Category: Indie

Frank and Drake, published by Chorus Worldwide Games and developed by Appnormals Team, is a ‘modern gothic’ adventure that takes players on a captivating journey through the intertwined lives of two extraordinary strangers. Set in the strikingly illustrated and richly detailed fictional location of Oriole City, the game stands out with its unique rotoscoped art style that perfectly complements the unnerving and dreamlike existence of the characters. It’s out for multiple platforms – we checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Frank and Drake review (PS5)”

Oaken, a new mystical and strategic card-based game developed by Laki Studios and published by Goblinz Publishing and Surefire.Games, has emerged from its early access phase to deliver an interesting experience to both PC and console gamers. Set in the mythical world of Oaken, players embark on a hero-oriented, roguelike campaign with deck management mechanics, offering a unique blend of tactical battles and attractive visuals. This review’s based on the PlayStation 4 version. Continue reading “Oaken review (PS4)”

Sephonie, originally released by Analgesic Productions and ported over to consoles by Ratalaika, embarks players on a contemplative journey through an enigmatic island filled with primitive life forms. Set against the backdrop of a 3D platformer, the game combines platforming mechanics with visual novel-style storytelling and line-matching puzzles for an interesting mashup of genres. Though not without its flaws, Sephonie dares to experiment with conventions, making it a standout in the realm of 3D narrative platformers. Continue reading “Sephonie review (PS4)”

With Risky Woods, we’re including a game that’s over thirty years old in this port roundup. In addition, we’re looking at ChronoBreach Ultra and Tricks Magician, which were both released on Steam prior to their recent console ports. Continue reading “Port roundup: Risky Woods, ChronoBreach Ultra & Tricks Magician”