Alright, we’ll admit it; this next sentence is a bit of a mouthful. StarVaders is a turn-based, deckbuilding roguelike inspired by Space Invaders. Yeah, we know, it sounds like we’re throwing buzzwords into a blender for maximum niche SEO, but honestly? It’s the best way to describe what the...

Without hinting at the creaky knees or permanently retreating hairline that *might* betray my advanced age, it’s somewhat easy for me to recall a time when gaming classics such as the original Prince of Persia, Tetris, Karateka and Mortal Kombat enjoyed their heyday. Fast forward several decades...

Immersive sims are those glorious games where just about any weird idea you cook up somehow works. Think Deus Ex, Prey, or Streets of Rogue - all prime examples of the genre. While their vibes vary wildly, what really ties them together is the sheer freedom they offer. Skin Deep is the latest...

Sometimes you just need an edgy story filled with gore and drama to get you through your day, and The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is just that. Well, actually, that’s sort of underselling it a bit. It is that, but it’s also a thoughtful and emotive game filled with excellent...

Now that the buzz of Summer Games Fest has settled, it’s time to turn our attention to the delightful lineup of games heading our way in July (and yes, there’s plenty more on the horizon, but we’ll save that for next month). July used to be a bit of a snooze for game releases, but those days...

Ever since From Software’s Demon’s Souls created an all-new genre back in February 2009, I don’t think it’s an especially controversial take to suggest that something of the freshness which defined Demon’s Souls' original release has been diluted or outright lost in the many Souls-likes...

One of the most promising PC RTS titles to come along in a good while, Broken Arrow from Russian developer Steel Balalaika rekindles the spirit of 2007 RTS World In Conflict for an all-new generation of tactical gamers. From its contemporary setting to its focus on combined arms, supply lines and...

Whether it’s the studio’s debut title, Absolver, or the more recent Sifu, Parisian outfit Sloclap is no stranger to crafting games with educated feet at their core. Certainly keen to keep on heading down this particular avenue, Sloclap brings us Rematch, a stylish football (or soccer - for...

June is set to be dominated by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which arrives alongside a flood of re-releases, remasters, and more. And while that’s undoubtedly going to grab most of the spotlight, plenty of us won’t be jumping aboard just yet; mostly because, let’s be honest, it’s...

Let’s be clear: when it comes to survival games, few developers understand the genre as well as 11 Bit Studios does. Arguably, the reason for this is that rather than crafting some dry, inoffensively bland genre effort, the talented Polish outfit instead infuses its thoughtful takes on the...

With two decades on the clock since its initial release in June 2005, EA’s Battlefield 2 still occupies a place of fondness in the hearts of PC gamers who have been initiated with its heady quality - and for good reason, too. Certainly, it’s no coincidence that with the release of every new...

Though a quick look around the PC gaming scene might suggest that third-person actioners with an emphasis on melee combat are hardly rarified air, Stellar Blade from Korean developer Shift Up stands out from the crowd on account of being a rather special offering. From its ultra-glossy visual...