The world of Pokemon is one of the most recognizable and well regarded franchises within the gaming world. It’s no surprise then that there are dozens of games that have popped up over the last few decades seeking to get a slice of the Pikachu pie. One of the latest endeavors, Moonstone Island, recently released …
The indie landscape this year has been amazing, with releases large and small. And when it comes to anticipated releases, The Plucky Squire is definitely at the top of a lot of lists. With the co-founders being designers associated with Pokémon and The Swords of Ditto, the visuals were already sure to hook players. But …
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion first caught my eye with its cute vegetables and its peculiar name. Why would a vegetable have to commit tax evasion? This spiked my interest, compelling me to pick up the game by Snoozy Kazoo and give it a go. Does Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion manage to be a …
When faced with the threat of corruption and oppression, would you fight for your freedom? Or would you keep your head down hoping for things to pass over? Keylocker is a cyberpunk turn-based RPG where you fight against the caste system and bring down the hierarchy. With rhythm game aspects mixing together with turn-based combat, …
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights first grabbed my attention with its art style. I liked how the game looked, it looked pretty yet dark. This was enough to convince me to give the game a try, but is the game itself more than its art style? Or is it just all looks with no …
When a game is given a label as a spiritual successor to a popular or successful, it can add a lot of pressure that may not have existed otherwise. Expectations naturally rise in such scenarios and if a game doesn’t live up to said expectations, it only makes the disappointment much more bitter. With Bakeru …
When we were children, the simplest things brought a sense of excitement to us. Playing games with other neighborhood friends, catching bugs, picking up weird knickknacks, and other things that as adults, we don’t tend to take part in. It can be nice to step back, unwind, and let yourself just take in the sights …
Simulation games have come a long way, not just in the time of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, but even in the resurgence thanks to titles like Stardew Valley. Whether you like to farm, fish, cook, or just live a relaxing life, there is a game out there to fulfill any life simulation need you …
“I think, therefore I am”, an axiom by Rene Descartes seen as an essential component of human life. People take this dogma for granted, as they continue living their daily lives without standing still at their own existence. As you play the role of the protagonist of Citizen Sleeper, you start to challenge that dogma, …
Not even a full year ago, Nintendo re-released Super Mario RPG for people to experience again after its release on the Virtual Console in 2016. And yet, in another shocking turn of events, Nintendo has brought back Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for the first time since its initial release 20 years ago. Looked …