Reviews

Wizordum: Episode 2 (Steam) – Preview

‘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

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Autopsy Simulator (Steam) – Review

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

Demon’s Mirror (Steam) – Preview

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.

8.5

F1 24 (Steam) – Review

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

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Aquarist (Playstation 5) – Review

‘Fish are friends, not food’, as Bruce so nicely puts it in ‘Finding Nemo’. Now, I have never considered fish friends necessarily but they are an awesome pet for anyone who has a busy life; they are easy to maintain and extremely calming to watch. Luckily, in ‘Aquarist’ by FreeMind

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Serum (Steam) – Review

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 (Steam) – Preview

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

8.5

Ships At Sea (Steam) – Review

As I embark on my journey into the expansive world of Ships at Sea, my anticipation reaches new heights as I eagerly anticipate experiencing “Misc Games” latest addition to their renowned collection of fishing game simulators. It seems that “Misc Games” has listened to the feedback from their dedicated fanbase,

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RollScape (Steam) – Review

“RollScape” is a solo-developer rogue-lite game created and published by Leonardo the Vinchy. It is a fun and unique roguelike puzzle game inspired by “Balatro” and “Roll”. If you’re looking for something fresh to play to unwind after work or school, this game is perfect for you. RollScape is a

F1 24 (Steam) – Preview

Codemasters and Electronic Arts are back again for another year for all Formula One fans with F1 24. I am excited about this title from the digital preview event MKAU attended, but having a hands-on preview blew my mind. For someone who has been playing Formula One games for a

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Goliath Depot (Nintendo Switch) – Review

Published by Flynn’s Arcade and developed by Vidvad Games, Goliath Depot is an indie retro-themed platforming game inspired by classic arcade games from the 80s. It was initially released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Nintendo Switch. On a winter stormy night in 1985, George notices during

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System Shock (Xbox Series X) – Review

Why settle for being a low-life hacker when you can take control of the entire space station? That’s the kind of power you’ll wield in System Shock, a thrilling game developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter. Get ready to dive into the world of high-stakes hacking! System

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Die By The Blade (Steam) – Review

‘Die by the Blade’ is a new 1v1, action fighting game in which you fight for your life as you clash blades with your samurai-punk opponent in this one-hit kill game, developed by Grindstone and published by Triple Hill Interactive and Toko Midori Games. Unfortunately, there is no actual directing

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