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The Precinct Review

The first time I heard about The Precinct was during an episode of the Unofficial Controller Podcast, where host George was incredibly hyped about the

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Mark of the Deep Review

Introduction Before jumping into Mark of the Deep, I only knew about it from the trailer, which immediately gave me strong Hades meets Death’s Door

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Caravan SandWitch Review

I didn’t know much about Caravan SandWitch before I was approached to do a Caravan SandWitch review. It was the artstyle and the trailer that

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Guayota Review

Guayota is a video game that I didn’t know much about before I was approached to review. So I went to look at the trailer

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SCHiM Review

I don’t remember when I first came across SCHiM. I remember seeing a trailer for it, and feeling mixed about it yet hopeful. A combination

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Blud Review

I saw Blud in a showcase a while back and I put it on my radar to play. Now after a bit of a wait,

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Selaco Review

It seems like an FPS campaign is a rare treat nowadays, especially outside of DOOM and Call of Duty. That is why when a new

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Capes Review

Capes was a game that I remember seeing at Pax and I remember thinking that it didn’t demo well. Yet despite that, I loved the

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CorspeKeeper Review

I always enjoy finding a game that combines elements and genres in a unique way that I’ve never seen before. The latest one is Corspekeeper.

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V Rising Review

I can’t recall which showcase I saw V Rising in, but I do remember it immediately left a must-play impression on me. I’m not even

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Biomorph Review

We’ve had a lot of Metroidvanias that have dropped in 2024. Some have come and gone like a flash in a pan and others have

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Ultros Review

I remember seeing the trailer for Ultros a while back. It may or may not have been shown at an Xbox showcase. I don’t remember

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Shadow of the Depth Review

In recent years, I’ve indulged in a feast of new entries in the roguelike genre. From deck builders to poker-inspired roguelikes (Seriously, give Balatro a

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Worldless Review

I saw the trailer for Worldless a while back and it stood out to me simply because it looked different. At first glance, the trailer

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Backpack Hero Review

I talked about being excited about Slay the Princess after PaxEast because of how unique it was. Another game that caught my attention at PaxEast

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Long Gone Days Review

As Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker sang in the movie, Rush Hour “War huh, what is it good for absolutely nothing.” I’ve played tons of

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Fae Farm Review

On the surface, Faefarm looks like a game that wouldn’t be up my alley. It’s cutsie Chibi-like art style and it’s emphasis on crafting, farming,

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The Precinct Review

The first time I heard about The Precinct was during an episode of the Unofficial Controller Podcast, where host George was incredibly hyped about the game. His excitement piqued my interest, and after watching the trailer, it shot up to my must-play list. Now that I’ve completed the game, I can finally answer the question: […]

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review – A Thought-Provoking Space Odyssey

I never played the first Citizen Sleeper. It wasn’t due to a lack of interest—I simply hadn’t heard of the game when it was released. Over the years, I saw it receive high praise, particularly from Kinda Funny’s Andy Cortez, who spoke highly of the original. When the sequel was announced, I knew I had […]

Mark of the Deep Review

Introduction Before jumping into Mark of the Deep, I only knew about it from the trailer, which immediately gave me strong Hades meets Death’s Door vibes. Those are two of my favorite indie games from the last five years, so I was eager to see if this one could live up to the same high […]

Warlords Under Siege Review

Warlock Under Siege is a unique blend of tower defense, strategy, and magic, placing you in the role of a warlock trying to survive relentless waves of enemies. The game combines resource management with defensive planning, tasking you with constructing walls, summoning magical defenses, and utilizing powerful spells to keep the horde at bay. It’s […]

Age of Darkness: Final Stand Review

Introduction Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS that pits players against overwhelming Nightmares in a desperate bid for survival. Developed and published by PlaySide, the game blends real-time strategy with survival mechanics, creating an experience that is both intense and rewarding. Narrative The single-player campaign offers an enjoyable experience, rotating […]

