Papers, Please might seem simple at first glance, but it's actually an incredible game with tough moral choices hiding behind its drab exterior.
Games with Gold – June 2019
Microsoft has announced the lineup for June's Games with Gold and it looks pretty solid and even includes a couple of indie titles. Let's see what we've got coming up... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDzl0nLOnVQ NHL 19 As an ice hockey fan, I'm pretty happy to see this game included, but I'd still rather see more indie titles getting … Continue reading Games with Gold – June 2019
June 2019’s PS+ Games Include “Borderlands: The Handsome Collection” and “Sonic Mania”
PS+ subscribers will be treated to Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania in June 2019.
You Can Have a Field Day with Stardew Valley, a Modern Reworking of Harvest Moon
In an effort to fix the problems of the old Harvest Moon games, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone spent years making Stardew Valley.
Hyper Sentinel is the Perfect Shoot ’em Up for Anyone Who Misses Uridium
If you're "experienced" enough to remember the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, or Amstrad CPC, you may remember a shoot 'em up called "Uridium". Over 30 years and a Kickstarter campaign later, Huey Games and Four5Six Pixel brought us a wonderful homage to it in the form of Hyper Sentinel. Pros VisualsSoundPower ups Cons … Continue reading Hyper Sentinel is the Perfect Shoot ’em Up for Anyone Who Misses Uridium
Awesome Pea Looks and Sounds Great but Could Be Improved
Awesome Pea is a decent platformer whose visual-style is constantly at odds with its gameplay.
Bastion is a Beautiful, Brief, and Exciting Action RPG
Developed by Supergiant Games back in 2011, Bastion is still very much worth your time and attention. It combines a wonderful aesthetic with fast-paced and exciting gameplay. Pros ArtworkDynamic Voiceover/NarrationMusic Cons Repetitive GameplayShort Bastion doesn't waste any time setting up the story, instead opting to tell you all you need to know as you progress … Continue reading Bastion is a Beautiful, Brief, and Exciting Action RPG
What We’re Playing: May 2019
Here are all the great indie games that we've been playing this month.
May 2019’s PS+ Games to Include “Overcooked” and “What Remains of Edith Finch”
Sony has announced the free games for PS+ subscribers for this month and I've got to say that I'm pretty happy with the lineup as there are a couple of great little indie titles to sink our teeth into. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNKgFzMWZtg Overcooked! The first of the lineup is the brilliant Overcooked! from Ghost Town Games. In … Continue reading May 2019’s PS+ Games to Include “Overcooked” and “What Remains of Edith Finch”
Games with Gold – May 2019
Microsoft has announced the Games with Gold lineup for May 2019 and it's not quite what we expected.