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Puppergeist (PC) Review

Warning: The subject of this review contains discussions and depictions of animal cruelty and neglect. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Even someone as cynical and jaded as I am can hugely benefit from the catharsis of having a good, thorough cry every…

Keylocker (Nintendo Switch) Review

I have a love-hate relationship with action commands. I love games like Paper Mario and the Mario & Luigi series, but sometimes those timed action commands are an accessibility issue. I went into Moonana’s Keylocker with an open mind after playing Virgo…

Lifeless Moon (PS5) Review

I have sat on this review longer than I sit on most, and I honestly have no idea why. Perhaps I am worried that it will be empty in some way or missing bits of important information that should be included. It…

Long Gone Days (PC) Review

Whenever I hear about a turn-based game, I tend to stay away. I prefer having a full hand in the action that plays out with combat that is based on skill and less so on chance and intense strategy. I felt the…

Lisa: Definitive Edition (Switch) Review

When you play games long enough (especially reviewing them) there are a few cult classic, highly acclaimed games that slip through the cracks. These are games that you’ve been told are good, games you’ve been recommended numerous times, but they’ve just never…

Virgo Versus the Zodiac (PS5) Review

Over the years I have played a lot of RPGs. I specifically love checking out Indie RPGs because they often take concepts I love from classics and turn them on their head. Years ago, I first saw Virgo Versus the Zodiac when…

Lifeless Moon (PC) Preview

Before I got my start with Lifeless Moon, I had a sneaking suspicion that I had heard of it before. That’s when I checked my Steam wishlist and found that I had added Lifeless Planet almost eight years ago. I was intrigued by the concept…

Dungeon Munchies Gets Chapter 3 and Early Access Release

A while ago, I reviewed the Nintendo Switch version of Dungeon Munchies, which contained the first two chapters of the game and offered a really fun, unique take on the Metroidvania genre. I mentioned finding it odd that the Switch version was…

Land of Screens (PC) Review

Sometimes I find myself wanting a break from the intense shooters and quick-paced fighting games that I fill so much of my time with. I could watch nothing but action movies or thrillers without the desire to watch a feel-good movie on…

Date Night Bowling (Switch) Review

I love a good bit of bowling every now and again, but a lot of games get a little too technical with it. I also happen to love games that are a little quirky or different in practice. Date Night Bowling brings…