Caravan SandWitch Review

I didn’t know much about Caravan SandWitch before I was approached to do a Caravan SandWitch review. It was the artstyle and the trailer that won me over enough that I wanted o check it out. By the way, Here is the Steam description about the game: “In Caravan SandWitch, embark on a journey across […]

Guayota Review

Guayota is a video game that I didn’t know much about before I was approached to review. So I went to look at the trailer and the game’s Steam page indicated that it was a top-down puzzle game, and it intrigued me enough that I wanted to give it a shot and I love trying […]

EA Sports College Football 25 Review – A Long-Awaited Return with Mixed Results

EA Sports College Football 25 – A Long-Awaited Return with Mixed Results Introduction I can’t emphasize this enough—I grew up loving college sports games throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. When they disappeared, it felt like a piece of my gaming identity faded away. For years, fans of college sports games had no choice but […]

Dungeons of Hinterburg Review

I was one of those weird people that did not like Zelda Tears to the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild. I didn’t vibe with the story, the gameplay always felt rudimentary compared to a lot of other action adventure games and I’m not the biggest puzzle person. On paper, you would think a game […]

SCHiM Review

I don’t remember when I first came across SCHiM. I remember seeing a trailer for it, and feeling mixed about it yet hopeful. A combination of the game’s artstyle and its hopping from shadow to shadow premise had me intrigued. Yet I wondered if it would be engaging. Would that premise grow boring quickly? I […]

Noreya: The Gold Project Review

This was a game that wasn’t on my radar at all. I received an email for the PR team asking if I wanted to review this Metroidvania and I checked out the trailer and it looked like something I’d enjoy checking out. So after installing I quickly found myself excited to do this Noreya: The […]

Blud Review

I saw Blud in a showcase a while back and I put it on my radar to play. Now after a bit of a wait, I got a chance to play the game and oh Lawd I have some thoughts. This might be one of the most unique games that I played in a while. […]

Blockbuster Inc. Review

For those of us who enjoy them, we can attest that Management sim games might be the most addicting genre in all of video games. That is why I was excited yet fearful to do this Blockbuster Inc. review. I’ve always fancied myself as a movie buff and loved hearing about the details of filmmaking. […]

Selaco Review

It seems like an FPS campaign is a rare treat nowadays, especially outside of DOOM and Call of Duty. That is why when a new one hits my radar I get tentatively excited. I can’t help, but wonder ‘Perhaps this will remind of the glory days of FPS campaigns’. That is apart of what I […]

Capes Review

Capes was a game that I remember seeing at Pax and I remember thinking that it didn’t demo well. Yet despite that, I loved the premise so much that I hoped that when I played it that I would dig the game.I never played X-COM, but I’ve always loved turned-based games and I love superhero […]

CorspeKeeper Review

I always enjoy finding a game that combines elements and genres in a unique way that I’ve never seen before. The latest one is Corspekeeper. Imagine if I told you there was a fighting game roguelite that feels like For Honor mixed with Bushido Blade. That shit is Bananas right?!? Well that is Corspekeeper. So […]

V Rising Review

I can’t recall which showcase I saw V Rising in, but I do remember it immediately left a must-play impression on me. I’m not even super into Vampire-centric things, but I do enjoy the occasional Vamp movie and TV show (Yet I watched the Vampire Diaries and The Originals). The Trailers for V Rising intrigued […]

Moonlight Pulse Review

In 2023, I was on the Pax show floor on the hunt for the best and brightest games that would go on my most anticipated games list. There were some that caught my eye for different reasons, and I remember that I had an appointment to go see and play Kill the Princess, which was […]

Another Crab’s Treasure Review

There has been something about the Souls and Soulslike genre that hasn’t clicked with me. I don’t get into Elden Ring like the masses, I can’t get passed Father Gascoigne, who is considered the make-or-break boss in Bloodborne, and the Team Ninja games have always left me wondering if the grind to “Get Good” is […]

Biomorph Review

We’ve had a lot of Metroidvanias that have dropped in 2024. Some have come and gone like a flash in a pan and others have hit and raised the bar on the genre. The latest game seeking to be a must-play in the genre is Biomorph. I was excited to do a Biomorph review because […]

