Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

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…

Culinary Wizard Out Now for free on Steam

You’ve heard of food fights, but what about your food fighting back? In Culinary Wizard, you’ll have your hands full in this action game with ingredients that want to take a bite out of you. As a free-to-play title from developer Bug Bounty…

Date Everything! (PC) Review

Dating simulators are a fun way to enhance the connection between you and some pixels on a screen. They’re not for everyone, but they sure do know their target audience, tempting players with multiple endings and a variety of personalities/potential suitors. So…

Dispatch Demo Now Available

With every annual Game Awards, there’s usually a game that jumps out at me and makes me think, “I really want to play this. Right now.” For 2024, the game that warranted my attention was Dispatch. It wasn’t just the insane voice…

Into the Restless Ruins (PC) Review

If you’ve ever spent time in a level editor, boy, do I have a new game for you. Into the Restless Ruins is a roguelike deckbuilder that has you create the level systematically throughout your run. This includes deciding power-up rooms, twists and turns,…