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 …
As a kid, I remember a period when sentient AI taking over the world was a theme in media that was very much in vogue. You had movies like The Matrix, I-Robot, and The Terminator, which showed us all a dystopian future where machines would no longer be at our mercy, but rather us to …
Backfirewall Review – The Inevitable Rise of AI Read More »
I’ve championed the walking simulator genre for quite some time. Ever since a teenage version of myself decided to give Gone Home a try, but it’s been a while since I’ve had a title in this genre truly resonate with me. There have been attempts, and good ones at that, in the form of Everyone’s …
Season: A Letter to the Future Review – Everything Dies, But Nothing Is Ever Lost Read More »
As someone who was born in the 1990s, the point-and-click era of gaming is something that was a big part of my introduction to gaming. Tim Schafer played a big role in my early gaming experiences through his titles, Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango, and who could forget the lasting impact that Escape …
Children of Silentown Review – Stunned into Silence Read More »
Here’s a quick fact about me, I love cozy games. Heck, just about everyone these days does. Hence why they had their own wholesome showcase this year. I’ve played more hours in Stardew Valley than I care to count, I’ve searched aimlessly for diamonds in Minecraft for what felt like days, and I’ve waved goodbye …
Pugstorm Interview – Getting To Know The Makers of Core Keeper Read More »
I’ll come right out and say it. I’ve been a little bit cynical when it comes to Team 17 this year. Mostly because they seem like an indie publisher turned AA publisher who hasn’t quite found their niche yet. We’ve covered quite a few of the games they have produced this year, including Thymesia, The …
If you are someone that consumes indie games on the regular, then you will be all too familiar with the term ‘Roguelike.’ Ever since the breakout success of Hades, this game format has been reused and repurposed more than ever. We have seen some incredible uses in the form of Returnal, and equally, we have …
Here’s a challenge for you. Think back to the era of gaming from the mid-2000s and work backward. The challenge is, can you think of any games that don’t involve some form of combat, conflict, or violence? There aren’t many that spring to mind, right? Well, that’s because there wasn’t really a market for games …
The gaming industry, much like any industry tied to media, is an ever-moving conveyor belt of content. While it might slow down now and again, it doesn’t stay that way for long. One minute we are talking about a groundbreaking title that has set new standards for those that come after with unparalleled gameplay, world …
Indie Games on Our Radar for 2023 – Next Year’s Hottest Prospects! Read More »
With each passing year, the Indie gaming library grows, and so does my backlog of games that I ever so desperately try to complete to keep up with this onslaught of new titles. The AAA scene may be delaying projects left, right, and center, but indie developers have continued to quietly go about their business …