Dice Assassin Review

I grew up loving chess. As a kid I would play in Chess tournaments and in my small bumpkin town, I did well. To this day even though I don’t play as much I still enjoy the occasional match. A new love that I’ve found at this stage in my life is Roguelike games. I’ve […]

The Thaumaturge Review

One thing that I’ve learned about myself is that most of the time I’m playing a game to kick back and relax. Most of my gaming time goes to games like Civilization 6, NBA 2k, or Roguelike and Roguelites because I can get in, relax, and play something without too much thought. Often though I […]

Ultros Review

I remember seeing the trailer for Ultros a while back. It may or may not have been shown at an Xbox showcase. I don’t remember where I saw it, but I recall the game making an impression on me with its psychedelic and trippy artsyle. The artstyle made such an impression with me that I […]

Hidden Through Time 2 Review

If you’ve been to the doctor’s office or the dentist anytime in the 90s you’d find a magazine or a book where you had to find Waldo or an illustrated character in a goofy setting filled with objects and other characters. I’d look through the book and more often than not after a couple of […]

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review – A Metroidvania Worthy of Royalty?

Introduction Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is my first foray into the franchise. While I was aware of its legacy—and even suffered through that ill-fated movie adaptation—I had never played any of the games. When I saw that the latest installment was shifting into Metroidvania territory, I knew it was time to jump in. […]

Shadow of the Depth Review

In recent years, I’ve indulged in a feast of new entries in the roguelike genre. From deck builders to poker-inspired roguelikes (Seriously, give Balatro a try), and even souls-like variations, the genre has seen a steady influx of innovative titles. Among the latest contenders vying for the title of the next great roguelike is Shadow […]

Worldless Review

I saw the trailer for Worldless a while back and it stood out to me simply because it looked different. At first glance, the trailer felt like it was a mixture of Hallow Knight, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Journey, all games that I deeply vibe with. So when I saw that […]

Backpack Hero Review

I talked about being excited about Slay the Princess after PaxEast because of how unique it was. Another game that caught my attention at PaxEast was a game about a mouse and backpack. Now I pride myself on being good when it comes to managing my inventory when it comes to games. Putting that to […]

Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire Review

I remember coming across Phantom Rose 2 at PaxWest. Upon first glance, it seemed to be a deckbuilding indie with some Persona flair. Then I got hands-on with it and discovered that it was a layered deckbuilding Roguelike game. Roguelikes are my kryptonite. I’ll try any type of game under the genre. That said how […]

Slay the Princess Review

There I was at PaxEast exploring the sea of games and minding my Black ass business. When I came upon a game that would become the talk of PaxEast among media members. This game didn’t showcase complex game mechanics nor did it display a memorable protagonist. Instead, its demo wowed through its engaging narrative and […]

Long Gone Days Review

As Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker sang in the movie, Rush Hour “War huh, what is it good for absolutely nothing.” I’ve played tons of war-centric games over the years, but not many have tackled it from the perspective of the bystanders and refugees. The game, Long Gone Days from the South American studio, This […]

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review

It’s not a stretch to say that I adore Spider-Man 2018 and Spider-Man Miles Morales. Each game brought me to tears while playing it.  While I know that there have been Spider-Man games in the past, the Insomniac version felt like seeing the IP on a level we’ve never seen before. Similar to how Rocksteady […]

Fae Farm Review

On the surface, Faefarm looks like a game that wouldn’t be up my alley. It’s cutsie Chibi-like art style and it’s emphasis on crafting, farming, fishing, and dating. I’d put it in the same “that’s not for me” box that I did with other farming simulators like Stardew Valley, Harvestella, and the oldie Farmville.Let’s dive […]

Goodbye Volcano High Review

Goodbye Volcano High was a game that I had on my radar since its announcement back at a PlayStation Conference event in 2020. It’s been a long road of development for the team at KO_Op studio since then. COVID happened and a new writer was brought in to reboot the whole game’s narrative direction which […]

