Dungeon Marathon PC Game Reviews

Dungeon Marathon

A hag has tricked a Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard, and Dwarf into thinking that perilous dungeons are actually gyms and players must help the unarmed heroes make it through them unscathed. This involves dodging or running away from hazards and enemies while collecting keys to open gates and grabbing apples to stay healthy. Apart from a poison mechanic and a few power-ups that is all there is to the game, but while short-lived Dungeon Marathon can be fun and is certainly quite unique.

Gameplay: Instead of fighting, players must run for their lives while trying to find the exit to each short dungeon.

Graphics: The retro-style visuals have a certain nostalgic appeal, but are still very basic and not that memorable.

Sound: The music and sound effects get the job done, but neither stand out in any way

CATch The Stars PC Game Reviews

CATch The Stars

CATch the Stars is a charming and minimalist puzzle game that challenges players to move stars in the correct order to complete constellations. The puzzles veer towards the easy side, but the soothing soundtrack, beautiful silhouette backgrounds, and wallet-friendly price tag make CATch the Stars worth a closer look for fans of the genre.

Gameplay: The game concept is easy to grasp and even the introduction of new mechanics doesn’t complicate the formula too much.

Graphics: While it only features four different backgrounds, the whole look and feel of the game is very charming.

Sound: The piano soundtrack is a perfect match for the relaxing nature of the game

Barro PC Game Reviews

Barro

Barro is a barebones racing game that is unlikely to appeal to anyone except for casual players or those looking for something that can be completed in less than an hour. Everything from the visuals to the audio is minimal at best and while the game doesn’t have any critical bugs or flaws it is extremely bland and easy. Players looking for an easy challenge or want a simple racing game that can be played in local split-screen mode can do worse than spend their pocket change on this game, but for everyone else, there are far better options.

Gameplay: The game features a decent amount of tracks, but they are all very short and easy.

Graphics: Visually Barro looks extremely generic and there’s nothing to distinguish it from all the other games that use simple store-bought assets.

Sound: As with everything else in the game the audio in Barro is very minimal and the lack of music just highlights how lackluster the sound effects are

Anstorm PC Game Reviews

Anstorm

Anstorm is a straightforward arcade shooter with a unique setting that challenges players to survive hordes of enemies while accomplishing simple objectives. The campaign mode features interesting bosses and some variety in terms of what players must do, but overall the game falls short of what fans of the genre will expect. In addition, the Survival mode, which could have provided the game with some much-needed replay value only serves to highlight its flaws.

Gameplay: The campaign levels in Anstorm are short and can be exciting, but eventually become tedious, while the Survival mode is particularly disappointing.

Graphics: The art style won’t appeal to everyone as the goofy enemy designs are at odds with the epic science fiction story the game is trying to tell.

Sound: While not bad, the music and sound effects are pretty generic and not very memorable

Limbo PC Game Reviews

Limbo

Limbo plunges players into a bleak and dangerous world as a young boy in search of his sister. The black and white visuals make for a stylish-looking game, but the abundance of traps, enemies, and a physics system that delights in killing players keeps the game challenging throughout. Limbo is a short game, but a memorable one, and despite its flaws comes highly recommended.

Gameplay: The trial-and-error puzzles can be frustrating, but making it through tricky sections is very rewarding.

Graphics: Limbo uses a very minimalist approach for the visuals, but it gives the game a very distinctive look which has since been copied by many other titles.

Sound: The eerie acousmatic music and ambient effects of Limbo are best experienced with a good set of headphones and the game also makes clever use of sound for some puzzles

Atomic Heart PC Game Reviews

Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart is a single-player first-person shooter that tasks players with saving a retrofuturistic Soviet utopia from a robot uprising. The look and style of the game immediately draw comparisons to classics such as Bioshock, but Atomic Heart has some interesting ideas of its own too. The combat, which is filled with giant adversaries, powerful guns, and interesting polymer abilities makes for visceral encounters, but things like quick time events and tedious fetch quests mar the experience. Players hoping to sneak through the game will also quickly end up frustrated. Nevertheless, despite some issues, Atomic Heart is worth the experience, and fans of the genre will enjoy what it has to offer.

Gameplay: After a slow start the action picks up considerably and the game is filled with lots of action as well as some exploration and puzzle-solving.

Graphics: The Unreal Engine 4 is put to good use in Atomic Heart to deliver stunning outdoor vistas as well as massive boss battles and detailed indoor environments.

Sound: The voice acting can be a bit questionable at times, but the sound effects and soundtrack are really good

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara PC Game Reviews

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara take a break from all the farming of the previous game and instead presents players with a 3D platforming adventure. It sees Koa traveling to different islands where she must take part in platforming trials to find map pieces leading to her next destination. Along with all the platforming the game also features some collectibles to find as well as a few mini-games and races. The entire game is very wholesome and lighthearted while the platforming is easy enough that most players should be able to have fun without getting frustrated.

Gameplay: Some of the control elements, such as having to hold down a button to run, takes some getting used to but overall the game is fun and varied.

Graphics: The visuals are bright and colorful while the levels are varied enough that exploring them won’t feel repetitive.

Sound: Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara lacks any type of voice acting, but there are plenty of sound effects along with a very upbeat and catchy soundtrack

Construction Simulator PC Game Reviews

Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator features an abundance of licensed machinery and two large maps for players to them on. Starting with a small company, players must complete contracts to earn more money and invest in new vehicles. These vehicles must be maintained and fueled while traveling across the maps and changing the cityscapes. Although the game does have a learning curve it is surprisingly accessible and jobs can be as simple or complicated as players prefer. However, while the vehicles are meticulously recreated the actual construction aspect can feel a little simplistic for veterans expecting an in-depth simulation experience.

Gameplay: With over 80 machines from familiar brands there’s plenty to experience in Construction Simulator. The game also features two huge maps with hefty campaigns to keep players busy.

Graphics: Some aspects, such as the meticulously recreated machinery look great, but things like the pedestrian animations are slightly less impressive.

Sound: Construction Simulator has a decent soundtrack and passable voice-acting, but it is the realistic sound effects that are most impressive

Hidden Cats in New York PC Game Reviews

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York swaps locations but retains everything that made Hidden Cats in London such a casual and enjoyable title. This time there are more cats to find and new bonus levels, but the game remains accessible and addictive. The game is also very reasonably priced, so players won’t have any buyer’s remorse even after completing it in one or two sessions.

Gameplay: Most of the cats are easy to spot, but some of them can be quite elusive, and earning all the achievements is very rewarding.

Graphics: The New York City illustration is packed with even more detail than the London one, and the new bonus levels are a blast.

Sound: The relaxing soundtrack is a good match for the game, and the volume levels can be tweaked as desired

Hotline Miami PC Game Reviews

Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami is a surreal, brutal, and bloody top-down shooter where players are given access to a bunch of weapons and set loose on Russian mobsters. Almost everyone, including the protagonist, can be killed in one hit, which, coupled with the speed of the game, makes for a very intense experience. The neon-tinted color palette used for the retro 16-bit visuals and the synthwave soundtrack further enhances the experience and draws players into the seedy game world. The game is extremely challenging and not without flaws, but the overall experience is one that comes highly recommended.

Gameplay: The game is fast-paced with brutal violence, but one misstep can result in instant death.

Graphics: The visuals are pixelated but detailed, and the overall aesthetic is quite memorable.

Sound: The soundtrack is easily one of the highlights of the game, and the music is a perfect match for the action