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Shrapnel (PC) – Early Access Review

I was a little confused when looking up a little on the development team behind this game and I believe they’re called SHRAPNEL which ironically is the name of the game as well. They are composed of a bunch of talent with award-winning personnel behind their team and they have

Bum Bum Monsterz (Steam) – Preview

Bum Bum Monsterz is the latest team-based multiplayer party game to hit the Steam store from Funverse Games and TheGamePublisher.com. Muster your pals for various challenges, puzzles, and obstacles and duke it out to become the ultimate winner in this teamwork-based playground. This looks like another version of a particular

Ominous (Steam) – Preview

It’s finally a new horror title that does not feel like the others. Developer and self-publisher Jumpy Unit have made the latest horror titles with Ominous. It’s an online thriller/horror title for four players and you must collaborate with your team members to face monsters and get out of the

7.5

Hellbreach: Vegas (Steam) – Review

Brought to us by Infinity Ape Studios and Iceberg Interactive, Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based first-person shooter for 1-4 players that scratches that itch you might have for zombies and the round-based gameplay we all love and crave from the ‘Call of Duty’ days. Admittedly, I have seen a lot

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On Point (Steam VR) – Review

Have you ever wished there was a way to enjoy the classic arcade nature of light gun games in VR? Well, the wonderful team from Actuator Digital have more than got you covered with their debut title, `On Point`. Before I go too crazy with the puns, I can already

9.5

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks (Steam) – Review

Screaming onto the scene fresh from the Warhammer 40,000 lineup comes Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks. Brought to you by Caged Element Inc. and PLAION, this adrenaline-fueled, high-Orktane mob are ready to unleash mayhem and carnage on any foe that stands in their way or even looks at them funny. ‘Ere

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Deathwatchers (Steam) – Review

‘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

Kristala (Steam) – Preview

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

Wizordum: Episode 2 (Steam) – Preview

‘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

8.5

Ships At Sea (Steam) – Review

As I embark on my journey into the expansive world of Ships at Sea, my anticipation reaches new heights as I eagerly anticipate experiencing “Misc Games” latest addition to their renowned collection of fishing game simulators. It seems that “Misc Games” has listened to the feedback from their dedicated fanbase,

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Zombie Within (Steam) – Review

Now, this is just a stealth zombie with extra steps of corruption. Welcome to Zombie Within, which was developed by NewGen and published by Wandering Wizard. Let us dive right in or corrupt my way in, I should say. There is no lore to the game. Still, it’s pretty straightforward

UNITED 1944 (Steam) – Preview

The Spanish development team, Norarama, is back with another title, but unlike their others, UNITED 1944 is based on WWII, and it combines weapon crafting, base building, and team strategy. As it stands, there are currently two playable game modes; Domination and Survival. Domination is a 16 vs 16 urban

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Mines And Magic (Steam) – Review

Mines and Magic is a tower defence auto-battler with a resource economy-focused game style. It was developed and produced by Zolden Games and initially released in 2018, but before that, it was a game mode in Starcraft II. Apparently. I never played it. Mines and Magic is currently in early

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Apocalypse Run! (Steam) – Review

Apocalypse Run!, now in early access on Steam, is a new rogue-like strategy game created by Neurowocky Games. Players will be able to make a party of four characters who are held on a layover at the Atlanta airport. As they leave, they find the world in an apocalyptic state

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Blood West (Steam) – Review

Back in August this year, I was fortunate enough to be able to cover the early access release of Blood West, developed and published by Hyperstrange. Before we dive in, you can check out my Early Access review HERE. Let’s recap before we dive into what you can expect from

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Forgive Me Father 2 (Steam) – Review

After recently playing through Forgive Me Father, I was more than excited to dig into Forgive Me Father 2. As a prequel to Byte Barrel’s Forgive Me Father, published by Fulqrum Publishing, it brings new elements to the table, further expanding on the first iteration in many ways, and keeping

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Vampire Hunters (PC) – Review

Vampire Hunters, created by Gamecraft Studios, is a first-person shooter that takes aim at the legion of the undead with the funny concept of “more guns are better,” and we would all have experienced the hassle of swapping weapons to find your gun of choice at some stage in an

8.5

Gunsmith Simulator – Review

The development team, GameHunters, and Publisher, PlayWay, have teamed up to bring all the gun-loving maniacs a game where we can repair, rebuild, and shoot our favorite firearms. Anyone into firearms will see some popular brands like Colt, Remington, and Winchester, to name a few. An email from your grandfather

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Forever Skies (Early Access) – Review

Forever Skies is a first-person, post-apocalyptic survival game set in a future Earth no longer habitable by humans, forcing people to leave the planet or live atop skyscrapers to conduct research. Forever Skies was developed and produced by Far From Home, a Polish game studio newly established in 2020, and

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Death From Above (Early Access) – Review

Developed by Rockodile, ‘Death From Above’ is an arcade-style, drone sim set during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Your objective is to take control of your drone and give back the freedom and safety of the Ukrainian people. You are tasked with taking down military personnel and their operations using

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Soul Survivors – Review

‘Soul Survivors’ by Stingbot Games, while looking like a clone of popular roguelite ‘Vampire Survivors’ is actually uniquely designed and just as addictive. In early access, this review will cover what is present at the time. Currently, Soul Survivors has no real narrative. With access to only 2 of the

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