Fort Solis Review

There’s been a bit of a debate about video games being too much like movies. Some people enjoy cinematic games while others consider it just an interactive movie. I happen to be among those that enjoy cinematic games. I thought enjoyed Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain. The latest game of this style is Fort […]

Immortals of Aveum Review

I’ve always been a bigger fan of the Call of Duty campaigns than I have the multiplayer modes. Maybe it’s because I’m a hermit Single-player gamer, or perhaps it’s because I like a good shooter campaign. Regardless, when I first heard of the Immortals of Aveum, which looked like Doctor Strange meets Call of Duty, […]

Super Space Club Review

When I interviewed Super Space Club’s developer, Graham Reid he described his game as “a vibrant lo-fi arcade space shooter that is a fun experience that you can chill to.” As someone who always loves winding down the end of the night with a game that I can just pop quickly into this sounded like […]

Adore Review

As a kid I’d often wonder what a Pokémon game would be like if it was an action game instead of a turn based game. What if you threw out a ball and then started battling just like the anime. The game, Adore attempts to bring that concept that I wondered about to life. The […]

Venba Review

Often I find that good storytelling is often a narrative that is relatable even if the characters are different or in different circumstances than you. This is the case with Venba. Venba is a narrative cooking game that depicts the story of family trying to make their in this world. So how is this game? […]

Arcadian Atlas Review

Arcadian Atlas is a strategy RPG that has been in the making for a long time. It was put on my radar when I met with Twin Otter Studios at PaxEast and it left me rooting for the game. There are a number of reasons for that. One reason is that it is was developed […]

Viewfinder Review

As a gamer, I’ve found that I’m picky when it comes to puzzles in video games. Zelda puzzles don’t really hold my interest, yet the ones in Planet of Lana and the Uncharted games speak to me. Due to my taste, I’m shocked when I find a puzzle game that I completely vibe with. That […]

AEW Fight Forever Review

It’s crazy because when AEW was announced I found myself craving an alternative to WWE TV. Fast forward a few years and I had that same level of excitement when AEW announced its first video game, AEW Fight Forever. That excitement was amplified when I found out that Yukes and Hideyuki Iwashita was leading the […]

Dave the Diver Review

Dave the Diver has been on my radar for a while. I heard all the praise, and the debates about whether or not it’s a Indie game. However, I didn’t get a chance to play it when it dropped because of how many games that I was playing at the time. I made a mental […]

Smushi Come Home Review

It has become common to see indie games take inspiration from Breath of the Wild. The challenge for devs then lies in taking that inspiration and using it to make your own unique mark. The latest game to attempt that feat is Smushi Come Home. Does this cozy indie make good use of its Breath […]

Speed Crew Review

A few years or at least what feels like a few years I played Overcooked. A game centered around creating and delivering food orders as fast as possible to get the best score possible. It was an enjoyable yet simple concept, but its fun factor was amplified by the chaotic element of trying to function […]

Tiny Thor Review

It feels like we’ve officially hit a Renaissance with games that feel like they are love letters to the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis era. I’ve been getting emails about these types of games weekly. All of them trying to make an impression. The latest game trying to make its mark is an action-adventure platformer, […]

Doomblade Review

Doomblade is a game that was put on my radar when I went to PaxEast. I remember when I first saw the game I thought “This looks like a more metal Ori and the Will of the Wisp.” The artstyle left so much of an impression that I knew I had to play it when […]

Planet of Lana Review

So I’ve been a gamer for a very long time now and played quite a number of games. I’d like to think that I know what types of games I like and what genres I don’t enjoy. Well historically I’ve never been into the puzzle genre. Sure I deal with them in series like The […]

Evil Wizard Review

If you’ve been a listener of The Single Player Experience podcast, then I’m coo coo for Roguelite and Roguelike games. They have a knack for reeling me in and not letting go. Hades is one of my favorite games of all time. Recently I played a game that hooked me, made me laugh, gave me […]

