Tunic Offers Surprising Challenges, Puzzles and Adventure
Tunic is an isometric action-adventure title with several gorgeous environments that at first glance brings to mind whimsical, Zelda-like gameplay. But beneath that exterior hides a truly hardcore title where everything in its mysterious and challenging world from its various environments, missions, and puzzles must be explored, uncovered, and solved.
Age of Wonders 4 Scheduled to Launch This Spring on Consoles and Steam
Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of wondrous games for all ages, has revealed an upcoming new game from Triumph Studios: Age of Wonders 4. The first sequel in nine years for the award-winning Age of Wonders fantasy strategy game series brings new levels of customization and replayability to the games’ iconic empire-building, role-playing, and […]
Building Towers of Power in Dwarven Skykeep
Dwarven Skykeep combines a lot of different genres including real time strategy into a unique title filled with both excitement and cheeky fun. Prepare for tactical deck creation, RTS combat, puzzle solving and a lot of smart base building over a variety of challenging stages.
Saving Is Amazing in Animal Shelter Simulator
This week Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill takes on the role of caregiver in Animal Shelter Simulator. The game lets players feed, doctor and care for cute animals that need a good home. And the new puppies and kittens DLC adds even more adorable animals to the mix.
Brilliant Platforming Perfection in Rogue Legacy 2
The three most popular genres right now for indie games are survival, roguelites and metroidvanias. But sometimes, developers find a mysterious way to mix all three genres and come up with something brilliant. In this week’s Save State column, Vincent Mahoney plays with a perfect example of that in Rogue Legacy 2.
The Squad Ignites Firefighting Simulations for Console Crews
Realistically simulating how to fight fires and rescue people from burning structures is a surprisingly difficult task, which is why not too many firefighting simulation titles exist, especially not realistic ones. But Firefighting Simulator – The Squad does a good job in its depictions for both pros and amateur firefighters.
Shooting, Smashing and Slicing Swarms of Undead in Evil West
While Evil West does not really break the mold in terms of combat-oriented titles, it does offer a fun and adrenaline-fueled romp through an old western type of twisted universe where cowboy gunslingers take on undead vampire hordes with fists, gadgets and guns.
Medieval Mysteries and Murder Abound in Pentiment
Pentiment is a visually striking game played in a colorful world that resembles inked medieval portraits. In this medieval narrative mystery, players take on the role of a 16th century struggling artist who is forced to also become an amateur detective in a storyline that spans decades.
Final Fantasy XIV Online Reveals New Trailer and Release Date for Gods Revel, Lands Tremble Update
SQUARE ENIX has revealed that FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s Patch 6.3: Gods Revel, Lands Tremble will launch on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A new trailer offers players a fresh look at what to expect when Patch 6.3 launches, which includes a number of new activities including new main scenario quests, alliance raid, trial and more. […]
Escape Room Strategy Combines With Survival Horror in Do Not Open
Those who like escape rooms will find a lot to enjoy about Do Not Open, which presents an entire mansion to explore and multiple escape room like scenarios. But there is one big twist. When you take too long to open the exit, a monster starts stalking around the halls to add one scary additional challenge.