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Published by Secret Mode and developed by Absolutely Games, Fangtopia is a tile-laying puzzle game that trades traditional Halloween scares for a charming little world inhabited by monsters, ghosts and other peculiar creatures. Available on PlayStation 5, the game invites players to build their own spooky kingdom by connecting different landscapes, completing objectives and gradually expanding their collection of landmarks and inhabitants. Its premise is relatively straightforward, but there is something immediately appealing about the idea of creating a cozy little monster paradise. Rather than presenting an elaborate story or a traditional city-building experience, Fangtopia focuses entirely on the satisfaction of constructing an increasingly elaborate world, one tile at a time. Continue reading “Fangtopia review (PS5)”

The House Dreams Along With Them is a first-person puzzle adventure that takes a rather unusual approach to the familiar concept of exploring a mysterious house. Developed by Jeffrey Nordin and published by Caranthos Mori Games, the game begins with an unsettling premise involving a fallen moon, recurring dreams, and a house that seems to exist somewhere between reality and the subconscious. After finally discovering the building that has haunted these dreams, players must explore its seemingly incomplete rooms and uncover what lies behind their strange appearance. The central idea is that every room has a dreamlike counterpart, and solving the puzzles found there gradually brings its real-world version back to life. It’s an intriguing concept that immediately establishes a sense of curiosity, although the deliberately obscure presentation means that understanding what is actually happening takes considerably more effort than simply following the events on screen. Continue reading “The House Dreams Along With Them review (PC)”

TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, published by CRITICAL REFLEX and developed by Denkiworks, is a charming adventure that combines BMX riding, package deliveries, minigames, and a healthy dose of life simulation. Players take control of Pon, an adorable but rather irresponsible tanuki who has neglected his duties as the guardian of a local shrine. With a major festival approaching, he has just four weeks to get the place back in shape. Unfortunately, his previous habit of spending money on snacks and video games hasn’t exactly left him with the funds to do so. His solution is to find a job at the local post office, delivering packages around the island while earning enough money to restore the shrine. It’s a straightforward premise, but one that provides a pleasant framework for an adventure that is much more interested in everyday discoveries and getting to know its characters than in delivering some grand narrative. Continue reading “TANUKI: Pon’s Summer review (PS5)”