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Why you should play Blasphemous if you like Elden Ring

ByArunalu Heshitha March 24, 2023August 11, 2023

Here are some reasons why you should play the brilliant Blasphemous if you like Elden Ring. While there are very distinct differences between the two games, there are elements in Blasphemous that will appeal to Elden Ring fans. What is Blasphemous? 2019’s Blasphemous is a Souls-like Metroidvania game with a retro art style. It’s a…

Streets of Rage 4’s music and art are brilliant

ByPhillip Trad March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Streets of Rage 4 has been out for years now. While I encourage you to check out our review, in brief, the game offers a classic arcade-style experience as you move your character through a gauntlet of opponents. Blisteringly hard, the game nevertheless is captivating for what it offers. But while the gameplay is solid,…

Panda Punch release date announced

BySamantha Cruz December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Ratalaika Games and indie developer Ninja Rabbit Studio have announced the Panda Punch release date. The game is billed as a puzzle platformer game in which you have to control a red panda and save the world from evil alien robots. “The main character of the Panda Punch game is called Zeep. He can jump…

Hollow Knight Lore: The characters, locations, history, and more

ByDaniel Alvarez November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Are they insects? An insect kingdom? Let’s go deeper into the lore of Hollow Knight. There’s a lot to learn in the vast world of Hollow Knight but some of it is better left unsaid. It’s up to you to decide which pieces of Hollow Knight lore are worth investigating and which will only lead…

A Winding Path is a hand-drawn adventure game coming to Nintendo Switch

BySamantha Cruz October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

The Nintendo Switch is getting a neat new indie game. Indie game studio Three Eyed Games has created a hand-drawn adventure game about finding the beauty of the world and enjoying the little things. It’s called A Winding Path. Players explore the peaceful atmosphere of a lovingly crafted, hand-drawn 2D world where they will mend…

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Dex is free on GOG

ByKyle August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

GOG is giving away Dex for free. All you have to do to add Dex to your collection is go to the GOG website or the game’s product page. You’ll be able to download and play the game whenever you want after claiming it. You obviously need a GOG account to claim the free game….

Arsonist Heaven Review

ByKyle August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

The pixel art action-platformer Arsonist Heaven flames out early on. My first exposure to Arsonist Heaven came during the Eastasiasoft Midsummer Showcase. It looked interesting enough to me, so I requested a review copy. Let me add a few things before diving into the game. First off, I do not enjoy ripping into indie developers,…

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Timothy and the Tower of Mu is a stylish 2D action-platformer out now on Steam

ByChris Green August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Indie publisher Playism has announced the release of Timothy and the Tower of Mu. The hardcore 2D action-platformer Timothy and the Tower of Mu is out today on Steam. It comes from indie developer Kibou Entertainment. Players can expect a journey where you traverse more than five different biomes, each with its own unique challenge. Fight your way…

Visually striking adventure Voyage launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

ByKyle August 12, 2022August 18, 2022

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games launched the beautiful side-scrolling adventure game Voyage today. The relaxing and eye-catching adventure game Voyage is out now. As we’ve previously mentioned, it looks vaguely similar in style to the popular cartoon Adventure Time. Billed as a side-scrolling casual adventure, Voyage offers much more with its aesthetics and ongoing changing settings,…

Voyage is a side-scrolling adventure with cartoon-like flair

BySamantha Cruz August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

The side-scrolling adventure Voyage looks vaguely similar in style to Adventure Time. Ratalaika Games and indie developer Venturous just announced the upcoming release of Voyage. Players can expect a relaxing and beautiful cinematic journey of exploration. The imaginative, eye-catching, cooperative, adventure game is one not to miss. Billed as a side-scrolling casual adventure, Voyage offers…

Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth console release date announced

ByKyle November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Playism has announced the console release date for Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth. Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a 2D action-adventure game based on Ryo Mizuno’s fantasy novels and the anime. The digital console version will be released worldwide on December 16, 2021. The digital version of the game is coming to Nintendo…

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Metaloid: Origin launches for PS4 tomorrow

BySamantha Cruz July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Retro action-platformer Metaloid: Origin launches digitally tomorrow on PS4. Metaloid: Origin is the sequel to the run-and-gun game Metagal. This entry features three playable characters with unique abilities and nine biomes to traverse, as well as multiple difficulty settings to keep the experience as accessible as it is challenging. “Metaloid: Origin shares the same endearing pixel art style and…

2D platform shooter 7 Horizons announced

BySamantha Cruz May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Red Deer Games has announced their latest title, 7 Horizons, a platformer with shooter elements. 7 Horizons is described as “an exciting platformer with shooter elements set in the unique cosmic world – all with comic atmosphere, humor, and beautifully hand-drawn graphics.” “The game is maintained in a comic book style, which creates a unique…

Kingdom Two Crowns Never Alone update now live

ByDaniel Alvarez April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

The 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid Kingdom Two Crowns has a new update out now called Never Alone. After almost three years since its release, the game is entering the final stretch. The “Never Alone” update introduces into the game the challenge mode in co-op for the first time ever in the franchise. Also, players…

Spiritfarer tops 500K units sold as Lily Update goes live

ByKyle April 20, 2021May 22, 2021

One of the more unique indies of 2020 was Spiritfarer, a game that tackles death in a gentle and heartwarming way. The studio behind it just announced that the game has sold 500,000 copies across all platforms. “But that’s not all. Spiritfarer is still sitting at Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam thanks to you all,” Thunder Lotus announced in a blog post….

The Skylia Prophecy Preview: A pixel-art Metroidvania coming to consoles

ByDaniel Alvarez April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Pixel-art games are all over the place now. From roguelike to Metroidvania, these games are gaining more ground in the video game industry. The Skylia Prophecy is just the latest example. The Skylia Prophecy is a story-driven side-scrolling ARPG that is set in a medieval fantasy world. This game has more than a dozen locations and…

Squad Killer launches on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

BySamantha Cruz March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Eastasiasoft has released the action-platformer Squad Killer on consoles. The objective is simple: clear all enemies from the rooms you enter, obtain a key, and proceed to the next level. You’ll jump, shoot and collect coins as you turn each room into a pixelated massacre across 17 different levels. The game also features a two-tone color palette…

Hellbreachers launches on consoles

ByKyle March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

The side-scrolling action platformer Hellbreachers launched today for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. “Featuring 50 levels across 10 unique locations, Hellbreachers offers a wealth of content to explore,” Eastasiasoft says. “Combine that with fluid pixel art animation and challenging bosses to overcome, and this is a journey worth taking time…

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