GameLuster
Your source for gaming news, reviews, and features, driven by a passionate crew of diverse gamers and content creators!
Latest Reviews
Oxenfree II didn't knock my socks off like the first game, but it's a smartly written and thrilling sequel to one of my favorite adventure games ever.
Gylt
On the surface, GYLT raises a lot of my green flags when looking at video games. Scary but not hyper-realistic? Check. Tim Burton/Henry Selick-inspired aesthetics? Check. Incredible atmosphere and graphics? Check, check, and check. I was saddened that GYLT was originally released as a Stadia exclusive, which pretty much ensured...
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code offers truly compelling mysteries in a unique cyberpunk-noir setting. The open world concept falls somewhat flat, but the crimes and puzzles themselves definitely deliver!
While Aliens: Dark Descent adds an interesting RTS-twist to the typical tactical RPG, and nails the visual aesthetic of the film, the not-quite polished systems and underwhelming plot diminish what could have been one of the best games of the year.
Nidhogg
Messhof’s Nidhogg is a game that combines gameplay as finely tuned as any triple-A title’s with a stylish retro art style and a short but catchy soundtrack. The gameplay is easy to learn but difficult to master, but the lack of map variety hurts its replayability in the long run. However, as...
Aragami
Games like Dishonored and Assassin’s Creed have really boosted the stealth genre of video games, the methodical style lends itself well to those who want a game that is not simply about killing but working your way around a situation. Due to this stealth games have become a favorite for...
Gravity Rush 2
Gravity Rush has managed to become a cult classic on the Playstation Vita that despite having the means for a sequel many never expected it. On its own merit Gravity Rush was a great starting point for a franchise that managed to introduce us to memorable characters, and an interesting...
Retro
The Resident Evil franchise has had some great titles throughout its 24-year history, and also some games that have let down its fanbase. The series started as a horror title on the PS1, and for many gamers it introduced them to the genre. After three mainline games in the original’s...
Infliction: Extended Cut has too many ideas and not enough of them have been fully developed. It exists as a homage to P.T. and the many different horror tropes it embodies but never performs well enough for it to actually be an enjoyable (or even memorable) experience.
A gorgeous point and click visual novel with a bland story, yet interesting game mechanics, artwork and music,
Night in the Woods
We have come to expect a lot from the games that independent developers bring us. These developers are offered an opportunity that many bigger groups don’t have. They can develop deep experiences that enable the player to seep into a world and become absorbed in the world that they create....
SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an addictive mining platformer deserving of the praise it gets. I’m furious with myself for not picking up this gem earlier, and guilty that I got it at half price. Following its purchase during Black Friday, I’ve been playing it nonstop and at a furious pace. I...
