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Every once in a while, I need to play a game that is a complete 180° from what I’ve been recently playing. Much to my surprise, Hell Is Us is that kind of game. It is a third-person action-adventure game with elements of RPG and horror that changes the way you approach gaming. Players are used to having a map with
Read MoreThere’s a particular feeling that only a certain genre of games can give you. It’s the feeling that the only thing you have to care about is the story of the game and nothing else. Sword of the Sea is another game from Giant Squid, directed by Matt Nava, that takes that feeling, creates an experience around it, and provides you
Read MoreHangar 13, also known as the studio behind Mafia III and Mafia: Definitive Edition, decided to rewind the clock to the early 1900s and transport us to Sicily, where we can experience the Mafia world in familiar settings. Here, the mob is more of a rumor than a hidden institution of power. Mafia: The Old Country is a prequel to the beloved series that started in 2002. It
Read MoreAbyssus is a multiplayer roguelite arena shooter developed by DoubleMoose Games and published by The Arcade Crew. While it can be played solo, the game encourages teaming up with friends or other random players. This game will challenge players to their best ability to work together in search of treasure and glory. The only way to play Abyssus at the time
Read MoreNinja Gaiden: Ragebound is a 2D action-platformer developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu and Joystick. The game harkens back to the style and presentation of the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy back on the Nintendo Entertainment System from the late 1980s and early 1990s. While this reviewer played Ragebound on PC through Steam, the game is also available for
Read MoreCome to Innsmouth, a little port town just down the coast from Arkham. Dr. Stella Addison is looking for help investigating tales of a pirate shipwreck off the shores of this odd little town. You saw her ad in the paper and the job seems perfect for you. Sure, there are some odd stories about the town, but for the chance
Read MoreImagine waking up in the aftermath of a nightmare. A space nightmare. Your whole space expedition has gone catastrophically wrong, and your crewmates are either dead or missing. You are stranded on a dangerous alien world trying to escape death. There is no rescue, no sanctuary, no hope. Only a massive wheel‑shaped mobile base, helping you find an escape, while your
Read MoreTrident’s Tale is a game developed and published by the Italian studio 3DClouds. It is a single-player pirate adventure game that sails into a vibrant, magic-infused world. The game introduces players to Ocean, a bold young captain on a quest to reclaim the legendary Storm Trident, which is a mythical and mystical artifact granting rule over the seas. The prologue of
Read MoreIn the huge kingdom of RPGs, it’s rare for a game from a new studio to rise so high and instantly feel like the most obvious Game of the Year contender. Yet, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut title from French developer Sandfall Interactive (created by people who formerly worked at Ubisoft), has managed to do that. It was created by
Read MoreFor years, the Assassin’s Creed fans have wanted a proper game set in feudal Japan. Ubisoft has finally answered that call with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a title that transports players to the late 16th century. Assassin’s Creed Shadows not only allows us to explore Japan’s rich environment and learn more about its history, but also brings a breath of fresh air
Read MoreVideo games that mix genres of Metroidvania-style exploration with Souls-like combat are becoming increasingly more common. With their popularity, only a few manage to stand out in a very overwhelmed gaming market. Mark of the Deep is an action-adventure title from Mad Mimic that got my attention. The game creates its own space in this challenging genre. It mixes elements of
Read MoreMika and the Witch’s Mountain is an action-adventure independent game developed by Chibig and Nukefist studios. It was initially in early access last year, but now a full version has been released for PC and other platforms. The early release vibes of the game instantly charmed players with its colorful visuals, simple yet addictive gameplay, and familiar mechanics known from the
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