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Dustborn (Playstation 5) – Review

From the publisher that brought us riveting story-driven games such as Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, Quantic Dream, with developer, Red Thread Games, now bring us Dustborn, a story set in an alternate version of America. It has already garnered a ton of controversy for what

7.5

Thief Simulator 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Having watched a few similar VR games, I was intrigued when “Thief Simulator 2” by CookieDev popped up in my inbox for the Xbox Series X/S. The idea of using stealth to sneak around, evade people, and outsmart security systems while hunting for valuable items in a realistic simulation style

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Minds Beneath Us (Steam) – Review

Step into a world where a sci-fi side scroller intersects with a man’s complex thoughts. Minds Beneath Us, Developed and Published by BearBoneStudios, offers a unique blend of action and emotion. Get ready to be captivated by this thrilling adventure. You embark on a journey in a thriving Asian city

7.5

Dark and Deep (Steam) – Review

The time has finally arrived to dive deep into conspiracy and journey once more down the rabbit hole that is `Dark and Deep`. After the terrors, I faced in the early access preview, I was eager to see what developer and publisher Walter Woods had on offer. Before we dig

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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Thief Simulator 2 (Playstation 5) – Review

Have you ever seen someone get caught while trying to obtain a five-finger discount and thought, “I would have gotten away with it.”? Well, thanks to CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. and PlayWay, you can join them from the comfort of your couch, and without real-world consequences, because Thief Simulator 2

8.5

Shift 87 (Steam) – Review

Where horror and anomalies come to meet in an incredible tale of Ooo spooky ghost… welcome to Shift 87, which was Developed by Pixelsplit and Published by Daedalic Entertainment. Now, let’s dive right into the Simulation. Shift 87 is a horror simulator that unfolds across three locations, each in an

Forestrike DEMO (Steam) – Preview

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,

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Reveil (Steam) – Review

Few things scare me more than abandoned amusement parks. They’re typically filled with the things that do. Clowns, inanimate objects jumping out at me unexpectedly and, worst of all, children. Reveil, a psychological first-person horror game developed by Pixelsplit and published by Daedelic Entertainment, has all of the above, making

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Ninja Chowdown: Glaze of Glory (Steam) – Review

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

6.5

Bloodhound (PlayStation 5) – Review

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

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Dungeons of Hinterberg (Steam) – Review

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

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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

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Anger Foot (Steam) – Review

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

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