• Ghost of Yotei: A Masterpiece Forged in Revenge

    When Sucker Punch Productions delivered Ghost of Tsushima, they didn’t just give us an open-world action game set in feudal Japan; they redefined it. It had a cinematic storytelling within an expansive world, proving that side activities didn’t need to clutter a map with an overwhelming array of icons. Ghost of Tsushima quickly carved out…

  • Strange Antiquities – A Cozy, Creepy Sequel That Expands the Formula

    When Strange Horticulture first appeared on the indie‑gaming radar, it arrived like a whispered secret in a dusty library—unexpected, enchanting, and utterly addictive from the opening page. I found myself glued to the screen, deciphering botanical riddles. By the time the final leaf fell, I was left yearning for a fresh mystery that could capture…

  • Baby Steps Offers Frustrating Fun in the Great Outdoors

    When Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy exploded onto the scene, it introduced the world to a peculiar brand of masochistic platforming. The sheer absurdity of a man in a cauldron flailing his way up a jumbled mess of objects captivated many, proving that even the most seemingly nonsensical concepts could find an audience. Now,…

  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – A Bloody Symphony of Steel and Shadow

    For years, the allure of both Ninja Gaiden’s legendary difficulty and The Game Kitchen’s atmospheric Blasphemous titles has quietly simmered in the back of my gaming mind. On paper, these experiences, rich in challenging combat and evocative worlds, should have been a perfect fit. Yet, for reasons I could never quite pinpoint, neither series fully…

  • Lost Soul Aside: A Dragon’s Tale with a Tarnished Shine

    When Lost Soul Aside first graced screens with its early trailers, it painted a vivid picture of a high-octane action RPG, a stylish combat spectacle that many, myself included, were eagerly longing for. On paper, it promised a thrilling adventure, a new contender in a genre often dominated by established giants. Yet, the reality, as…

  • Metal Eden: A Blazing Fast-Paced FPS

    When I first caught a glimpse of a trailer for Metal Eden, it looked undeniably cool, a promising vision of futuristic chaos. Yet, I struggled to truly grasp the kind of game it aimed to be. Then came the inevitable delay, a common occurrence that pushed it to the back of many minds, including my…