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Bound
The story and mystique of Bound is definitely something you'll want to experience. Regrettably, though, the lack of variation means the platforming fails to match the visuals and atmosphere. During the first hours you'll make good use of the share button on the controller, and it's fun to choose your...
Grow Up follows in its predecessor's footsteps. The games both share a playful personality that makes them a pleasure to spend time with. The game isn't long, deep, serious or even action-packed, but it continues to offer a unique and whimsical experience filled with excitement and sometimes even an almost...
Reigns
With its low-poly art-style and swipe-based gameplay, the card-game seems deceivingly simple. However, the unforgiving yet highly entertaining gameplay will keep you coming back for more. Even though the game has only just launched, we can't wait to see what developer Nerial (hopefully) has in store for us in the...
Duskers is a great blend of suspense and panic. Its sparse visuals and text logs contribute to its mood, and the need keyboard commands force you to type nimbly and be familiar with basic terms that you may have to input quickly when the situation is going all to hell....
At first glance, Starbound may seem familiar. Playing around with building blocks and endless gathering/crafting gameplay in a pixelated art-style is something we've seen in the immensely popular Minecraft and Stardew Valley (the latter is even published by Chucklefish). However, Starbound manages to set itself apart by expanding its gameworld...
As technically impressive as No Man's Sky might be, I can't quite shake the feeling that its limitations hold it back. The sci-fi fan in me loves the concept, and much of the execution, but a limited inventory system that demands too much attention in the early game, and an...
Serving up an addictive slice of couch co-op madness, Ghost Town Games' first outing is one that truly took us by surprise. It's simple controls make it easy for anybody to pick up and play, and the action remains fresh throughout thanks to a slew of new environments and mechanics....
Similarly, it won't win prizes for audio, but you can still argue that it does everything that it needs to and it does it with a singular sense of style. The whole thing feels purposeful, measured; this is the construction of a studio at the top of its game, confident...
In the end, there's really only one thing that truly stands out here: the title, Integrity and Faithlessness. It's a hideous title and a definite contender to "ugliest title of the year" along with Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue. And that should say all you need know about...
The inevitable cliff-hanger is surprising enough to make you want to resolve issues asap. But it is the investment in Bruce/Batman's complex personas you'll hurry to revisit most of all.
It may not be the most polished and rewarding metroidvania we've ever come across in terms of mechanics and gameplay, but it certainly makes up for it in other areas. It has that special Double Fine touch to its aesthetics and while the story is fairly basic, the way its...
Standing tall as one of the most visually compelling indies in recent memory, Hyper Light Drifter wears its retro influences proudly on its sleeve whilst also implementing its own character and flair. An exuberant sense of atmosphere, a meaningful string of upgrades, and a challenging but rewarding combat system help...
