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The Quest for El Dorado: Heroes and Hexes Expansion adds more than just a little seasoning
I have often discussed the two main different kinds of expansions that exist in the board game world — those which add to the existing mechanics of a game, and those which transform them. The first and only expansion (aside from a few…
Metal: Hellsinger – The devil has all the best tunes
Over the course of the game’s three-or-so hour campaign, you’ll acquire shotguns, pistols, an explosive crossbow, and throwing blades to add to your basic sword and skull blast options. Each weapon really does feel unique, but other than…
Spellbound: The Magic Within – An Enchanting, Yet Rocky Romp
Visual novels aren't usually my forte, but that's not stopped me from dabbling in the genre from time to time and finding the odd gem like Behind the Frame. This time around I took a look at Wyrdren Games Spellbound: The Magic Within, a…
Pinecone Dreaming is a peek into a peaceful, community life
I don't know about you, but modern life feels incredibly fast-paced and hectic; it's hard to switch off or to think of a life that's any different that the one that we're currently stuck in. Pinecone Dreaming is a short Bitsy game,…
Wonderlands War is a maddening, psychedelic bag-builder!
Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is perhaps one of the most creatively-used intellectual properties. From twisted comics and video games to star-studded Tim Burton movies, few stones have been left unturned in the retelling of Alice’s…
Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art is all about mixing colors
Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art is a colorful looking game that has a bunch of strategy and depth behind it. This game is made for one to four players, and takes around 30 to 60 minutes to complete, as you attempt to draft cards, select…
Cartomancy Anthology contains so many games!
22 cards for 22 games. Cartomancy Anthology certainly provides more than a booster pack’s worth of content. Although uncommon, anthology games are an interesting species. Containing multiple games based on a common theme from a number of…
Tapeworm is a simple game to follow, with lots of twists and turns
From the creator of the Binding of Isaac board game comes Tapeworm. It's another, smaller tabletop game that fits perfectly between games or as a starter to your evening. Continuing with the art-style of the previous games and board games,…
Out There: Oceans of Time twists the formula of the first in interesting new ways
The long-awaited sequel to 2014's Out There, Out There: Oceans of Time, has finally arrived. But, how do you build on an almost perfect, run-based game? Mi-Clos are a studio that doesn't mind dicing with difficulty. Being constantly aware…
Hard West 2 – West Harder
Whenever you enter combat, you’ll need to pick four members of your posse to go in guns blazing as well as their equipment and cards — more on this later — and then it’s into those XCOM style battles. There’s partial and full cover,…
Save Patient Zero has you looking to find the cure
We have played a number of games about global pandemics and viruses being on the loose, but none have been as intense as Save Patient Zero. In this strategic board game, your team of doctors and the other team of doctors are both racing to…
Kao The Kangaroo – Not Quite A Knockout
Kao The Kangaroo, an oft forgotten star of those loveable mid-tier early 2000s 3D Platformers, is firmly back! As a person who grew up with a strong and enduring love of this trashiest of subgenres, it’s delightful to see a development team…
LOUD – Turn down that music, yer darn kids!
You’re here to tap buttons in time to some sweet jams, and the mechanics here are solid and enjoyable. The screen is split into left and right sides, with each side having a top, middle, and bottom lane. As in so many games of this style,…
Oppo Enco Free 2 – Great Sounds In Comfy Style
Oppo’s Enco Free 2 wireless earbuds are incredibly surprising. I’m used to a pair of wireless earbuds feeling in some way like a sacrifice — be that dropping good sound quality for noise cancelling, or simply the concept of working well at…
Help this Mom and Son Have the Best Month Ever
Decide the life path of young Mitch and his mother Louise, both struggling to find a better life in 1960s America with racial tension is at an all time high.
Arcade Paradise spin cycles a laundrette into an arcade
Early video arcades, with games like Galaga and Pac-Man, were dead long before most people reading this will have been able to visit them. I only remember these arcades, vicariously, through moments presented in TV shows, books, movies or…
Camp Canyonwood Early Access – Campfire stories
Those Animal Crossing parallels don’t end there though, as the only way to increase the products the vendors have on offer is to complete gathering tasks for them. This is where you need to start being really efficient. Those kids need…
Blank Slate is a fun, word-based party game
When it comes to casual party games, ones that you can whip out after a dinner or when you have all of your cousins over, Blank Slate is classic, good fun. The game itself is perfect for all ages and is very easy to set up and follow the…
Kyoto is full of capitalism and currupt politics
Ever wonder what goes down at big, political meetings between countries? Obviously, each country has its own interests in the back of their mind, but many of the decisions they are making could actually affect the world. In Kyoto, you get…
Quintus and the Absent Truth – There’s a mouse in the house
That lack of scares is really what brings Quintus and the Absent Truth down. The occasional jump scare accompanied by a quick violin chord doesn’t cut it when the atmosphere isn’t there due to the repetitive gameplay, simple environments,…