Death or Treat Review

I’m a massive fan of roguelite games and as a result I’ve played a ton of them. Over the course of playing and evaluating these type of games I’ve come to a realization. I find that the key to a good roguelite game is summed up by a single question: “How enjoyable is the experience […]

Dead Island 2 Review

I want to kick this off by stating that I’ve never played the original Dead Island so I’m coming into the series fresh. So if you’ve heard the Saints Row episode of the Single Player Experience podcast then you know that I have a problem. For you new listeners my problem is that “I’m nosy […]

Hunt the Night Review

2023 has been a really good year for indie games, but sadly due to the rapid pace of all the great AAA games that we’ve been getting alot of them have been going under the radar. One game that’s under the radar right now is Hunt the Night. It’s a 2D fantasy action adventure game […]

Mahokensi Review

So for me growing up Pokémon and other JRPGs were the closest that I’d come to playing any RTS games. For the most part, those games were always on the PC, and our household PC was used for homework and using that slow AOL internet to surf the web. That’s probably a big part of […]

Have A Nice Death Review

I’m addicted to the roguelike genre and I don’t think that I’m going to stop. Rogue Legacy 2, Vampire Survivors and Hades got their hooks into me and wouldn’t let me go. Now there’s another game that grips me fiercely and infected my mind with nothing but strategies of how I should do my next […]

Rooftop Renegade Review

So every once in a while I come across a game that is a great “relax and chill” game. You know the kind of game well. The type where you turn your brain off and just enjoy the gameplay. The latest one that I’ve been playing is Rooftop Renegade. So what is the game and […]

Hi-Fi Rush Review

One of my favorite types of food on this planet is soups. Why? It’s because it takes simple foods and combines them to make something that’s better than the sum of its parts. The game, High Fi Rush is a lot like that. It takes the grading system of Devil May Cry, the musical timing […]

Forspoken Review: Overhated, Mid, Or Actually Good

Leading up to its release I was looking forward to the game for many reasons. As a long-time anime fan, I’ve enjoyed many isekai anime. For you, non-anime fans an isekai is basically when a character leaves their world and goes to another. Pretty much like Alice and Wonderland. Combining the isekai factor with the […]

Makis Adventure Review

Every since I was a kid I always dreamed of playing a game that would let me play as Beast Boy from the Teen Titans. The game I’m talking about today doesn’t do that, but it does give me a taste of what I imagine that experience could be like. Thankfully that taste is a […]

Mangavania Review

If you read any of my reviews or listened to the Single Player Experience podcast, then you experienced me proclaiming that I hadn’t heard of a game before getting it for review, but was blown away when I played it. The latest example of this is the indie game, Mangavania. So what blew me away […]

Midnight Dash Review

There is a tricky balance when it comes to making a game challenging whilst also providing enough fun that the challenge feels worth it. It’s a balancing act that you see in Celeste, Elden Ring and other soulslike games. When that balancing act is done well you feel the challenge and you are compelled to […]

Onion Assault Review

It’s easy in life to be inspired by revolutionary things. We see it in life all the time. In the NBA, Steph has inspired the 3 point movement. Now everybody in the league is chunking up 3s. The hard part about emulating or paying homage to your inspiration is the balancing act. You have to […]

High on Life Review

I want to talk about a little game that came to Gamepass recently, High on Life. For those of you who don’t know about this game, let me break it down for you. This is a game made by Squanch games which is a studio co-founded by the co-creator of Rick and Morty, Justin Roiland. […]

Lil Gator Game Review

There isn’t anything like a game that displays a lot of heart. The latest example of this is Lil Gator Game. As kids we’ve all played in one form or another using our imaginations. Some of us used our imaginations to become knights, Jedi, princesses, and everything under the sun. Lil Gator Game takes that […]

Wavetale Review

So Wavetale is a game that I knew very little about before I got the game for review. However, it immediately made a solid impression on me. Despite a few flaws, there are many things to like about the game making it an easy game to recommend. Let’s dive into it. The Narrative: In Wavetale […]

