Mixtape Preview – A Bygone Era Captured Beautifully
Mixtape is perfect coming of age game that feels like someone smashed John Hughes and MTV together.
June 12, 2025 | 10:30 EDT
TechRaptor Game Previews & Impressions
All Previews and Impressions - Page 1
Below, you'll find all of our latest previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming previews every week, and a tabletop preview here or there as well!
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Preview – A Mystical Japanese Hadeslike
If you wanted to play a Hades but have it based on Japanese mythology and folklore, then you need to check out Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.
June 12, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Petal Runner Preview - Pokemon Meets WarioWare
Petal Runner mashes Pokemon with WarioWare to deliver a nostalgia punch of a game that I can't wait to see more of.
June 12, 2025 | 09:30 EDT
Spine Preview - Gun Fu? More Like Fun Fu
TechRaptor checks out Spine at Summer Game Fest 2025, a gun-fu title with intense action.
June 12, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Grave Seasons Preview - A Farming Sim With Killer Vibes
From Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games is Grave Seasons, a farming sim with a dark secret.
June 12, 2025 | 08:30 EDT
Interview With nDreams and Shuhei Yoshida About Reach, VR, And What Indies Can Do To Set Themselves Apart
At Summer Game Fest we spoke with nDreams, developers of Reach, and Shuhei Yoshida about their action-adventure game, the VR space, and Indie game discoverability
June 12, 2025 | 07:53 EDT
Lumines Arise Is Going To Be Your Chill Out Game Of The Year
We got to play 15 glorious minutes of Lumines Arise, learning more about block dropping, accessibility options, and even confirmed multiplayer on it's release and in the summer demo. Check out our interview!
June 11, 2025 | 07:18 EDT
Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Preview – Focused on Teamwork
Pathfinder finally sees its first hack and slash ARPG adaptation. It reminds of things like Gauntlet with a big focus on teamwork.
June 11, 2025 | 06:43 EDT
LEGO Party Preview - A More Interactive Party Game
Is LEGO Party just Mario Party? Well, yes and no. There are quite a few changes and LEGO Party is a lot more interactive.
June 11, 2025 | 06:12 EDT
Possessor(s) Preview - A Deal with the Devil That's Worth It
Possessor(s) is shaping up to be a metroidvania with solid combat and an even better story. Here is our thoughts on Heart Machine's latest.
June 11, 2025 | 05:44 EDT
Crimson Desert Preview – Jaw-Droppingly Detailed Gameplay Depth
Crimson Desert has been intriguing for a while with its flashy trailers. I'm here to tell you that it lives up to what they've shown and a whole lot more.
June 11, 2025 | 05:10 EDT
Pragmata Preview - Capcom's Next Hit IP?
Capcom's newest IP, Pragmata, is on the way, and TechRaptor got some hands-on time with it at Summer Game Fest.
June 11, 2025 | 02:02 EDT
Resident Evil 9 Requiem Closed Door Presentation Shows Classic RE Puzzles And A Horrific New Creature
At SGF we got invited to check out pre-recorded gameplay of Grace waking up and exploring a terrifying house of dark hallways and things that go bump
June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preview - Miyamoto Musashi Mayhem
TechRaptor gets a look at some exciting gameplay for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
Deadpool VR Pushes VR Automotion While Creating A Fun And Frantic Experience
After it's announcement at the Summer Game Fest Showcase we got to go hands on with Deadpool VR, mixing fast paced combat and humor
June 10, 2025 | 01:01 EDT
Head Back Out For Supplies In Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault sees the return of Will, a desire to loot dungeons, and an extremely satisfying gameplay loop
June 10, 2025 | 12:53 EDT
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Preview - Spilling Buckets of Ink
TechRaptor gets a demonstration of Mouse: P.I. For Hire, an exciting new FPS in the rubber hose animation style.
June 10, 2025 | 12:00 EDT
Kyle Crane Seeks Out Revenge And Dropkicks With The Best Of Them In Dying Light: The Beast
Kyle Crane is back in Dying Light: The Beast ready to track down those who tortured him, prepared to unleash his infected side
June 9, 2025 | 01:24 EDT
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard Is More Of The Same, But Zanier Stil
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard continues the original games format with increasingly complicated color puzzles, but adds in alternate realities for a bit of flair
June 9, 2025 | 01:06 EDT
Directive 8020 Enhances Gameplay, Putting The Stealth (And Scares) In Players Hands
At Summer Game Fest we got to experience horror firsthand with Directive 8020. Learn about the games enhancements while staying accessible to players of all skill levels.
June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Preview - I Freakin' Love Ninjas
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a great reason for Ninja Gaiden fans to get excited for some good ol' classic platforming.
June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Thick as Thieves Preview - A Spiritual Successor to a Classic?
TechRaptor finds out more on the upcoming PVPVE immersive sim, Thick as Thieves.
June 9, 2025 | 11:31 EDT
Absolum Preview - A Very Promising Beat 'Em Up
At SGF, we take a look at Absolum, an ambitious upcoming beat 'em up.
June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Relooted Is A Unique Heist Game For 2D Platforming Speedrun Fans
At SGF we got to see Relooted; a non-violent heist game that combines puzzle solving, platforming, and returning stolen artifacts.
June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Baby Steps Preview - A Promising First Stride
Baby Steps combines classic Foddian gameplay with a sharp wit to create an excellent and fresh experience.
