We have a lot of fondness for the developers that were around back in our younger days who are still out there making games, and few are as iconic as Jeff Minter – someone who was regularly featured in the magazines we read as kids back in the 1980s. Now, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story by Digital Eclipse is here as an exploration of the life and creations of Minter, one of gaming’s most influential figures over the course of the last four decades. The experience immerses players in a nostalgic journey through gaming history, offering a deep dive into Minter’s prolific career and, at the same time, the evolution of the industry. Continue reading “Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story review (PS5)”
Category: Indie
Port roundup: Kingdoms and Castles, 10 Seconds to Win! & In Celebration of Violence
Kingdoms and Castles, 10 Seconds to Win! and In Celebration of Violence were all well-received indie titles when they were released on PC, and they’ve now been ported over to consoles as well – here’s a closer look. Continue reading “Port roundup: Kingdoms and Castles, 10 Seconds to Win! & In Celebration of Violence”
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review (Switch)
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island marks the triumphant return of a classic roguelike franchise (that we last enjoyed on the Vita), offering a very engaging blend of challenging gameplay and charming narrative. As the latest installment in a long-running series, Shiren’s newest adventure takes players on a perilous journey to rescue a mysterious girl trapped on Serpentcoil Island, rumored to be the stronghold of dangerous treasure-hoarding pirates. With the help of his trusty companion, Koppa the talking ferret, Shiren embarks on a quest filled with treacherous dungeons, cunning enemies, and hidden secrets. It’s exclusive to the Switch for now – here’s our review. Continue reading “Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review (Switch)”
Release roundup: Anglerfish, Cybertrash STATYX & Train Valley Collection
With Anglerfish, Cybertrash STATYX and the Train Valley Collection, we’re looking at three recent console releases – here are our reviews. Continue reading “Release roundup: Anglerfish, Cybertrash STATYX & Train Valley Collection”
Indie roundup: Dead End City, Time Rift & One More Dungeon 2
Looking for a new game to play on a small budget? Our latest indie roundup has a trio of games that was just released that might fit the bill – here are reviews of Dead End City, Time Rift and One More Dungeon 2. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Dead End City, Time Rift & One More Dungeon 2”
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