Reviews
Griftlands Review – Grifting Across Murder Bay in Klei Game’s Deckbuilder!
Griftlands is a traditional turn-based deck-building roguelite, with RPG vibes, and Slay the Spire style mechanics at its core. There are three main characters to choose from: Sal Ik-Derrick is a bounty hunter, who's returned to her hometown to get revenge on an old friend who sold her out. Rook is a spy, playing both sides in a brewing conflict between workers and owners, while pursuing his own goals. Smith is a wastrel son from a noble family, back to reclaim his rightful place after the death of his parents.
Paladin Dream—Review
Developed by HitherYon Games and published by Meridian4, Paladin Dreams is an indie RPG released on August 12, 2021 for PC via steam. It utilizes the RPG Maker engine which may put some people off but it has original elements as well. This includes well-done hymnal songs performed by Mioune along with an original soundtrack that adds to the ambiance of the medieval fantasy setting. The game also features pieces of unique art as well. The game is only available to play in English.
Rise of the Third Power — Review
I'll have to admit, I almost read the title as "Rise of the Third Reich" which would be pretty bad if it wasn't related to it at all. However, in this case, the story is based loosely on the political landscape of Europe in the late 1930s and the tinder that that would lead to an all-out war according to the developers. Nevertheless, "reich" is German for "power" so it ends up being that way anyway albeit not intentionally.
Armed Emeth / Armed & Golem -Review
Armed & Golem or Armed Emeth, as it's name was changed for Western audiences, is a traditional RPG albeit with slightly different mechanics than a regular RPG, brought to you by Kemco. Kemco is a company that I feel you either hate them or love them as they tend to present visually to more newcomers yet have mechanics that generally favor a classic audience. Most of the time you know what you are getting with them which is to say an older style of graphic mostly orthodox RPG with anime style graphics that span most systems from mobile to current generation usually at a low price.
Throwback Review: Lost Odyssey
Lost Odyssey is the second game from Mistwalker, for their deal with Microsoft. Critically acclaimed for its time, is it still worth playing today?
Lemnis Gate – Dying in Every Timeline – Review
If you're anything like me, first-person shooters tend to start blending together after a while. It seems as if most of them offer the same challenges, similar maps, shared weaponry, and so on. The aesthetics and selection may change, but the end experience usually ends up a strikingly familiar one. I admit that I still often have a good time with them, I'm just rarely surprised by any of the moving parts involved anymore.
A flawed, feature-packed strategy game of management and simulation – Sheltered 2 – Review
Sheltered 2 is the sequel to the 2015 original of the same name. A feature-packed strategy game of management and simulation set in a post-apocalyptic world, twenty years after the fall of mankind. Gameplay combines three strategic tracks that bring together a comprehensive survival-themed experience. At its core is the struggle for domination of the wasteland against rival factions that requires resolution by conflict or diplomacy. This plays out over the longer-term with an emphasis on task allocation and character fulfilment taking place while base-building, exploring the world and accumulating resources.
Humankind: Cultures of Africa DLC Review
Amplitude Studios held its anniversary celebration this week. Being the first Amplified event since the launch of their much-anticipated Humankind, it was inevitable that the focus would be on that game. Fans were treated to Humankind's first DLC, Cultures of Africa, along with some other juicy content. Today we'll be taking a look at the DLC itself, as well as touching on some of the free features added with Humankind's January 2022 update.
Let’s kill Locust Horde one turn at a time – Gears Tactics Review
Tactics, strategy and planning. These are all things one wouldn’t associate with a series like Gears of War. Yet, here I sit, pondering how that very concept ever came up in a meeting. A series well known for being fast-paced and action-orientated turning into a tactics game - definitely something I never thought I would see.
Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive – Review
There are some battles that are just really well-suited for wargames. Battles like Waterloo, Gettysburg, Hastings or the Normandy landings, despite being from very different time periods, have more than a few things in common. These are an intriguing tactical position, exciting or famous military units, colorful characters and, perhaps, an exotic setting.
