Action RPG

13Jan

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Cloudheim – PC Early Access Preview

Cloudheim is a new third-person co-op action RPG available on PC in Early Access. Noodle Cat Games, a studio founded in 2022 with a industry veterans at the helm, is both developing and self-publishing the title. You can pick it up now only on PC via Steam or Epic Games. Console versions for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S plan to come out with full release. Explore Everywhere, Destroy Everything in Cloudheim I don't recall if it was originally a Vine or a TikTok - but one of my favorite short-form bits was of someone acting out Link going into a shop full of vases. Link destroys them all to the horror of the shop owner to collect rupees. He then leaves and returns to rinse and repeat. One of the top things I enjoy about Cloudheim is this simple mechanic. But there's more to the game t...

6Jan

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Netherworld Covenant – PC Review

Netherworld Covenant (out now on Steam, and Epic) opens with a confident splash of crimson and black, silver armour catching the light as fallen warriors rise once more. Developed by MadGoat Game Studio and published by Infini Fun alongside CriticalLeap, Netherworld Covenant very clearly wants to sit in the uncomfortable space between roguelike repetition and Soulslike severity. The premise lands hard. You rise from death to avenge fallen comrades, only to find chaos has warped them beyond recognition. Victory doesn’t free them; their spirits bind to you, granting spectral abilities that shape every run. It’s a striking hook, but it also sets the tone early. Netherworld Covenant doesn’t ease you in. It demands pace, punishes hesitation, and makes the consequences clear. From the opening...

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PC Preview

3Dec

By CharlieNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PC Preview

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios, is a direct sequel to the first Moonlighter game and is available now on Steam in Early Access. The full release date is still to be determined. The sequel picks up the story shortly after where the first game left off. Things aren't looking too great though, as Rynoka has been taken over, forcing everyone to flee and settle somewhere new. Now, their main goal is getting their hometown back. Conveniently, a mysterious, floating vault has appeared in the town square promising to grant wishes, but only if you manage to earn a massive amount of gold. So, it looks like Will is going to have to set up shop once more! Moonlighter 2: Endless Boogaloo? I absolutely love the first Moonlighter game, so I...

28Nov

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Vivid World – PC Review

Vivid World is an Action, Adventure, Strategy game from Asobism. The successor to another game from Asobism called Vivid Knight released back on May 26, 2021. Available on Steam, this is an adorable dark pastel game that gives me notes of games like Labrinth of Refrain and Etrian Odyssey for their party build mechanics. Bejeweled except if people were trapped inside and you just have to get 3 to level them up. Vivid World has a good amount of pros and cons to how their system works. However the game's mechanics simple and easy to grasp once you go through your first dungeon. But, enough of that. Let's grab as many crystals as we can and get to the review before someone runs out of mana. Gameplay You play as Lemuria, a witch in training who was just in class as usual, when out of no...

28Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

ASKA – PC Early Access Preview

ASKA is an open-world survival, colony management simulator. Currently in development by Sand Sailor Studio (Black The Fall), it is available right now as an early access title with Thunderful Publishing (GODBREAKERS). ASKA is only releasing on PC initially and you can pick it up over on Steam. Make ASKA Your Next Viking Adventure I will admit that I'm fairly sure I've seen advertisements for ASKA come across my feeds on occasion. I didn't look into it further because I heard "Viking" and "survival" and thought of Valheim. What I found was that and so much more; a pleasant surprise. I should have been remembering the fun times I had in Valheim and seeing else ASKA has to offer. Let me tell you why you should too in the review of its current state below. An impressive feature that is some...

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – PS5 Review

4Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – PS5 Review

Like any smart person who aims to try a new franchise, I jumped into the second entry rather than the first. So here we go with my thoughts on Daemon X Machina: Titan Scion, a new entry developed by Marvelous Inc, and brings it more fast-paced, mech piloting action. Take to the battlefield in your own fully customizable Arsenal mech, alone or with up to four friends. I'm playing the PS5 version, and if you aim to pick it up, then the base game costs £54.99 with two other editions available. Most importantly, there is a demo out so you play before you pay. Not everyone can just buy a game for full price. Some GIFs may contain flashing images. Time to prep your Arsenal! Daemon X Machina: Titan Scion begins with a cutscene giving a brief history of the game's world. Once done, we get to ...

23Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – PS5 Review

Earlier this year, I played the preview for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, a new souls-like game. Developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games. Now, I’ll finally get the chance to step in and explore the world they’ve created. Has this one been on your list? If so, then you’ll be able to pick it up on PlayStation for £44.99, or for £49.99 will land you the Digital Deluxe Edition. That gets you a couple more outfits and weapons, as well as some skill point upgrades. If you want to know my previous thoughts on WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers’ preview, click here. Warning: GIFs used might contain flashing images. Fate is such a hard thing to avoid. Like I mentioned in my preview, we play as the titular character, Wuchang. A young woman who awakens in a cave with no recollection of what has pas...

21Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hell Clock – PC Review

Next up in my continuing spree of roguelikes comes Hell Clock by Rogue Snail (Relic Hunters Legend). Collect relics, gear, and further your descension with customizable builds in this new hack and slash style roguelite ARPG. With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Conquest Dark), the game releases on Steam this Tuesday, July 22nd. Don't Lock Into a Build in Hell Clock Yes, I know. I should give the roguelites a rest. But hear me out! They always look so quick and fun to pick up! I also seem to enjoy finding the interesting ways that they can differ from one another. Hell Clock is no different and I hope you'll take the time to see why you should also check out this new roguelite ARPG below! Gameplay Hell Clock is a roguelite, hack and slash ARPG that is set in the aftermath of the Canudos War...

18Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Switch Reviews

The Legend of Zelda – Switch 2 Overview

It wouldn't be a new piece of Nintendo tech without The Legend of Zelda. Thankfully with the release of the Switch 2 came new updated versions of both Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. As I'm a newcomer to the games, I'm taking my time to play through them fully. So this article is more a little piece about what updates have been brought to the Switch 2 versions of the game. Breath Deeper But Don't Cry For those who don't know about either games, firstly, where have you been hiding? Secondly, they are both incredible open world experiences. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Being first released on the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch back in March 2017. This game focuses on Link waking up after a 100-year sleep. Those of you with kids, that will definitely hit you in the...

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – PC Review

15Jul

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – PC Review

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an action, RPG branching from the Shin Megami Tensei series. With the publishing power of ATLUS and the funding from SEGA, we finally get this game. This is a remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army. Originally released on the PlayStation 2 on October 10th, 2006, it was just one of several subseries under the SMT umbrella. I'm thrilled to get to play this game again after over a decade since my last playthrough, this time on PC! It's honestly going to be a bit difficult to remember everything from that version over the remaster. But, I'm going to give it a shot! Be it demon, human, or something in-between. As long as I got Gouto, my sword and my gun, nothing will stand in my way! It's the year Taisho 20 in T...