Planet Alpha offers an experience that reminds me of great games from the past while mixing in new ideas and current graphics. It is a 2D puzzle adventurer similar to modern examples including Never Alone, Limbo and Inside; or classics like Another World. If you are unfamiliar with this style of game, play consists of…
We have all played that game before, the one where the focus of the developers was clearly on all of the bells and whistles, as well as the game play loop rather than the gameplay experience itself. These are the times where it is painfully obvious that it is all about the destination and not…
What can be said about the Warhammer franchise video game offerings, both fantasy and 40k, that hasn’t been said before? Over the past few decades there has been more than a healthy amount of releases spanning multiple genres. Primarily the focus has been on strategy but we have also witnessed a generous offering of shooters,…
Phantom Doctrine is a stealth-heavy turn based tactical game from CreativeForge Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. It oozes the style and atmosphere of 80’s espionage and delivers a tight, tactical gameplay loop that feels just as good as a bigger budget game like X-Com 2. The graphics are great, the music and sound…
It wasn’t that long ago that zombie games were all the rage. You couldn’t fire up a video game system without tripping over the undead menace. Now, it seems like the industry has latched onto the freight train that is rogue-likes. So how do you stand out from the crowd when you are one of…
Have you ever wanted to revisit the classic, top-down action of the original Grand Theft Auto titles or Smash TV? Did you ever think it would be cool to incorporate elements of danmaku or “bullet hell” shoot-em-ups as well as RPG-style progression and a skill system? Did you also think it would be great if…
We’ve all heard the story of Amelia Earhart: the first female American aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. On a flight across the globe, Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean and was never to be seen again. Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings has absolutely nothing to do with this fascinating tale but…
Xenon Valkyrie + is a retro style roguelike from developer Diabolical Mind that has come out at a time where there is more than a generous helping of titles proudly embracing their classic gaming origins. The question then becomes, is this game one that stands out from it competition and ultimately deserves your hours of…
Question: when can you make the distinction between a puzzle side-scroller and a walking simulator? Answer: not when it’s The Mooseman. Originally released on PC back in February of 2017, it is now finding its way onto home consoles. The Mooseman is a 2D indie title that combines puzzles, walking, bosses, walking, flying mechanics, walking…
