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By Al  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox One, XBox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS We've been reviewing a lot of smaller, indie-released puzzle games recently, and I'm all for ones that break the mold. Polimines Deluxe is a game that mixes together elements of Minesweeper and nonograms (AKA "Picross") into its gameplay, and that's an idea that's so crazy it might just work. It recently released on just about every platform imaginable, and we're going to be taking a look at it today on the Nintendo Switch. There really isn't a need for any further intro, so let's dive right in! By JT  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox One, XBox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) Developed by Vixa Games, Edge of Sanity is a survival horror game sprinkled with a bit of base building elements for good measure. It may not be the most standout title out there, but from the library of games Vixa Games has developed so far, Edge of Sanity feels like a step in the right direction. Employing some good atmosphere and mixing it with the various types of monsters on screen makes the game less of a pain, and more of a challenge. The good and bad tropes can be easily spotted, the monsters can suddenly appear or disappear, and the main story’s focus can be confusing until the end. Does that make for a more compelling plot, or just a confusing one? Also, when I think of how this game handles missions, I think of multiple point-and-click mobile games. I don’t think that was intended, but neither was what I felt diving into this game. Here we are though, about to dive into Edge of Sanity. By Manuel  Players: 1
Platforms: PC (Steam) It's been a while since we've reviewed a game published by MangaGamer, and I for one am glad to see that streak be broken. The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus is an 18+ visual novel developed by Waffle (The team behind the Funbag Fantasy series.) that's out now on Steam. It originally released in Japan back in 2022, and it's now available in English, and fully uncensored, by way of the aforementioned MangaGamer. We're going to be taking a look at it today of course, though I will be careful in keeping this review as all-ages as possible. That said, this is a review for an adults-only game, so discretion is advised. With that out of the way, let's dive in! By Manuel  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 It feels like it wasn't that long ago that we took a look at Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution. That title was a spin-off of the greater Neptunia series, and though it featured some unique gameplay mechanics, it also was not a follow-up to the long-dormant main series. It's now 2025 and it looks like Compile Heart and Idea Factory still aren't quite ready to release another mainline Neptunia RPG. Enter Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos, a game that places our heroines on motorcycles. There's more to it than that of course, but we'll get there in just a bit. It's currently available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, and is set to release on Steam this summer. We're going to be taking a look at the game on the Nintendo Switch, and see if this is a spin-off title worth picking up. With the intro out of the way, let's dive in! By Rae  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam) Rae here, graced with an otome game!! This time we have something absolutely magical! If you are a fan of Project Sekai’s Wonderlands×Showtime or Magic-kyun! Renaissance, you will absolutely loooove the pastel cotton candy carnival vibes found here. I am a sucker for circus and carnival themes, and an even bigger sucker when magic is involved. Let’s stop clowning around! (ehehe) That’s right, today we are looking at Genso Manège!! By Al  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 We've looked at a lot of puzzle games recently, and we have a very special one just in time for Valentine's Day. Coming to us from a development team made up of one person, and published by Sometimes You, we have Girlfriend from Hell, a game about a jilted girlfriend out for revenge. It's set to arrive soon on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, and we're going to be taking a look at it on the Switch. There isn't much need for further intro, so let's dive in! By Manuel  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, XBox One, XBox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) It's been a while since I've looked at an Action RPG, and I have quite the one to bring you all today. Achilles: Legends Untold originally released on Steam via Early Access back in May 2022, and it saw a full release the following year on the PlayStation 5 and XBox. It's been a quite a while since that release, but it's finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch. It only makes sense that the version we're going to be taking a look at today is that new Switch release, and we'll soon decide if the wait was worth it. This is going to be a long one, so let's just get to the review already! By Manuel  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Today we're going to be looking at a release that has quite a bit of history behind it. Originally releasing on PC back in 2014, DreadOut is a survival horror game that brings together gameplay elements found in games like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Fatal Frame. It's an indie release that was created by a small Indonesian development team, and it was also brought to life via a successful Indiegogo campaign. The developer, Digital Happiness, had a hit on their hands, and have been active since its original release. Meanwhile, DreadOut as a franchise has seen sequels, spin-offs, re-releases, and even a live action film adaptation. We're going to be looking at one of those re-releases today. DreadOut Remastered Collection recently arrived on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 by way of publisher SoftSource, and we're going to be taking a look at the Switch version today. There's really no need for further intro, so let's dive right in! By Manuel  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam) Sometimes a game comes around that defies genre and gameplay norms, and turns out to be more difficult than one would think to review. Marron's Day is just that sort of game, and it's set to arrive soon coming soon on the Nintendo Switch. This isn't its first appearance though, as it released on Steam last year, and on the Game Boy of all things a while back. You're forgiven for thinking that I must have misspoke when it came to it being available on the Game Boy, but that is indeed the case. We're going to be taking a look at it on the Nintendo Switch, and hopefully decide if it's a game worth playing. Without further ado, let's dive in! By Al  Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) Mondealy is an adventure game with a retro 2D aesthetic that claims to be inspired by games like Undertale, Oneshot, and Stardew Valley. I know two of those games, and even though I think the inspirations from Stardew Valley are kind of light, the game borrows a lot of the vibes from Undertale. Now Mondealy isn't an RPG, but it does feature a large cast of characters that inhabit a fantasy world very different from our own. Seeing as it's now available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and PC, we're going to dive into the game and see if the world of Dargratt (Yeah, "Mondealy" is the name of the human world!) is one you're going to want to visit this summer! |
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