Combat In Wild Hearts Is Fun But Abusable
Wild Hearts definitely nails the basic formula for a Hunter-style game, but with a unique trap-building mechanic it seeks to stand out from the rest.
October 10, 2022 | 11:04 EDT
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Inkulinati is Strategic, Stylish, and Pretty Darn Complicated
While Inkulinati's concept is fresh, the gameplay is bogged down by overly complicated elements, and it might not be everyone's cup of tea - especially if you've got a bit of a shorter fuse.
October 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Feels Like Coming Home
At NYCC 2022 we try out the upcoming addition to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Lineup, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion. Spoiler alert - Zack's still got it.
October 10, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Forspoken Nails Parkour Traversal
At New York Comic Con, we got to go hands-on with a Forspoken preview. View our thoughts on the Forspoken gameplay, spells, and Forspoken parkour traversal.
October 9, 2022 | 12:08 EDT
Street Fighter 6's Battle Hub is Community-Driven Fun
The Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta introduces the Battle Hub mode, a new control scheme and more.
October 8, 2022 | 05:02 EDT
Marauders Needs More Time to Iron Out the Kinks
We dive into Marauders, the latest extraction shooter that pits players against each other in deadly derelict space stations.
October 6, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
11 Bit’s The Invincible Promises A Thought Provoking Adventure
Our preview of The Invincible looks at the science fiction adventure based on the novel of the same name and sees a promising, thought-provoking game
October 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Has Flashy, Stylish Action
In our Asterigos: Curse of the Stars preview, we played roughly 10 hours of gameplay. There's a lot of potential thanks to its combat and protagonist.
October 3, 2022 | 01:36 EDT
Preview: Aquatico Puts a New Spin on Survival City Building
Aquatico is a survival city builder that gives gamers the unique challenge of trying to build a futuristic city entirely underwater.
October 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Out of Hands is a Hands-On Nightmare
What happens if you woke up one night and saw your entire body was now entirely made...Out of Hands? This is our preview of this indie horror game.
September 29, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Valkyrie Elysium Resurrects the Classic Square Enix Action Series for the New Generation
Valkyrie Elysium returns the Valkyrie Profile series to the spotlight after nearly 15 years of absence with a flashy demo full of content ahead of the full game's release.
September 28, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
The Entropy Centre Turns Back the Clock For First-Person Puzzlers
With The Entropy Centre, Stubby Games opens a portal back in time to the test chambers of the past. Check out our preview for more details on this cube-filled throwback puzzler.
September 23, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Incision Shows What it Really Means to Rip and Tear
Incision is a hardcore boomer shooter taking place within a brutal, alien hellscape, and it's out now in Early Access.
September 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
An Hour Of Scorn That Left Me Feeling Uneasy...
We had a chance to experience the opening hour of Scorn complete with creepy atmosphere, large puzzles, and a brief chance to test one of the weapons.
September 21, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Comes From a Powerhouse Trio
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is an upcoming remaster of a classic FPS, releasing in 2023. We got a hands-on look, so here are our thoughts.
September 16, 2022 | 05:30 EDT
Phantom Fury Continues Bombshell's Unlikely Shooter Success
We got a chance to see Phantom Fury, and this sequel to Ion Fury is everything we could hope for. Read our preview to learn more
September 16, 2022 | 03:17 EDT
Omega Strikers Is a Triple Threat Made in Heaven
Omega Strikers has the potential to be a huge competitive multiplayer title, and that's only based off of what it has to offer right now. With a few more months of development and more features added into the mix, it could very well be bigger than anything it draws inspiration from.
September 16, 2022 | 02:01 EDT
Gloomwood Snuck Its Way Into My Heart
Now in Early Access, Gloomwood is a sneaky immersive sim where players creep through dark docks and dank caves.
September 16, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
The Wandering Village Carries Great Potential on its Back
The Wandering Village definitely feels like an Early Access game, and what's available right now seems more like a blueprint for what the game will become. It's a damn-good blueprint though, and with more polish and features it's sure to be a favorite for management sim fans.
September 14, 2022 | 02:30 EDT
Bayonetta 3 Feels Bigger, Faster, and Better Than Ever
We got our hands on the Bayonetta 3 preview demo, and so far, it’s shaping up to be game full of stylish, over-the-top action.
September 14, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Slave Zero X Combines Style With Brutal Difficulty
At PAX West 2022, we got our hands on this prequel to the original Slave Zero on the Dreamcast, so read on for our full thought on Slave Zero X!
September 12, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Dust & Neon: Gunslinging Roguelite With a Heart of Gold
Dust & Neon, a new roguelite from Rogue Games, is a fast-paced, gunslinging western roguelite. Check out our PAX West Dust & Neon preview here!
September 12, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Warhammer Underworlds Gorechosen of Dromm Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Gorechosen of Dromm preview, we look at the contents, how the warband play, and the new cards included in the pack.
September 10, 2022 | 11:29 EDT
It's Time to Sneak or Spook in Hyde's Haunt & Seek
Summary (Same as Meta Description): Fans of asymmetric party games will love the spooky vibes of Hyde's Haunt & Seek, a new IP from Smol Games. Check out our Hyde's Haunt & Seek preview!
September 10, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Heal Nature & Uncover Mysteries In One Last Breath
Heal nature in One Last Breath, the newest game from Moonatic Studios. At PAX West, TechRaptor had the chance to get a hands-on One Last Breath preview.
