Averno City, 1983. Sirens wail, neon lights flicker across rain-slicked streets, and chaos reigns. Into this storm steps Nick Cordell Jr, rookie cop and the player’s avatar in The Precinct.
The Precinct: Realistic Police Action or Just Hype?
Bastide: Building Survival and Strategy in the 13th Century
Bastide is a city-building strategy game that transports players to the harsh realities of the 13th century. In this immersive simulation, you are tasked with guiding a small group of peasants through the relentless challenges of medieval life, including rival villages, bandit raids, hunger, disease, and the unforgiving cold. The ultimate goal is to nurture your humble settlement into a thriving, fortified town, all while balancing the intricate demands of resource management, population happiness, and external threats.
Zero Medal: The Galaxy Champions – An Exclusive Interview with the Creator
Zero Medal: The Galaxy Champions is an upcoming beat ’em up game that channels the golden age of arcade action, blending nostalgia with fresh creative energy. Developed single-handedly by Rogerio Ferraz da Silva, known as Roger Ferraz, this project is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the enduring power of childhood dreams. In this exclusive interview, Roger shares the journey behind Zero Medal, the challenges faced along the way, and what makes this game a unique addition to the genre.
A Psychedelic Journey: Interview with Gabriel Ledoux, Creator of LAVALAMP
LAVALAMP is a unique 3D first-person walking simulator that immediately stands out for its vivid, psychedelic visuals and eccentric storytelling. The game invites players into a surreal world where exploration and ambiance take center stage, weaving a narrative around the quirky mission of helping space lemmings. Developed primarily by Gabriel Ledoux, a music composer turned game developer, LAVALAMP offers a fresh take on the walking simulator genre, blending minimalist mechanics with an explosion of color and sound.
The experience is intentionally offbeat and whimsical, with each room in the game serving as a portal to a new, vibrant dimension. The story is deceptively simple-helping lemmings from space-but the journey is filled with unexpected perspectives, playful interactions, and a soundtrack that elevates the entire adventure. LAVALAMP is a testament to the creative freedom found in indie game development, where limitations can become the foundation for originality and charm.
Kaya’s Prophecy Review: Can You Survive the Wrath of Kalades?
Introduction
Imagine trying to rebuild your life in a tribal village, only to accidentally awaken a wrathful deity who demands constant offerings. This is the premise of Kaya’s Prophecy, a game that merges roguelike deck-building mechanics with village management. Developed by Thibaut and Jérémie and published by Yogscast Games, Released on April 10, 2025.
Hades 2 Early Access Review: A Masterpiece in the Making
Supergiant Games had already set the bar high with Hades, but Hades 2 goes above and beyond, offering an experience so refined that it doesn’t feel like it’s in Early Access at all. It’s truly remarkable to see a game at this stage that has the depth, scope, and polish of a full release. Hades 2 is not just a worthy successor to the first game; it’s a game that shines even in Early Access. I never expected that I’d want to nominate an early access game for Game of the Year. This alone is a crazy achievement!
The Plucky Squire Review: A Charming Adventure in a Storybook World
The Plucky Squire is an innovative Action-Adventure game developed by All Possible Futures. Released on September 17, 2024, this charming title takes players on a linear, puzzle-filled adventure that draws clear inspiration from classic Zelda titles, especially Link’s Awakening. It blends various gameplay elements from different genres and offers a mix of 2D and 3D segments, all within an imaginative and colorful storybook world.
