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Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu

Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu

game review05 July 2019

The authors of the series of games about Sherlock Holmes opted for the prose of H. P. Lovecraft and seem to have knuckled under to the power of the Great Old Ones. The Sinking City turned out a decent detective adventure, but not much more.

Sinking City Review – Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu
Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?

Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?

game review05 July 2019

An atmosphere which is not that spooky or terrifying but... quite strange, disturbing, literally "creepy." Layers of Fear 2 is not the Polish P. T., but a Polish TP. “T” for Twin, and “P” for Peaks.

Layers of Fear 2 Review – More Ambitious, but is that Good?
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy Review – The Bandicoot is Back in Town

Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy Review – The Bandicoot is Back in Town

game review10 July 2017

More than 20 years after the release of its first installment, Crash Bandicoot returns in a remastered trilogy prepared by the team at Vicarious Visions. Can this once-progressive title still hold its ground against modern titles?

Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy Review – The Bandicoot is Back in Town
The Long Journey Home review – space-sim for the patient ones

The Long Journey Home review – space-sim for the patient ones

game review01 June 2017

Deep space exploration has recently become wildly popular in video games. How did Daedalic approach this theme in their new game, The Long Journey Home? What distinguishes it are diversity, creativity… and the fact that it’s hardcore. It really is.

The Long Journey Home review – space-sim for the patient ones
Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force

Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force

game review04 April 2017

Rather quietly, overshadowed by triple-A releases, comes a game worth noticing. Beat Cop is, in some respects, quite similar to Papers, Please, but in this case, we can choose between good and bad cop.

Beat Cop review – everyday fun on the force
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 Review – I like trains

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 Review – I like trains

game review29 March 2017

There’s more to a virtual mechanic’s life than fixing cars or agricultural machines. The time has come to switch to the big stuff – let’s get to work on some railway engines!

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 Review – I like trains
Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival

Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival

game review27 March 2017

A snowy, Canadian wilderness is the perfect location to hide some bodies in the closet. If you don’t believe me, Kona – a survival adventure game by Parabole – will certainly convince you.

Kona Review – spooky Canadian survival
911 Operator Review – Emergency Dispatch Center Simulator

911 Operator Review – Emergency Dispatch Center Simulator

game review04 March 2017

Being an emergency dispatcher is a highly responsible post, as proven by the game from a small Polish dev team. While it may be hard to remain focused during longer sessions, 911 Operator is definitely worth your time.

911 Operator Review – Emergency Dispatch Center Simulator
Diluvion review – ugly duckling of underwater survival

Diluvion review – ugly duckling of underwater survival

game review14 February 2017

Alright, landlubbers! Pack yer belongings and in you go to the steel can ye call a submarine! We’re headed to battle sided with Diluvion. What are you saying? The ship’s leaking? Nevermind, we’ll manage, lads…

Diluvion review – ugly duckling of underwater survival
Disgaea 2 review – tactical RPG with a touch of craziness

Disgaea 2 review – tactical RPG with a touch of craziness

game review01 February 2017

Demons are like politicians – easy to bribe and prone to fighting. What other lessons can we learn from the PC port of an immersive and funny tactical game, Disgaea 2?

Disgaea 2 review – tactical RPG with a touch of craziness
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Review – New Final Liberation?

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Review – New Final Liberation?

game review25 January 2017

Remember the human chess game from Harry Potter? If you've always wanted to play its Warhammer 40,000 equivalent, now is your chance, coming in the form of Sanctus Reach published by Slitherine.

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Review – New Final Liberation?
The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship

The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship

game review09 December 2016

We’ve been keeping a close eye on King Art Games ever since Jakub Rozalski decided to entrust them with the development of Iron Harvest. The Dwarves can be seen as an exam of the studio’s capabilities. The results, however, are less than promising...

The Dwarves Review – shoddy dwarven craftsmanship
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

game review06 December 2016

18 years – this much time has passed since the release of the first Commandos. Today, in Shadow Tactics, its spirit returns along with the magic of isometric tactical stealth games – they were difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but also fun to play.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy

game review30 November 2016

Planet Coaster is a great come-back of roller coaster tycoons. The game gives the fans everything they expected, and though the economy system could be more demanding, the production as a whole is an outstanding sandbox.

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts

game review18 November 2016

As we wait for the sequel to Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment gives us Tyranny – a game where we play as the Big Bad’s loyal agent. This short-term project features numerous ideas and mechanics, but only some of them pay off.

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection

game review02 November 2016

Does Civilization VI offer more at launch than Civ V did? Definitely. This doesn’t mean, though, that the developers managed to top Civilization V with all of its expansions – they almost did; except “almost” makes all the difference in this case.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files

game review29 September 2016

Made with a cinematic flair, Virginia tells a subtly emotional story with image alone. This game is trying to push the envelope when it comes to the limits of walking simulators while creating an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Twin Peaks or The X-Files.

Virginia review – Twin Peaks meets The X-Files
Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past

Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past

game review21 September 2016

The Cossacks are back, marking their return with the sound of pipes and the roar of cannons. Unfortunately, the third game in the series that is especially popular in Europe comes with the same advantages and disadvantages as it did 16 years ago.

Cossacks 3 review – a sad return to the past
The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse

The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse

game review02 September 2016

From the very first trailer The Final Station looked like a lovechild of This War of Mine and the “old but gold” Transarctica. Sounds wonderful, but is it really?

The Final Station review – next stop: post-apocalypse
Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating

game review02 September 2016

A first-person adventure game that’s neither survival nor horror? Obduction draws from the classics of the genre as a spiritual successor to the Myst series.

Obduction review – beautiful, difficult, captivating
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

game review24 August 2016

Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution

game review23 August 2016

Developing a sequel that surpasses the original is always a challenge. In case of Mankind Divided, the goal was partly achieved. While the gameplay hits all the right notes, the plot leaves something to be desired.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review – lesser sibling of Human Revolution
No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn

game review19 August 2016

Despite the community’s great expectations, or perhaps exactly because of them, No Man’s Sky painfully disappoints – vast but random, seeking diversity yet repetitive, and sometimes glaringly different from what the trailers promised.

No Man's Sky Review – in space no one can hear you yawn
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

game review27 July 2016

Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

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