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An in-game screenshot of the game Herdling. A young person in a red hoodie stands in front of a campfire, surrounded by strange horned beasts in various states of rest. The fire is burning and the young person holds a staff with authority.

An in-game screenshot of the game Herdling. A young person in a red hoodie stands in front of a campfire, surrounded by strange horned beasts in various states of rest. The fire is burning and the young person holds a staff with authority.

REVIEW: Lead the herd and develop bonds in Herdling

Herdling's story is one of survival, collaboration, and family. Okomotive balances your emotions beautifully, giving you tense moments of fear as you face the perilous natural obstacles on your journey to bring these creatures home — but then offering heart-soaring moments of joy in equal measure.

Nate Hermanson

Aug 218 min read

An animated GIF of Wanderstop. It starts with a sword flying through darkness before cutting to the main character Alta wincing and shaking her head on a bench. She's got white hair done up with a yellow bandana and what looks to be a black leather jacket. It cuts to serene shots of nature and hanging pots before cycling again.

An animated GIF of Wanderstop. It starts with a sword flying through darkness before cutting to the main character Alta wincing and shaking her head on a bench. She's got white hair done up with a yellow bandana and what looks to be a black leather jacket. It cuts to serene shots of nature and hanging pots before cycling again.

REVIEW: Wanderstop's therapeutic and tactile tea-making brought me to tears

Walked a chamo-mile in Alta's worn warrior boots.

Nate Hermanson

Apr 298 min read

REVIEW: Born of Bread's paper RPG vibes aren't thin, but a bit crinkled

REVIEW: Born of Bread's paper RPG vibes aren't thin, but a bit crinkled

REVIEW: Born of Bread's paper RPG vibes aren't thin, but a bit crinkled

Born of Bread is charming, cute, cozy, and approachable; a classic Paper Mario experience for those missing it.

Nate Hermanson

Jan 14, 20248 min read

REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting

REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting

REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting

Mail Time is a delightful 2-3 hour package about your first big kid mail delivery job and the friends you meet along the way.

Julie Cooper

May 21, 20237 min read

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