The Broken Roads RPG from developer Drop Bear Bytes is dripping with Australian atmosphere and culture. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, both the well-crafted setting and its compelling plot will convince most players to overlook the title’s copious shortcomings.
Combining the classic tile-based mahjongg with a few modern twists, Nordland Mahjongg offers both novice and expert mahjongg players an aesthetically and strategically enjoyable experience.
Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point and click adventure title that has players go on a journey as a cat named Yang who travels to the spirit world to save his friend. Players are tasked with solving puzzles and completing quests as they journey through the world of ghosts and demons.
Taking inspiration from television shows like Snowpiercer, Frostrain presents player conductors with a roguelike adventure where you need to keep a constantly moving train full of people happy as they race to escape a frozen apocalypse.
Against the Storm combines two genres that don’t normally go together, roguelikes and city builders. And even though the concept might take a little getting used to, everything is so well done here that it’s really a delight to play.
Clash II continues the endless battles in the series and pitts the colonizing Pure Ones against the druidic-like Old Ones fighting for strategic lands. At its core, Clash II offers players a solid but formulaic turn-based strategy experience.
Liminal horror games and those where you need to spot anomalies are extremely popular right now. And one of the best developers working in that genre is Chilla’s Art, as their new anomaly-spotting horror title set on bullet train Shinkansen 0 proves.
Dripping with an incredible atmosphere that combines dark magic and supernatural entities with the intense historical setting of pre-Great War Poland, The Thaumaturge is one of the most unique, story-driven RPGs to release in years.
Genie Reprise is a 3D first-person exploration title that tries to make use of the power of the newest consoles to deliver a unique walking simulator experience. It’s an interesting concept, but it unfortunately is a bit disappointing in terms of its gameplay.
Pacific Drive is a unique title that combines survival horror with expansive exploration and crafting, all from the driver’s seat of a 1947 station wagon that will be your home away from home as you face the dangers of the game’s deadly Exclusion Zone.
The Victorian England steampunk setting is a perfect backdrop for the narrative-focused RPG Sovereign Syndicate. Similar to other titles like Disco Elysium and almost as wacky with its unique characters and dialogue, it has players playing as three different characters and uses tarot cards instead of dice to determine skill checks.
Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill this week is planning and managing some really intricate train schedules in the train dispatcher simulator Rail Route, where players are tasked with keeping an entire city’s rail lines working at peak efficiency, with all the trains running on time.
Inspired by the new Amazon Prime Fallout TV show with its amazing performances by actors like Walton Goggins, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich takes a look at the old Fallout franchise. Everything old in the wasteland is new again this week.
Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Pokemon Pinball.
Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 Examines Star Trek: Discovery’s “Jinaal” Episode
Michael Blaker’s Translation Necessary Thursday: “Survival in Another World With My Mistress Volume 03”
Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Episode 01 Impressions
Fan Collective Unimatrix 47: Where Will Star Trek: Discovery’s Final Season Go From Here?
The PAX Unplugged show is dedicated to tabletop gaming in all its forms, including role-playing, boardgames, card games, cosplay and more. It’s also one of the best organized shows around, making sure that everyone has a fun time, even while waiting in line for other events.
Looking for a fun distraction, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney bought the budget priced Berserk Boy platformer on Steam. Clearly inspired by the Mega Man franchise, Berserk Boy offers action-packed gameplay that will appeal to fans and others who enjoy platforming.
Save State Draws Aces for Cases in the Ace Attorney Trilogy’s Dual Destinies
Save State Has Three Times the Fun With the Ace Attorney Trilogy
Save State Rolls Into Fantasy Grounds
Save State Enjoys the Indie RPG Adventure LunarLux
The Trekker’s Delight crew this week discusses Star Trek: Discovery’s third episode of season five in which a quick trip to Trill turns into greater challenges for Captain Burnham, Book, and Adira. Meanwhile, Rayner is trying to find his footing aboard Discovery.
Trekker’s Delight Delves Into Star Trek: Voyager
Trekker’s Delight Discusses the Women of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Trekker’s Delight Discusses the Women of Star Trek: The Original Series
Trekker’s Delight Examines Star Trek: Discovery’s Michael Burnham
FarmCon 24 will take place on the weekend of July 6th and 7th on the premises of the German agricultural manufacturer Fendt.
Roll20 is one of the best platforms available for playing role-playing games remotely with friends. But it could always be better, and that is just what COO Corey Rosemond is working on right now. We find out what’s up on the platform, and what is coming soon.
BurnBryte is the first roleplaying game made for the virtual tabletop world of Roll20. Just like how Amazon, Netflix and Apple TV went from streaming other peoples’ content to creating their own shows, this is Roll20s first original content. We chat with the show’s creators.