February 2019

February 28, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove

If you're expecting this to be more of a reboot or remake of the original, then ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove will most likely satisfy. If you're hoping for a genuine sequel that builds on the cha...
February 26, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Awesome Pea

While I wouldn't call it a monochromatic masterpiece, Awesome Pea is an enjoyable game at an attractive price. The thirty stages are mostly challenging, the gameplay is tight and there's enough variet...
February 19, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia

As somebody who has been begging developers to create more games build around typing, I'm excited to report that The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia mostly delivers. I love the variety of bosses, ...
February 14, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rainswept

Rainswept is a masterclass in creating a great murder mystery. Not only is this an effective crime thriller, but it also works as a deep and involving character study. From the big city detective to t...
February 13, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Game Soup

Much like the developer's first release, Game Soup is too shallow for its own good. The mini-games are fun after you learn what they want, but there aren't enough of them and the ones that are here ar...
February 12, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Odallus: The Dark Call

Odallus: The Dark Call not only looks and sounds the part, but also evokes the spirit and fun of the old 8- and 16-bit adventure games without feeling like a retread. I loved exploring the nine stages...
February 07, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

Both as a side-scrolling action game and a love letter to the 8-bit classics we grew up with, Oniken is a smashing success. This is a punishingly difficult throwback with a killer story, non-stop acti...
February 06, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Unruly Heroes

Unruly Heroes is an epic adventure with stunning visuals, a great sense of humor and some truly inventive level designs. Every single stage is filled with standout moments, and I'm in love with a few ...
February 04, 2019 Reviews au Courant

Review: Glass Masquerade

While not the most exciting game you'll play this year, Glass Masquerade is easy to play, hard to put down and full of gorgeous artwork. This is a jigsaw puzzle game that actually feels like it was me...