• Expeditions: Samurai Preview – Stepping into Feudal Japan

    The Expeditions series is one of those franchises that somehow managed to completely slip under my radar over the years. However, hearing about the fourth and latest addition to the lineup, Expeditions: Samurai, I immediately felt that I might have missed out on something special. Turn-based party combat set against rich historical backdrops sounds precisely…

  • Lies of P Complete Edition: The Definitive Souls-like Experience on the Switch 2

    Souls-likes have really exploded as a genre in the last couple of years, but it seems few manage to do what From Software has done with its games in terms of quality and how popular they are. Lies of P quickly became a favorite for many among Souls-likes when it first released in 2023, going…

  • Disgaea Mayhem: A Franchise Misdirection

    The Disgaea series has long held a cherished place in the tactical RPG landscape, known for its quirky humor, absurd level caps, and deep strategy mechanics. When Disgaea Mayhem was announced, promising a fresh spin on the beloved formula, hope was skeptical but still high for me. Unfortunately, what we actually received is a title…

  • Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call – A Nostalgic Journey into Leyda

    Taking inspiration from titans of the industry such as The Elder Scrolls and Fable, while infusing world-building reminiscent of dark fantasy staples like Warhammer, is an incredibly ambitious undertaking for any studio, let alone an indie team of just seven people. Yet, against the odds, Titan Roc has delivered an open-world experience that, for the…

  • Denshattack! – Full Steam Ahead

    In the landscape of modern gaming, where titles often lean toward gritty realism or slow-burn narrative experiences, Denshattack! arrives like a neon-colored freight train barreling through a quiet station. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the high-octane trick-scoring of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater collided head-on with the kinetic, lane-switching adrenaline of Subway Surfers,…

  • D-topia: A Polished Vision Lacking the Necessary Depth

    With a sleek design, engaging puzzle mechanics, and a narrative premise centered on the moral complexities of a manufactured utopia, D-topia initially appeared to be exactly the kind of thoughtful gaming experience I crave. On paper, it promised a sophisticated blend of choice-driven narrative and cerebral challenge. But after spending time within its sterile, block-based…