It’s not uncommon to see games about revenge-driven protagonists, murderous psychic cults, and stories where you leave a trail of bodies in your wake. What makes Children of the Sun’s approach to this unique however is that it’s told through cleverly veiled puzzle mechanics. In Children of the Sun, you play as a mask-wearing protagonist, once a part of the …
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The subject of terraforming — transforming a planet to be more Earthlike — has been addressed in a handful of games over the years, but few titles are truly dedicated to exploring the concept. The Planet Crafter is one of these games, and it provides an interesting (albeit soft sci-fi) take on terraforming from a first-person perspective The Planet Crafter is an indie …
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If you could pigeonhole any publisher, it would be Whitethorn Games. A catalog composed of cottage-core and kitschy chronicles of ordinary people doing (extra)ordinary things, whether it’s the childlike Where The Bees Make Honey, the small-town Lake, or the Pokemon Snap-esque Beasts of Maravilla Island. With a pedigree like that, it’s no wonder that Botany Manor fits in right alongside …
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In my earliest gaming days, I loved playing Runescape. Jagex’s long-running fantasy MMO, while not as high profile as its peers, maintained a strong grip on me thanks to its mix of grand fantasy adventure and irreverent, witty comedy. It’s an energy that is hard to replicate and has helped the game stand out even today. Runescape Kingdoms Shadow of …
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Appropriately enough, Open Roads has traveled a long and winding path to launch. Revealed in 2020, the road trip adventure was originally being worked on under the Fullbright name, but then Fullbright co-founder Steve Gaynor stepped down following toxic workplace allegations. Then, in 2023, Gaynor revealed he wasn’t involved with Open Roads anymore, leaving the so-called “Open Roads Team” as the sole developer. All of which …
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A long-time favorite of tabletop RPG players, Call of Cthulhu brings the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft (and his successor storytellers) home. First released in 1981, and currently on its 7th edition, the game continues to innovate on the horror genre. Now, Call of Cthulhu creator Chaosium has released an all-new guide to the famous Lovecraftian town of Arkham with Call of Cthulhu: Arkham. I …
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I love me a good platformer, whether is be a AAA title like the excellent Super Mario Bros. Wonder, or smaller projects like 2022’s Shovel Knight Dig. Every good game in the genre needs a hook to it, and Pepper Grinder‘s butter-smooth drilling action might just be what gives you your next platformer fix. Developed by Ahr Ech and published …
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The original Dragon’s Dogma was always such an elusive game to me. I never had the chance to play it when it came out back in 2012, but I always held a sort of peripheral awareness that it was largely considered a monumental addition to the RPG genre. Following an enhanced version titled Dark Arisen, the series remained dormant for …
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Discerning horror fans are aware of Alone in the Dark’s legacy. The original 1992 release was a pioneer of survival horror, introducing many ideas, tropes, and gameplay elements that would be refined by the more well-known Resident Evil series. Given the recent trends of remaking horror classics, it is no surprise that THQ Nordic has decided to do the same …
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While you may be forgiven for thinking that the days of the white-as-the-driven-snow pulp action protagonist are over, our Outcast: A New Beginning Review might make you think twice. If you’re in the mood for a more story-focused game, check out our review of The Thaumaturge. We’ve also previewed Lightyear Frontier, a new craft-em-up that also sees you on a …
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