September 10, 2022 | 10:30 EDT
Warhammer Underworlds Deadly Depths Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Deadly Depths preview, we look at the new Rivals Deck and discuss which game formats it can be used in.
September 10, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
WrestleQuest Is Wrestling and RPG Tag Team Perfection
The PAX West WrestleQuest preview demo showed off how bombastic pro wrestling and RPG fantasy are a match made in heaven.
September 9, 2022 | 12:30 EDT
Hardcore Horror's at the Heart of My Friendly Neighborhood
My Friendly Neighborhood pits you against a bunch of killer puppets in a spooky horror game. Here are our hands-on thoughts!
September 9, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
JellyCar Worlds Is Like a Flipbook Brought to Life
JellyCar Worlds, a new game from Walaber Entertainment, is like a flipbook brought to life. We spoke with the JellyCar Worlds developer at PAX West 2022!
September 8, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Lost Eidolons Completely Stole My Attention at PAX West
SRPG Lost Eidolons tasks players with commanding a group of seasoned soldiers to control. We got to try it out at PAX West.
September 8, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Jackbox Party Pack 9 Continues to Bring the Fun
Check out our Jackbox Party Pack 9 preview! We got to go hands-on with Jackbox Party Pack 9 gameplay at PAX West 2022 and play with other attendees.
September 8, 2022 | 10:30 EDT
Lunark's Visuals Are the Product of Dark Sorcery
In Lunark, you'll traverse through many different obstacles while enjoying some truly awesome rotoscoped visuals.
September 7, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Phantom Hellcat is a Playful Take on Devil May Cry
Phantom Hellcat is an upcoming action-adventure game with a theater aesthetic. We got a preview of what's the come.
September 7, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
One Piece Odyssey Is a Love Letter to Fans
One Piece Odyssey was on the show floor at PAX West, and we got a chance to see if this turn-based RPG would live up to its source material's pedigree.
September 6, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
Friends vs Friends is Playing its Cards Just Right
From the floor of PAX West, here's what we thought about Raw Fury's upcoming multiplayer shooter, Friends vs Friends!
September 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Anger Foot is Hotline Miami for Foot Fetishists
Anger Foot made an appearance at PAX West, and we have good stuff to say about this upcoming title.
September 5, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Lies of P Is Bloodborne With Strings Attached
Curious about the upcoming totally not Bloodborne Soulslike? Our Lies of P Preview is here to answer all your questions about Round8's next game.
September 4, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
Shovel Knight Dig is a Stimulating, Spelunking Adventure
Shovel Knight Dig brings both old and new ideas to the table, which is sure to please fans of this indie darling.
September 4, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
System Shock's Remake Makes a Once Clunky Game Accessible
We got a hands-on demo for the System Shock remake at PAX West. Check out our preview from the show floor.
September 4, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Splatoon 3 Is a Splatastic Time: Hands-On Gameplay
At PAX West 2022, we got a Splatoon 3 gameplay preview! Check out the TechRaptor Splatoon 3 preview; learn our thoughts before the Splatoon 3 release date.
September 3, 2022 | 12:00 EDT
High on Life Isn't Just Funny, It's a Damn Good Shooter
Our hands-on demo of High on Life at PAX West left us in stitches, and the gameplay hit all the right notes.
September 3, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Into The Dark Preview
In our Warhammer 40k Kill Team Into The Dark preview, we take a look at the next exciting Kill Team expansion, including the new kill teams and warzone.
September 3, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
Stick It To The Stickman In This New Roguelike Beat 'Em Up
Many have fantasized about quitting their office jobs with flair and style. Now you'll get to do with fists and more in Stick It To The Stickman.
September 2, 2022 | 07:30 EDT
Flintlock Is Already Set to Blow Players Away
Flintlock has plenty going for it, from its God of War-style combat to its use of the underutilized gunpowder fantasy style of magic and worldbuilding. It only needs a bit more polish to act as a spark that'll set off the experience in earnest.
September 1, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Tchia Is More Than a Breath of the Wild Clone
Tchia may take inspirations from other open world titles, but its gameplay design and aesthetic set it apart as something all its own. Because of this, it's one of our most anticipated upcoming titles.
August 31, 2022 | 09:00 EDT
Warhammer Board Game Preview
We take a look at three different Warhammer Board Game releases, which offer an easy entry point into the brutal world of Warhammer.
August 27, 2022 | 05:00 EDT
Mail Time Delivers Cute Cottagecore Mail Delivery
TechRaptor's Mail Time preview let us see what all the buzz is about the upcoming indie 3D platformer and why cozy, cottagecore game fans should be on the look out for this mail delivery service game!
August 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Spider-Man Is Marvelous on PC and Steam Deck
Marvel's Spider-Man still holds up on the occasion of its PC port, and it pushes Valve's Steam Deck to its absolute limits.
August 22, 2022 | 11:00 EDT
Disney Dreamlight Valley is Full of Predictable Delights
We take a spin in Disney Dreamlight Valley, the new life sim from the media giant.
August 18, 2022 | 02:00 EDT
Backpack Hero is a Simple yet Interesting Dungeon Dive
Backpack Hero's mechanics are simple, but they're engaging enough to make the game a quick and enjoyable RPG experience. It's mix of inventory management, dungeon diving and combat all work in service of this together, and should scratch many a gamer's itch.
August 16, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Warhammer Underworlds Hexbane's Hunters Preview
In our Warhammer Underworlds Hexbane's Hunters preview, we look at the contents, how the warband play, and the new cards included in the pack.
August 13, 2022 | 05:05 EDT