Nate HermansonFeb 257 minREVIEW: Gambling's addictive?! Balatro's poker-based roguelite style showcases exactly thatBy blending the inherently addictive nature of the roguelike with the go-big-or-go-home nature of poker, LocalThunk has ruined me.
Nate HermansonJan 206 minBacklog Busting: Into 2024 or Once is Enough?We checked out four under-the-radar 2023 releases to determine what's worth carrying into 2024.
Nate HermansonOct 16, 20238 minWorld of Horror developed "low and slow" heads to 1.0 release - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interviewPalms sweaty, pulse racing. The typical PAX West experience? Or the result of playing the demo for World of Horror?
Nate HermansonSep 10, 20237 minMecha meets musou in the customizable roguelike Metal Bringer - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interviewMetal Bringer has players use deep mech customization to craft Labors and Arms, then fight enemy hordes in a satisfying series of waves.