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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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Newly-announced Pathologic 3 adds a time travel twist to its grim, plague-riddled worldGare – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 8:29 PM

Newly-announced Pathologic 3 adds a time travel twist to its grim, plague-riddled worldThe game stars Daniil Dankovsky, a doctor from the capital who travels to a small town tormented by a deadly plague, and has 12 days to save it.

Tormenture, the horror game where you’re a kid playing a cursed video game, is launching later this monthGare – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:49 PM

Tormenture, the horror game where you’re a kid playing a cursed video game, is launching later this monthPromising horror game Tormenture will be released on Steam on October 21, publisher Billete Cohete has announced. Described as a mix of retro nostalgia and modern psychological horror, Tormenture will take players back to the 1980s, to the seemingly innocent room of a young kid just trying to play his video games after school – however, as it turns out, your games aren’t quite as peaceful and innocent as they should be.

A sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early developmentGare – Monday, October 7, 2024 8:18 PM

A sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early developmentAlien: Isolation, one of the best horror games of the last decade, is getting its much-deserved sequel. Announced by creative director Al Hope in an X/Twitter post celebrating the influential title’s 10th anniversary, the long-coveted sequel is indeed very much real and currently in early development.

Short horror game The Oily Depths will have you survive aboard a creepy submarineGare – Monday, October 7, 2024 7:59 PM

Short horror game The Oily Depths will have you survive aboard a creepy submarineAs you might’ve guessed, the game’s grim tone and retro-style graphics are part of its charm – inspired by titles such as Iron Lung and Lethal Company, The Oily Depths will have you manage a submarine and drill for oil in service of your ruthless corporate overlords who seem thoroughly disinterested in your well-being.

Monty Python-esque adventure game Death of the Reprobate launches this NovemberGare – Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:13 PM

Monty Python-esque adventure game Death of the Reprobate launches this NovemberSolo developer Joe Richardson’s latest project begins as a dying Immortal John gives a task to his soon-to-be-heir, Malcolm: he must perform seven good deeds before sundown in order to receive his inheritance.

Promising Indie Game Releases – October 2024 – Vampires, Cthulhu worshippers and continued penitenceGare – Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:24 PM

Promising Indie Game Releases – October 2024 – Vampires, Cthulhu worshippers and continued penitenceWelcome to GTOGG’s October 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.

Iron Meat Review – Relentlessly punishing, relentlessly retroGare – Monday, September 23, 2024 4:59 PM

Iron Meat Review – Relentlessly punishing, relentlessly retroWhen I say the word Contra, many of you who grew up with older games will likely remember it as an intensely challenging series of side-scrolling shoot ‘em ups that required quite a bit of dedication to complete.

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?