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REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life
LEGALIZE IT (melons)!

Nate Hermanson
Apr 29, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Innchanted's co-op magical management chaos is layered... literally
A game of magic potions, enchanting inns, and serving steaks... and mis-steaks.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 24, 20238 min read


REVIEW: 2D cinematic platformer Lunark's old-school-cool can't be beat
A loving homage and modern take on classic cinematic platformers, Lunark stretches your gaming muscles in new ways.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 20, 20238 min read


Early Access Check-in: Creepy meets cozy in Voltaire the Vegan Vampire
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire — the game where your dad is Dracula and, no, he does NOT respect your plant-based lifestyle.

Nate Hermanson
Apr 16, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive
Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 29, 20238 min read


REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadows is a back-to-basics Metroidvania about healing with art
Europa and one immensely cuddly teddy bear, Apino, fight back against shadows that have engulfed the world for nearly a decade.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 27, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Tchia's culture-driven island experience wows with representation and coziness
Trek across Tchia's New Caledonia-inspired open world with childlike wonder.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 20, 20239 min read


REVIEW: Redemption Reapers falls short of full tactical redemption
If struggle and hopelessness — in story AND gameplay — are your bread and butter, step right up.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 10, 20238 min read


REVIEW: Return to Castlevania is a victory lap for the stellar Dead Cells
Dead Cells has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelikes of all time. But its best content yet JUST hit the market.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 6, 20237 min read


REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga
We're happy to report that Backbone has found its missing vertebrae.

Nate Hermanson
Mar 3, 20238 min read
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