Review
9 Years of Shadows Review – A solid and refreshing addition to the genreGare – Monday, March 27, 2023 3:30 PM

9 Years of Shadows Review – A solid and refreshing addition to the genreIt is a somewhat rare yet undoubtedly pleasant occasion whenever I play a game that sort of just… gets it. As in, it gets exactly what it needs to do in order to be a satisfying representation of its genre, ticking almost every single imaginary checkbox on the list of metroidvaniaism.

Redemption Reapers Review – Flawed but far from irredeemableGare – Tuesday, March 14, 2023 6:21 PM

Redemption Reapers Review – Flawed but far from irredeemableIndeed, Redemption Reapers is a strategy RPG – the kind where you move your units on a grid-based field, give out commands and watch things play out in a turn-based fashion.

Wanted: Dead Review – A modern cult classic in the makingGare – Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:00 PM

Wanted: Dead Review – A modern cult classic in the makingIf a few months or years ago you told me I’d one day be playing a game that’s essentially a mix of John Wick, Metal Gear Rising, Yakuza and Deadly Premonition, I would’ve probably looked at you all funny, but here we are.

GRUNND Review – Dark and intriguing, but also rough around the edgesGare – Friday, January 27, 2023 3:32 PM

GRUNND Review – Dark and intriguing, but also rough around the edgesDescribed as having been inspired by the works of David Lynch and Franz Kafka, along with Southern Gothic and Black Metal influences, Grunnd oftentimes feels like a dark, ominous painting in video game form.

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Review – Potion seller, I want only your strongest potionsGare – Monday, January 9, 2023 5:41 PM

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Review – Potion seller, I want only your strongest potionsHave you ever wanted to manage your own potion shop? Actually, I’ll go a step further: have you ever wanted to brew and sell your own potions? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy to hear that Potion Craft is a game all about doing everything I’ve just described.

SIGNALIS Review – A masterful revival of classic survival horrorGare – Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:00 PM

SIGNALIS Review – A masterful revival of classic survival horrorHorror is a difficult genre to get right. Creating something that genuinely scares and disturbs us is no simple endeavor, which is probably why I’ve found myself increasingly frustrated with titles that simply resort to quick and sudden jump scares to try and startle the player.

The Plague Doctor of Wippra Review – Of science and superstitionGare – Thursday, October 6, 2022 6:01 PM

The Plague Doctor of Wippra Review – Of science and superstitionThe Plague Doctor of Wippra is an interesting project – it is a point & click adventure game, but unlike what you’d normally expect from the genre, you’re not taking on the role of a lone detective, a special agent or an adventurer looking for, well… adventure.

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2 Review – Hold my lootGare – Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:30 PM

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2 Review – Hold my lootSo, this is essentially an isometric action game taking place in a Lovecraftian world that’s teeming with cultists, insane asylums and slimy, tentacled beasts hankering for a taste of your flesh and/or sanity.

Armored Lab Force: VULVEHICLES Review – Tanks go boomGare – Tuesday, August 30, 2022 8:05 PM

Armored Lab Force: VULVEHICLES Review – Tanks go boomWhat happens when you give six quirky anime girls a dozen or so flying tanks to do with as they please? You guessed correctly: all hell breaks loose.

Source of Madness Review – A clumsy flesh-danceGare – Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:58 PM

Source of Madness Review – A clumsy flesh-danceImagine facing horrific monstrosities that are never the same and get deadlier each time you meet them – it sounds wonderful on paper, as does the ability to customize your build, explore biomes that are never the same, and face ever-changing abominations on each run.