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Bleak Sword DX Bleak Sword DX is a pixel art soulslike-roguelite that offers an enhanced version of the original game for PC and Switch, following its initial exclusive release on Apple Arcade.
June 12, 2023 - This pixelated Apple Arcade souls-like is now on PC and Switch | First Impressions - Bleak Sword DX Review
In Bleak Sword DX, the protagonist is not the one wielding the titular Bleak Sword; rather, they must seek to destroy the weapon itself. As an unnamed warrior, your task is to lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword that has plagued the land for over two hundred years. While the story is not that deep, it serves as a premise and backdrop for the hack-and-slash combat action.
June 12, 2023 -
A highly customizable blend of roguelike and puzzles | Full Review - Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon ReviewShovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a roguelike dungeon crawler puzzle game that serves as a spin-off to the critically acclaimed Shovel Knight series. In this game, players take on the role of the protagonist, Shovel Knight, who becomes trapped within a magical artifact called the Pocket Dungeon.
June 11, 2023 - Dungeon crawler mixed w/ Tetris and Candy Crush? | First Impressions - Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Review
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is an engaging and addictive roguelike dungeon crawler puzzle available on Switch, PC, and with a Netflix exclusive port for Android and iOS. It draws inspiration from retro-style 2D platformers of the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. With its pixelated art style and charming graphics, the game pays homage to classic video games.
June 11, 2023 -
Amnesia: The Bunker Amnesia: The Bunker, developed by the creators of the popular horror games SOMA, Penumbra, and the Amnesia series, is a first-person horror game that takes players on a gripping journey through the dark and claustrophobic corridors of a World War I bunker.
June 8, 2023 -
An absolute piece of insanity and absurdity | Full Review - We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie ReviewWe Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is a remastered version of the beloved second title in the Katamari Damacy series released for modern systems; PC, Playstation, Xbox, and Switch.
June 8, 2023 -
Blending elements of trajectory-based launching akin to Angry Birds with turn-based RPG mechanics, Kemono Friends: Kingdom offers a slight spin on a familiar gameplay format and it is coming soon with an Open Beta Test scheduled for June 21!
June 8, 2023 -
Amnesia: The Bunker offers a chilling and unforgettable first person horror experience through its gripping atmosphere, non-linear gameplay, resource management mechanics, and a dynamic AI-driven monster.
June 8, 2023 -
Collect animal waifus in this visually impressive gacha game | Full Review - Kemono Friends: Kingdom Reviewlyndonguitar Get Kemono Friends: Kingdom is a gacha mobile game set in a unique world filled with delightful animal Friends. With its engaging storyline, strategic turn-based RPG gameplay, and a diverse roster of charming animal-themed characters, this game promises to offer an enjoyable experience for both fans and newcomers to the Kemono Friends franchise. It is coming soon with an Open Beta Test scheduled for June 21!
June 8, 2023 - Roll up everything in sight and make some stars | First Impressions - We Love Katamari REROLL+ Review
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is an enhanced edition of the classic PS2 from 2005 that takes players on a whimsical and quirky adventure as they step into the shoes of the Prince once again, as well as the King of All Cosmos during his boyhood.
June 8, 2023 - 911 calls get forwarded to a late night radio talk show host | First Impressions - Killer Frequency Review
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in the 1980s. Players assume the role of Forrest Nash, a late night radio talk show host on 189.16, “The Scream”, in the small town of Gallows Creek. The game revolves around the mysterious return of the killer known as The Whistling Man, who is causing havoc in the town.
June 7, 2023 -
Friends vs Friends is an online PvP shooter game that offers a unique blend of FPS combat and deck building gameplay. In this game, players choose a character from a selection of groups of anthropomorphic friends and customize their loadout using a card-based system. Each card represents a specific ability or weapon that players can use during battles.
June 6, 2023 -
Doomblade, offers a highly unique take on the Metroidvania genre. With its innovative combat mechanics featuring precision-based clicking much like mouse rhythm games like Osu!, or twin stick shooter style of combat when using controllers.
June 6, 2023 -
A satisfying experience of rhythmic mouse swiping or stick flicking | Full Review - Doomblade ReviewDoomblade is a 2D platforming metroidvania with unique combat and platforming mechanics, developed by Muro Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive for PC.
June 6, 2023 -
An immersive Hogwarts experience in mobile format | Full Review - Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Reviewlyndonguitar Download Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is a free-to-play third-person and deck-building game for mobile devices. It features a live-service game format and stylized graphics that magically recreates the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
June 6, 2023 - It could give Hogwarts: Legacy a run for its money | Impressions - Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Review
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened re-introduces us to the world of wizarding once again, following a similar path to the one Harry Potter took, with Hagrid guiding us and leading us through Diagon Alley for school supplies. It allows us to customize our appearance and attire, introduces us to the deck-based combat system, and lets us choose owls as companions, among many other features.
June 6, 2023 -
Everdream Valley Everdream Valley is a third person farming sim developed for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, this game offers a refreshing and immersive experience across multiple platforms.
June 4, 2023 - Breathe new life into your grandparents' neglected farm | First Impressions - Everdream Valley Review
Everdream Valley is a delightful and lighthearted farming adventure game that combines the joys of tending to a homestead with farming, animals, and magic. Following in the footsteps of farming games like Dinkum and Stardew Valley; Everdream Valley promises to be another solid addition to the farming sim genre.
June 4, 2023 -
An impressive evolution for the renowned fighting game franchise | Full Review - Street Fighter 6 ReviewStreet Fighter™ 6 Street Fighter 6 is a 2023 fighting game developed and published by Capcom and the sixth main entry in the Street Fighter franchise, it was recently released and now available for PC, Playstation, and Xbox.
June 4, 2023 -
Street Fighter 6 has come a long way. It features a 18-character roster of both new and returning fighters rendered in new Full 3D art style that looks much closer now to contemporaries like Tekken, than the classic 2D or artistic visuals of Street Fighter, however, the spirit of Street Fighter is still felt here. Street Fighter 6’s roster of 18 characters is mostly familiar, with 12 returning characters and six being entirely new.
June 4, 2023