AION 2 First Impressions – Beautiful in 32:9, but Combat Left Me Bored
AION 2 delivers beautiful graphics, strong 32:9 ultrawide support, and solid performance. But after two hours, the combat and quest design left me wanting more.
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Bleach & Blood – A Retro Horror Hidden Gem Worth Checking Out
I tried the Bleach & Blood demo, a short PS1-style horror game set in a laundromat. The sound and atmosphere hooked me, although the story left me wanting more.
Permafrost Early Access Review – Beautiful, Brutal and Still Frozen Around the Edges
After 30 hours solo in Permafrost, Ronny finds a beautiful, brutal survival game with stronger systems, familiar bugs, and technical rough edges. 7/10.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Review – 32:9 Made Me a Believer
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is spectacular at 5120×1440 in 32:9. Ronny scores it 9.5/10, but the full-price cost keeps it from being an easy recommendation.
HR: Human Remains Review – A Corporate Office Job in a Demonic Apocalypse
HR: Human Remains turns a demonic office job into a strange, varied horror adventure with surprising heart. Jake Boyette reviews it on PC and scores it 9/10.
Pulse Drive Demo Review — Addictive Rhythm Racing With Rough Edges
I tested the Pulse Drive demo ahead of its September 29 release. The rhythm-racing idea is addictive and performance is solid, but onboarding and controller feel still need work.
Blood & Canvas: Bareknuckle Boxing First Impressions – It Needs More Punch
I played the Blood & Canvas: Bareknuckle Boxing demo. The controller options are welcome and the concept is right up my alley, but the current demo needs more bite to really sell the full game.
Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker Review: I Had More Fun Messing With the AI Than Solving the Case
I spent roughly 2–3 hours with Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker. The AI conversations were genuinely fun, but the detective game underneath never made me want to finish the case.
CICADAMATA Review: The Best Bang for Your Buck
CICADAMATA combines blistering movement, clever level design, score chasing, and a mysterious sci-fi world. Jake Boyette calls it one of the best movement shooters he has played in years and scores it 9/10.
Airport Contraband: Prologue Is Today’s Indie Gem — This Looks Way Better Than I Expected
After one hour with Airport Contraband: Prologue, its impressive graphics, detailed airport and methodical customs work made it an easy Indie Gem pick.
Night Portable Made Me Too Afraid to Continue — Indie Gem of the Day
Night Portable made me too afraid to continue. Its sound, darkness, and constant anticipation turned a short unfinished Steam Playtest into one of the most frightening indie horror experiences I have tried recently.
Fatal Fury: The Ultimate History Opens SNK’s Fighting Archives
Bitmap Books’ 468-page Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History opens with South Town, SNK’s arcade roots, and the long journey to City of the Wolves.
Mandated Fate Demo Shows Massive Improvements — Indie Gem of the Day
Mandated Fate returns with a much stronger public demo. After playing the earlier playtest, we found major improvements in voice acting, presentation, story flow, and overall polish.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die: A Throwback Shooter That’s Rough Around the Edges
Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a fun and fast N64-style spy shooter with enjoyable combat, par-time challenges, multiplayer, and several rough edges.
Incident Archives – Flight 882 Review: Free 10/10 Horror
Incident Archives – Flight 882 delivers a tense, atmospheric psychological-horror experience in around 21 minutes. It earns a 10/10 and our Indie Gem of the Day pick.