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For the past three months, not a day has gone by that I don't think about Arknights: Endfield. I went to the Beta Test II event. I also got into the Beta Test II when it was being tested, and have essentially been playing it at least daily since I…
Memories in Orbit blends gorgeous hand-drawn visuals, a haunting sci-fi mystery, and satisfying Metroidvania exploration into one of the most memorable indie experiences this year. You play as Mio, a small robot exploring a dying ark filled with broken machines, hidden upgrades, and intense boss fights. Combat progression is handled...
Cassette Boy is a puzzle adventure RPG that blends clever environmental challenges with character-driven exploration, and while not every part of that mix lands perfectly, the pieces that do are genuinely memorable. Developed solo by Wonderland Kazakiri, the game leans heavily into atmosphere and inventive design, delivering moments that feel…
While I was playing Dynasty Warriors: Origins, there were changes to the personalities of certain characters that made them infinitely more interesting to me. The biggest change was Zhang Jiao and the route of the Yellow Turbans. After finishing the first chapter, I really wished there was a path to…
Last year was a major coming out party for indies of all sizes and genre types. It was honestly an overabundance of riches, where it felt like at any time in a month you could point to something that was a standout title. Metroidvanias, 2D and 3D RPGs, action titles,…
As we start 2026, I wanted to address some unfinished business from 2025, my review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios. Those who know what happened to me in 2025 know that I was playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for review when my PC decided to die. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to return…
Unbeatable is a bold rhythm beat-em-up with striking anime style, unforgettable music, and an emotional story that hits hard, even when ambition gets messy.
As we near the end of 2025, I think that everyone is feeling like we are closer to doomsday than ever before. With the rise of AI in the world, people are turning back to movies like Terminator 2: Judgement Day as a point of where our future could be…
I've always had a "unique relationship" with the Metroid franchise. I knew of Samus Aran because of Smash Bros, and thus never played the original titles on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Entertainment System, or Game Boy. In fact, I'm pretty sure my first title was Metroid Fusion, before getting…
I love the classic beat 'em up genre, and the storytelling that comes from the smallest of details. That's why I was very interested in seeing the retro sprite art style and the way it shows off its art design of Neon Inferno. The art and the trailers it displayed…
Milano’s Odd Job Collection is a charming game that is basic and straight to the point. Do a bunch of mini-games as jobs to earn money, then spend that money on decorating the house or learning recipes.
Octopath Traveler was a game that ignited a desire to see many old games reimagined in its HD-2D design. It has HD-2D sprites walking across 3D textures, dungeons, and maps. It got a sequel titled Octopath Traveler 2 and even a mobile game titled Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent.…
