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Song of Horror Review – Often Scary, but in the Wrong Way

Song of Horror Review – Often Scary, but in the Wrong Way

game review29 October 2019

Song of Horror is a frightening game that focuses on classic presentation of action, sneaking, and solving puzzles. But was everything that frightens the player surely intended by the creators?

Song of Horror Review – Often Scary, but in the Wrong Way
The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review – Edith Finch Meets Firewatch

The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review – Edith Finch Meets Firewatch

game review24 February 2020

As the market is saturated with cheap walking sims, it’s getting harder and harder to find an outstanding game in this genre. Developers of The Suicide of Rachel Foster, however, managed to create one. It’s a thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss.

The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review – Edith Finch Meets Firewatch
The Last Sky – Road to Nirvana

The Last Sky – Road to Nirvana

game review04 March 2020

The Last Sky is a blend of exploratory adventure and classic platformer. The protagonist is Jake, a war veteran struggling with PTSD, trying to answer the question "what hurts more – what we've done upon others, or what others have done upon us?".

The Last Sky – Road to Nirvana
Kholat Review: Only For Fans of Dear Esther and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Kholat Review: Only For Fans of Dear Esther and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

game review11 June 2015

The Polish developers from IMGN.pro know how to draw attention to their debut game entitled Kholat. They offer an intriguing story inspired by authentic events that remain shrouded in mystery to this day, and Sean Bean. What came out of this mix?

Kholat Review: Only For Fans of Dear Esther and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
SOMA Review – a horror straight from the depths of the sea by the creators of Amnesia

SOMA Review – a horror straight from the depths of the sea by the creators of Amnesia

game review24 September 2015

Frictional Games has stood up to the challenge – SOMA is by far the biggest, most scary and elaborate project of the Swedish studio. However, it got lost in its fundamental premise.

SOMA Review – a horror straight from the depths of the sea by the creators of Amnesia
Armikrog review – does the spiritual successor to The Neverhood hold together?

Armikrog review – does the spiritual successor to The Neverhood hold together?

game review06 October 2015

A point'n'click clay adventure game created by the people behind The Neverhood sounds like a dream come true for many fans of the genre. Has Armikrog met the great expectations and managed to provide high-quality entertainment?

Armikrog review – does the spiritual successor to The Neverhood hold together?
Crudelis review – how many choices can you make in 60 minutes?

Crudelis review – how many choices can you make in 60 minutes?

game review26 January 2016

Crudelis is an independent Polish game which is advertised as “RPG combining Prince of Persia with The Witcher”. What would you do in the last hour of your life?

Crudelis review – how many choices can you make in 60 minutes?
Firewatch review – Alone in the forest

Firewatch review – Alone in the forest

game review08 February 2016

Firewatch seemed to be a unique game since it was first announced, and we wanted to take a look whether the game is anything more than just a "walking simulator" The result? It definitely is.

Firewatch review – Alone in the forest
The Descendant Review –  new interactive movie makes a ponderous take-off

The Descendant Review – new interactive movie makes a ponderous take-off

game review31 March 2016

In life, you can either make your own rules, or blindly follow the beaten track. Swedish Game Corps studio seems to have taken the latter route, and so far this decision has only backfired.

The Descendant Review – new interactive movie makes a ponderous take-off
Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds

Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds

game review06 April 2016

The Czechs at Amanita Design have invited us on a journey through fantastical worlds. This fascinating experience will be a source of delight to those who value aesthetics and attention to detail above all else.

Samorost 3 Review: A fairy-tale journey through images and sounds
The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey

game review22 June 2016

We review The Solus Project, an independent space adventure game aspiring to be a survival sandbox. Does the story taking place on planet Gliese-6143-C have a chance to conquer the universe?

The Solus Project Review – a flawed space odyssey
Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery

game review26 July 2016

We’ve looked into the case of Alfred Ethon, the main actor of the legal drama by Polish developer, The Moonwalls. Does Phoenix Wright have anything to be afraid of?

Bohemian Killing Review – great idea with poor delivery
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

game review02 September 2016

A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files

game review29 September 2016

Made with a cinematic flair, Virginia tells a subtly emotional story with image alone. This game is trying to push the envelope when it comes to the limits of walking simulators while creating an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Twin Peaks or The X-Files.

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files
Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival

Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival

game review27 March 2017

A snowy, Canadian wilderness is the perfect location to hide some bodies in the closet. If you don’t believe me, Kona – a survival adventure game by Parabole – will certainly convince you.

Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival
Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force

Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force

game review04 April 2017

Rather quietly, overshadowed by triple-A releases, comes a game worth noticing. Beat Cop is, in some respects, quite similar to Papers, Please, but in this case, we can choose between good and bad cop.

Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force
Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?

Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?

game review05 July 2019

An atmosphere which is not that spooky or terrifying but... quite strange, disturbing, literally "creepy." Layers of Fear 2 is not the Polish P. T., but a Polish TP. “T” for Twin, and “P” for Peaks.

Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?
Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu

Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu

game review05 July 2019

The authors of the series of games about Sherlock Holmes opted for the prose of H. P. Lovecraft and seem to have knuckled under to the power of the Great Old Ones. The Sinking City turned out a decent detective adventure, but not much more.

Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu
Blair Witch Review – the Scariest Forest

Blair Witch Review – the Scariest Forest

game review03 September 2019

Bloober Team is a company that has become a synonym of horror for many people. Blair Witch is their first game developed under a license, but the devs were able to turn that into their favor, offering another successful title. Is it their best game yet?

Blair Witch Review – the Scariest Forest
The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician

The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician

game review08 September 2021

The Artful Escape is a story about a young artist who struggles with his artistic identity. Does he follow in the footsteps of his uncle, a man he didn’t even know, or does he unleash his desire to become a rock star despite what people may think of him.

The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician
Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions

Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions

game review10 September 2021

If you had the power to find out how someone was feeling, would you try to help them or worry about your own problems instead? This question is one of many Alex Chen faces in another great entry in the Life is Strange series.

Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions
Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode

Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode

game review29 September 2021

An interactive nature documentary sounds interesting on paper, but how does it play out when you get to play as a critter for real? Let’s just say, don’t get your hopes up.

Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode
Where the Heart Leads Review: The Game of Life

Where the Heart Leads Review: The Game of Life

game review12 July 2021

When you think of a video game, a piece of art that makes you think about your life and what it means to be alive doesn’t instantly come to mind. But maybe it should. Read our review to learn more about Where the Heart Leads.

Where the Heart Leads Review: The Game of Life
Road 96 Review: When the Road Calls

Road 96 Review: When the Road Calls

game review16 August 2021

Imagine taking a road trip to the same place but taking a different route each time. You’ll see sights you may have missed, experience different emotions, and you may even meet some new friends along the way. That's Road 96.

Road 96 Review: When the Road Calls