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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: A Chaotic Co-op Zombie Shooter with a B-Movie Flair
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a cooperative zombie shooter that mixes chaotic action with a deliberately campy horror tone. The game clearly draws from classic co-op horde shooters, but it also tries to add its own twists through vehicles, semi-open maps and a progression system. The result is a game that can be entertaining in…
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Solasta II – Early‑Access: A Familiar Yet Fresh Turn‑Based CRPG
The long‑awaited sequel to the modest but beloved 2021 title finally lands in Early Access, offering the first act of a new adventure built on D&D 5.2 rules. Solasta II invites players into a captivating world where family secrets and divine mysteries intertwine. Starting with a somber funeral, the game quickly plunges into an adventure driven…
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Esoteric Ebb: A D20‑Powered CRPG That Turns the Tabletop Into a Living, Laugh‑Inducing Masterpiece
The year 2019 marked a turning point for CPRGs. Indie darling Disco Elysium proved that a dialogue‑heavy, morally ambiguous world could still feel fresh, while classics like Planescape: Torment remind us that tabletop‑style freedom still has a place on the screen. Those titles leaned into dark, gritty atmospheres, and the resurgence they sparked has now…
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Scott Pilgrim EX: A Nostalgic Beat ‘Em Up That Misses the Mark on Its New Direction
When the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game first hit consoles, it quickly became a cult‑favorite for its tight beat ‘em up mechanics, pixel‑perfect art, and the sheer joy of bashing through hordes of league of evil exes with friends by your side. Years later, the announcement that the team behind Shredders Revenge…
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Greedfall: The Dying World – A Bioware‑Like Journey Through Colonial Intrigue
Greedfall: The Dying World aims to carve out its own space in the crowded landscape of modern RPGs by boldly exploring complex themes like racism, colonialism, and imperialism. Drawing inspiration from classic adventure tales and early Bioware titles, it seeks to deliver a rich narrative experience filled with morally grey choices, memorable companions, and dense…
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Blue Prince – A Mystery Roguelite That Finds Its Home on the Switch 2
When Blue Prince launched early last year, it slipped into the spotlight at once, quickly amassing a devoted following. Its blend of puzzle‑solving, narrative intrigue, and roguelite mechanics struck a chord with players looking for something that felt both cerebral and emotionally resonant. In this review I’ll walk through what makes the game tick, from…
