Maquette set to launch on Xbox and PC July 19th
It’s one helluva puzzle game, folks. Gorgeous to boot. Anyway, the official details are below. OS ANGELES – July 13, 2023 – Maquette, the critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game developed by Graceful Decay and published by Annapurna Interactive, will be launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows Games and Xbox Game Pass on July 19, 2023. This new platform expansion follows the t...[Read More]
Ghost Trick: The Phantom Detective Review
After having previewed the first few levels of Ghost Trick: The Phantom Detective a month or so ago, I walked away impressed thinking that the full version had plenty of potential. I’m happy to report that the full version is beyond what I expected. It’s far more challenging, logically unforgiving with its puzzle execution, and entertaining as hell with its serious, yet whack-a-doodle storyline. I...[Read More]
Cocoon uncovered for Summer Game Fest
Check out that trailer below and the official details with it. Anything Annapurna Interactive has my money. Los Angeles – June 8, 2023 – During the Day of the Devs Showcase today, developer Geometric Interactive and publisher Annapurna Interactive unveiled a further look into the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure game, COCOON, sharing a new gameplay video showcasing the exploration of worlds wi...[Read More]
Storyteller Review
I gripe about the lack of three-act narratives and brag about how easy stories can be if you just spend enough time developing them. A good chunk of filmmakers don’t these days, which generally equals out to a crappy movie (looking at you Venom). Anyway, if you have read any of my movie reviews, you know how passionate I am about storytelling in general. The story is the essence of an entire film...[Read More]
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review
For the folks out there, that enjoy the logical torture of a Phoenix Wright game, you’re in for a treat with Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. This game is mostly text-based with a heavy slice of the paranormal for the gameplay and story backbone, and unique elements that I’m not sure that I’ve seen before in a game during my lifetime (and I’m sure I’ve missed some games). Without furt...[Read More]
CLUE mixes with Adventure Escape Mysteries
Well, this is an interesting mashup. Enjoy the official details below. NEW YORK – February 23, 2023 – Leading free-to-play game publisher Tilting Point, indie puzzle game developer Haiku Games, and global branded entertainment leader Hasbro, Inc., are bringing the classic mystery board game CLUE’s iconic Tudor Mansion and beloved cast of colorful suspects in a new episode in Adventure...[Read More]
Seven Doors heading to consoles this month via SOEDESCO
Looks like a fun puzzler. Enjoy the official details below. Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 03 February 2023 – SOEDESCO® confirms the release date for the first-person puzzle game Seven Doors. On February 21, 2023, the game will digitally launch on PS4™, PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Seven Doors will also be supported through Smart Delivery on Xbox One and Xbox S...[Read More]
The Pathless Review (Xbox Series X)
It has been nearly three years since I reviewed The Pathless on the PlayStation 5. I remember that this was my second go around with an Annapurna Interactive published title and thinking to myself, “Wow, this company really can choose them.” Well, I wasn’t wrong. Now, Giant Squid and Annapurna have brought this PS5 title to the struggling Xbox Series X that is in need of some fun games at the mome...[Read More]
The Pathless heading to Xbox and Nintendo Switch
I had such a fun time with this one. Check out the goods below. LOS ANGELES – Jan. 26, 2023 – The Pathless, a mythic adventure game developed by Giant Squid and published by Annapurna Interactive, will launch for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S digitally on Feb. 2, 2023. Developed by the award-winning team behind ABZÛ and first launched in 2020, The Pathless sees players take on the role of...[Read More]
SIGNALIS Review
We’re one day away from All Hallows’ Eve and you have to take a chance before the next holiday shift to get something scary and unsettling into your life. This is where SIGNALIS from Humble Games comes into play. While it might look like some cyberpunk top-down fantasy that is just run and gun, there is more brewing on the inside that says otherwise. Let’s dig right into this. Story and Atmosphere...[Read More]
Escape Academy Review
A month or so ago, I was privy to sitting in on a preview of Escape Academy from Skybound Games and developer Coin Crew Games. The devs were known for putting together actual escape rooms in real life but had to shift their plans to a video game world when COVID hit hard. What they have created with Escape Academy is wildly addictive and best played with multiple people. While visually it’s nothin...[Read More]
Moo Lander Review
Outside of a chicken sandwich chain, if you put cows in your product, I’m game. Moo Lander from developers The Sixth Hammer is an addictive shooter with RPG elements (go figure), where you play as an alien on the hunt for…cows. The concept is out there, as is the mixture between puzzle, shooter, and RPG, but much like putting ice in milk, it’s a great combination. Let’s milk this review. Story and...[Read More]