Rematch Review — GOOOAAL!
Rematch stands as a rare and bold attempt to faithfully translate real-world soccer into the online competitive gaming space.
Erik Hodges is a hobby writer and a professional gamer, at least if you asked him. He has been writing fiction for over 12 years and gaming practically since birth, so he knows exactly what to nitpick when dissecting a game's story. When he isn't reviewing games, he's probably playing them.
Net.Attack() Early Access Review
Net.Attack() both wants to teach you to code and demands you understand the medium to fully enjoy the game.
The Alters Review — Meeting Yourself
The Alters asks, "What if you could meet who you could've been?" and makes that question its core mechanic.
Wizard of Legend 2 Review — Shadow Money Wizard Gang (We Love Casting Spells)
While there is certainly nothing stopping you from taking the game on solo, Wizard of Legend 2 just feels like a game that would be better in a group.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Review — Rain Portents The Night’s Reign
For fans of Elden Ring looking for something familiar yet fresh, Nightreign is a confident contender.
Section 13 Review — (Blackout Protocol)
Section 13 may not be revolutionary, but is worth your time if you're a fan of fast-paced roguelikes and don’t mind a few rough edges.
Islands & Trains Review — And Train*
While it has its limitations, Islands & Trains still delivers a unique and satisfying sandbox for those looking to unwind.
The Siege and the Sandfox Review — Desert Nights
The Siege and the Sandfox is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania that excels in every artistic aspect.
Survive the Fall Review — Wasteland Management
Survive the Fall does colony management really well, but I found myself uninspired by its open-world exploration.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Review — Forever King
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon delivers a refreshingly dark and engaging RPG experience with a strong narrative, a reimagined take on familiar mechanics, and a world that feels both mythic and original.
Monster Train 2 Review — Heavenly Metal
Monster Train 2 doesn’t just earn its place in the crowded roguelike deckbuilder genre—it sets a new bar.
The Precinct Review — Averno Noir
Working best when it leans into its 80's cop movie aesthetics, The Precinct can be exciting and unique, but at times feels unfinished.
9 Kings Early Access Review
9 Kings is an excellent roguelike that feels ready to ship.
Blades of Fire Review — Warsmith
Blades of Fire started slow, but quickly won me over with its unique take on Soulslike mechanics.
RoadCraft Review — Offroad
RoadCraft pays a lot of attention to detail, but that focus on realism can be broken by the game's bugs.
Revenge of the Savage Planet Review — Nu Grob 2!!!
Revenge of the Savage Planet is certainly my most unexpected gem of the year so far.
Captain Blood Review — Nostalgia for Nothing
Captain Blood is nostalgic... perhaps to a fault!
Blacksmith Master Early Access Review
Blacksmith Master is a great tycoon game, which could use a bit of work on the mid to late game.
Omega Crafter Review — Code Monkey Hero
Omega Crafter is full of creativity and potential, but unfortunately falls short on delivering many of the mechanics players have come to expect from the genre.
Spirit of the North 2 Review — Dedicated Yarp Button
Spirit of the North 2 feels incredibly magical. It is a game where you will get lost in a world that feels very real.