June 8, 2025 | 04:00 EDT
Ambrosia Sky Preview - Fighting Against Fungus
TechRaptor plays Ambrosia Sky, a "clean 'em up" with some impressive tech to really make the gameplay pop.
June 8, 2025 | 03:10 EDT
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Once Again Captures The Essence Of Skating, New Secret Characters
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 features classic levels, enhanced gameplay, new secret characters, and the ability to create level goals!
June 8, 2025 | 02:00 EDT
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Dancing with Daki
TechRaptor plays Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 at Summer Game Fest 2025.
June 8, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Frosthaven's Video Game Adaptation Creates A "No Fuss" Experience At SGF 2025
Trying out the Frosthaven video game we were excited to see the board game come to life, removing a lot of barriers to entry for such a fantastic experience.
June 7, 2025 | 02:50 EDT
Aether & Iron Sets Up A Beautiful World For A Gritty Noir Story
Aether & Iron is a "neo-decopunk" detective game set in a unique 1930s New York in the sky, roll for dialogue, and battle cars
June 7, 2025 | 12:22 EDT
Riftbound, The League Of Legends TCG, Mixes Fast Gameplay, A Consistent Resource System, And Unique Mechanics For A Standout TCG
We got hands on with Riftbound, the League of Legends TCG. With consistent resource generation, unique mechanics, and a variety of gameplay styles, we're hooked.
June 3, 2025 | 03:00 EDT
The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two Expansion Preview
We're taking a sneak peek at The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two, a new expansion to the Star Wars adventure board game!
May 30, 2025 | 05:40 EDT
Hell Is Us Preview - Hollow Walkers, Substantial Stories
Hell Is Us is the next game from Rogue Factor, which combines weighty third-person melee combat with cerebral investigatory gameplay.
May 30, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Preview - Brilliant Updates to Classic JRPGs
At PAX East 2025 we got our hands on the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes, the next parts of the Erdrick trilogy that are getting the beloved graphic treatment.
May 27, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set Preview - Awoooo!
Our preview of the new Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set shows off this Chapter's fangs, with five units ready to tear into the opposition.
May 24, 2025 | 07:21 EDT
Tales of Seikyu Preview - Cute, Yokai Farming Fun
Tales of Seikyu combines farming, combat, life sim mechanics, and worldbuilding to create a one-of-a-kind game full of potential.
May 20, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
FBC: Firebreak Preview - Synergistic Mayhem
FBC: Firebreak takes us back to the world of Control and the Oldest House overrun by the Hiss. Is this co-op shooter in a wonderfully weird universe worth your time?
May 14, 2025 | 02:36 EDT
Shadow Labyrinth Preview - Pac-Man Reimagined
At PAX Eat 2025 we got to go hands-on with Shadow Labyrinth, a new game from Bandai Namco. Check out our Shadow Labyrinth preview and PAX East 2025 coverage.
May 14, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Football Heroes League Preview - Soccer Like Never Before
In our Football Heroes League preview, we got to play 2-vs-2 soccer at PAX East 2025. See why we're looking forward to the Football Heroes League release!
May 12, 2025 | 02:59 EDT
White Knuckle Has You Falling From Cloud 9
With DreadXP on a tear, White Knuckle looks to leap into Early Access with a strong attitude, and various promising features. But will it climb to new heights, or is it falling from grace? Read our Early Access Preview to find out more.
April 14, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Preview - Side Scrolling Zombie Survival
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days offers a different zombie survival experience compared to the rest of the franchise. Featuring side scrolling resource gathering paired with shelter based crafting, it's an entry point to the Into the Dead story for those that want a less action packed experience than the main games.
April 9, 2025 | 01:05 EDT
Den of Wolves Preview - Welcome to the Machine
We check out Den of Wolves - 10 Chambers' all-new co-op heist shooter that takes on the corporate machine.
April 1, 2025 | 12:00 EDT
Shadow of the Road Preview - A Different Take on Japanese History
Explore how steampunk and Samurai traditions collide in TechRaptor's preview of tactical RPG Shadow of the Road.
March 25, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate Preview - Harry Potter on Drugs
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate is a ridiculous little simulation game that begs players to break it.
March 11, 2025 | 02:30 EDT
Atomfall Preview - Man in the Wilderness
We got to try Atomfall - a new survival action game with a British twist on the Fallout: New Vegas formula.
March 7, 2025 | 09:00 EST
Zeo Genesis Preview - Big Mechs Small Scale Great Designers
We check out a preview copy of Zeo Genesis, a big mech skirmish game with a stellar design team behind it, ahead of its Gamefound launch later this year.
March 7, 2025 | 08:48 EST
Nested Lands Preview - Plague Centered Survival Builder
Survival title Nested Lands pits you against bandits, the elements, and a deadly plague, all while trying to build a thriving village.
February 20, 2025 | 07:30 EST
Elden Ring Nightreign Preview - Night Fever
In our Elden Ring Nightreign preview, we dive into the network test and find something that's both familiar and thrillingly new.
February 17, 2025 | 03:17 EST
Split Fiction Preview - Double Vision
We got to try Split Fiction - Hazelight Studio's ambitious display of multiple genres and styles packed into a single game.
February 13, 2025 | 12:00 EST
Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings Preview - Thematic Magic
Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings is set in the feudal Japanese tabletop setting of L5R, a long-time L5R player, I wanted to see if it did it justice.
February 7, 2025 | 09:00 EST