Hello Neighbor 2 Review

So you probably don’t know this about me, but I’m a certified chicken when it comes to most things horror-related. That aspect about me doesn’t exclude video games. In fact, because of the interactive nature of video games, I found them more frightful. So I generally live my life like Scooby-Doo and run away from […]

The Knight Witch Review

Metroidvania might be the most crowded genre in all of games right now. With the rise of Indies, also came with it a flood of Metroidvania games. Some Like Hollow Knight, SteamWorld Dig, and Dead Cells represents the very best of what the genre has to offer. There is also the hundreds of Metroidvania indies […]

God of War Ragnarok Review

I said this in my review of Horizon Forbidden West, it is hard to do a sequel. There is a balancing act between providing more of what worked before and delivery something new in order to avoid being just more of the same. God of War Ragnarok accomplishes this balancing act in a Godly fashion. […]

Vampire Survivors Review

I remember the last time that I got jumped. For those of you who don’t know what getting jumped is Urban Dictionary defines it as “the act of being maliciously assaulted by two or a large number of individuals, usually physically but may be verbal.” The last time I got jump was in the third […]

Batora: Lost Haven Review

Batora: Lost Heaven is a game that I didn’t know much about before I got the review code. I knew that it was a Single-player Sci-fi game and if you don’t know that is my jam when it comes to video games. That said about a couple hours into it, the game reached out and […]

Kraino Origins Review

Reviewed on PC  Disclaimer: Review code provided by PR/publisher. Every once in a while I’m in the mood to play a retro SNES styled game. So when I was booting up Kraino Origins I was excited to see how this game would scratch that itch and how it would stand out on with its own […]

Jack Move Review

Reviewed on PC Disclaimer: Review code provided by PR/publisher. Ever thought of what would happen if you mixed Final Fantasy one, Cyberpunk, and Pokémon together? Yes, No, maybe just a bit? Well if you have then you probably imagined something like Jack Move. Jack move is a Cyberpunk turn based RPG with a modernized pixel […]

Potion Permit Review

Reviewed on the Xbox Series S|X You ever thought about channeling your inner professor Snape and becoming a potions master? Or maybe you wanted to go out to fight creatures and harvest resources from the land. Well in Potion Permit, you get the best of both worlds. This is a open-ended sim is like a […]

Last Beat Enhanced Review

Growing up I used to go to the arcade and there would be games like The Simpsons, Power Rangers or the X-men where I’d get to choose a character from a show I’d see on tv and beat the stuffing out of anyone that got in the way. Sometimes my friends would pop in a […]

Tower Princess Review

Reviewed on PC Disclaimer: Review code provided by PR/publisher. Every once in a while you encounter a game that seems like a good premise on paper, but the execution fails in almost all regards. Tower Princess is a prime example of this. On paper this should be my kind of game. I thoroughly enjoy roguelite […]

Tinykin Review

Reviewed on Xbox Series X |S More frequently Indie games that I didn’t have on my radar, come into my life, slap me across the face with its standout trait and leave me floored by greatness. The latest game to do that was Tinykin. So what is this game and what standout trait does it […]

Dredge Review

When I was a boy my dad took me fishing. I remember carrying my Power Rangers fishing pole and walking up to that lake thinking that this was going to be the best day ever. People talk about father and son fishing trips all the time with reverence. About two and a half hours later […]

Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader Review

Reviewed on Xbox Series X |S Disclaimer: Review code provided by PR/publisher. Are you Smarter than A Fifth Grader is a quiz game based on the popular game show. For those who haven’t seen the show here is the premise. As the main character you play as an adult who is put to the test. […]

Replikator Review

When it comes to Roguelike and Roguelite games I always judge whether they are good or not by one question: “Does it make me yearn for one more turn after I die?” The latest game that attempts to make its mark in an increasingly congested Roguelike genre is Replikator. So is this a memorable entry […]

Brok the InvestiGator Review

When you read the title or see the game’s cover artwork you would probably conclude that Brok the InvestiGator was a point and click mystery game staring a talking anthropomorphic Gator. You’d be partially correct. However, this game is much more than that general description.   Let’s talk about it. Narrative: In Brok the InvestiGator you […]

