• Virtue and Sledgehammer: A Deeper Shade of Destruction

    When I first sat down with Virtue and Sledgehammer, I honestly had a hard time grasping what the experience would actually entail. I knew the basic premise: there is a sledgehammer, there are environments waiting to be smashed, and presumably, there is some sort of narrative tying it all together. What I certainly did not…

  • Under Canopies: A Cozy Escape

    Under Canopies is one of those games that doesn’t really ask much of you, and that’s exactly what makes it so enjoyable. It’s a cozy, relaxing experience that lets you explore a beautiful world at your own pace, without constantly throwing challenges or objectives your way. Atmosphere and Visuals One of the first things that…

  • Full Circle Preview: Step into a Nostalgic Post-Apocalyptic World

    Deck 13 has consistently delivered compelling titles and standout RPGs over the past several years, including one of my favorites: Chained Echoes. Looking ahead to 2027, the publisher is preparing an impressive lineup of upcoming RPGs. We recently had the pleasure of going hands-on with an early build of one of these promising titles: Full…

  • Stupid Never Dies: Embracing the Absurd

    In a gaming landscape often dominated by hyper-realistic graphics, somber narratives, and predictable genre tropes, titles that lean heavily into the bizarre and irreverent can be a breath of fresh air. Enter Stupid Never Dies, an action-packed roguelite that immediately captures your attention with an intriguing premise and a striking visual identity. The game wastes…

  • Tormented Souls 2: Embracing the Nostalgia

    Survival horror has undergone a remarkable renaissance over the past few years, largely driven by big-budget remakes and modernized first-person frights. Yet, a dedicated niche of gamers still yearns for the unmistakable friction of classic late-90s horror: tank controls (or modernized equivalents), agonizingly scarce resources, fixed camera angles, and brain-melting puzzles. Enter Tormented Souls 2.…

  • Over the Hill: Journey Through the Wilderness

    When Art of Rally launched, it was a surprisingly delightful experience, pairing tight mechanics with a striking visual identity. What was initially expected to be a brief, passing trial quickly morphed into a game that fully caught my attention and refused to let go. Now, with the studio’s latest release, Over the Hill, that signature…