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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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Challenging pixel art boss rush game NanoApostle is out now on PC on SwitchGare – Thursday, September 12, 2024 8:07 PM

Challenging pixel art boss rush game NanoApostle is out now on PC on SwitchStarring a young girl called Anita who’s been implanted with Apostle, a sentient nanomechanical entity, the game will have players embark on a journey wrought with countless dangers and challenging boss fights.

Sci-fi action-horror game NIGHTMARE OPERATOR shows off a new trailer highlighting its creepy youkaiGare – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:37 PM

Sci-fi action-horror game NIGHTMARE OPERATOR shows off a new trailer highlighting its creepy youkaiDeveloper DDDistortion’s project takes players to the near-future of 2036 – to the so-called Quarantine City of Shin-Chiba, where they’ll be placed in the role of a youkai hunter called Misha facing off against a great variety of supernatural anomalies and mystical beings inspired by folklore and urban legends.

Fight plant-monsters in horror boss rush game Perennial Order, out now on PC and consolesGare – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:59 PM

Fight plant-monsters in horror boss rush game Perennial Order, out now on PC and consolesPerennial Order, the so-called “plant horror” game from developer Gardenfiend Games, is out now. Brought to life with a 2D painterly style inspired by Dark Souls and Princess Mononoke, the game will take you to a medieval world infested by botanical monstrosities where every encounter is a deadly boss fight with 1-hit death mechanics – yup, that means if you get hit even once, it’s Game Over, man.

Dark fantasy metroidvania Ender Magnolia gets a new trailer and a January launch date for its full versionGare – Tuesday, September 10, 2024 9:49 PM

Dark fantasy metroidvania Ender Magnolia gets a new trailer and a January launch date for its full versionTaking place in the so-called Land of Fumes, the game will invite players to explore a gruesome post-apocalyptic world where artificial life forms known as Homunculi have been driven to insanity by the toxic fumes rising from underground.

Escape from a quarantined building infested by monsters in horror dungeon crawler Lurks Within WallsGare – Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:45 PM

Escape from a quarantined building infested by monsters in horror dungeon crawler Lurks Within WallsSet in a quarantined building filled with infected residents and a variety of other supernatural anomalies, the game will have you fight for your life in fast-paced turn-based battles as you encounter creatures designed by renowned horror artist Trevor Henderson.

Promising Indie Game Releases – September 2024 – Mutant giraffes, classic survival horror, and a relaxing road tripGare – Monday, September 2, 2024 7:50 PM

Promising Indie Game Releases – September 2024 – Mutant giraffes, classic survival horror, and a relaxing road tripWelcome to GTOGG’s September 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.

Time Treker – Early Access Review – Keep dying until you eventually have funGare – Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:42 PM

Time Treker – Early Access Review – Keep dying until you eventually have funTime Treker wasn’t an easy game for me to judge. In fact, after my first hour with the title, I felt certain that it simply wasn’t for me... until it was. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s actually talk about what it even is.

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Review – It’s basically 2D Dark Souls, just a bit rough around the edgesGare – Monday, August 26, 2024 6:24 PM

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona Review – It’s basically 2D Dark Souls, just a bit rough around the edgesSoulslikes have become an immensely popular genre, with many a developer trying their hand at crafting their version of what From Software began more than a decade ago. We’ve seen creators put their own spin on the genre in various ways, but what if I told you there was a game that sort of just... paid homage to the original Dark Souls in a very obvious way?

Crime Scene Cleaner Review – Cleaning up after criminals has never been this relaxingGare – Monday, August 19, 2024 7:23 PM

Crime Scene Cleaner Review – Cleaning up after criminals has never been this relaxingI love games that let you unwind in a Zen kind of way. Whether it’s arranging your personal belongings in a title like Unpacking, or driving across a lonely highway in the calming silence of the night in Euro Truck Simulator 2, I can always appreciate it when a game lets you completely tune out the outside world to the point it becomes almost therapeutic.

Dark and Deep Review – Potentially good ideas let down by frustrating mechanics and a lackluster plotGare – Monday, August 12, 2024 6:14 PM

Dark and Deep Review – Potentially good ideas let down by frustrating mechanics and a lackluster plotMan, how do I even begin? Dark and Deep is a game that kept me in a cautiously optimistic mood at first, because clearly a good deal of work had gone into it. It’s a first-person, narrative-driven adventure game with puzzle-solving and mild exploration as its main focus, featuring a storyline that’s hoping to blur the lines between the real and the nightmarish.