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INDIKA Review – A tragicomic journey that ends too soon
If you’ve played the demo of INDIKA, you probably understand why it was one of my most anticipated releases of the year – a strange, historical narrative game taking place in a bizarre, alternate version of 19th century Russia that presents its dramatic story with a healthy dose of absurd comedy, developer Odd Meter’s odd little project is something that I can only describe as... a genuine breath of fresh air.
Jim's Nightmare: Chapter 1 Review – Has potential, but is still rough around the edges
This time I went into Jim’s Nightmare, a point & click psychological thriller from developer Pumpkiny Games, with cautious optimism – it’s a story about mental illness, crime and inner demons, following the daily routine of Jim, a former criminal who’s trying to start his life anew with a clean slate.
The Thaumaturge Review – An intriguing narrative RPG that blends early 20th century European history with supernatural fiction
The Thaumaturge is a game I’ve had my eye on for a while – created by developer Fool’s Theory, it transports players into a world of turmoil, uncertainty and conflict, mixing a very specific historical period with its own rich lore and fascinating supernatural elements, even reminding me of the illustrious Shadow Hearts series to a certain extent.
Blood West Review – A satisfyingly challenging stealth FPS dripping in style and atmosphere
When I first laid eyes upon developer Hyperstrange’s retro-style FPS Blood West, I thought it’d be another “boomer shooter” type of game, with endless waves of enemies, non-stop action and gameplay reminiscent of old classics like Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior.
DreadHaunt – Early Access Impressions – A promising idea that could still use some work
Digital Happiness is an indie developer that fans of Indonesian horror will no doubt be familiar with as the team behind the Fatal Frame-inspired DreadOut series.
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Sci-fi bullet heaven game Time Treker launches its 1.0 versionGare – Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:01 PM

Sci-fi bullet heaven game Time Treker launches its 1.0 versionAn action-packed title that has you customize your mech with a variety of weapons and upgrades in order to defeat legions of monsters, Time Treker and its difficulty felt somewhat daunting to me when I first tried it earlier this year. However, once I overcame those initial hurdles, I found myself warming up to the game quite a bit.

The excellent historical RPG The Thaumaturge is coming to consoles this DecemberGare – Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:50 PM

The excellent historical RPG The Thaumaturge is coming to consoles this DecemberThe Thaumaturge follows the life of Wiktor Szulski, a supernatural demon-tamer who finds himself investigating the death of his father while getting caught up in the political machinations of the city.

Pixel art adventure game Rusty Winter will blur the line between myth and realityGare – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:32 PM

Pixel art adventure game Rusty Winter will blur the line between myth and realityTaking place in the city of Ge’shan in late 2016, the game’s narrative will focus on a peculiar missing person’s case that eventually leads into some paranormal mysteries and the myth of the so-called Land Beneath.

PS1-inspired roguelite/soulslike Tyrant’s Realm gets January release dateGare – Monday, November 11, 2024 7:30 PM

PS1-inspired roguelite/soulslike Tyrant’s Realm gets January release dateInspired by the unique and unmistakable visuals of the PlayStation 1 era, the game will invite you on an adventure into an ever-changing realm of fallen kingdoms and otherworldly dangers as you attempt to end the reign of the dreaded Tyrant.

Horror adventure game Outlying Island is pure nightmare fuel and I’m here for itGare – Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:32 PM

Horror adventure game Outlying Island is pure nightmare fuel and I’m here for itStarring a young girl with fuzzy memories who washes up on a mysterious island teeming with bizarre abominations, the game will have you explore your surroundings and solve puzzles while taking a deep dive into a world that’s delightfully grotesque, in a Junji Ito/Silent Hill kind of way.

Promising Indie Game Releases – December 2024 – Deadly aliens and flesh-eating elevatorsGare – Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:58 PM

Promising Indie Game Releases – December 2024 – Deadly aliens and flesh-eating elevatorsWelcome to GTOGG’s December 2024 edition of Promising Indie Game Releases, where we highlight indie and non-mainstream titles that we believe deserve your attention – in other words, “look at all this potentially cool stuff you might’ve missed otherwise”. That would’ve been too long for a title, though.

Viscera Review – Mildly enjoyable at times, but wears out its welcome extremely fastGare – Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:28 PM

Viscera Review – Mildly enjoyable at times, but wears out its welcome extremely fastTop-down shooters are hardly a new genre (I still remember how much fun I had with Crimsonland back in the day), but they’re usually filled with plenty of action to satisfy those looking for some mindless shooting. It’s just you, your guns, and an endless horde of monsters eager to encircle and overwhelm you, making it all the more satisfying when you unleash absolute hell on them and survive a particularly hairy situation.

PRIM Review – A mostly well-made but forgettable adventure that plays things too safeGare – Monday, November 11, 2024 6:12 PM

PRIM Review – A mostly well-made but forgettable adventure that plays things too safeWhen I first started up PRIM, I was intrigued by its art style, but soon found myself sort of... not feeling the game. I didn’t really gel with the setup of the storyline, the jokes didn’t land for me, and most important of all, the main character’s voice acting was, uh... well, let’s just say I really wasn’t a fan of the character’s delivery.

Promising Indie Game Releases – November 2024 – Goblins, reprobates, and a cult of fearGare – Friday, November 8, 2024 3:37 PM

Promising Indie Game Releases – November 2024 – Goblins, reprobates, and a cult of fearWelcome to GTOGG’s November 2024 edition of Promising Indie Game Releases, where we highlight indie and non-mainstream titles that we believe deserve your attention – in other words, “look at all this potentially cool stuff you might’ve missed otherwise”. That would’ve been too long for a title, though.

Death of the Reprobate Review – A Renaissance farce you won’t want to missGare – Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:24 PM

Death of the Reprobate Review – A Renaissance farce you won’t want to missDeath of the Reprobate is a point & click adventure game whose demo I had already sampled during one of Steam’s many Next Fest events, so I more or less knew what I was getting myself into: a Monty Python-esque atmosphere, shockingly absurd humor reminiscent of beloved genre classics, and a touch of healthy vulgarity.