• Rogue Waters: A Pirate Rogue-lite Rife with Potential

    Ahoy there, me hearties! I’ve just embarked on a journey across the treacherous seas in the rogue-lite game, Rogue Waters, and I’m here to share me tale with ye. Rogue Waters, developed by Ice Code Games and published by Tripwire Interactive, casts players as a pirate captain sailing the unpredictable waters in search of treasure…

  • Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – A Whimsical Ride with Room for Improvement

    As a long-time fan of the Harry Potter franchise, the announcement of “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” sparked excitement and fear. For many, Quidditch is a quintessential aspect of the series, with its frenetic pace and strategic depth capturing the imagination of readers and viewers alike. And with Quidditch missing from Hogwarts Legacy last year, all…

  • Wargroove 2 (Xbox): A small step forward

    Wargroove 2 was released late last year, but seeing how it went under our radar, we decided to bring it on this year’s GOTY list with the newly released Xbox version. Where the first Wargroove filled out a void with these kinds of games, Wargroove 2 comes at a time when turned-based strategy games with…

  • Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged: Still one of the best

    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged is a remastered version of the classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Revolution Software. The game was first released in 1996 and has since then gained a cult following for its engaging story, memorable characters, and challenging puzzles. The Reforged version features updated graphics, remastered audio, and…

  • Frostpunk 2: The perfect mix of misery, politics and survival.

    As a lover of strategy and management simulations, I was thrilled to get my hands on Frostpunk 2. The original Frostpunk was a masterpiece of the genre, challenging players to survive in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world by managing resources, making tough decisions, and keeping their citizens happy. With Frostpunk 2, developer 11 Bit Studios has…

  • The Plucky Squire: A fairytale come true

    While other platformers such as Super Mario may have introduced going from 2D to 3D environments, The Plucky Squire takes it to another level, building the groundwork for what easily will be a standard going forward. You know those games where you see the first screenshots and know it will be good? The Plucky Squire…