Madden 23 Review

We all know and have played a Madden game before. Even the non football fans have tried it at least once. It’s iconic in video games. However, over the years there’s been complaints that the series has become stale and stagnant.  The franchise is lacking any real improvements year after year. Well this year the […]

Saints Row Review

Reviewed on the PS5 You know it’s funny I’m not nosy when it comes to real life situations. I know some people that hear sirens in the neighborhood and want to go see what happened. That’s not me. For one thing I’m not nosy about those things and two I’m a chocolate man. Nothing good […]

Thymesia Review

So if you’ve been paying attention to the trends in gaming then you know that the soul’s genre is taking over right now. It seems like we get games of this genre all the time now. The latest addition to this club is Thymesia. It’s a fantasy Soulike third person RPG made by OverBorder Studios. […]

Cult Of The Lamb Review

So I never thought I’d want to play a game where I’m a Lamb and also a maniacal cult leader, but here we are. I never thought I’d play a game where you are taking down dungeons all the while leading a cult full of cute creatures to achieve nefarious goals. Yet again here we […]

Death’s Door Review

Reviewed on Xbox Series X |S It is a rarity that you come across games that have very few if any faults. Death’s door is among those greats. Devolver Digital has a reputation of publishing the best of the best indie games and this is no different.  The developers, Acid Nerve is a two person […]

Prodeus Review

Reviewed on the Xbox Series X|S Have you ever wanted to play a game that has 2016s Doom and Doom external gameplay, but with the retro low resolution polygonal art style? If you have Prodeus is the game you are looking for. Prodeus is a indie first-person shooter that was developed by Bounding Box software. […]

Trek to Yomi Review

Reviewed on Xbox Series X |S Trek to Yomi is like a fusion of Ghost of Tsushima and Inside. Imagine the story and action of Ghost of Tsushima, but in a dark 2D side-scrolling atmosphere similar to games like Inside or Limbo. On Paper that sounds like a must-play indie, but the finished product is […]

Rogue Legacy 2 Review

Reviewed on the Xbox Series X and S In Rogue Legacy 2 just like all other roguelite games, you die over and over, but get new abilities and slightly stronger after each death.You’ve probably played many games like this one before. Like Splunky, Dead Cells, and Hades…which are some of the best roguelites ever made. […]

Metal Mind Review

So if you know me either through The Single-player Experience podcast or through reading my reviews on the ProNerdReport.com then you know that I am a huge fan of rogue-like and rogue-like names. It’s one of my favorite genres of games ever.  This genre has delivered some of my favorite games of all time like […]

Blood Waves Review

Reviewed on the PS5 Do you remember when everyone was playing Call of Duty Zombies? Well Blood waves is a game that is hoping to bring back that magic and feeling. So does the game live up to the highs of COD’s Zombie mode? Is Blood Waves a good single player experience? Here are those […]

Doomed to Hell Review

So, every once in a while, you play a game and very quickly realize that this game got the juice. You know what I mean. You quickly come to the conclusion that your either playing something special or playing something to totally speaks to you. Sometimes it could be both. Well I got that feeling […]

Valari Gaming Pillow Review

So often gamers are introduced to accessories that promise to change how we game. To be honest most don’t and we go on with our lives. The latest to make such a boast is the Vallari Gaming Pillow. A video game accessory designed to allow for longer gaming sessions by neutralizing pain and discomfort. So […]

Shredders Review

It seems like extreme sports games are making a comeback. Recently we got Rider Republic which was a decent game that showed that there is still a demand for Extreme Sports games. The Latest Release in the Genre is Shredders.  Is this the next must play extreme sports games? Does it live up to the […]

WWE 2K22 Review

Reviewed on Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 So I’ve Been a wrestling gamer since the days of No Mercy.  The Smackdown vs Raw games were easily my most played games of childhood. I’ve seen the Ups and the downs of the WWE games. So 2k22 is here and after 2k20 I was skeptical to […]

