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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…

Strange Antiquities (PC) Review

I loved Strange Horticulture when I played it a year or so ago. Something about the cozy, relaxed nature of identifying plants, with eldritch, spooky elements thrown in, just made for a nice time. Now, the developers have tickled my urge to…

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (PC) Review

It always warms my cynical heart to see a game I enjoy launch successfully out of Steam Early Access. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is the newest entry to that list. Steam tells me I spent about fifteen hours playing Deep Rock Galactic:…

SNW “Hegemony, Part II” – Review

I see that I’m the default translator then, fandabidozi (phan-dab-ae-dozi). Directed by Warehouse 13 Seasons 3 and 4, the season 1 finale and season 2 opener of Strange New Worlds, and more than a baker’s dozen of The Magician director, Chris Fisher…

Switch 2’s Weird Era is Fun – Not a Bad Sign

Let’s talk about the Switch 2 for a bit. Since the console launched, I have seen discussions of how “weird” the launch year lineup of games is. People have cited a lack of new games in the Mario and Zelda franchises, and…

Formula Legends (PC) – Review

“Okay. Here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, 42 losers. I eat losers for breakfast:” One of the inherent parts of any racing game is the feeling of speed, the feeling of control, a sense of precision, and the…

NHL 26 (Xbox Series X) Review

NHL 26 arrives just one month before the start of the upcoming season. A mainstay in sports video games for years now, the series is always a hit with diehard hockey fans, but will this year’s entry keep casual or moderate players…

David’s Backlog Busting: Ratshaker (PC) Preview

Warning: The subject of this preview contains references and depictions of animal abuse, substance abuse, and mental illness. Reader discretion is advised. Sometimes I think starting this Backlog Busting series was a huge mistake. My subject today is a prime example of…

Town to City (PC) Preview

I’ve been following Town to City for a little while now, since it was showcased during a Wholesome Direct a while back. Now, after having some time with it, I’m eager to see how people feel about it. With Town to City…

Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Review

Welcome to a special review here on Phennix Gaming. I recently had the opportunity to try out an upcoming physical card game based on the Massive- Verse comic book universe. This review will focus on my thoughts and impressions, as well as…