In the dark and twisted fairytale of “Ugly,” developed by Team Ugly and published by Graffiti Games, players embark on a haunting journey through the tormented recesses of a nobleman’s mind. The game’s premise revolves around an innovative mirror mechanic, allowing you to create a shadowy reflection of yourself to navigate a wicked, secret-laden realm. We played this hidden gem on a Xbox Series X console, but it’s also available for PC. Continue reading “Ugly review (Xbox Series X)”
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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip review
We’ve checked out the We Were Here games before, and now We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip sets sail as a bite-sized standalone experience. It’s designed to test the cooperation between players through a series of engaging puzzles, with voice communication being a large part of the gameplay experience. Developed by Total Mayhem Games, this first installment offers a fresh take on a familiar concept, with support for cross-platform play. Continue reading “We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip review”
Port roundup: Everhood Eternity Edition, Mystic Gate & Swordsman
The excellent Everhood has landed on (new) consoles, as has Mystic Gate. We’re checking out both, and also turn our eye back to Swordsman, which recently launched out of the AppLab into Meta’s Quest sword. Continue reading “Port roundup: Everhood Eternity Edition, Mystic Gate & Swordsman”
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo review (PS5)
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a gorgeous and surreal point-and-click graphic adventure that plunges players into a world of whimsical chaos. Developed by Gammera Nest and published by Meridiem Games for multiple systems including the PlayStation 5, this game introduces us to Mr. Coo, a cute and well animated main character. Mr. Coo’s misadventures lead him on a quest to reunite his fragmented body in a series of quirky and imaginative scenarios. Continue reading “The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo review (PS5)”
Days of Doom review (PS5)
Days of Doom, developed by SneakyBox and published by Atari, takes the familiar post-apocalyptic zombie survival concept and infuses it with a unique tactical turn-based roguelite twist. Set in a world ravaged by the apocalypse, players lead a small group of survivors on a treacherous journey towards the elusive “Sanctuary”, encountering a myriad of threats along the way, from zombies to raiders and even hybrid foes. The game’s narrative is simple yet effective, providing a solid backdrop for the challenging gameplay. It’s out for all major systems, and we played it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Days of Doom review (PS5)”
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