What a surprising year I have had! Who would have thought I would be into turn-based strategy or tactical games? 2023 Stace, definitely would not have guessed it but in 2024 I have really embraced genres I wouldn’t normally be excited to get because of games like ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’.
MKAU Gaming recently got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Two Point Museum, the latest addition to the beloved Two Point series. Created by the talented minds at Two Point Studios and published by SEGA Europe, this exciting game is set to hit the shelves on March 4, 2025,
After 12 years of dedication and development, Karaclan Studios has released ‘VED’. Published by Fulqrum Publishing, this hand-drawn RPG offers a fresh perspective on the genre, blending roguelike elements with turn-based combat. Its focus is on storytelling and decisions that impact your journey. Set in the world of Velet, VED
Who doesn’t love a theme park? Even the not-so-inclined, there are always things to look at and a buzz in the air. Having not gone to an actual theme park in a long while, I jumped into ‘Planet Coaster 2’ by Frontier Developments, with a crack of the knuckles, ready
It’s a dark and stormy night. A rickety stagecoach makes its way through muddy roads, surrounded by a profoundly unsettling forest. In this carriage are four travellers with one goal: reaching the mountain where a world-ending threat looms. Red Hook Studios returns with the sequel to their cult hit in
Even as a kid, I was obsessed with animals; everything great and small. I read all my grandma’s National Graphics magazines and would lay on her carpet watching David Attenborough documentaries on a lazy Sunday, hanging onto every word coming out of his mouth. ‘Empire Of The Ants’, developed by
The Earth is predicted to contain 7.5 sextillion grains of sand. One of those grains of sand is minuscule compared to the overall amount of sand. The Jackbox Survey Scramble developed and published by Jackbox Games Inc. has taken on the mammoth task of getting your opinion. With only 8.1
‘Dead Season’, brought to you by solo-developers ‘Snail Bite’ and ‘Iceberg Interactive’, is an old-school turn-based zombie game that will have you on the edge of your seat as you use your strategic skills to make it through the endless hordes of zombies. Guide a group of strangers through each
Are you a fan of tower-defense games? Cleverly designing powerful strategies to keep your objectives safe. Perhaps you’re a big fan of round-based zombie games like I am, always striving to get just one round higher each time you deploy. Now you can have the best of both worlds in
Developed by Oxide Games and brought to you by Xbox Game Studios, ‘Ara: History Untold’ is probably my first dive into controlling miniature people and towns since probably The Sims. Not being a specialist in games in the likes of ‘Age Of Empires’ or the ‘Civilisation’ franchises, I was scared,
If you’re craving the thrill of solving real-life cases without the actual risks, 112 Operator is your game. Developed by Jutsu Games and published by Ultimate Games S.A., this simulation game offers a realistic experience of managing emergency services. Sit back, enjoy, and immerse yourself in the action. In 112
You walk into the nearby forest. Within this forest is a large, mysterious mirror. You gaze upon it, and a creature gazes back, dragging you through the glass. This is Demon’s Mirror by Be-Rad Entertainment, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, a magical deck-building fantasy roguelike that goes through the looking-glass.
Earlier in August 2024 I was lucky enough to do a sneaky preview of ‘Sumerian Six’, this action-packed strategy game developed by Artificer and published by Devolver Digital takes you on a sneaky journey through an alternate history as a group of the world’s greatest scientists hellbent on stopping the
It’s been 22 years since the original release of Age of Mythology and now it’s coming back with some great new additions but still being the same game we all came to love. Age of Mythology: Retold is a reimagining and brings all the original game’s unique gameplay and storied
“Office Fight”, the title has sparked my interest already! Fenix Studios has created what in their words is a “Hilarious physics-based office destruction game”. A lighthearted game made by a small group of devs who were made redundant from their own real-world company, so what better way to showcase your
Developers at Massive Monster have been the true GOATS or should I say LAMBS as they provide free major content updates for their well-received and successful game, ‘Cult Of The Lamb’, from 2022. Voted my ‘Indie Game Of The Year’ that year, this small indie Australian team bring you something
This week, MKAU was lucky enough to get their hands on ‘Sumerian Six’ brought to you by Artificer and published Devolver Digital, for preview. This action-packed RTS strategy game takes you on a journey through an alternate history as a group of the world’s greatest scientists team up to fight
Developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd, Monster Train is a roguelike deck-building game, but with a little more height. I have played my fair share of deck-building games, and there are many, and while this offers a lot of the same, it is in no way bad,
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
Come with me on this exciting adventure in the magical land of Blade Prince Academy, developed by Angel Corp and Published by Firesquid. Now, please sit back and relax while I tell you a story. This story begins with a group of students raised to be killers and attending the
From indie game studio, Tiny Roar, comes the cozy exploration adventure game with roguelike characteristics, Into the Emberlands. Published by Daedalic Entertainment, Into the Emberlands is available on Steam in its Early Access stage. Into the Emberlands is set in a world threatened by a darkness known as the Miasma.
I love Terra Nil, free game updates, and animals. What do you get when you put those together? The first free major Terra Nil update, Vita Nova. Terra Nil, by Free Lives, published by Devolver Digital, was already a stunning “reverse-city builder,” but now, with more focus on creature comforts.
Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelike adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics. Created by LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul
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
After playing The Talos Principle 2, by developer Croteam, and published by Devolver Digital, I was well and truly in love with the game. So much so it made it my game of the year for 2023, and after playing The Talos Principle 2 for 42 hours, I finally concluded
I love a good roguelike; I love a good deck-builder. What do you get when you put them together? Demon’s Mirror by Be-Rad Entertainment, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. In the self-proclaimed mix of “Slay the Spire meets Puzzle Quest”, players must battle various monstrosities to escape the Demon’s Mirror.
Congratulations Mr or Mrs President, you won the great election to lead the United States of America, and you decide your future and the future of your great country. I Am Your President is a strategy game developed by President Studio and published by President Studio and PlayWay. If you
Once again, I find myself fighting robots, and after a whole day of playing, grinding, and having an absolute blast, it’s not surprising that Outpost: Infinity Siege is my game of the year. Developed by Team Ranger and Published by Lightning Games. Let’s dive right in. Outpost: Infinity Siege is
“Children of the Sun” is a bizarre type of shooter game; it’s not particularly heavy on the fast-paced, action-heavy side of the shooter genre. Instead, it’s about thinking like a sniper. Created by developer, René Rother, and published by Devolver Digital, “Children of the Sun” encourages players to scope out
Published by Ultimate Games and developed by Terror Dog Studio, ‘Diamond Hands: To The Moon’ is a 2D, side-scrolling platform game where the aim is to jump your way to the moon. It was first released on PC and Mac back in 2021 and is now available on Nintendo Switch,
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