House of Caravan

House of Caravan

House of Caravan is a first-person exploration and puzzle game set entirely in a small, deserted mansion. The limited amount of puzzles are disappointing, to say the least, and slowly creeping through the mansion opening every cabinet and drawer grows old very quickly. Thankfully, the game can be completed in less than 90 minutes, provided you manage to avoid the bugs and wonky physics. This game could have done a lot more with the story and setting but ended up falling far short in all areas.

Gameplay: Slow, tedious, and boring.

Graphics: Decent enough, but very dark.

Sound: Stilted voice acting and unmemorable music

Zenge

Zenge

Zenge is a simple, straightforward puzzle game combining tangrams and sliding blocks. The minimalist art style is easy on the eyes, and while the game is short, it keeps introducing new mechanics to keep the gameplay interesting. It is also as affordable as its mobile counterpart, so there’s no reason to miss out if you want to play it on your PC instead of your phone.

Gameplay: Playing the game is simple, straightforward, and quite relaxing.

Graphics: Visually, it is minimalist, but the story artwork is neat.

Sound: The audio consists of soothing piano tunes

Need for Speed™ Rivals

Need for Speed™ Rivals

Need For Speed: Rivals fuses some of the best elements of Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted. The exotic cars and scenic open-world setting of Rivals make for exhilarating races and chases while the ability to play as either racers or cops adds some variety to the mix. The locked framerate can be overcome, but it’s still a baffling inclusion and the heavy emphasis on online play will also be an annoyance to solo players. However, despite the flaws, this is still a great entry in the series and a lot of fun to play.

Gameplay: Fast and frantic, but some players might find it a little too easy.

Graphics: The Frostbite 3 engine is used to great effect in this game.

Sound: Decent soundtrack, overly dramatic voice acting, and good sound effects

Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2 takes everything about the original game to the next level in terms of visuals, speed, and sheer fun. While the enemies remain mostly the same they look better than ever and the inclusion of new character classes, along with all the old favorites, means there’s plenty for players to master. The frequent updates with new maps and modes also contribute to the continued popularity of the game. Some players might find the wave-based enemy slaying repetitive, but once you get hooked few other games come close to the sheer visceral thrill that Killing Floor 2 can deliver.

Gameplay: Kill wave after wave of enemies while staying alive.

Graphics: Some interesting levels that can be decorated with the blood and gore of your enemies.

Sound: The industrial metal soundtrack is very fitting and the weapons all sound great

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

Need for Speed: Most Wanted might share a name with the 2005 original and feature police chases, but that’s about where the similarities end. The single-player mode feels bland and empty while the multiplayer mode has more in common with Burnout Paradise than Need for Speed. In fact, the entire game feels like an inferior Need for Speed themed imitation of Burnout Paradise, which makes it hard to recommend.

Gameplay: Very lacking compared to previous entries in the series.

Graphics: The graphics are good, but the overall style of the game is very bland.

Sound: The usual selection of licensed tunes, but nothing exceptional

DEATH STRANDING

DEATH STRANDING

Death Stranding is an open-world, third-person title where Hideo Kojima had free reign with his artistic vision. The result is a title that mixes complex story elements with rather straightforward gameplay. Simply carting packages from one point of the map to another might not sound like fun, and frequently it isn’t, but somehow it ends up being very compelling. The story will also keep players guessing and just when you think the game can’t get any stranger something new happens that leaves you shaking your head in disbelief. It’s not a game for everyone, but players who get hooked are in for the ride of their life.

Gameplay: Bewildering and frustrating at times, but also addictive, rewarding, and unlike anything else.

Graphics: The port from PS4 to PC has resulted in a game that looks even better than before.

Sound: Great voice acting and an incredible soundtrack

Gunfire Reborn Has Sold Over One Million Copies

Gunfire Reborn Has Sold Over One Million Copies

With so many great titles currently available, it's easy to overlook some hidden gems. Thankfully, players have definitely been taking notice of Gunfire Reborn, a game that mashes together RPG, Roguelite, and FPS elements. The developers recently shared the news that Gunfire Reborn has sold over one million copies since release, which is impressive for [...]
Curious Expedition 2 Leaving Steam Early Access In Early 2021

Curious Expedition 2 Leaving Steam Early Access In Early 2021

Maschinen-Mensh has been hard at work on their upcoming title, Curious Expedition 2, and in conjunction with Thunderful Publishing recently revealed that the game will be leaving Early Acces on Steam in early 2021. Lorenzo Pilia, the producer at Maschinen-Mensh, thanked the Early Access community for their assistance in providing feedback that aided with the improvements to the game. According to Pilia, the Early Access version is already in a very polished state, and only requires a little more time for it to meet their standards for the 1.0 release

King Arthur: Knights Tale Heading For Steam Early Access

King Arthur: Knights Tale Heading For Steam Early Access

NeocoreGames recently held a Kickstarter campaign for their next title, a tactical role-playing game based on the Arthurian mythology. Titled King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, it promised to be a unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and more traditional, character-centric RPGs. It’s not the first time that game developers have set their sights on King Arthur, but NeocoreGames definitely outlined some interesting ideas in their Kickstarter campaign. Close to 4,000 backers ended up backing the project to get this modern telling of the classic mythology made

Tesla Force

Tesla Force

Tesla Force builds on all the elements that made Tesla Vs. Lovecraft so great but adds a ton of rogue-lite features. The result is a game that is more polished, more varied, and more addictive than the original. Luck still plays a vital role in the game, and it can become a bit repetitive, but overall, it is a solid title that is very entertaining.

Gameplay: Non-stop shooting action, along with some strategic choices to make.

Graphics: The visuals are similar to the original game but have plenty of enhancements.

Sound: The game features a great soundtrack and sound effects