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REVIEW: Half Mermaid haunts and humanizes the creative process with IMMORTALITY
IMMORTALITY is unlike anything we've ever played. Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid have crafted a narrative for the ages in this epic mystery.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 30, 202211 min read


(Not) E3 2022: The Top 10 games of Day 4
As the (Not) E3 week wraps up, let's take a closer look at Xbox and Bethesda's and PC Gaming Show's top 10 games.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 13, 20226 min read


(Not) E3 2022: A love letter celebrating the impact of Day 3's showcases
Day 3 brought Wholesome Games, Guerrilla Collective, Future of Play and Future Games, each wholly thriving in their third year of existence.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20224 min read


(Not) E3 2022: Indies are officially in charge after Day 1
We compiled every game trailer shown on Day 1 of (Not) E3 2022. Enjoy!

Nate Hermanson
Jun 10, 20226 min read


REVIEW: Moonglow Bay serves sizzling seafood with a side of community restoration
Moonglow Bay's story about healing a community is exceptional. But the gameplay is far from perfect.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 28, 20227 min read


REVIEW: Learn to love the grime with Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
What do you know about THE GRIME? We have lived it. We have loved it.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 12, 20226 min read


REVIEW: Despite being a Jack Axe at times, Jack Axe is a satisfyingly difficult indie platformer
Jack Axe is a tough but gratifying platformer. Non-masochists need not apply.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 31, 20226 min read


REVIEW: The Good Life is the friends you make along the way
The Good Life isn't for everyone, but it has classic Swery charm, disarming many frustrations with its sheer quirk and originality.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 17, 20229 min read


REVIEW: Gleefully fight fires in a tiny adorable package with Nuclear Blaze
Nuclear Blaze isn't just blowing smoke. From the lead dev behind Dead Cells, this short, compelling firefighting experience brings the heat.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 10, 20225 min read


REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption
In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 7, 20218 min read


Early Access Check-In: Making money and changing lives in Honey, I Joined a Cult
Will it be a business sim cult classic or a Space-Fish-like flop? Read our thoughts on the Early Access period for Honey, I Joined a Cult.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 1, 20214 min read


REVIEW (sort of): Monster Harvest reaches for the stars, ends up stuck in the mud
Monster Harvest drew from some of the greats, but unfortunately, it wasn't ready to see the light of day — let alone steal the spotlight.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 25, 20216 min read


REVIEW: A delicate dance of romance and revolution — Ambition: A Minuet in Power
Wield your influence, sexuality and keen listening as you sell valuable secrets and navigate revolution igniting in the streets of France.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 22, 20216 min read


REVIEW: Astria Ascending rests its hat on JRPG tradition... for better or worse
Astria Ascending sticks to the traditions of the JRPG genre and its 90s classics, but not always in a good way.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 27, 20218 min read


REVIEW: Boomerang X is a three-hour adrenaline ride
Light, breezy, action-packed controlled chaos? Yes please! Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement as DANG!'s debut release.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20215 min read


REVIEW: Death's Door delivers deadly delights
Despite playing as a soul-reaping crow, Death's Door is a lighthearted action game with excellent combat and professional polish.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 25, 20215 min read


Early Access Check-in: Lose hours of your life to the hidden temple grind in Phantom Abyss
Avoid traps, loot tombs, and learn from other players' mistakes in Phantom Abyss, an asynchronous multiplayer roguelite in early access.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 21, 20214 min read


REVIEW: Biomutant is a messy inconsistent beast of a game
Experiment 101 put a lot of thought into this world's origins and lore — but forgot to craft one singular meaningful story in the process.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 15, 20214 min read


REVIEW: Chicory - A Colorful Tale paints a masterful picture of gaming brilliance
Chicory - A Colorful Tale is a masterwork and VGG's first-ever 10/10. With a unique painting hook, this adventure is without parallel.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 26, 20217 min read


REVIEW: Befriend gods after the world's end in Mythic Ocean
After the end of the world, kick back and help your friends with their issues in the exploration-heavy visual novel Mythic Ocean.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 25, 20217 min read
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