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Town of Zoz review

Robert Allen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:04:19 +0000

Studio Pixanoh’s Town of Zoz is one of those wildly ambitious efforts, that strives to blend several different genres together. The game’s first few minutes reveal a solid action-role playing foundation, as the game’s protagonist, Ito and his companion spirit Zee, strike and dodge at groups of enemies, making their way through Zelda-esque dungeons. Interestingly, …

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New Releases: April 9-15, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:14:23 +0000

This week delivers a slate of new releases that span from fast-paced action, retro rejuvenations, to a unmindful of and quirky titles. The console port of Hades II builds on its pedigree with taut, myth-infused combat. Elsewhere, the presence of Parasol Superstars and Spica Adventure provide a dose of platforming nostalgia, while Beyond Words is …

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ChainStaff review

Shane Nakamura — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:39:18 +0000

ChainStaff is the kind of experience that might initially seem rooted in old-school style and nostalgia. But give the game a few minutes it begins to reveal a surprisingly sophisticated inventory of mechanics. Developed by Mommy’s Best Games’ Nathan Fouts, the title uses a side-scrolling action template and pares it down to a deceptively modest …

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Go! Go! Mister Chickums review

Robert Allen — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:18:29 +0000

Germany-based developer com8com1 has built a small but solid catalog over the years, delivering titles that have ranged from the R-Type-style shooting of Rigid Force Alpha to the Bullet Heaven intensity of Bloodshed. Their latest release, Go! Go! Mister Chickums offers a slight departure, revisiting the kind of single-screen platformers that were popular during the …

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Living Dead House review

Robert Allen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:28:15 +0000

Like Donut Dodo, Cash Cow DX, Looney Landers, Goliath Depot, and Murtop, Living Dead House feels like an ‘80s arcade game that somehow got lost in time. Had this game actually been released during that era, I probably would have dropped a few quarters into it. But Living Dead wouldn’t have become one of my …

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New Releases: April 2nd-8th, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:28:23 +0000

The first week of April brings a variety of new titles that range from retro revivals, arcade-style titles, to a bit of supernatural intrigue. Sigma Star Saga DX revitalizes a cult classic that blended shoot‑’em‑up thrills with RPG exploration, while both Go! Go! Mister Chickums and Living Dead House channel the feel of playing coin-op …

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GRIME II review

Shane Nakamura — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:49:38 +0000

Tragically, the metroidvania has become a victim of its own success. Given that dozens of genre entries now compete for your time and money, new titles can’t just aim for basic competency anymore. Instead, each new upstart is forced to compete in a world where Hollow Knight already exists. GRIME II, the follow-up to Clover …

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Homura: The Crimson Warriors review

Shane Nakamura — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:29:32 +0000

The Sengoku period of Japan has long been a favorite backdrop for otome games, from Sengoku Night Blood to Nightshade and the Japan-exclusive Ikemen Sengoku: Romances Across Time. Yet few titles treat the Warring States era with as much reverence as Homura: The Crimson Warriors. Originally released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable in 2018, …

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Nutmeg! review

Robert Allen — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:05:14 +0000

Outside of the Ultimate Team money-grabs of FIFA and Madden, there’s not a lot of overlap between the intersection of management simulations and collectible card games. But Nutmeg!, the latest effort from Sumo Digital (Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Sackboy: A Big Adventure) aims to unite the analytical appeal of football management sims like Championship …

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New Releases: March 26-April 1, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:10:35 +0000

As the end of Q1 arrives, a digital deluge of games floods storefronts across every platform. This week, MARVEL MaXimum Collection leads the charge with a superhero-packed bundle while Screamer roars onto consoles with a high-octane racing revival. Elsewhere, retro enthusiasts can dive into Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, bringing the beloved handheld series …

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Ariana and the Elder Codex review

Robert Allen — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:21:35 +0000

Quite possibly, we are living in the golden age of metroidvanias. The past twelve months alone have witnessed some noteworthy highlights. Hollow Knight: Silksong finally arrived in 2025 largely living up to the lofty expectations that had built up around Team Cherry’s long-awaited sequel. Both Gigasword, with its massive blade that doubled as a mobility …

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Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers review

Robert Allen — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:21:16 +0000

The late ’90s and early 2000s were a time of transition for the brawler. Gradually, developers were abandoning the sprite-based fisticuffs of Final Fight and Streets of Rage in favor of polygonal worlds that could provide new pugilistic opportunities. While titles such as Fighting Force, Dynamite Cop, and Urban Reign all increased the number of …

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DigDigDrill review

Robert Allen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:50:36 +0000

DigDigDrill is a deliberately relaxed experience. It’s a game with no enemies, no fail states, and no time constraints. Progress is limited only by how much time you’re willing to invest. As such, this gradual descent through a destructible underground won’t be for everyone. But if you don’t mind a bit of repetition and some …

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Etrange Overlord review

Robert Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:23:28 +0000

An execution seems like a grim place to begin a video game. But Gemdrops, SuperNiche, and writer-producer Sohei Niikawa, the mind behind the Disgaea franchise, utilize Étrange von Rosenburg’s march to the guillotine to explore something rather unexpected: the virtues of thinking for yourself. Falsely accused of assassinating the king, the aristocratic Étrange is condemned …

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New Game Releases: March 19-25, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:07:10 +0000

This week, Crimson Desert offers sweeping open-world ambition, while Death Stranding 2: On the Beach delivers another dose of post-apocalyptic package delivery. Elsewhere, retro fans might appreciate Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers’ attempt at reviving Jaleco’s pugilistic series. Of course, we can’t overlook Virtual Ties Isekaijoucho Träumerei (pictured), where you’ll be reunited with …

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Galactic Vault Review

Robert Allen — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:03:13 +0000

There are some ingenious delights buried within a well-designed first-person, roguelike shooter. Beyond the satisfaction of trying out different builds, the mounting momentum of a run, there’s the thrill of power fantasy. Habitually, you start off with the most basic of offensive weaponry and a minimum of defensive protection. But gradually, you’ll grow stronger, leaving …

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review

Robert Allen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:48:50 +0000

Shadow Tactics takes place in early Edo-period Japan, a few years after Shogun Ayakawa Ohara has consolidated power after a long and bloody civil war. But a furtive rebel leader named Kage-sama has been inciting unrest. As such, the new Shogun has dispatched a group of specialists to squash him. But what unfolds is less …

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Collector’s Cove review

Mike Zhou — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:53:04 +0000

Cozy games habitually generate a very specific sense of comfort. Certainly, Collector’s Cove seems to understand those cravings. Here’s a game where your quint sea vessel is pulled by a cute dinosaur friend and sun-soaked days are spent fishing and combing beaches for resources. You’ll grow crops, use found items to build things, all in …

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Mr. Sleepy Man review

Shane Nakamura — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:42:19 +0000

You have not played a 3D platformer as delightfully bizarre as Mr. Sleepy Man, a game that was six years in the making. Initially, solo developer Devin Santi’s protagonist finds himself in front of a giant Nintendo 64-looking console, requiring the small and exhausted lead to pick up a cartridge to start a game. With …

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Guarding the Great Outdoors in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator

Robert Allen — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:57:44 +0000

The best vocational simulations generate an appreciation for jobs most of us will never hold. They can pull back the curtain the tasks that are essential but not always seen, like the decisions that keep a hospital running, the life-saving protocol followed by firefighters, or, in the case of Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator, preserving …

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