E3 2021: Sands of Aura is a “Souls-lite” set in a world covered in sand
Chashu Entertainment’s take on Souls-style games is showing promise.
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Review: Dropping by the graveyard yet again with Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection is the most approachable the series will ever be to newcomers, while retaining the charming presentation and aggravating gameplay veterans are sure to love coming back to.
Review: Cut up the place or become sliced salami in Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
Be the ultimate needle pillow you always dreamed of with the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection.
Review: Essays on Empathy compiles and explores Deconstructeam’s body of work
This collection of the Spanish indie studio’s games offers a unique insight into their approach.
Review: Stalking the mean, animal streets of Vancouver in Backbone
Backbone is an excellent adventure game, with a highly memorable setting and superb writing.
Review: Into the cold but still wonderful blue yonder with Subnautica: Below Zero
Subnautica: Below Zero shows that survival games can also be extremely relaxing.
Review: Persona 5 Strikers wants to understand and redeem its targets but can’t follow through
Omega Forces’ take on Persona makes for a good action game, but the series’ greater problems still loom large.
Review: Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is extremely faithful to the original game
Asha in Monster World makes the return of a 16-bit classic, Monster World IV.
Saving Mars one kill at a time in Red Solstice 2: Survivors
In fiction, nothing good ever comes out of Mars. In Red Solstice 2: Survivors, Earth has been ravaged by mutated monsters, forcing humanity to eke out a living on Mars. But lo and behold, those pesky abominations have found their way to our new home, and it’s up to a lowly squad of marines to…
Review: Treasure Hunting for Love and Profit in The Magnificent Trufflepigs
The Magnificent Trufflepigs tells its story well, but it’s too slight to get properly invested.