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22Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Demon Lord Reincarnation Review

Demon Lord Reincarnation, developed by the talented team at Graverobber Foundation, is a role-playing game that brings the essence of darkness and intrigue to the forefront. Venturing into the eerie depths of this title with great anticipation. With a simple yet challenging premise, Den invites you to assemble a party of brave adventurers and embark on a perilous journey through treacherous dungeons. Prepare to face hordes of menacing monsters as you strive to defeat the fearsome Demon Lord that looms over the land. Demon Lord Reincarnation shouldn't have been resurrected The depth of this dungeon isn't that deep, with characters with no back story, some with names, others not. Battles you can run from without penalty and enemies that scale alongside your level, making it almost pointles...

8Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Pikmin 1+2 – Switch Review

Developed by the talented team at Nintendo, the world of Pikmin has always been a quirky, enchanting adventure, and now it returns with a stunning remaster in Pikmin 1+2. With revamped graphics and improved gameplay mechanics, Pikmin 1+2 is a nostalgic trip for veterans and an inviting introduction for newcomers to this whimsical world. Play Pikmin 1+2 and build a plant army to help you. Don't miss this opportunity to relive the magic of these beloved classics or experience them for the first time. Join Captain Olimar and his trusty Pikmin companions on a thrilling adventure where friendship, courage, and teamwork can conquer any challenge. Dive in, contribute your skills, and let Pikmin's wild and wonderful world capture your heart. Gameplay Pikmin 1+2 retains the innovative gameplay ...

19Jul

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews

Lakeburg Legacies – PC Review

Newton's Third Law states "For every action in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction". Imagine you're playing Jenga. Each block removed from the tower solves your current problem but adds a potential future issue. Now, imagine that each Jenga block has a thread linked to 2 or 3 other blocks. When one moves, the others are affected, and the effects cascade further and further. Oh, and the blocks are on fire. Welcome to Lakeburg Legacies! This juggling act of a Social Management sim is developed and published by French studio Ishtar Games, who have a strong background in the genre. Lakeburg Legacies - All's fair in love and resource management I first covered this game briefly in my 4 Games Still To Come In 2023 article last month which you can check out here. I'm hoping to br...

18Jul

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dwerve – PC Review

If you're a fan of tower defence games, then the developers at Half Human Games have brought us their take on the genre with Dwerve. Released in May 2022, players can pick it up on Steam for £15.49. The soundtrack is also available for an additional £7.19 for those who love to collect music. Not all heroes carry swords I find this genre relaxing and not too demanding, which makes it a great way to pass the time. Games like Bloons TD 6 and Plants vs Zombies instantly come to mind. Both were great games, but what interested me with Dwereve is that it is more story-focused. I'm hoping for a nice selection of towers to use and a rich story I can get lost in. Let me know in the comments about some of your favourite tower defence games and what I should check out. Gameplay In Dwerve, our...

22Jun

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Aliens: Dark Descent – PC Review

Released on 20th June this year, players will be exploring hives and gearing up their squads in Tindalos Interactive's new game Aliens: Dark Descent. This RTS action-adventure game is on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox for £34.99. That’s it, man. Game over, man. Game over! I am a massive nerd for anything related to the Xenomorphs, from the original 1979 movie to comics. The last game I played and enjoyed with Xenomorphs was Alien: Isolation. When I heard about a new RTS aliens game, my mind rushed back to the classic PS2 game AVP: Extinction which allowed players to control the Xenomorph army. Now here's my chance to relive those memories with a modern take that seems to have drawn some inspiration from the more recent XCOM games. Gameplay The Story in Aliens: Dark Descent starts with...

12Jun

By KevinNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Havendock – PC Preview

There was a time once when the oceans were full of only fish and whales. Beautiful mermaids would swim freely without the fear of banging into driftwood or having a plane crash on them. Times have changed, and YYZ has brought us Havendock to reflect on the different times that the world is in today. Do you have the skills to not only survive a wreck but thrive from it and let others thrive with you? Well, I guess it's time to find out for me. Pretty sure I'll need some supplies, so it's a packed lunch and a waterproof coat ready, and time to wash myself up on a little piece of land. Havendock - for those whose favourite colour is maroon. Havendock has its work cut out if it's going to make an impact on the masses of settlement building games. The pressure certainly is on in this cate...

2Jun

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Occupy Mars – PC Preview

Occupy Mars released for PC on 10th May, available in early access via Steam. Built upon the Unity engine, this sandbox survival game sees players build and survive on Mars. Being an avid fan of all things space travel and an ex game developer, I'm excited to see a space game developed in Unity for a change. Too many games are built (half-heartedly) upon the Unreal Engine level templates. Not Just A Dream, But Reality We work for ERA, and have been sent to Mars to help make the colonisation of our nearest neighbouring planet not just a dream, but a reality. Landing in the [zone], our job is to begin colonisation procedures. Gameplay Before jumping into the game, we're able to customise our character, and quite thoroughly too. Growing up on games such as Oblivion, Skyrim and World of Wa...

25May

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dungeon Drafters – PC Review

Dungeon Drafters is a rogue-lite RPG (role-playing game) developed by Manalith Studios and published by DANGEN Entertainment. In this game, players navigate through procedurally generated dungeons. The gameplay centres around drafting and building decks of cards that represent various skills, spells, and abilities. The Dungeon Drafters need you In order to vanquish your opponents and create powerful decks that can save the world, you must explore different dungeons, collect rare cards, and use cunning combinations. Learning the best strategies along the way. Gameplay Upon entering the game, you can choose which character you want to play (from left to right). We have a mage, brawler, monk, bard, shinobi and explorer. These are each more for aesthetic reasons, though, as you can collect...

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp – Switch Review

25May

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp – Switch Review

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a 2023 turn-based strategy video game developed by the original makers of Advanced Wars Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Way Forward and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is a remake of the first two titles in the Advance Wars series, Advance Wars (2001) and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (2003). Initially announced for a December 2021 release but then delayed to April 8, 2022, the hold back again due to the Russia Invasion of Ukraine. The game finally saw its release on April 21, 2023. It's time to Advance as War is upon us! With 20 years since the last Advanced Wars game and graphics have advanced massively. Let's see how much the gameplay and style have improved, as we go to boot camp for Advance Wars. Gameplay Each campa...

18May

By MikeNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Solasta: Palace of Ice – PC Preview

Palace of Ice is the latest DLC for Solasta and is a direct follow-up to Crown of the Magister. I was kindly invited to play with a few of the game's developers & publishers at Tactical Adventures. Solasta is their debut game and I was thrilled to be able to see their passion for it. The hour-long preview showcased 3 new regions with the return of the Soraks and new enemies demons & devils. The new campaign comes to PC on May 25th, almost exactly two years after Crown of the Magister. Fans of the base game will undoubtedly enjoy the 25+ hours of this high fantasy non-linear story. I also had the pleasure of reviewing previous Solasta content which I've linked below. Solasta: Palace of Ice - the cold never bothered me anyway I've had a great time playing past Solasta content an...