Reviews

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Crime Scene Cleaner (Steam) – Review

From the minds behind popular simulator games such as the House Flipper series, Contraband Police, and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, comes developer President Studios’ latest sim, Crime Scene Cleaner. Published by President Studio and PlayWay, this long-anticipated release has dropped on Steam. Boy, was it worth the wait. In this

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Earl Vs. The Mutants (Steam) – Review

Developed and published by Falling State Inc., ‘Earl Vs The Mutants is a top-down, bullet hell roguelike with some cool features thrown in between. Diving into the mutated swarms, the pest control business has never been so interesting and busy! Earl Vs The Mutants has a simple premise and story

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Wanted: Dead (Playstation 5) – Review

Do you remember running around on Ninja Gaiden or even Dead or Alive, then you are in for a treat as the authors of these titles are back with another title called Wanted: Dead, which is a unique cyberpunk-inspired hybrid slasher/shooter title that kept me hooked from the start. Japanese-based

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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

Sumerian Six (Steam) – Preview

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

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The Sims 4: Lovestruck DLC (PC) – Review

The dating game is an exciting and sometimes excruciatingly painful game. The Sims creators, Maxis and Electronic Arts know entirely well that the safest place for us gamers to engage in romantic relationships without the crippling fear or rejection, or pressure to go all out to impress someone is in

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

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The Crush House (Steam) – Review

Reading the brief for “The Crush House” by game developer Nerial, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the early 2000s when Big Brother Australia first hit our TV screens in 2001. It offered a voyeuristic glimpse into people’s lives, compelling viewers to tune in every night to catch up on

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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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

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Batman: Caped Crusader (TV Show) – Review

They couldn’t have picked a worse person to review the newly anticipated animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader” at MKAU. Why, you might ask? I am incredibly biased. Batman has always been my one true love in any comic book universe inside or out. So trying to throw aside my unbridled

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