Defect is a game best described (and reviewed) by exploring its main gameplay mechanic, which is where its brilliance lies. On the surface, Defect is just another 2D space shooter that supports free scrolling in all directions. As such, it doesn’t stand out from the crowd – its visuals are crisp with large spaceships projected against a ‘deep space’ background, but that’s nothing we haven’t seen before. Continue reading “Defect review (PC)”
Category: Indie
Chime Sharp review (PC)
The musical puzzle genre is a bit of a niche in videogaming, but the original Chime is one of the better examples of it. Now, with Chime Sharp, there’s a sequel. Continue reading “Chime Sharp review (PC)”
Inside review (PC)
Inside is developer Playdead’s second game, but it’s been eagerly anticipated for a while because of the success of their debut title Limbo. Now that it’s been released, we take a look at the PC version. Continue reading “Inside review (PC)”
Lumo review (Vita)
When Lumo was announced, we were immediately enthusiastic about this nostalgia-filled romp through a world brimming with references to pop culture and videogames. We had to wait a little longer for the Vita release to arrive, but now that it’s here we’ve taken it for a spin. Here are our thoughts on this new game by industry veteran Gareth Noyce. Continue reading “Lumo review (Vita)”
DrinkBox Collection review (Vita)
DrinkBox Studios might very well be the most successful Vita developer yet, if you consider the fact that they’ve only released three games and they were all extremely well received. With an average review score of about 85/100, they have some of the best Vita games ever under their belt. The exciting news is that those games have now been bundled together in the DrinkBox Collection, available for a reduced price in the Playstation Store. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside. Continue reading “DrinkBox Collection review (Vita)”
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