PC Game Reviews
This is obviously a must-have title for Indiana Jones and Point & Click Adventure fans alike. Although showing its age it’s still a great game from a company that was at the pinnacle of the genre back in their heyday. No self respecting adventure gamer should pass up on this one.
Gameplay: Pure point & click goodness.
Graphics: Pretty good back in the day but obviously dated now.
Sound: A nice soundtrack and good effects for the time
Previews
Usually all it takes to get our attention are the words “shoot ‘em up,” but Xenoraid from 10tons Ltd looks like it will be of special interest. The game is a vertically scrolling shooter with a small dash of bullet hell, but don’t expect to memorize your way out of harm’s way with this one. 10tons has revealed that missions will be procedurally driven based on set parameters, which means enemy formations and attack directions will be different each time
News
The catalog of visual novels on Steam continues to grow and the latest entry is the upcoming Magical Eyes – Red is for Anguish. It is a mystery themed visual novel from POMERA Studios and will be hitting Steam on March 30 thanks to independent game publisher, Fruitbat Factory
News
Everyone is familiar with Valentine’s Day, but did you know that Japan also has a “White Day” which takes place exactly one month later? It is the day on which men who received chocolates from women on Valentine’s Day get to return the favor. This is because it is tradition in Japan for the women to give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day
PC Game Reviews
Unlike other hidden object games that are fond of featuring the usual supernatural suspects like ghosts, Eventide contains plenty of creatures from Slavic fables. Their inclusion, along with the colorful hand-drawn visuals, provides the game with a unique look and feel. The story is still a bit clichéd, and the game isn’t very long, but it is a lot of fun while it lasts. This makes it a good choice for newcomers to the genre, but the charming visuals and interesting locations will also appeal to veterans.
Gameplay: Although it is an easy title, it is also a lot of fun while it lasts.
Graphics: The game features vibrant, colorful visuals and cool creature designs.
Sound: The voice acting could have been better in spots, but overall, the audio is good
PC Game Reviews
Blast away aliens that move and attack to the beat of some great Dubstep tracks in this addictive bullet hell shooter. The game is no walk in the park and with four difficulty settings as well as ten ships to unlock it will keep you busy for a while. Being a fan of EDM obviously helps, but the charming pixel art style visuals and relentless action is what kept us coming back for more.
Gameplay: As simple as dodging bullets and grabbing coins.
Graphics: Retina searing colors and flashes, but very nice overall.
Sound: Your personal music taste will determine whether you like the Dubstep soundtrack or not
Early Access Previews
Fancy a rather destructive take on the brick break genre? Well, Caromble from Crimson Owl Studios has got you covered. The five members that make up this talented team of Dutch indie developers have apparently been working on the game for a few years already while also juggling other jobs, so clearly they are committed to getting it right!
PC Game Reviews
Combine the gothic art style of the early Castlevania games and mix it with the frantic bullet hell gameplay CAVE is so good at and you get Deathsmiles. Although it has been many years since the game first graced arcades and the Xbox 360 its arrival on the PC is still a cause for celebration. The loss of online coop and lack of PC extras is a pity, but the game will still put a smile on any shooter fan’s face.
Gameplay: Not the hardest game in the genre, but attaining a highscore still takes skill.
Graphics: The arcade mode visuals look a bit dusty, but the rest of the game still look good considering its age.
Sound: The soundtrack is nice and energetic while the sound effects are good without being overwhelming
PC Game Reviews
While Hitman: Codename 47 was a good game in its time it requires a lot of patience to get the most out of it. The lack of checkpoints or save spots means that one mistake can take you all the way back to the start of a mission. I also encountered quite a few bugs and crashes during my time with the game which is a pity. Check it out to see where it all started, but don’t expect it to blow you away.
Gameplay: Entertaining but expect lots of trial-and-error as well as needless repetition.
Graphics: Looking very dated at this point.
Sound: Flat voice acting, but the sound effects are good
PC Game Reviews
Guide Amy Wellard through a post-apocalyptic world where the poor try to eke out an existence under the oppressive rule of the aristocracy. Shardlight features an interesting setting, memorable characters, and excellent pixel art visuals. The fact that the puzzles are logical and the superb audio also makes it easy to recommend to point-and-click adventure fans. Overall, this is yet another fine release from Wadjet Eye Games and will surely please fans.
Gameplay: The game is not too challenging but remains enjoyable throughout.
Graphics: Shardlight features some nice pixel art visuals depicting various locations.
Sound: The audio is well-rounded thanks to a great soundtrack and stellar voice acting
