In the changing video game landscape, many games produced today would’ve been unimaginable even just 10 years ago. More and more, developers are challenging the preconceived notion of what a game is, and for that matter, what it can be. Indeed, it appears that smaller games, often developed by independent studios, are where previously unimaginable…
Deep into a dungeon, surrounded by foes, allies defeated, and health low, I fear my time is up. My health bar is depleting, the dungeon’s boss can smell my fear, and I must act quickly. On my turn, I cast a spell, and I’m transported several tiles away with my health somewhat replenished. My allies…
If you haven’t guessed it from the game’s title, Tetraminos is, for all intents and purposes, the beloved Tetris with a different name and a fresh lick of paint. Sharing almost all elements with the 1984 original, Tetraminos does little in the way of invention, but with a foundation as tried and true as something…
Claire: Extended Cut, a 2D pixelated horror title from Hailstorm Games will immediately draw comparisons to 2012 indie hit Lone Survivor. Indeed, both in style and design, Claire: Extended Cut on an initial glance appears to be a copy and paste of Superflat Games’ horror precursor. Sadly however, whereas Lone Survivor predominately wowed gamers and…
Alone With You, a self-described “sci-fi romance adventure” from the creator of indie darling Home, Benjamin Rivers, is a rather unusual experience. Alone With You lingers on questions of humanity, love and loss, and uses such debates to tell a thoughtful story encompassed within a meticulously crafted world. Whereas the game will unlikely be to everyone’s…
It appears as though Ubisoft may be bringing everyone’s favourite Assassin to the new generation of consoles. The listing of an ‘Assassin’s Creed: Ezio Collection’ on the Korean Ratings Board (brought to light by NeoGAF) has sparked rumours that an announcement could be imminent, and without a mainline Assassin’s Creed title this year, one would assume that…
On 10 May 10 2016, developer Naughty Dog finally released the much-anticipated fourth mainline instalment in the seminal Uncharted series to widespread critical acclaim. Bringing hero Nathan Drake’s narrative to a close, the game serves as the final entry in the Uncharted series and was undoubtedly a fitting departure for one of PlayStation’s most beloved icons. However, with the conclusion of…
The point-and-click genre has witnessed somewhat of a revival in popularity over the past few years. Central to this newfound surge of popularity has arguably been developer Telltale Games and their numerous episodic adventure titles such as The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. Moreover, Demetrios – The BIG Cynical Adventure can be viewed…
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Combining the stealth elements from the Sly Cooper series with the arcade trial and error gameplay of Super Meat Boy, Spy Chameleon is a quirky, well-designed arcade-puzzle game from developer Unfinished Pixel. Encompassing 75Â thoughtful and cleverly crafted levels, Spy Chameleon is a creative take on the stealth genre with a central mechanic that is ingenious….
You would be forgiven for not knowing a lot about Of Carrots and Blood; a top-down, twin stick shooter from developer Trite Games, as the game is neither a triple-A title nor is it an innovative indie experience. However, what Of Carrots and Blood lacks in terms of high-budget production values or fresh ideas, is…
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