Charlie Kelly
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Five years since Heart Machine’s Hyper Light Drifter, the team behind the indie have a fresh release in Solar Ash. Serving as an action-adventure platformer, with what looks to be heavy inspiration from games like Journey and Shadow of the Colossus, it feels pretty damn close to being on par with those greats. Solar Ash is...
Folks, it’s been a long time since the golden age of the platformer collectathon. We’ve had solid entries over the years, such as the Yooka Laylee series and last year’s return of Crash Bandicoot. Still, it’s safe to say the age of that type of platformer, encouraging you to tick over that...
Yoko Taro, most known for helming the NieR series, is certainly a unique figure in the gaming sphere. Often considered an auteur (something wrought with its own problems itself), entries that this man works on often have a unique style to them. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, released earlier this year, for example,...
Every so often, when Square Enix isn’t busy creating another entry in the beloved Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest series, the giant Japanese games company likes to take risks. Sometimes it works out horribly and leaves you wondering “Why?” Other times, they re-release sleeper hits and it works out… okay. Most rare and special...
Two entries down and never quite hitting the mark, Supermassive has definitely seen some trouble when it comes to their recent horror series known as The Dark Pictures Anthology. Upwards of eight entries were promised for the franchise originally, but two unmemorable affairs to kick us off didn’t bode well....
Square Enix as a video game publisher and developer have existed for over thirty-five years at this point. Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest… they’re behind so many known and beloved franchises. Admittedly, I wasn’t alive at the time of the studio’s infancy or golden years. Naturally, there’s then going to be some titles...
Ever get an itch to play something simplistic yet innately satisfying in design? Sega and Rya Ga Gotoku’s Super Monkey Ball franchise has become that for me in recent years. The series has but one simple concept that lasts surprisingly well for each entry and its bountiful level count. That concept...
Lost Judgment is a game that explores bullying, abuse and suicide. As such, this review will discuss said themes. For mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online. Under 25? You can chat with Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online. You can also phone the Suicide Call...
From the very get-go, Life is Strange: True Colors is a game intent on absolutely enthralling you. Featuring a strong Asian-American protagonist by the name of Alex Chen, a brand new power and supporting cast while finally ditching the slow episodic release schedule, it’s clear that the latest entry in...
Boyfriend Dungeon, the dating simulator blended with a dungeon crawler fix is finally here. As teased via interviews and marketing over the past two years, it’s filled to the brim with saucy romances and fast-paced combat. The result is a solid product and a fun romp, but I can’t help but...
A little over a year ago I first became aware of the indie adventure game Button City. In May 2020, a Wholesome Games Direct dedicated exclusively to showing you cute and cuddly games was the first time I laid eyes on it. Showcasing friendly and adorable anthropomorphic characters on a quest to...
Another Chernobyl set survival game is once more begging for your attention. No, I’m not talking about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, that’s still some months away. What is at least attempting to tide you over until then is Chernobylite, a horror-action shooter developed by The Farm 51. With Alexey Sityanov on the team, who’s a...
