Mindcop Review (PC)
Murder. So many stories are about murder, yet so few of them include a man with an incredible mustache surfing inside brains. Mindcop is one of those few games. Mindcop is a heavily stylized murder-mystery game that blows my mind (pun intended). This game, by German developer Andre Gareis, is an absolute masterclass in mystery solving game design. I highly recommend that you check Mindcop out for ...[Read More]
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]
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]
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]