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FREERIDE Review: An Unusual RPG About Finding Yourself!
Freeride drops players all too quickly into a spirit world with too many characters to name. And it’s not long before they’re thrust into a surreal adventure supported by telekinetic abilities that allow them to interact with the world at large.
Ted
May 1, 20255 min read


StarVaders Review: Mechs, Decks, and Tactics Collide to Save Humanity!
StarVaders has ideas that not only make it stand out but may place it as a top-tier deckbuilder in its own right. Or will they?!

Barely Magic Mike
May 1, 20256 min read


despelote Review: A Narrative Hat-Trick Celebrating Soccer Fever!
despelote is one man's recollection of a historic moment in both soccer and Ecuadorian history. But does despelote receive a red card, or does it score a GOAAAAAL?

Ole Gamer Joe
May 1, 20254 min read


Shotgun Cop Man Review - This Cop is a Real D!CK
Shotgun Cop Man is pissed. In fairness, I would be too if I looked like the offspring of a dildo and a piece of chalk, but the more pressing target of his anger is the urgent need to arrest Satan.

Barely Magic Mike
Apr 30, 20256 min read


Moroi Review: Does Artistry Shine Through Flawed Gameplay?
Moroi is a surreal indie gaming experience that won’t be for everyone. Its mix of combat and puzzles certainly paints the canvas for what a video game is, but its offbeat humor, nonsensical script, and unusual art style are far from what would be considered “the norm.”

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 30, 20255 min read


KIBORG Review: Does This Cybernetic Beat-'Em-Up Deliver Thrills?
KIBORG comes to us from Sobaka Studio, who are perhaps best known for their last indie effort, REMEDIUM.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 29, 20256 min read


GORN 2 Review: A Chaotic Over-the-Top Sequel That Redefines Brutality!
Gorn 2's violence reaches a level of trashy catharsis that fits the game into a niche barely existing outside of itself – games that make being bad feel so very good.

Barely Magic Mike
Apr 25, 20256 min read


Post Trauma Review: Emotionally Damaged Survival Horror Game!?
Post Trauma, coming to us from Red Soul Games and publisher Raw Fury, borrows elements from classic survival horror titles such as the original Resident Evil trilogy and mixes in many of the themes found throughout the Silent Hill games.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 22, 20257 min read


Steel Seed Review: Stunning Blend of Stealth, Action, and Platforming?
Sci-fi action meets sneaky stealth in the latest release from Storm in a Teacup, Steel Seed!

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 22, 20255 min read


Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Review: Chibi Arcade Brawler!
Among the games released via XBLA was an arcade-style brawler called Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds, a spinoff of the somewhat niche fighting game franchise.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 17, 20255 min read


I, Robot Review: Can Jeff Minter Revive a Timeless Arcade Classic?
Prepare yourselves for a psychedelic experience like no other, as legendary game designer Jeff Minter is back—this time taking on an early 1980s classic, I, Robot!

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 17, 20254 min read


Sacre Bleu Review: A Hilarious Bullet-Time Precision Platformer!?
Sacre Bleu halfway won me over before I even played the thing. First of all, can I openly acknowledge how great of a title that is? ...

Barely Magic Mike
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Chains of Freedom Review: Darkness and Strategy Gameplay Collide!
Chains Of Freedom, like its name, is less generic than you might think; this gritty turn-based tactics game promises an action-packed adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, backed by a ‘gripping’ storyline right out of a B-movie.
Ted
Apr 15, 20255 min read


Nikoderiko: The Magical World: Director’s Cut Review - Crash BandiKong
Nikoderiko, The Magical World– Director's Cut is indeed influenced by Donkey Kong Country, but these mongooses, or mongeese? (Neither of those sound correct) aren’t just inspired by DK and the crew, as the game also features characteristics of other classics like the Crash Bandicoot series and even Rayman.

SilentSigns
Apr 14, 20255 min read


LUNAR Remastered Collection Review: Two Classic RPGs Shine as One!?
Where does one even begin with the LUNAR games? The mere mention of them conjures memories in classic RPG lovers of dragon masters, magic and mysticism, beautiful ballads, cute characters, and, of course, love and relationships.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 14, 20258 min read


The Talos Principle: Reawakened Review: Puzzling Perfected!?
Dismissing The Talos Principle as a Portal clone just because it’s also a first-person puzzle game would be an unenviable mistake.

Barely Magic Mike
Apr 10, 20257 min read


All in Abyss: Judge the Fake Review: Poker Meets Anime Visual Novel!?
You begin All in Abyss: Judge the Fake in a disoriented state, already in the midst of a poker game with a sinister-looking young woman.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 8, 20256 min read


Blue Prince Review: A Mind-Bending Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game!
Blue Prince is a game that brazenly defies easy classification.

Barely Magic Mike
Apr 7, 20256 min read


Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remastered Review – A Classic Returns!
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remastered is an updated version of the same great 3D platformer many of you know and love.

Ole Gamer Joe
Apr 2, 20257 min read


Spilled! Review: Relax Recycle & Explore in a Satisfying Cleanup Quest
Spilled! is a bite-sized experience with a satisfying idea used to its maximum viable potential.

Barely Magic Mike
Mar 31, 20254 min read
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