Video 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 exploration, punishing yet rewarding
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 studios’ other amazing small
Read MoreIndiana Jones and the Great Circle is a fantastic action-adventure game that takes advantage of the franchise’s allure to go on another worldwide adventure. Set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, Indiana Jones (Troy Baker) has a decent task on his hands. After a break-in at Marshall College (where the story truly begins after an incredible introductory mission),
Read MoreThe Lake House is the latest DLC for the beloved game by many – Alan Wake II. It is another wonderful addition to Remedy Entertainment’s beautiful narrative universe. This expansion deepens the psychological horror experience that the main game delivers and connects perfectly to Remedy’s broader narrative, known as the RemedyVerse. In this review, I will explore the DLC’s story, its connections to other titles
Read MoreWhen Frostpunk 2 was announced, gamers’ expectations were quite high. All because it’s a sequel to one of the most beloved games of recent years. The original Frostpunk was released in 2018 by Polish studio 11 Bit Studios. It shocked me and many others by becoming one of the best games in this genre. The familiar mechanics of the city-building simulator were mixed with rough
Read MoreAlan Wake 2 is one of the best games in recent years. It won three awards during last year’s Game Awards and has been one of the most beloved games by fans since its premiere. For a long time, fans were demanding DLC expansions for the game. DLCs were a big part of the first Alan Wake game. During the Summer Game Fest, Sam Lake
Read MoreIf you were not one of the many people attempting to keep their sanity during quarantine by playing Supergiant’s dungeon crawler game Hades, then allow me to catch you up: it was a really good game. It had witty writing, an amazing voice cast, and excellent mechanics. It had hot people. What more could you ask for? Apparently, you can ask for another Hades because that’s
Read MoreIf you’re a PC or PlayStation gamer, odds are, you’ve already either heard or seen your friends list deeply entrenched in Helldivers 2. I think I’m about to make one of the rarest statements I’ve ever said in regard to a review, and that is: I can’t find anything that I disliked about this video game. I genuinely went into it mostly blind, and now
Read MoreNow that we are in fall (unless you’re in Texas like me) it’s time to pull out the cozy blankets, mugs of hot chocolate, and slippers. But what is comfort if not pure relaxation? So that’s typically when you dig into the cupboard and find a great board game, Lego set, or a 200+ piece puzzle. For me, it’s the best time to find those
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