. Grab a broom, rally your roommates, and fight for your right to party in Out of Space.
AO Tennis 2 Hits The Court
Our reviewer is a huge fan of tennis simulations, so he really wanted to love AO Tennis 2. And at times, he did. But this game’s potential glory is ultimately lost in a sea of questionable choices by the developer and outright buggy gameplay.
Skellboy Drops its Bones into Action RPGs
Skellboy is an action RPG where your hero is able to swap body parts to change out their abilities and skills. It features decent artwork and nice hack and slash gameplay which might be enough to help it shine in a crowded field.
Comics, Story and Demon Hunting Combine in The Blind Prophet
You’re an apostate hunter in a world where demons roam and hide amongst humanity. Your goal? Liberate RotBork and kill them all. This comic book game has action, mystery, puzzles and lots of demon killing. So pretty much everything.
Bury the Nazis Again in Zombie Army 4
Zombie Army 4: Dead War is an amazing shooter that never takes itself too seriously, and in fact goes out of its way to achieve oddball greatness. Killing Nazi zombie hoards in the middle of World War II was never so satisfying. It’s a ton of fun by oneself, and a total star for multiplayer.