The original Blasphemous was a gorgeous, richly detailed Metroidvania full of labyrinthine pathways to explore and grotesque religious imagery to make even the most determined atheist feel like…
August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT
Dark Fantasy is a term that gets bandied around a lot these days, primarily by pieces of media that could only be described as dark if you were being charitable while comparing them to Hello Kitty.…
August 15, 2023 | 09:16 EDT
If you've ever wanted to explore a Lovecraftian world in nothing but a small boat, Dredge will let you live out that dream. With an open ocean and five different regions to explore there are plenty…
March 23, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
The thing about the bullet hell sub-genre of shmups is that it operates on a tried-and-true rule of “if it ain’t broke, don’t break it”. These are titles that have seen endless exercises in skill-…
November 28, 2022 | 08:00 EST
With dystopian settings all the rage these days, everyone is trying to put their own spin on the genre. From Cyberpunk 2077 to Hunger Games, every story is eager to show what’s unique to them, and in…
September 16, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Multiverse stories are becoming more and more popular in the current pop culture landscape. Often, they take characters to a world where one minor decision they made, or one minor difference in the…
August 16, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
The Serpent Rogue is a unique game that meshes potion crafting with combat and world exploration, giving you numerous options on how to tackle foes and explore new areas. With a bit of puzzling,…
April 25, 2022 | 08:00 EDT
Siblings can be a nuisance but they can also be the best part of your family. Many plots involve familial bonds with plenty of games sending you on a quest to save them. This is part of the adventure…
August 13, 2021 | 08:00 EDT
I started Moving Out mere hours after helping my roommate move in real life. Tired from lifting couches and tables, the gamified version was leagues more fun - namely because it didn't matter if I…
April 28, 2020 | 04:00 EDT
Yooka-Laylee is strange. It has everything I would want in a game, and yet when I finished it I felt hollow. There was some relief, but it was mostly due to the fact that it was over, and not because…
May 15, 2017 | 01:00 EDT