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  • Preview: Venture to the Vile

    Preview: Venture to the Vile

    A young boy in Victorian clothes, face covered by a hollow-eyed deer mask and clutching their blackened and twisted arm, stares back at me from my laptop screen. Is there a look of terror behind this unusual façade, a silent plea for help, or is it a warning glare to steel myself against the horrors… Read more

  • Review: Unleaving

    Review: Unleaving

     We spend our time playing games with visuals made up of polygons and pixels. These incredible feats of technical and creative design give us the chance to visit fantastical worlds of all styles and scale, a chance for pure escapism and fun in a virtual space. Over the decades video games have changed as technology… Read more

  • Review: Botany Manor

    Review: Botany Manor

    I am certainly not a gardener, for my track record for plant care is spotty at best, and I only remember some of the basic biology I learned at school. Thankfully, Balloon Studios’ first title Botany Manor doesn’t require any prior knowledge of botany, and I think I may have learned a thing or two… Read more

  • Review: Chasing the Unseen

    Review: Chasing the Unseen

    Chasing the Unseen is a unique and fascinating game that I think will be quite polarising amongst players, even for those who are fans of other platformers and exploration games.  Some, like me, will get a thrill out of navigating the game’s bizarre and overwhelming environments, enjoying the journey, while others may find it confusing,… Read more

  • Tips for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

    Tips for Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

    Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is a very different take on the City Builder genre; it strips away a lot of the system complexities without losing the depth of its gameplay, making it a more approachable experience for gamers who are new to the genre. There is a short tutorial to help get your bearings and a… Read more

  • Review: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

    Review: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

    City Builders and Management Sims are not usually the most approachable of video games, often asking the player to oversee several interconnected systems and keep vigilant eye on all facets of their project. With his new title Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, solo developer Tomas Sala has delivered a more streamlined experience that encourages players of all… Read more

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