Reviews
The Invincible stumbles in style
The Invincible is a passable walking sim that has some heady themes that it never really lets you examine too closely.
Steve Heller
Indie Release Dispatch
Neon-noir vibes, atompunk sci-fi, and roguelike shooters
Here's your Indie Release Dispatch for November 10, 2023. Written and hosted by Steve Heller Hello everyone! This week has been fraught with massive proejcts at the day job. So unfortunately there will be no podcast in the post this week. I will be recording that and releasing
Indie Release Dispatch
Fishy pals, Sand boats, and ex-boyfriend trouble
This week we recommend turn-based cultural exploration game Thirsty Suitors, a calming Fish Game, and some other great indies.
Indie Release Dispatch
Tubby divers, grimdark tactics, and more cards!
This week we recommend the Nintendo Switch launch of Dave the Diver, grimdark tactics RPG Beast, Scene Investigators, and more deckbuilding games
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El Paso, Elsewhere is a stunning look at troubled relationships
Every moment in El Paso, Elsewhere is arresting. From Savage’s smokey monologue opening the game to the sun-drenched ending seven hours later, this was the entirety of my being for a weekend and still lingers long after those final credits rolled.
Indie Release Dispatch
Monochromatic squids, Coyote bikers, and Civilization-lite
This week on Indie Release Dispatch we talk about the long-awaited monochromatic roguelike World of Horror, and other indie games out this week.
Reviews
Beneath Oresa is on top of its game
Fans of almost any of the card-based deckbuilder roguelikes of the past few years would conceivably have a great time in Beneath Oresa.
Reviews
Gunbrella Review: Revenge, Shotguns, and Parasols
Gunbrella is a fun action platformer that had incredible movement, and some unique combat ideas.
Features
A piece about loss
Written by John P. This is a pretty personal piece about my life, it feels kinda weird to share really. I’ve been processing emotions about friends and family passing lately, and I like to write in a journal about my feelings, but for once I felt like talking about
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Resident Evil 4 Remake confirms Capcom cares about their legacy
Resident Evil 4 remake could have been a treacherous path, but Capcom has nothing but utmost respect for their games.
Reviews
Wildfrost is a an out of control roguelike full of charm
Written by Blue The first word that came to mind when I booted up Wildfrost was “charm”. It is a charming game, with charming visuals, and charming atmosphere. Less obliquely, Wildfrost is one of those games that knows exactly what kind of experience it wants to provide. Even from the
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Redemption Reapers - Small Party Fire Emblem with an Action Economy
Written by Rinoa Carmichael Redemption Reapers borrows a lot from the Fire Emblem brand of tactical RPGs. This makes sense given Masayuki Horikawa has been working on Fire Emblem from Tracia 776 (1999) until 2015’s Fates. Redemption Reapers however discard one of the most notable things about Fire Emblem