Andrew Simone

7.7

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Decline’s Drops Review (PC)

When you think about difficult games, usually FromSoftware games like Elden Ring or Bloodborne come to mind. But, if you suck at platformers like I do, it’s always the cutesy games that obliterate your confidence in your ability to use a controller. The most recent game to make me question my own competency was Decline’s Drops, a platformer developed by indie studio Moulin aux Bulles (which Google...[Read More]

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13Z Preview (PC)

If you like the mortal-to-god trope, have tried it out, and realized it doesn’t work in real life, well that’s okay. We have video games to make up for that.  Recently, I had the opportunity to check out a playtest version of 13Z, an upcoming hack-and-slash rogue-like developed by Mixed Realms. It takes the mortal-to-god trope and puts a Chinese zodiac spin on the concept. The game is currently in...[Read More]

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Demon’s Mirror Review (PC)

Demon’s Mirror is one of those games that scratches my brain just the right way. So many video games are examples of “jack-of-all-trades, master of none.” Indie developer Be-Rad Entertainment has honed in on and mastered the art of deck-building mechanics with Demon’s Mirror. As someone who hadn’t ever played a deck-builder, I didn’t have many expectations going into Demon’s Mirror. The game promi...[Read More]

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