Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

Absolum (PC) Review

I’ve played Rogue-lites that have mixed with several other genres, whether it be ARPGs, deckbuilders, or even brick breakers. But one genre that has seemingly gone untapped is the beat-em-up. Quarter-munchers from back in the day have seen continued success in the…

BALL x PIT (PC) Review

Anytime Devolver Digital presents a new game, I’m keen for it. Seemingly impossible to miss, their publishing catalog is chock full of brilliant ideas that have captivated me and reignited my love for gaming. Mash that with my immense love for roguelites,…

Kingmakers Early Access Delayed at Last Minute

Redemption Road’s Kingmakers, which had an October 7th release date for Early Access, has been delayed indefinitely. This is the title’s second delay this year, as the tinyBuild-published action/strategy game was originally targeting this past spring. Now, with less than a week before…

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (PC) Review

An art style can sell me on a game in a heartbeat. Just look at my Steam wishlist that has amassed to 830+ games, and continues to grow on a daily basis. There’s just something about video games as an art form…

The Knightling (PC) Review

Playing games growing up with the sixth and seventh generation of consoles meant exploring vast, sprawling 3D worlds where I could let my imagination be captivated and run wild. Whether it was a Zelda, a Ratchet & Clank, or anything in between, the prospect…

Star Garden hits $100k on Kickstarter in 24 hours

Star Garden, an ambitious video game that launched on Kickstarter on September 2nd, more than tripled its target in just a few days. With a modest goal of $35,000, the game, inspired by the likes of Kirby’s Air Ride, Sonic Adventure 2, and Jet…

Zefyr: A Thief’s Melody (PC) Review

Nostalgic gaming is still going strong in 2025. Whether it be the aptly-named Merchant 64 coming straight from a time capsule, or Ruffy and the Riverside capturing Paper Mario of all things, players almost beckon for these new iterations to wear their inspirations on their sleeves to…

The Delight of Incremental Gaming

Gaming is usually about winning. The definition of “winning” being subjective, it’s not just about “beating” the game; there are tons of small victories to be had, depending on the genre. With the feeling of success hanging in the balance of keeping…

Killing Floor 3 (PC) Review

One of my fondest memories of getting accustomed to Steam after getting my first gaming laptop was discovering all the hidden gems on the platform. My affinity to the Source engine led me to Killing Floor, a zombie killer that actually managed to…

Mycopunk (PC) Early Access Review

Boomer shooters. Extraction shooters. Looter shooters. All concepts that have made for fun FPS games, but what if all of the above was the case? Enter Mycopunk, the first game from Pigeons at Play and with the backing of the acclaimed Devolver Digital…