While the Roguelike genre may have taken off with games such as Dead Cells or Enter the Gungeon, a newer and mildly more balanced genre is the Roguelite, basically, just a game where you can get upgrades and consistently make your character stronger while still delving into new and random levels every time you play. …
Right at the top of this article, there is one thing I need to come clean about – I have an undying love and passion for Dead Cells and the world of Castlevania. While I may have been only a twinkle in my father’s eye when the original games were released, I have poured over …
Vampire Survivors is a roguelike shoot ’em-up style game released on March 31, 2021, by Poncle. The game has only flourished in popularity since its release with addictive, fast-paced gameplay that can range anywhere from three-minute rounds to thirty-minute rounds, all of it depending on the player’s ability to choose their skills wisely. Earning achievements …
Through the six years that Undertale has been around, we’ve gotten quite a bit of merch. From Plushes to Pins and even some books, it seems Undertale’s reach as a brand extends to practically infinite places and can be turned into just about anything you could imagine. One of the most curious things in the …
If you’ve been around the indie gaming scene, you’ve heard of Hollow Knight before. The game is a massively popular Metroidvania, featuring many bosses, platforming, and collectibles. One of those collectibles is the Grubs, little worms you find the father of around the start of the game; all stuck hidden around the massive cave system. …
Core Keeper is a survival sandbox game released in 2021 by Pugstorm for Linux and Microsoft Windows. Although still in its early access phase, Core Keeper offers dozens – if not hundreds – of hours of fun for you and your friends. Core Keeper is just as enjoyable in a single-player environment as in multiplayer. …
Coral Island is an RPG simulator game, taking clear influence from games like Stardew Valley and, at times, being reminiscent of Animal Crossing. Currently, in its early access state, the developer Stairway Games are working hard to provide monthly updates. The game is bright and colorful, offering a brief respite from reality while you play. …
Undertale has one of the most in-depth universes in the gaming sphere, with some of the most potential to tell different stories I’ve ever seen in a video game. In addition, there is a multitude of official products and posts that expand on this universe in exciting ways. Unfortunately, no official comic series exists for …
There was a time many years ago when every single indie game was a hidden gem. When discussing the latest games with pals, if you were to mention a title that was even slightly askew from the cultural zeitgeist, you would likely be met with confused looks, and even animosity from gaming purists who wouldn’t …
Whilst I consider myself very happy-go-lucky when choosing video games, roguelites are one of my favorite genres. And within that, turn-based deck-builders are my favorite subgenre, so Iris and the Giant was right up my alley. I’ll admit, watching the trailer didn’t give me many ideas of what to expect, but I was soon able to …
