Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review (Nintendo Switch)
Everything that you have heard and read about this game is absolutely true. It’s another hit from publisher Annapurna Interactive, and a refreshing direction from Simogo, the company that brought you Sayonara Wild Hearts. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a Twin Peaks-esque journey that is narratively and visually surrounded by oddity and mystery. It features some truly mind-bending puzzles that encou...[Read More]
Sand Land Review (PS5)
Full disclosure, before this game arrived, I had no idea that Sand Land had been around so long. I didn’t know it was a manga, or it had a movie – I knew nothing. This had all been a mystery to me prior to this review. Now, having done extensive research on the story, I know that this is Akira Toriyama’s story and video game legacy. The Sand Land series was born from the mind of Toriyama and illus...[Read More]
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview (PC)
For the past few weeks, Digitalchumps has been privy to a preview of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, a new game coming from Simogo, the developers behind the wonderful Sayonara Wild Hearts, and ace publisher Annapurna Interactive, who can’t seem to do anything wrong. If you recall, Sayonara Wild Hearts was a beautiful journey through heartbreak and repair, a gorgeous diamond in the video game world’s ...[Read More]
Horizon Forbidden West Review (PC)
Way back in 2022, Alex Tudor had the first reviewing go with Guerrilla Games and Sony’s Horizon Forbidden West when it arrived exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Alex walked away impressed with the visuals, curious about the rest of Aloy’s adventure in the upcoming third installment, and generally pleased with the result of the sequel. I think for the most part, he and I were on the same page. Whe...[Read More]
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Review (PC)
Something is interesting about a point-and-click adventure that has a strong LucasArts 90s vibe to it. There’s nothing quite like that era of gaming, where good stories and puzzles led over graphical prowess. That gameplay formula generally meant a good time. See games like The Dig and The Secret of Monkey Island for details. I mention all the above because developer Gametopia has thrown its old-s...[Read More]
Open Roads Review (PC)
When I saw Open Roads a month and some change ago, I honestly wasn’t too sure about it. The devs were banking on a good story and great acting but didn’t show much interactivity during the presentation. The hands-off preview was just a taste of what was to come, but it was obvious from the get-go that narrative and acting were leading the way with interactivity taking a firm backseat. Now, the lac...[Read More]
Highwater Review (PS5)
Annapurna Interactive has set a standard where a good story sometimes trumps intricate and detailed gameplay. And I will always say that a prioritized story is what makes a game memorable. Sometimes a great story can make up for gameplay shortcomings. We’ll definitely revisit this in future reviews. Now, developer Demagog Studio and publisher Rogue Games, Inc. have taken that structure that makes ...[Read More]
Cassette Beasts Showcase 2024 happening March 25th
I have never played the game, but I’m a huge fan of the name. Reminds me of the 80s. Bless them. Anyway! Enjoy the official details of the showcase below. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio will host a livestream for their creature collector turn-based RPG, Cassette Beasts, this Monday, March 25 at 7am PT / 10am ET on the official Raw Fury Youtube channel. The showcase will revea...[Read More]
Industria 2 announced from Bleakmill and Headup
Love the name of those companies. Anyway, enjoy the official announcement below. Dueren, Germany – March 21, 2024 – Developer Bleakmill and publisher Headup are introducing INDUSTRIA 2 today, a compelling narrative FPS that unfolds in an alternate dimension dominated by malevolent artificial intelligence. The game’s protagonist, Nora, becomes lost in a perilous, unfamiliar world....[Read More]
Dragon’s Dogma 2 launches
We’re still reviewing our copy, and, yes, we have heard the echoes out there. Regardless, we’ll have our own opinion soon. Until then, enjoy the official details of the launch below. SAN FRANCISCO – MARCH 22, 2024 – Today Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, released the highly anticipated action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma™ 2 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox...[Read More]
Rick and Morty – Season 7
What a strange journey it has been for the show Rick and Morty. From cropping up and struggling to convince the good folks at Adult Swim to retain them, to an enormous amount of success once Adult Swim knew what they had, and only to have a huge downswing once creator/voice actor Justin Roiland was removed from the show sending into a spiral, and now the first season without Justin Roiland and new...[Read More]
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Review (PC)
It has been a while since I played an oddly satisfying game that doesn’t overachieve in what it’s trying to do. Sometimes that is all you’re really asking for when trying to briefly get away from reality that holds so much stress, doubt, and uncertainty. The game Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley delivers that satisfying escape without much effort. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley from developer Hype...[Read More]