Indie roundup: Abathor, Hegzis & Chasmal Fear

In today’s roundup of indie games, we check out Abathor, Hegzis and Chasmal Fear – a trio of titles that spans a wide variety of genres between roguelite platforming, puzzle games and sci-fi survival horror and first person shooting. Read on for the reviews. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Abathor, Hegzis & Chasmal Fear”

Revenge of the Savage Planet review (PS5)

Revenge of the Savage Planet marks a strong return to the quirky, vibrant universe introduced in its predecessor, Journey to the Savage Planet. Developed by Raccoon Logic Studios, this sequel builds upon the original’s foundation, delivering an experience that is both familiar and refreshingly innovative in how it expands on the formula. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Revenge of the Savage Planet review (PS5)”

Spirit of the North 2 review (PS5)

Spirit of the North 2 invites players back into a serene, mystical world, expanding upon its predecessor’s foundation with new mechanics and a broader, more fleshed out narrative. Developed by Infuse Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, this sequel continues the journey of a solitary fox, now accompanied by a raven companion, as they traverse a vast, open world to restore balance by freeing legendary guardians from the clutches of the dark shaman Grimnir. Continue reading “Spirit of the North 2 review (PS5)”

Dead Second review (Quest)

Dead Second on Meta Quest delivers a nostalgic yet exciting arcade-inspired VR experience, channeling the spirit of classic arcade lightgun shooters like Time Crisis into a modern virtual reality setting. Developed by Spunge Games, the game offers a straightforward premise: as a gun-for-hire in a dystopian city, you eliminate corrupt entities through a series of missions. As with most games of this type, the narrative serves as a functional backdrop, allowing the gameplay to take center stage. Continue reading “Dead Second review (Quest)”

ModRetro Chromatic review

The ModRetro Chromatic is a bold new reimagining of the Game Boy Color, created with both nostalgia and quality of life improvements in mind. At first glance, it’s clear this isn’t your average retro handheld. Built by ModRetro – a startup co-founded by Palmer Luckey of Oculus fame – the Chromatic is a modern tribute to the device that popularized handheld gaming. But where many retro-inspired devices opt for emulation and plastic shells, the Chromatic embraces original hardware compatibility and a level of build quality that pushes it firmly into premium territory. Continue reading “ModRetro Chromatic review”