Erielle Sudario
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In 2019, Grizzly Games released the “minimalist city builder” game ISLANDERS, where you slowly build a small civilisation from a procedurally generated island, using the building packs given to you each round. I got this game during the pandemic, and it was a great distraction from the stress of Tom Nook and his cronies, as it offered an alternative to the cozy island-building experience. Now, a sequel called ISLANDERS: New Shores is here, promising familiar gameplay with added elements. ...
If you had asked me last month whether the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour should cost $15, I would’ve responded, “Wait, it’s not bundled with the Switch 2?!” When my family got our hands on the Nintendo Wii, Wii Sports was also included, and it showcased what the 2006 console could do without spending an extra dollar. So, it feels strange that this modern-day equivalent wasn’t included with the Switch 2. But after spending some time with it, roughly 12 hours after I got the console ...
As someone who used to live in a third-world country that’s prone to natural disasters, the sight of roadworks tends to be very common, especially when travelling towards the province. Trucks and heavy machinery would be next to you while driving down the highway, as you constantly wonder why these roads break easily during typhoon season. Now, I have learned what it’s like to work behind the wheel in this brand-new game by Saber Interactive – Roadcraft.
As someone with photos published here on Checkpoint and other publications, Lushfoil Photography Sim caught my attention. This adventure game promotes itself as a “walking + photography simulator,” where players can take photos in simulated locations from the real world using cameras similar to the ones used by photographers. It was developed by Matt Newell and published by Annapurna Interactive, known for its other published titles like Journey, Donut County, and Wanderstop.
I’ve previously shared on Checkpoint that I’m on a fitness journey after a health scare occurred last year. While there has been improvement in my overall health, one of the suggestions that I’ve been told is to consider doing more exercise at home. Fortunately, there are video games. While many titles out there claim to promote health and fitness, Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer may have the potential to do the job right.
World of Goo 2 is the sequel to 2008’s World of Goo by 2D Boy. The goal is to collect goo balls through various puzzles and challenges, with unique goo balls that reside in the game’s whacky landscapes helping you on your puzzle-solving journey. The Sign Painter from the original also returns, a mysterious figure who’s rooting for your success. But does the sequel live up to its predecessor? Or did this game fail to carry itself to victory?