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Barenpark is cheap, simple and one of the best tile placement games money can buy
OK, I admit it; when I came into the process of reviewing Barenpark, I’d never played it before. With a game like this comes baggage — the weight of expectation. Everyone has an opinion on it, whether that be because they think it’s too…
Stellaris: Federations — new DLC lacks oomph
The new DLC for Stellaris fleshes out the political machinations of the galaxy, revamping diplomacy, beefing up the gameplay of federations and introducing a Galactic Senate that can pass (or mothball) wide-reaching resolutions. Underlying…
Shaolin vs WuTang — Way of the Dragon
Shaolin vs WuTang focusses completely on its actions, styles and the movements of its characters in the “one vs one” fighting game premise made popular by Street Fighter in the early nineties.
Moons of Madness — Space Yawn
Moons of Madness is interlaced with a story you can take at face value as it unfolds in action but sprinting through the game from objective to objective will have players missing one of its key strengths, its narrative.
Smoothies blends dice rolling and bingo
Smoothies is a game titled as if it is a food game, but do not be fooled, it isn't really a food game. That doesn't mean it’s a bad game — Smoothies reminded me of Bingo, but in a way that you are doing math and having power-ups to juggle.…
Bring Your Little Monsters to the Table in Jurassic Snack
If your kids (or really any kids that you’ve been entrusted to look after) have a passing interest in dinosaurs, then you simply must introduce them to Jurassic Snack. This gorgeous small box game is a two-player feast that is suitable for…
Snakeybus — Part Snake, Part Bus, All Snakeybus!
Simple enough, but once you’ve reached that destination, your bus will increase in length based on how many people you brought with you. Before long, you’ll have a city spanning bus capable of collecting countless customers!
Titan Quest is ready to Ragna-rok and roll on consoles!
There are few more satisfying ways to destroy a single button on your Xbox control pad than by holding down X through about 30-40 hours of action-RPG gameplay. Until now, I’ve never been able to see past Diablo III, but with its brand new…
The Turing Test — Verification Required
The Turing Test tells the story of Ava Turing, a space engineer who is sent to research the sudden disappearance of a crew on Europa.
Hidden Through Time is the tenuously educational Where’s Wally that does just enough
If you’re a fan of Where’s Wally, then you’ve probably been waiting your whole life for a video game that recreates the same fun as the classic book series. Thankfully, Hidden Through Time is here to save the day, and with 26 levels…
Empires of the North’s variable-length rounds and custom decks make for quick, varied play
The original Imperial Settlers released back in 2014, it had players race to conquer new lands, juggling economy, expansion and land capture in a race to glory. Empires of The North launched last year, and while it's set in the same…
Gigantosaurus is both hugely frustrating and massively cute at the same time
Games based on animated movie IP’s have a long and varied history. Most are garbage, but history has revealed a few gems, The 16-bit trio of Jungle Book, Aladdin and Lion King, for example, are among the best, and Toy Story wasn’t half bad…
Hayfever — Pollen Powers Your Journey!
Hayfever is a cute platformer involving spikes and allergies that help you.
Element Space is a deep, ambitious and flawed space opera
When I think of space-based roleplaying games, I’m always led back to the Mass Effect trilogy, and while Bioware’s series had its ups and downs (or at least the occasional flat spot) it left a lasting impression. Element Space clearly draws…
Biped — Cooperative Robots never skip leg day
Biped adds co-op puzzles to a colorful and diverse platformer, and in turn, makes a game that is as cute as it is unique.
Curse of the Dead Gods — Fight Demons and your own Corruption
I had a tremendous time on my various runs through the Jaguar Temple. You move from area to area using a map similar to that of Slay the Spire to gather resources, skills, and weapons before taking on a champion or boss. You’ll need to…
Below is about celebrating the unknown
Sometimes less is more. Below is a minimalist masterpiece, offering such a realized sense of mystery and intrigue that you’ll spend hours learning the secrets of its beautiful world. It is certain to delight new audiences on the PS4. There…
Ghost of a Tale — A Game of Rat & Mouse
Graphically, A Ghost of a Tale is a very handsome affair. The care and attention to detail that SeithCG has poured into Tilo himself and the world around him is nothing less than impressive and a labour of love for the developers
Taco Fight is seriously fast paced
Have you ever played a tabletop game and realized that it was probably invented by a few drunk college students who truly know all the rules, but aren’t very good at communicating them? That’s how we all felt at the end of Taco Fight, but…
Heroes of Tenefyr offers light relief from heavier dungeon crawls
When it first launched back at the start of 2019, Heroes of Tenefyr was seen as something of a surprise hit. The first print run sold out quickly, and fans of the game really enjoyed the mixture of light deckbuilding, push your luck and…