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Murder By Death proves it isn’t easy to make a good detective game
A dead body. A mansion full of suspects. Two hours until Scotland Yard arrives for your verdict. The premise of the timed detective game Murder by Death is sound. I might even call it inspired. Unfortunately, the unsanded edges and…
Hard Choices, Harder Losses in Defenders of the Wild 2nd Edition
Defenders of the Wild 2.0 is charging toward Kickstarter, and it is not here to ask politely. From Outlandish Games and designed by T.L. Simons and Henry Audubon, Defenders of the Wild 2.0 this is a fierce, uncompromising cooperative…
Observation Duty 8 adds more flair to a trusted horror formula
Whether you’re new to the genre, have seen the endless parade of “spotting” games like The Exit 8, or you’re a series veteran then I’m on Observation Duty 8 is a spooky indie worth your time.
Street Racer Collection lacks the enthusiasm of its original idea
Street Racer Collection on Xbox is a nostalgic throwback that revives Ubisoft’s quirky 1990’s kart-racing series, offering a bundle of chaotic, combat-heavy racing games that are fun in short bursts but uneven as a package. As a personal…
Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is a near-perfect rendition of the video game
Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is one of the most ambitious real‑time‑strategy‑to‑tabletop adaptations that I’ve ever come across, and the latest (second) edition shows just how far Bad Crow Games has gone to refine, rebalance, and expand…
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored is an non-family friendly expansion for the reptilian…
I appreciate that that’s a question of taste more than anything else. Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored doesn’t care about taste at all, and you’d better be comfortable with the other players if you’re going to wheel this one out.
Edifier MR5 – Big Speakers, Quality Audio
Edifier has bought out its next iteration of speakers with the Edifier MR5, a very hefty pair of speakers for general use in pretty much any way you can think of, from anywhere between your television set to a personal desktop. The MR5s…
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Reloaded
The new cards are really more of the same, so don’t expect a seismic shift in the gameplay. Things like identifying which player most recently pooped, or delivering wedding vows to another player are pretty funny in most situations.
Steel Century Groove – Pop, lock, and load
It’s certainly fun, and once the mechanics open up, you’ll have a really good time. The presentation leaves a lot to be desired though. Whilst the Tenzens look neat enough, you won’t get to pay much attention to them in battle due to how…
Dave the Diver is an exceptional adventure — but do darker themes linger beneath the surface?
Dave the Diver on Xbox is a vibrant, genre-blending adventure that combines deep-sea exploration with restaurant management, delivering one of my favourite experiences of recent years. It’s colourful, funny, and packed with content — but…
Cronos: The New Dawn is a well-crafted time-bending sci-fi survival horror
Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox is a survival horror that thrives on its oppressive atmosphere and otherworldly tone, delivering a bleak and memorable experience that occasionally meanders into the overly familiar. With a heavy, cumbersome…
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle – Will this game blow up?
Don’t Press That Mine Turtle is essentially truth or dare. Each player has three cards that have challenges on them that they then set for another player to complete. If the recipient can’t or won’t complete that challenge, they have to…
Escape From Tarkov – Duck Hunt Event
Escape From Tarkov has just released its new event in partnership with Escape From Duckov, two wildly different aesthetics but with enough similarities in both name and content that they’ve pulled together to give players a taste of what…
Dynasty Warriors Origins – A Look at Visions of Four Heroes DLC
Dynasty Warriors has been a staple name for many people, encompassing a good portion of their lifetime. A pioneer of the Musou genre and introducing many to the Romance of The Three Kingdoms and with the new Dynasty Warriors Origins:…
Coffee Rush is fast, fun and somehow… Extremely stressful!
Coffee Rush, published by Korea Board Games, is a title that looks deceptively light at first glance — bright colours, cheerful artwork, amazingly overproduced components and a theme built around brewing drinks and serving customers — but…
The Last Book – The Diary of the Last Earthling
From Hungry Minds, the Dubai-based group that brought us The Book - The Ultimate Guide To Rebuilding Civilization comes their second offering: The Last Book. There are books that tell stories, and then there are books that feel like…
Nioh 3 is the ultimate artistic expression of the Masocore Genre
Nioh 3 on PlayStation 5 is the most confident, ambitious, and wide‑ranging evolution of Team Ninja’s so-called “Masocore” formula to date. It draws heavily on the precision and intensity of Nioh and Nioh 2, folds in lessons from Wo Long:…
Tainted Grail is a fantastic successor to the Elder Scrolls games of the last generation
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a sprawling, atmospheric open-world RPG that reimagines Arthurian legend through a lens of darkness and decay, drawing inspiration from the rich board game and RPG lore that inspired it. Tainted Grail:…
Get ready to feel the highs and lows of the slot machine with CloverPit
From developer Panik Arcade — a relative newcomer — CloverPit comes hot out of the gate and is already grabbing attention. CloverPit is chasing two very loud modern trends. First, the ongoing roguelite renaissance that truly kicked off in…
Republic of Pirates is a steady but unremarkable take on city-building and RTS
Republic of Pirates on Xbox One is a promising blend of city builder, light strategy, and basic real-time naval combat, wrapped in a breezy Caribbean aesthetic that often feels about as crusty as Barnacle Bill. Developed by Crazy Goat…