Nights of Azure
Nights of Azure follows the story of two childhood friends, Arnice and Lilysse, on the fictional island of Ruswal. Arnice, a human/demon hybrid knight, is tasked with protecting Lilysse, who has been chosen as the "Saint". Their world is threatened by the return of a demonic "Nightlord," and the plot revolves around their intertwined destinies, duty, love, and the difficult choices they must make,...[Read More]
Nights of Azure Review
Nights of Azure (also known as Yoru no Nai Kuni – “the land without night”) is an action RPG from Japanese developer Gust – a company most notable for their work on the Atelier series. I once tried Atelier Totori and, while I liked the style, I wasn’t a big fan of the game itself. Luckily, Nights of Azure is a considerably different game – with a dark story and strong focus on ac...[Read More]
Firewatch
Follow the story of a fire lookout named Henry who works in Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming. Henry interacts with his supervisor Delilah using a walkie-talkie, with the player choosing from dialog options to communicate. His exchanges with Delilah inform the process by which their relationship is developed. Over the course of the summer, Henry and Delilah appear to be menaced by unseen forces ...[Read More]
Assault Android Cactus Review
Frenetic doesn’t even begin to describe Assault Android Cactus – an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter from the folks at Witch Beam. Initially released on PC late 2015, the title came to PlayStation 4 on the 8th of March 2016, introducing a whole new audience to the very embodiment of localised, cooperative chaos. While Assault Android Cactus does have a story it’s not really tied...[Read More]
Dying Light: The Following
Dying Light: The Following is an expansion pack for Dying Light. It follows Kyle Crane, who must venture into the countryside of Harran to investigate a mysterious cult whose leader may hold the key to immunity to a zombie virus that plagues the city. The game introduces a large, sprawling rural environment that is two times larger than the map of the base game. While the gameplay continues to foc...[Read More]
Splendor
Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points. If you're wealthy enough, you might even receive a visit from a noble at some point, which of course will further increase your prestige.
Assault Android Cactus
Assault Android Cactus+ is an arcade style twin stick shooter set in a vivid sci fi universe. Junior Constable Cactus is outside her pay grade when she responds to a distress call and ends up stranded on a crippled space freighter under attack by its own robot workers. Utilising a draining battery mechanic in place of lives, Assault Android Cactus challenges you to think fast and keep the bulle...[Read More]
Lara Croft Go: The Shard of Life
The Shard of Life" is a free DLC (downloadable content) and new chapter for Lara Croft GO. Released in November 2015, this expansion features 26 new levels set in a mysterious "Cave of Fire" where Lara searches for the Shard of Life artifact. The expansion is known for its increased difficulty and introduces a new enemy type: corrupted creatures that can regenerate after being defeated.
Coup Review
Every so often a game comes along that employs simple yet well-developed mechanics to create a surprisingly involved and enjoyable experience. Coup is such a game. With very few components, it derives much of its game play from well-designed rules and clever implementation of deduction/bluffing mechanics. Set in the not-too-distant future, Coup is part of the Resistance series. While you don’...[Read More]
HIRÞ (Hirth)
Challenge your friends in this ingenious and portable game, uniquely crafted to give you the feeling of Viking era gaming
No Thanks! Review
No Thanks! is a simple game that’s both quick and a lot of fun to play. Utilising push-your-luck and set collection mechanics, it provides an experience that takes around a minute to learn and 5-10 minutes to play. Suited to all ages it is simple enough that my six year old enjoys playing it (despite the 13+ age recommendation on the box) but interesting enough to make it a regular with adul...[Read More]