Cairn Review

Platform Played : PC Developer : The Game Bakers Publisher : The Game Bakers Genre : Adventure/Simulation Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (10 hours) Cairn is a climbing simulation where players control the protagonist Aava to navigate a treacherous, unforgiving mountain face. The experience blends…

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MIO: Memories in Orbit Review

Platform Played : Xbox Series X Developer : Douze Dixièmes Publisher : Focus Entertainment Genre : Metroidvania Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (17 hours) MIO: Memories in Orbit is a masterfully crafted Metroidvania that distinguishes itself through a breathtaking painterly art style. The experien…

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Keep Driving Review

Platform Played : PC Developer : YCJY Games Publisher :  YCJY Games Genre : Adventure Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (4 hours) K eep Driving is a turn-based roguelike RPG in which you set off on a road trip with the ultimate destination being a music festival. While the ultimate destination is a mu…

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Is This Seat Taken? Review

Platform Played : PC Developer : Poti Poti Studio Publisher :  Wholesome Games Genre : Puzzle Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (7 hours) Is your favorite part of wedding planning the seating arrangements? If so, boy do I have the game for you. If not, well, this absolves you of all the pressure that…

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and Roger Review

Platform Played : Steam Deck Developer : TearyHand Studio Publisher : Kodansha Genre : Visual Novel Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (1.5 hours) And Roger is a visual novel tackling dementia that deftly incorporates gameplay elements to simulate the condition. The game not only showcases dementia’s…

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review

Platform Played : Steam Deck Developer : Lizardcube Publisher : Sega Genre : 2D Action Platformer Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (15 hours) Shinobi: Art of Vengence is a 2D action platformer, harkening back to its roots, but with a light touch of  Metroidvania design. The combat is fantastic. The…

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Dredge Review

Platform Played : Steam Deck Developer : Black Salt Games Publisher : Team 17 Genre : Fishing Completion Status (How Long to Beat) : Yes (9 hours) Dredge casts you off as a fishing boat,- err, a fisherman - who has stumbled across a series of islands beset by a dark mystery, and it’s up to you to unravel sai…

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