TSUKIHIME – A piece of blue glass moon Review (PS4)
If you want a visual novel, this is a visual novel. TSUKIHIME – A piece of blue glass moon from developer Type-Moon is a deep and well-written monster and mayhem-driven story. It’s quite a journey. While I would certainly like a bit more interactivity in my visual novel, as you’re often making dialogue choices rather than action-based ones, having a good story with hard turns and twists make...[Read More]
#BLUD Review (PC)
#BLUD is a game that lives with the heart of the Powerpuff Girls while maintaining the personality of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That is one helluva combination for a game to contain, especially when the visuals back it all up. And believe me, this is a visually stunning game on so many levels. The game doesn’t live solely on its prettiness and powerful edginess, it also contains a wonderful backbo...[Read More]
Megabit and Tiny Roar release a first-look at Lou’s Lagoon
Enjoy those official details below. Hamburg, Germany – June 20, 2024 – Today, Megabit, the new publishing arm launched by Aonic to support the company’s first and third-party video game studios, in partnership with German publisher rokaplay and developer Tiny Roar, revealed a first look at brand new gameplay for adventure-exploration game Lou’s Lagoon at the Games Made in Germany Steam event...[Read More]
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut Review (PC)
I don’t really care how many versions of Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut Sony Interactive Entertainment publishes on another platform because I’m still going to play the hell out of it before reviewing it. Every single time. Let me clarify, the main reason for doing that repeatedly is that GoT is a fantastic, replayable game that features a compelling story and set of well-developed characters. ...[Read More]
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review (PC)
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a masterpiece of storytelling and character development. There is no other way to put it. It is the perfect example of developers concentrating so hard on telling the story of a character’s journey that they build the gameplay around it instead of vice-versa. Rarely do you find that type of dedication in a video game, as that development structure typically is reserve...[Read More]
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]