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27May

By CharlieNo Comments

Best Served Cold – PC Review

Best Served Cold is a brand-new detective-themed visual novel by the independent developer and publisher Rogueside Games. It's currently available on Steam with a planned launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X at a later date. Serve drinks, solve cases, and make sure the cops don't shut down your illegal little speakeasy. Whodunit? Oh, this one's a good one, alright. I have not touched a visual novel game in years, but I am so happy that I picked this game up. I got really invested in the story and basically binged the game in one day, much to the demise of my sleep schedule (once again). It's not my fault! I expect a handwritten apology letter from the devs for making their game too engaging. While we wait for that, let's have a look at the game, shall we? Also, let me...

26May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Islands & Trains – PC Review

Get ready to create beautiful little dioramas in Islands & Trains! Developed by Akos Makovics and published by Future Friends Games, this charming sandbox game invites you to craft your own unique islands and train networks. Just let your creativity run free! The game is set to launch on Steam on May 29th. All Aboard! When I was younger, dioramas always fascinated me. They are so small, yet often so detailed it really feels like a piece of the world has been cut out, shrunk down and shoved onto a display table. So when I had the opportunity to try this game out, I was more than excited to put my creativity to the test and see if I would ever be able to build something this elaborate myself. And boy was my creativity being tested. Turns out it's not that easy. At all. Gameplay A...

12May

By Richie VernonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Detective Dotson – PC review

Detective Dotson marks the Steam debut for India’s Masala Games. Taking place against the vibrant backdrop of Holi, we join Dotson, an aspiring actor turned detective, tasked with solving the riddle of his father's disappearance. Will he crack the case, catch the bad guys, and live his Bollywood dream? Much Urdu About Nothing Masala Games has called Detective Dotson - India’s first ever adventure game. So, let’s jump straight into this colourful crime caper! Gameplay This being Masala Games’ first foray into the genre, mechanics are kept simple. As Dotson, you traverse the game world like any 2D platform game, running, jumping, and chatting to characters to further the quest. Underneath this veneer lives a modest collection of mini-games that help you accrue in-game cash. You’ll fi...

7May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cash Cleaner Simulator – PC Review

“Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it.” Cash Cleaner Simulator, developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive, lets you experience what it could possibly be like to have tons of cash in your hands. The game releases for PC on May 8th, with a version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S coming later this year. Please note that this game uses AI-generated images for some phone contact icons and simple wall art. Cash Is King What, you think a bunch of money is just gonna magically fall from the sky?? Well, uh, in this game, it kinda does do that. Sure, it's not all yours to keep, and not necessarily legally acquired, but still. The sky is the limit, and you can stack your cash 'till you reach it. So, let's have a look! Gameplay Cash Cleaner Simulator has a ...

28Apr

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hanako’s Flower Shop – PC Review

Hanako's Flower Shop is the newest release from FantaJI Games which invites you to build beautiful bouquets whilst meeting all sorts of interesting characters. With a big focus on story, the game explores tales of grief, happiness and more as you learn about your family history and the people living in the village with you. Pick a couple flowers and have Hanako tie them up with a nice bow Currently available on Steam, you can grab Hanako's Flower Shop for £11.51 thanks to an introductory offer! Let's see how much this game packs in for a relatively small price. Gameplay What seems like a normal shop game is actually so much deeper than that. The game sets the tone with backstory and side characters, highlighting different emotions you're going to face as you play. The story sta...

24Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Synergy – PC Review

Step into a strange, unknown world. Synergy has now officially released in version 1.0 on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, following its initial early access launch in May of last year. Developed by Leikir Studio and published by Goblinz Publishing, this settlement management game, set in an unforgiving, alien environment, is a nice addition to the genre. Who Needs Sleep Anyways? Y'know the type of games where you wanna sit down in the evening and play for a little bit. After what totally felt like 20 minutes you look at the clock and it's 6a.m.? Yeah. This is one of those games. I've sank about 30 hours into Synergy so far and the biggest challenge in writing this review was that I actually had to stop playing in order to do so. To be fair, I'm not surprised. This somehow always...

22Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Fool’s Apprentice – PC Review

The Fool's Apprentice is a brand-new cosy management game developed by The Planar Danse that just released on Steam. Take on the role of a prestigious Arcanist and try your very best to get some knowledge into the heads of your rather unskilled students, no matter what it takes. Fool Me Once… When I first saw the trailer and read about the general premise of the game, I was quite excited! Magic and management, two things that are fun on their own but now combined! Until I actually launched the game… but more on that later. For now, let's look at the gameplay, shall we? Gameplay The Fool's Apprentice tasks you with educating and managing a group of unskilled apprentices. You manage their skills, build Research, respond to multiple choice Dilemmas and more! The game is all about stra...

18Apr

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PC Reviews

Tranquil Isle – PC Review

Cosy meets roguelite in Tom Daly and Future Friends Games new release Tranquil Isle. Design your perfect paradise in your favourite styles as you try to earn your high score or just freely build. Tranquil Isle is currently available on Steam and you can also grab the soundtrack whilst you're there! Tranquil Islands filled with houses, taverns and more! I sunk a bunch of time into this game building my own little towns and cities but is it worth adding to your steam library? Gameplay There are three game modes to choose from when it comes to Tranquil Isle: standard, sandbox and classic. Within the standard version you will progressively unlock more buildings and islands by building and increasing the population of your world. Sandbox mode allows you to build freely and explore all o...

18Apr

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Pilo and the Holobook – PC Review

There’s something truly magical about diving into a new world. Pilo and the Holobook, out now on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, invites you to do just that. Developed by Mudita Games and published by RedDeer Games, this exploration-based adventure swaps swords for stickers and combat for curiosity. Set across a mesmerising, hand-painted galaxy, the game follows Pilo, an apprentice explorer armed with nothing, but a Holobook and a big heart, as they document the wonders of the universe and tackle a creeping corruption known as the Tar. What unfolds is a peaceful, creative journey that encourages discovery, observation, and empathy—perfect for players who want a break from endless battles and high-octane mayhem. This book is worth putting stickers in I was excited to play this becau...

15Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Used Cars Simulator – PC Preview

Used Cars Simulator is (you guessed it!) a simulator game developed by DreamWay Games and published by none other than (you guessed it again!) PlayWay S.A. The game features an open world and is available on Steam in Early Access. Hit or Miss, you decide! Gameplay Used Cars Simulator drops you right into a seedy bar, and your objective is to speak to a woman in a red dress named Mercedes. She asks you to perform a stunt in her car, which, after the case, turns out to be her boyfriend’s. After her angry boyfriend demands that you fix his car, an onlooker offers you the opportunity to fix up cars for profit. There are two ways to get used cars: illegally and legally. The legal way is to either find someone selling via your computer, or people with their parked shabby cars out...