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Fixing Mechs Can Be Just as Fun as Fighting Them
Game Review - Mech Mechanic Simulator

Fixing Mechs Can Be Just as Fun as Fighting Them

March 17, 2021 Jevon Jenkins

In most mech-based games, you play a hotshot pilot or military commander. But in Mech Mechanic Simulator, your job is to patch the robots up after a combat, replace busted parts and get them back out there. Surprisingly, it’s just as fun as being a pilot.

Trying Their Hand at Space Horror in Phantaruk
Game Review - Phantaruk

Trying Their Hand at Space Horror in Phantaruk

August 16, 2016 Chris Ruskin

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.

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