Not knowing what to expect, I loaded up ‘Road Punk Mayhem’ by Panda Indie Studio and Eastasiasoft Limited. Straight away, I was transported back to my teenage years in the ’90s, a time when top-down shoot-em-ups ruled the arcade and punk rock was pouring out of America. Back then, I
Have you ever wanted to dive into a tactical kung-fu fighting game? Well then, I welcome you to Forestrike. This game has a retro pixel style with great foreground and distant terrain detail, which fits nicely into the side-on-view. You embark on a journey playing as Yu, a martial artist,
Many gaming genres are very popular with consumers at the moment, and most of the big-name companies are trying to cash in as best they can with the trending fad. Consequently, consumers are getting some raw deals and fewer gems. Developer and publisher, Crunchy Leaf Games, has entered the roguelike
This, by far, will be the weirdest review I will ever write in terms of having more negatives about a game than positives, yet somehow, Hot Blood is not only fun but addictive. Developed and published by Eastasiasoft and Deklazon, they have managed to deliver a game that is so
Brought to you by “Bandai Namco Entertainment” comes “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown”. If you have been with us for a while, you would know that in January 2019, the initial release date on PC and console, MKAU reviewed Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Dust off those helmets and strap
VELEV, developed and published by Chaf, recently had its first Alpha play test over four days, showcasing the current state of the game. An interesting combination of MOBA PvPvE x Battle Royale x Extraction genres, this game has huge potential to be great. Inspired by Dark and Darker, League of
Do you like vibrant colours, ninjas and importantly doughnuts? Well, I have the game for you! Developed by Dummy Dojo and published by Abylight Studi, Ninja Chowdown: Glaze of Glory is a quirky arcade-like game. The bosses at MKAU Gaming graciously handed me the controls to this vibrant title, and
It is time once more to crush the Cult of Astaroth, blow her hellspawn into glorious gibs, and return them from whence they came. Bloodhound, developed and published by Kruger and Flint Productions, has made its way to PS5, and needless to say, it’s a total blast. This retro-styled boomer
Microbird Games and Curve Games have created a great mixture of adventure RPG games with a splash of dungeon crawling in the beautiful Austrian Alps in a township called Hinterberg which has become a tourist hotspot for the new supernatural happenings. This title is called Dungeons of Hinterberg and you
Firewalk Studios and Playstation Publishing LLC have created the newest game to enter the scene with Concord. Concord is a first-person, team-based shooter and Firewalk Studios should have lots of experience in this department with their leadership team helping make titles like Call of Duty, Destiny, Apex Legends, and other
‘DEATHWATCHERS’, a unique blend of horror and spot-the-difference, offers a truly terrifying and disorienting experience. Developed and published by SWAIN GAMES, this game is a must-try for horror enthusiasts. Let’s delve into the spine-chilling world of DeathWatchers. DeathWatchers unfolds in a psychological horror world where you, as a player, are
Developer, Byterunners, and publisher, Movie Games S.A. released Drug Dealer Simulator on the 17th of April 2020 and was positively received, even with its foibles. Based on American-style visuals and audio settings, it allowed you to grow your drug empire without the consequences of real-life problems such as rivals and
Back on the 2nd of June, I told you about Anger Foot, the latest game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital. When writing about it in the preview format, I was excited at how exceptionally polished everything was, and I couldn’t stop raving about it. Being hyper-excited
From the producers of the Jurassic World franchise, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley, comes Twisters, the standalone sequel to the 1996 hit disaster film, Twister. The original movie took audiences into the eye of the storm. It delivered a unique experience like no other film before it. Twisters is now
Here we are eight months later, with the full release of ‘Phantom Fury’, brought to us by developer Slipgate Ironworks and publisher 3D Realms. When I previewed the title, it was a singular mission of action and not much else. You can read the full preview here on the MKAU
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a remaster of the original Nintendo 3DS version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, now available on the Nintendo Switch, though, in other territories around the world, the game was released as Luigi’s Mansion 2. Regardless of which name you know it as, it was still
This is the third DLC instalment to Fate/Samurai Remnant created by Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force, it is available for purchase on the PSN store, Steam, and Nintendo Store. The third volume finds the main character Miyamoto Iori being called by a mysterious voice as the land of Edo
Welcome to ‘Night Of The Dead’, where base building, zombie defenses, foraging and exploring are the main course. Developed and published by Jackto Studios, let’s dive in and survive the onslaught! In Night Of The Dead, you play a crucial role. You wake up from a deep sleep in a
It’s been just over 21 years since the original release of Kingdom Hearts on the PlayStation 2 and the magic has never faded, you can now access the full collection on Steam so the magic will never fade. If you are a returning player or even someone looking to get
The highly anticipated DLC for Elden Ring is finally here and what an adventure it has been, FromSoftware has hit the ball out of the park as expected and the marketing and promotions done by Bandai Namco leading up to the release were on point and amazing. Shadow of the
After a highly successful Kickstarter campaign run by women-owned game studio Astral Clocktower Studios, comes Kristala, a dark fantasy, action RPG, where you protect the world of Ailur from mutated creatures hell-bent on destroying it. Kristala has been released into early access on Steam with the full release on all
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is a massive expansion for Destiny 2 which Bungie created, The Final Shape revolves around the player’s Guardian seeking out the franchise’s major villain, The Witness, who had disappeared through a portal that it created on the surface of the celestial Traveler after 2023’s Lightfall
Sci-fi Vikings is an intriguing setting for a game. ‘The Fate of Baldr’ , by Ananki Game Studio, promises the fantastical adventures of a Viking but with a jetpack, which I’m on board with. The Fate of Baldr is a third-person tower defence game with traps, turrets and guns…lots of
The newest chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, created by ZeniMax Online Studio, and published by Bethesda, continues the story of the last instalment, Necrom, and is available now for PC, and it will be coming to console players on the 18th of June 2024. Players will be able
In 1999, Slave Zero was released on PC and SEGA Dreamcast to mixed reviews from critics, but it was a hidden gem and a cult favourite. The original game, a third-person shooter and a product of its time, was published and developed by Infogrames North America, but now, after 25
As an enthusiast of survival games, I am excited to dive into “Lost in Tropics” from Lucas GameLabs. The Steam store page promises an ‘unforgettable survival adventure set in lush, unpredictable tropical landscapes’, so I was instantly drawn into the game’s captivating description and excited to see if it rings
This week, I was lucky enough to get an early look into the upcoming title from solo developer and publisher Walter Woods, ‘Dark and Deep’. I’ve been left feeling a little bit like Alice making her way deeper into the rabbit hole, only to discover my worst nightmares. A conspiracy
‘The saga continues…’ that is what the trailer boasts as we return to the weird and wacky pixelated world of ‘Wizordum’. Releasing soon, ‘Wizordum: Episode 2’ developed by Emberheart Games is in MKAU’s hot little fireball-filled hands. Mages, Sorceresses and Wizards alike read below for our first impressions and previews
Published by Eastasiasoft and developed by Taiwanese studios DOMO Studio and SOFTSTAR, Xuan-Yuan Sword 7 is an RPG game and the latest game in the Xuan-Yuan Sword series, that has been around since 1990. In its 31-year-long history, the original game Xuan-Yuan Sword has received six sequels, as well as
Developed and published by Illfonic and Teravision Games, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game based on the iconic film from the late 80s, offering players the chance tomake their escape as the citizens of Crescent Cove, or being their invasion as the Killer
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