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Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

7Oct

By PaulNo Comments

Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

Runman: Race Around The World, the 2009 brain-child of Tom Sennett (Deepak Fights Robots) and Maddy Thorson (Towerfall, Celeste), was released on Steam for the first time on October 1st. The 15th-anniversary release sees the addition of full gamepad support, optimised audio and visuals and Steam achievements. You Can't Out-Runman Your Problems... Or Can You? A phrase associated with a certain blue hedgehog claims you've "gotta go fast". But is pure speed always the answer for Runman? Let's find out. Gameplay Runman: Race Around The World is a speed-focused, side-scrolling, 2D platformer. The goal is to get through each level as fast as possible. Achieving this, however, is not so simple. Easy to pick up and difficult to master sums up the experience perfectly. Each of the 36 lev...

5Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Super Puzzled Cat Coming To Steam

Penguin Mug Games have announced their 2D puzzle platformer Super Puzzled Cat is coming to Steam in January 2025. Developed for nine years, the game contains a huge number of careful constructed puzzles and challenges purr-fected over its development time. There's good news for those who can't wait to enjoy this passion filled project too, as there is currently a Steam Demo available! Meow? Super Puzzled Cat is a platformer that allows you to use save states at will, allowing you to experiment with different pathways and strategies without losing progress. Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel th...

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS5 Review

23Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – PS5 Review

Thanks to the team at Purple Lamp, we see Disney’s Epic Mickey: Rebrushed returning on a new set of consoles and with a fresh coat of paint. Originally an exclusive for the Nintendo Wii, I missed my chance to play it first time round, so I’ll be going in blind for this one. The game launched on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam and PlayStation today, 23rd September. Epic tales are told in many art forms. I own Epic Mickey 2: Power of Two on PlayStation 3. But never dived into it due to not originally playing the previous entry. I do enjoy playing some of Disney’s more interesting properties when their characters are involved, aka when they add dark undertones to their games. Making them seem more mature. The best example I can think of is the Kingdom Heart franchise, with the themes of da...

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland – PC Review

20Sep

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland – PC Review

When Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland was announced I immediately sensed the nostalgia. The 90s were a magical time, especially if you grew up glued to Nickelodeon, absorbing episodes of Rugrats like a sponge. Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and the troublemaking twins Phil and Lil were more than just cartoon characters; they were part of our childhood. A platformer that marries retro 8-bit glory with HD polish, starring our favourite diapered heroes? Count me in! Published and developed by The MIX Games and Wallride, we covered the news about the release of Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland earlier this month. It is currently available digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch. Smells like nostalgia Having spent time shuffling through the world of Gameland, I'm her...

Attack on Titan VR Unbreakable – Quest 3 Preview

19Sep

By Mike BucekNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Attack on Titan VR Unbreakable – Quest 3 Preview

Developed by UNIVRS, Inc. Attack on Titan: Unbreakable is a VR experience that captures the thrill of soaring through the cityscape slicing Titans with a variety of blades, with a focus on precision strikes to their weak points. Fight for your life utilizing the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to manoeuvre through the air and combat the onslaught of Titans. Pick on Someone Your Own Size Are you an Attack on Titan fan? Have you picked up this VR experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments at the bottom. Gameplay Step into the shoes of a recruit in the Elite Survey Corps. The game begins with the same cataclysmic event in the TV anime series. The sudden appearance of the Colossal Titan and breaching Wall Maria. As a recruit, players must navigate the devastated landscape, engage...

16Sep

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Elsie – PC Review

Elsie is a rougelite, side scrolling, 2d platformer developed by Knight Shift Games and published by Playtonic Friends. I remember finding and playing the demo for Elsie during a recent Steam Nextfest event. At first I thought the game was going to be a Megaman clone. But it completely took me by surprise with the rougelite aspects that makes it enjoyable. If your abuelita offers you a cafecito, YOU...SAY...YES! Gameplay The main plot of Elsie surrounds a certain Dr Grey. Long ago Dr Grey created 5 guardians that would help keep human beings safe from any approaching disasters. These Guardians are powered by a limitless power supply known as the Archlight Core. Some time passes and the Guardians become corrupted. Causing major damage to the world they were created to protect. Dr Grey ...

Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

13Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda. The game will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. Yes, the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. Really. Jet Packed Pandamonium In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat. Whether you're a seasoned 16-bit veteran or new to the world of retro gaming, Rocket Panda promises to deliver a confectionary experience that’s as enjoyable as it is challenging. “We’re real...

The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

7Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

The long-awaited release of All Possible Futures and Devolver Digital’s The Plucky Squire is almost upon us. And if you're anything like me you're counting down the days until 17th September. That's just 10 short sleeps away! Who is this plucky squire? The Plucky Squire is an epic adventure set across the pages of a beautifully illustrated book - and beyond. The game follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends. Who are Jot and his friends? They are storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book of course! When the malevolent Humgrump realizes he's the villain of the book - destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity - he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever. Mixing ac...

6Sep

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Akimbot – PC Review

Akimbot is 3D Platform Shooter made by the Evil Raptor with their publisher Plaion. Now you may think this game is a homage to Ratchet and Clank, but boy do I have a surprise for you. The team at Evil Raptor are such big fans of Jak and Daxter, that both Akimbot and their previous title Pumpkin Jack were both greatly shaped by it. Akimbot? More like akimbo with these mouthy robots Gameplay Akimbot is set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist. The game starts with our main characters Exe and Shipset under lock and key. Turns out this chaotic duo are being delivered to a mob boss because of the price on their heads. During mid transit, Shipset manages to distract the driver whilst hacking the terminal, causing it to blow up. They crash land on the location known as Data B...

20Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ario – PC Review

Ario, developed by Vata Games and published by Artax Games, plunges players into a vivid yet troubled world. Ario tells the story of a young warrior named Ario, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his mother from the clutches of dark forces. What begins as a quest to reunite with his missing parent soon becomes an epic battle against nightmares, curses, and a host of demonic enemies. With its combination of action, platforming, and tower defence elements, Ario attempts to carve out a niche in the crowded 2.5D action-adventure genre. But does it succeed? Ario, this game needed some more air yo. What really stands out in Ario is the vibrant art style and dark atmosphere. It does a great job of creating a world filled with tension and mystery, making exploration genuinely exciting...