Loading into ‘Indika’ and seeing the Unreal Engine title flash up, I know I am in for something special. Developer, Odd Meter, immediately sets the tone with a nod to the 1980s gaming era in the opening scene. It’s a nostalgic blast from the past, tapping into the current trend
From the award-winning developers that brought you ‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ and ‘Ori and the Will of the Wisps’, Moon Studios GmbH is back with what is sure to be a hit, ‘No Rest For The Wicked’ published by ‘Private Division’. Before we dive into the pleasure and pain
In 2020, the most cathartic game for haters of those eight-legged freaks of nature, SPIDERS! was released upon the world. ‘Kill It With Fire’ was a literal and metaphorical smash hit for gamers and those sneaky bastards. Four years later, the same development team, Casey Donnellan Games, and publishing team
Brought to you by Villainous Games Studio and NeonHive Games comes “Harvest Hunt”. This single-player, horror survival had my heart racing as I tried harvesting as much as I could before being caught by what lurks in the darkness and having the life scared out of this reviewer. Here is
Reigns: Beyond is a choose-your-own-adventure arcade game, developed by the English studio Nerial, published by Devolver Digital, and now available on Nintendo Switch, PC and as a mobile game. This indie title is a unique card game that requires swipe-based decision-making that could make or break the narrative. You wake
Loading into ‘Rauniot’ for the first time, players are greeted with a nostalgic nod to the past, as the game’s DOS coding and vintage computers bring a sense of retro charm. It’s akin to stepping into a time capsule, reminiscent of the golden days of gaming. Act Normal Games has
As I delve into ‘Ereban – Shadow Legacy’, the loading screen fades into a captivating display of the Ereban people’s lore, painting a vivid backdrop of the universe’s tumultuous history, shaped by the relentless power wars. Baby Robot Games masterfully sets the stage, immersing me in a steampunk-infused realm nestled
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
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,
‘Pepper Grinder’ has finally arrived on Switch and PC after much anticipation on my part. I’m keen to finally drill down to the core of what makes Pepper Grinder such an addictive time. Devs, Arh Ech, and publisher Devolver Digital have brought out a treasure of a 2D side-scrolling platformer
Fighting robots in a never-ending war now that’s my type of game. Welcome to Outpost: Infinity Siege, developed by Team Ranger and published by Lightning Games. Let the slaughter begin. Outpost: Infinity Siege is based on humanity making the mistake of enabling robots to think, and then soon after being
Are you a fan of intriguing storylines, detective work and drinking beer? Active Fungus Studios brings all these together with their release of ‘Inspector Schmidt – A Bavarian Tale’. While you might not usually find me playing a game like this, it has broadened my perspective and had me constantly
This game is precisely what it sounds like, but way more fun and exciting. Developed by Broadside Games and Published by Ravenscourt, Bears in Space is amazing, so let’s dive right in. You, Maxwell Adams, one mission away from retirement, were sent to serve aboard a prison transport ship. While
Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue is a new visual novel social thriller game created by Dreamloop Games and published by Aksys Games. The game takes place on an island resort where eleven people have been kidnapped and forced to partake in a reality TV show with the promise of each
When you look up the meaning of the word “game”, you will receive the answer, “an activity one engages in for amusement or fun”. To call “Cricket Through the Ages” a game is such a stretch that I have seen thicker rice paper. Developer Free Lives with publisher Devolver Digital
From California-based indie studio, Orc Chop Games comes the turn-based RPG ‘Goblin Stone’. MKAU has been lucky enough to try out this title ahead of its March 12th, 2024, release on all platforms. I love a good RPG, and you can tell Goblin Stone has been a great passion project
‘Winter Survival’ is an open-world, survival crafting game developed and published by DRAGO Entertainment with HeartBeat Games. As the name suggests the aim is to survive in the frozen wilderness, escape from predators, find or build shelter, and try not to lose your mind. Your primary goal is to survive
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
From Canadian studio, Red Barrels comes the anticipated release of the third instalment in the ‘Outlast’ series, ‘The Outlast Trials’. Initially released in May 2023, into Early Access, MKAU were lucky enough to be given access to the full release build of the game ahead of its March 5th official
I enjoy good story-driven RPGs, especially ones with solid exploration, impactful dialogue choices, and intricate turn-based combat. ‘The Thaumaturge’, by Fool’s Theory, published by 11 Bit Studios, sets out to achieve exactly that. It’s an RPG about facing inner demons and seeking greater truths. I spent a decent chunk of
What a journey it has been, being given the opportunity to play Penny’s Big Breakaway early as a preview and now being able to review the whole game. Penny’s Big Breakaway was developed by Evening Star and published by Private Division. Let’s dive right in. Penny’s dream was to be
Having always seen indie games as an essential building block of the gaming industry, I take particular interest in solo dev projects. This week I’ve been fortunate enough to check out the latest title from The Fox Knocks. Embrace your inner furry and come with me as I dive into
Welcome to the world of ‘Dicefolk’, where dice rolling is the key to success. This fantastic game was developed by LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Let the rolls guide your path. With humanity on the verge of destruction due to the evil sorcerer,
Venture with me to the depths of Hell as we strive to conquer the desolate landscape and rule the underworld with blood, cruelty, and schemes. ‘Solium Infernum’ is a turn-based, grand strategy game, developed and produced by League of Geeks, a Melbourne-based game company, and also the creator of a
Following the release of Fate/Samurai Remnant, which was created by Omega Force and published by Toei Tecmo, the DLC Vol.1 “Record’s Fragment: Keian Command Championship” adds all-new story elements and controllable characters to the mix. Masters and Servants compete in the ultimate tournament against some of the greatest fighters. The
Have you ever wanted to spend time with family or friends and play a fun and competitive game with multiple Olympic game modes and special celestial space spirits, all with unique models for each person to enjoy? Well, look no further. ‘Which Way Up: Space Olympics is a 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
With the success of Jujutsu Kaisen, an anime that made its premiere in 2020 before spawning a prequel film, a second season, and the announcement of a third, comes the highly anticipated release of Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, a 2v2 action-brawler. Collaboratively developed by studios Byking and Gemdrop, and being
After almost three years of early access being moulded and sculpted, the full release of GRAVEN is finally here. Come with me, loyal brothers and sisters as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world, developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms, and Fulqrum Publishing. You are a
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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