Fresh Look Rides the Rails With Railway Empire
Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich grew up loving trains, and this week he is enjoying them in the railroad construction and management simulation Railway Empire.
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Nobody Wants to Die Is a Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Noir Detective Story
A noir detective story set in 2329 in New York City, Nobody Wants to Die focuses on the hunt for a serial killer in a dystopian future where everyone is immortal, but nobody is really happy about it.
Artisan TD Puts the Art in Tower Defense
Created by a small development team, Artisan TD is a competent tower defense title that puts a huge amount of emphasis on aesthetics and is set in an almost fairytale world of incredible and frightening creatures.
Save State Recalls Childhood Glory With Rail Shooter Whisker Squadron: Survivor
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney flies with Whisker Squadron: Survivor this week, a rail shooter in Early Access on Steam that takes inspiration from Nintendo 64’s Star Fox 64.
Alone in the Dark Stumbles Though a Remade Classic Horror Adventure
When the 2024 remake of Alone in the Dark first released, it was quite a buggy mess. After several months of patches, it’s now worth playing, especially for those who enjoy atmospheric horror and Lovecraftian themes.
Still Wakes the Deep Swims in Dark Narrative Horror Waters
Trapped on an oil rig in the stormy North Sea, players in Still Wakes the Deep will have to use their wits to survive a deadly Lovecraftian cosmic horror. This new title proves that developer The Chinese Room are still masters of narrative horror.
Vampire Therapist Narrative Adventure Searches for Meaning in the Unlife
Vampire Therapist is one of the most unique visual novels to release in a long time. Players become Sam, a cowboy vampire who has turned a new leaf and wants to help his fellow bloodsuckers find inner peace through therapy in their unlife.
Remade Riven Shows Why It’s Still the Ultimate Puzzle Adventure
Riven is one of the most well-known, classic puzzle adventures of all time for a reason. It’s just as amazing today as it was in 1997 when it originally released. Now, it has been remade with stellar graphics, an updated soundtrack and even some new puzzles.
My Horse: Bonded Spirits Sim Gives Players the Reins to Their Own Farm
My Horse: Bonded Spirits is a simulator that has players rebuilding a run-down stud farm for horses. Players have much to manage on the farm including their employees, configuring their horse’s appearance and the medical needs of their equine friends.
Serving New Friends and Adventure in Tavern Talk
In Tavern Talk, players take on the role of a mystical tavernkeeper with the ability to mix magical drinks for interesting customers in a fantasy realm. Your concoctions not only taste great but also have the power to help adventurers survive their deadly questing.