Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

Screamer (PC) Review

One game that caught a lot of eyes during the many trailers of The Game Awards in 2024 was Screamer. A reboot of a 30-year-old DOS racer, this iteration turned heads thanks to its anime-inspired presentation, a stark contrast from the gritty…

Rubato (PC) Review

Platformers have been going strong for decades, but there’s somehow still untapped potential. All it takes is a solid game mechanic, a unique art style, or a fine-tuned difficulty to reel players in to the tried-and-true formula. One look at the trailer…

Rhythm Doctor Finally Gets 1.0 Release

After nearly five years of Early Access, Rhythm Doctor is finally out in 1.0 on Steam. This full release sees the completion of the Story Mode, with the addition of Act 6. This rhythm game has sat at an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating throughout the…

New Postal Game Trailer Uses AI, Publisher Ends Project

Running With Scissors, the publisher behind the Postal series, has announced a new game: Postal: Bullet Paradise. Dubbed as a bullet heaven shooter with online co-op, the development behind the game lies with a studio titled “Goonswarm Games”. The announcement came with a trailer showcasing…

Fanatical’s 1500th Bundle Is One Of Its Best Yet

The swelling of my Steam library is largely due in part to collecting ultra-cheap bundles over the course of a decade. Whether it was Humble Bundle, IndieGala, or Bundle Stars (now Fanatical), I would regularly drop a few bucks on several games…

Night Swarm (PC) Review

A YouTube comment on the Night Swarm official announcement trailer summed things up concisely: “It’s an indie game in 2025, check inside, it’s a roguelite with survivor elements.” Be that as it may, I still find myself addicted and wanting to review the majority…

Forestrike (PC) Review

Sifu took the world by storm in 2023. A martial arts title where failed fights could be redone with some knowledge of what to expect, it’s a rewarding exercise in persistence and ascendance. When “game over” isn’t the end, it becomes more of…

Shard Squad (PC) Review

The list of bullet heaven roguelites continues, as this is one genre that isn’t losing any steam on Steam. Honestly, it can keep at it, with Deep Rock Galactic Survivor and BALL x PIT still occupying a ton of playtime for me in 2025. Another…

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,…