The Electrifying Incident Preview (PC)
Steam’s Next Fest has shown off a slew of upcoming games, with hundreds of demos out now for free. One such demo I got to try was The Electrifying Incident: A Monster Mini-Expedition from puzzle game developer, Draknek & Friends. While not a direct spin-off, The Electrifying Incident: A Monster Mini-Expedition does share a similar title to the developer’s previous game, A Monster’s Expedition....[Read More]
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review (PC)
After seven years, the Dynasty Warriors series has returned, with Koei Tecmo developing and producing its latest title, Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This hack-and-slash game throws you up against thousands upon thousands of enemies during China’s Three Kingdoms period. This game was actually my first look at the Dynasty Warriors series, which has existed for over 25 years (technically 28 because the...[Read More]
LOK Digital Review (PC)
Paper puzzle games have been adapted into video games many times before and they will continue to be adapted. I’m sure you’ve seen or played a crossword online. Some puzzle games are merely a digital carbon copy of their physical selves—others are enhanced and changed by this transition. LOK Digital is one such game that benefits immensely from the virtual adaptation. Originally a paper book by Le...[Read More]
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]