Carrion Review

Carrion Review Reading Time: 3 minutes Reviewed on Xbox Series X |S Never in my life did I think I’d want to be a John Carpenter-style monster. But damn does Carrion make playing as a being that looks like the love child of Flubber and Marvel comics Carnage…fun. This game is fun, but is it […]

Block Em Review

Every once in a while I leave my single-player cave and I try something new in the multiplayer space. Sometimes I find myself really enjoying a new multiplayer game and then other times I feel like it is a complete waste of time. My latest experiment was the game Block em. So what is Block […]

Horizon Forbidden West Review

Sequels are kinda hard to pull off right? This is especially true in video games. The sequel has to recapture the magic of the first one, and be innovative enough that the sequel feels fresh and warranted. It’s a tricky balancing act to pull off. This was the Challenge Horizon Forbidden West faced. When Horizon […]

Touhou Luna Nights Review

When I first saw the trailer for Touhou Luna Nights I thought the game looked incredible but I’ve seen many Metroidvania games with impressive trailers that ended up disappointing me. So I went into playing this game a bit guarded. I was expecting maybe a good time but nothing that was going to blow me […]

Super Dungeon Maker Review

Ever since Super Mario Maker, gamers have been salivating for a Zelda dungeon Maker. Honestly, it seemed like a no-brainer that we’d get that type of game sooner rather than later.  It’s 2023 now and we are still waiting for Nintendo to give us that desired game. Meanwhile, the Developers of Firechick decided that they’d […]

Dying Light 2 Stay Human Review

So, confession… I never played the first Dying Light. I’ve heard good things about it, but never got around to playing it. Zombie games are normally my jam. I loved The Last of Us and State of Decay, so I thought I’d give Dying Light 2 a try. Does Dying Light 2 live up to […]

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review

Reviewed on the Playstation 5 Have you ever wondered what would happen if you fused Cruis’n USA and Mario Kart? Well wonder no more because we have just that with Hot Wheels Unleashed. So does this game live up to either game? Is this game worth your time or money? Let’s dive into it. Let […]

Flynn: Son of Crimson Review

Reviewed on the Xbox Series X and S Sometimes in life you find something, whether it’s a game, movie, song, etc… that is a mixture of things that you loved from your past. Like a good homage to the what you’d consider the classics. Flynn Son of Crimson is very much like that with video […]

Phogs! Review

As a 90s kid, we grew up with some dope but weird cartoons. Among them was a classic called Catdog. Phogs feels like catdog but in a zany and friendlier world and with A Dog-dog. Its a weird concept, but a unique one. What is this game exactly? Phogs is a puzzle adventure game that […]

PS5 Duelsense Controller Review

Over the years you could put all the Dualshock controllers together and you’d be excused for getting them confused. It’s understandable, because for the most part they all look similar.  A few differences here and there to tell them apart. That changes with the PlayStation 5’s Dualsense controller. The Dualsense is feels like a premium […]

Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Review

Headphones have become a staple of gaming. With the rise of online gaming a quality headset is now a must if you want have a good experience communicating with your squad or your friends. It’s also a valuable accessory if you want to immerse yourself in a single player game while blocking out the distractions […]

Xbox Series S: 2020 Review

In life there is a saying… you get what you pay for. We see examples of this all the time in our everyday lives. Hotels, Tech, Flights…You get what you pay. Buying an economy ticket for Spirit is going to be a massively different experience than first class or flying on a private jet. You’ll […]

Xbox Series X: 2020 Review

I’ve been fortunate enough to have the Xbox Series X for about a Two years now and first off let me state that I love my time with the console. No matter what game I play it remains quiet. All modern games are a visual treat and with game pass I found myself playing this […]

Trifox Review

Reviewed on the Xbox Series S|X *Review code provided by Developer It’s always refreshing to see new IPs in the gaming industry. It’s also nice to see video game platforming mascots making a comeback. There is a new mascot who wants to join the ranks of Crash Bandicoot, Jack and Dexter, and Ratchet and Clank, […]