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
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
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
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
MKAU Gaming was invited to an exclusive producer showcase for Electronic Art’s upcoming title EA Sports FC 25, which is a yearly drop of the current football series from what we could see is going to be absolutely awesome with what is coming and the attention to detail that has
‘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
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.
Maxis and EA Games have been bringing new packs to The Sims 4 since 2014, and until the impending official release of The Sims 5, they show no sign of slowing down. The latest packs, the “Cozy Bistro Kit” and “Riviera Retreat Kit”, add new furniture and design options to
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
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.
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
Scholar’s Mate, developed and published by JanduSoft, is a game that fits into the horror escape room genre, and it has left me with mixed emotions that I am still working through. It puts you in control of Judith as she is brought to a creepy, run-down, and seemingly vacant
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
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
Have you ever watched NCIS and wished you got to do cool things like Dr Donald “Ducky” Mallard and help solve criminal cases? Well, Team17 and Woodland Games have made your dream a reality. ‘Autopsy Simulator’ is a story-driven, mystery horror-sim hybrid that will leave tingles down your spine as
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.
Codemasters are back with a great Formula 1 inspired title, F1 24, and needless to say jumping into the driver’s seat in this year’s title was great as you got locked into the incredible updates that come with it. This year I’m going to focus more on the new additions
Regular readers will remember when I last reviewed a game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital – it wasn’t that great. I did reference other works done by these teams, one of which was the upcoming Anger Foot. I was very excited to get my hands on
Serum is a new single-player, first-person survival game, created by Game Island and published by Toplitz Production. I got to play the closed test a few weeks ago for my first impression of the game and now with it coming to early access on Steam as of the 24th of
KIBORG is an upcoming fast-paced action game with rogue-like elements created and published by Sobaka Studio. KIBORG will place the player in the shoes of the character Morgan Lee as he fights on a prison planet set in a dark sci-fi setting, as you fight and progress Morgan can earn
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