Sweet Dreams Alex, developed by Clarity Games and published by Kasedo Games, invites players into the imaginative world of a young girl named Alex. The game presents itself as a charming construction-based puzzle experience, interwoven with a subtle narrative that serves as a backdrop. As the Dream Builder, players assume the role of safeguarding Alex from encroaching Nightmares, employing an array of tools to craft intricate labyrinths that thwart these nocturnal intruders. It’s a Steam exclusive, and we played through it after first meeting with the developer for a first look during Gamescom. Continue reading “Sweet Dreams Alex review (PC)”
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Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party review (Quest)
SEGA’s iconic rhythm game, Samba de Amigo, leaps into the world of virtual reality with flair and color in the Quest 2 version – SEGAs first official foray into the world of VR (though that Alien Isolation demo was fantastic too). The transition to a first-person perspective feels like a natural evolution, offering a refreshing take on the series even for those who recently played the new Switch game. The production values are notably high here as well, and the game’s vivid presentation, combined with the soundtrack, is a treat for the senses. The control scheme is intuitive, allowing players to jump in and start grooving without a steep learning curve – with VR making it easy to imagine your motion controllers are actually instruments. Continue reading “Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party review (Quest)”
The 7th Guest VR review (Quest)
Back when it released in the early 90s, The 7th Guest was a puzzle-based milestone, challenging players to unravel its enigmas – for many gamers at the time, it was their very first CD-ROM game – something that can also be said about Myst. Now, nearly 30 years later, Vertigo Games has revitalized this cult classic, thrusting it into the realm of virtual reality, where we rediscovered it using a Quest 2 headset. Continue reading “The 7th Guest VR review (Quest)”
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures review (PS5)
Outright Games, known for their expertise in delivering children-centric titles and prolific release schedule right before the holiday season, has released The Grinch: Christmas Adventures. Developed by Casual Brothers, this platforming adventure offers a nice introduction to the genre for younger players, channeling the whimsical spirit of Dr. Seuss’ timeless Christmas tale in a way that should appeal to older fans as well. We played the PlayStation 5 version of the game. Continue reading “The Grinch: Christmas Adventures review (PS5)”
Lords of the Fallen review
Lords of the Fallen, developed by Hexworks, boldly plants its flag in the Dark Souls mud, drawing inspiration not only from the Souls series but also from Fromsoftware’s more recent Elden Ring. Set in the dark fantasy world of Axiom, where humanity has conquered a cruel god named Adyr, the game revolves around the Hallowed Sentinels, warriors sworn to prevent Adyr’s resurrection. As the hero of the story, you step into the shoes of a chosen Umbral Lampbearer, armed with a magical lamp capable of traversing the world of the dead, Umbral. Having played and reviewed the original game almost a decade ago, we couldn’t wait to dive in. Continue reading “Lords of the Fallen review”
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