The Eternal Cylinder
There’s always something special about unabashed creativity, of which The Eternal Cylinder has in spades. Putting a specific label on the game would simply be an injustice since The Eternal Cylinder is a multitude of ideas smashed together to create something magical. Sure, it could be boiled down to simply being an open-world survival game. Sure, it could be seen as simply an inspiring tale of cr...[Read More]
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
The night is dark and full of terrors. Try as it might craft a unique story, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes leans too heavily on its inspirations to be enjoyable. On its surface, House of Ashes had an opportunity to craft something pretty unique with its story. With its clear inspirations being Predator (1987) and Aliens (1986) with the backdrop of the Iraq War in 2003, House of Ashes...[Read More]
NBA 2K22 (PS5)
The NBA 2K franchise has seen its ups and downs over the last decade. As with any sports franchise, striking a balance between realistic simulation and fun has never been more difficult. NBA 2K22 is no different as it strives to fine-tune its multitude of gameplay systems and weave it into an overall experience that is as fun to play as it is to look at. Even though many, if not all, of NBA 2K22’s...[Read More]
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Review
We enter through a decrepit blast door, taking in the scene around us. It’s quiet, not a soul in sight. We push forward through the grime-laden hallways that once housed the hopeful and hopeless alike—colonists. We know the foe that awaits us around the corner, the evil that will almost assuredly end our lives, but that’s why we’re there. We’re there to kick their ass. Further down the hallway, an...[Read More]
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Preview
Supermassive’s The Dark Pictures Anthology has offered a myriad of stories for fans of any subgenre of horror. Body horror, witches, serial killers, you name it. Even though there’s something for every horror fan, there’s one subgenre I’ve been highly anticipating: action horror. Movies like Predator (1987) and Aliens (1986) have been some of my favorites for as long as I can remember, so I was pl...[Read More]
Subnautica: Below Zero Review
When first released into the wild, Subnautica took the survival genre by storm, offering a unique take that both dazzled and amazed. Between its deceiving simplicity to its beautiful nautical world, 2014’s Subnautica was instantly a cult classic. Fast forward to 2021, and Subnautica: Below Zero breaches through the surface to deliver another wonderfully thrilling adventure. Jumping into the role o...[Read More]
Kingdom Hearts Series PC Review
We here at DigitalChumps love Kingdom Hearts. Not only has the entire franchise been a staple in many of our writers’ gaming career, but it has provided countless hours of discussion, laughter and joy. Although the series has been a staple through PlayStation’s history, with spinoffs finding home on Nintendo consoles, Kingdom Hearts has finally landed on PC. It would a herculean task t...[Read More]
DARQ: Complete Edition Review
The space for indie puzzle games is incredibly tight. Not only do puzzle games need to iterate continually to achieve any sort of recognition, but they need to throw in unique flair to stand out from the bunch. Enter Darq, a gothic-horror style 2.5D puzzler that manages to straddle the line of familiarity and uniqueness. From an unsettling art style to mind-bending puzzles, Darq knows exactly what...[Read More]
Blue Fire Review
Sometimes a game can be torn apart by competing systems. Blue Fire by no means is a bad game; in fact, its platforming is some of the most fun platforming I’ve played on the Switch when it comes to indie titles. What bogs it down are the various other mechanics thrown in that seem to detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Borrowing mechanics from games like Dark Souls, Blue Fire tends to ...[Read More]
Pumpkin Jack Review
Pumpkin Jack is classic 3D platforming defined. With the lovable level design to music that fills you with the Halloween spirit, Pumpkin Jack hits every note perfectly with ghoulish delight. Following the quite literal devilish escapades of Pumpkin Jack, players embark on a comedic adventure that is both creative and a joy to play. While not altogether difficult in comparison with other modern pla...[Read More]
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood’s premise, on its surface, should illicit compelling gameplay. Who wouldn’t want to play as a feral werewolf tearing apart ecoterrorists limb by limb? Instead, what’s offered is a gameplay loop straight out of 2005. While the promise of three forms (Human, Wolf, and Werewolf) is indeed there, only the Werewolf form provides any means of enjoyable gamepla...[Read More]
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review (PS4 Version)
A single thought stuck with me throughout my entire playthrough of Spider-Man: Miles Morales: it’s familiar yet new. Miles Morales walks a spiderweb tightrope between being an ambitious sequel to the PS4’s best selling game and sticking to what made the original so special. While most people will gravitate towards the enhanced PS5 version of Miles Morales, the core gameplay loop and story Insomnia...[Read More]