• Echoes of the End: A Comforting, Under-the-Radar Adventure for Tired Souls

    In a landscape dominated by open worlds and ambitious narratives, Echoes of the End quietly emerges as a familiar proposition. It’s a game that, despite its generic leanings and the formidable competition it faces, carved out a surprisingly enjoyable shorter, self-contained experience. It might not redefine the genre, but it certainly offers a pleasant escape…

  • Demon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles 2: A Breath of Fresh Air for Anime Fighters

    The phenomenon that is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is nearly impossible to have missed. Its meteoric rise in popularity has naturally led to a couple of video game adaptations in recent years. The first installment, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles, launched in 2021 to a somewhat lukewarm critical reception, yet it…

  • Ready or Not: SWATing the Competition

    The tactical first-person shooter genre has seen a resurgence in recent years, shedding its niche status and attracting a wider audience. Much of this renewed interest can be attributed to the uncompromising realism and intense gameplay offered by titles like Ready or Not. Originally a PC staple, its much-anticipated arrival on consoles begs a crucial…

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition: A Legacy Forged in the Grimdark

    When Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War first burst onto the scene in 2004, it was nothing short of a revelation. For long-time fans of Games Workshop’s grimdark universe, it offered an authentic, brutal, and visceral interpretation of the 41st Millennium. Now, almost two decades later, and with a small but hopeful revival of the RTS…

  • Titan Quest 2 Early Access Preview: Threads of Fate Unspun

    The original Titan Quest holds a special place in my ARPG pantheon. There was something uniquely captivating about its vibrant, sun-drenched world of ancient Greece, steeped in intriguing mythology, paired with a combat system that felt satisfyingly weighty without trying to reinvent the wheel. My anticipation for Titan Quest 2 has been soaring since its…

  • Killing Floor 3 Review: A Familiar Fight With Room to Grow

    When the first Killing Floor burst onto the scene, I’d just begun to fatigue on the zombie horde premise Left 4 Dead had perfected. Killing Floor, with its slower, more tactical wave-based survival and distinct Perk system, offered a refreshing change of pace, and it quickly became a perfect match for what I craved. By…