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IDUN – Frontline Survival has some interesting mechanics and fun gameplay, hidden behind a veil of insufferable writing and hard-to-look-at and listen-to AI-generated content. If you can see past the game’s AI veneer, and mute the dialogue, you are still in for a pretty fun tower defense game.

Erik Hodges·January 24, 2025
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Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is an incredible game, featuring unique mechanics that captivate your attention and a story that will break your heart. Presented with beautiful art and nostalgic graphics, this game is as much an art piece as it is a must-play.

Erik Hodges·January 23, 2025
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Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel has room for improvement but shows a lot of potential in its Early Access state.

Erik Hodges·January 21, 2025
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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is a visually striking Metroidvania game, with meticulously crafted artwork and an atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly enhances its unique world. The gameplay is both engaging and rewarding, offering fun mechanics and a captivating story that draws you into its dark, mysterious setting.

Erik Hodges·January 21, 2025
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Blade Chimera feels like a breath of fresh air for the Metroidvania genre, standing out with its gameplay and design choices—though keyboard players may want to grab a controller for this one.

Erik Hodges·January 18, 2025
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Hyper Light Breaker shows promise but requires substantial improvements before its full release.

Erik Hodges·January 17, 2025
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Age of Darkness: Final Stand is an instant favorite of mine, cleverly improving and expanding upon tried-and-true RTS mechanics, adding co-op multiplayer, and delivering it all in an awesome dark fantasy RPG package. Grab a friend and face the darkness in what could very well be the best RTS game...

Erik Hodges·January 15, 2025
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Project Tower stands out in some places, namely with its gorgeous level design and bullet-hell boss fights, but leaves something to be desired with its core mechanic, which feels underutilized and unnecessarily restrictive. The game is worth checking out if you’re interested, but the short experience may feel a bit...

Erik Hodges·January 8, 2025
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The Thing: Remastered captures the essence of a timeless horror game and gives it a fresh coat of paint alongside some quality-of-life improvements for a modern audience.

Erik Hodges·December 16, 2024
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Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island delivers a unique and heartwarming adventure with its creative take on Greek mythology and engaging relationship-building mechanics. Despite some minor performance issues, it remains a delightful, cozy experience.

Erik Hodges·December 12, 2024
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The Spirit of the Samurai is the most incredible Metroidvania title I have ever played, featuring amazing stop-motion animation, fantastic storytelling with horror elements, and fun combat—all coming together to create a game you’ll easily love as much as I do.

Erik Hodges·December 11, 2024
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered delivers a graphically remastered version of two legendary games, perfectly preserved for fans to enjoy. While the experience is a true remaster, dedicatedly faithful to the original, it left this reviewer hungry for a Soul Reaver remake.

Erik Hodges·December 10, 2024
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