Tag: Adventure

  • Funko Fusion: A Nostalgic Journey Through Franchise Worlds

    Funko Fusion, the latest offering from the beloved toy and collectible company, has joined the ranks of genre-bending video games that combine nostalgia with a blend of adventure, humor, and a touch of whimsy. Drawing inspiration from titles such as Lego Dimensions, this game invites players on a mission through various beloved franchises, utilizing the…

  • The Spirit of the Samurai: Looks amazing but no fun to play 

    In an age where video games often strive for photorealistic graphics and expansive open worlds, The Spirit of the Samurai stands out as a breath of fresh air through its unique aesthetic. The game’s brilliant stop-motion graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia for classic animations, while the beautifully crafted environments draw players into a rich…

  • Kong: Survival Instinct – A Thrilling Urban Quest Amid Giants.

    Kong: Survival Instinct by 7levels is an intriguing twist on the Metroidvania genre, setting players in the crumbled remnants of a city where King Kong’s mythos collides with modern-day dystopia. As David, you embark on a gripping journey through landscapes undermined by monstrous Titans and nefarious foes led by the villainous Alan Jonah—all in a…

  • Europa: If Studio Ghibli made games

    Europa transports players to a beautifully crafted universe, drawing inspiration from both Studio Ghibli and games such as Journey. Set against the backdrop of a colonized version of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, the game offers an experience that is both visually stunning and narratively compelling. A visual treat  From the moment you launch into the…

  • Neva: One of this year’s most beautiful experiences

    When GRIS was released it took most of us by storm with one of the most beautiful presentations we had seen and a story that touched us more than we managed to explain. Now, Nomada Studio is back with their spiritual follow-up; Neva. And before we go all in on the review, this is one…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Star Wars Outlaws: Star Wars is even better without jedi. 

    An open-world Star Wars game where you play as a smuggling gunslinger is on paper a dream come true to me. Star Wars Outlaws manages to nail this roleplaying dream at times, and at other times, it misses the mark of an excellent game being pretty bland. The Ubisoft formula is well known by now…