Category: Indie

​Kemono Heroes, developed by Mad Gear Games and published by Jandusoft, is a side-scrolling action platformer with a setting that draws inspiration from Japanese folklore. The game follows four anthropomorphic warriors – a fox, a squirrel, a cat, and a monkey – on a quest to defeat Tsukigami, the Moon God, who has cursed their land by turning its inhabitants into stone. This straightforward narrative effectively sets the stage for the ensuing action, in a game we tested on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Kemono Heroes review (PS5)”

Today’s VR roundup shows the versatility of what VR can do, as we explore Doodle Quest: Mixed Reality Draw Puzzle, Electrician Simulator VR and Poly Ego for the Meta Quest. Continue reading “VR roundup: Doodle Quest: Mixed Reality Draw Puzzle, Electrician Simulator VR & Poly Ego”

With Carry Onward, Shadow of the Orient and Caligo, we’re checking out three games that all have a relatively short runtime. If you’re looking for something brief to play for an hour or two, read on! Continue reading “Port roundup: Carry Onward, Shadow of the Orient & Caligo”

Some of the most interesting horror films and games thrive on blurring the lines between reality and the unknown, and Is This Game Trying to Kill Me? takes that concept and runs with it by making its in-game world and the player’s surroundings deeply intertwined. Developed by Stately Snail, this psychological horror puzzle game places players inside a mysterious forest cabin, where they must engage with an eerie computer game that directly influences their real-world environment. With multiple endings and a wealth of deadly traps, the game creates an unpredictable experience that keeps tension high throughout. Continue reading “Is This Game Trying To Kill Me? review (PS5)”