Sarah Marchant



When the team at Bulbware emailed me about reviewing their horror game Bulb Boy, they described the game as “gross and cute.” Having played it, I’d say it’s hard to find a more accurate and succinct synopsis than that. You play as Bulb Boy, a kid living a
by Sarah Marchant
Have you ever wanted to know what the weather’s like without stepping outside or even turning on the TV? Just load up Lovely Weather We’re Having and it will give you a glimpse of what to expect. This clever little game from indie developer Julian Glander is able
by Sarah Marchant
When you open Mushroom 11 and see how polished and innovative it is, it may be hard to believe that it was produced by a team of only four people. However, that is exactly the case; the indie studio behind the game, Untame, is composed of two husband-and-wife duos with
by Sarah Marchant
Cibele is the fictionalized retelling of a true story about 19-year-old Nina Freeman who moves from her home state of Massachusetts to New York for college. Her interests include photography, watching anime, and writing poetry, and her personality is as colorful as her dyed pink hair. She has big plans
by Sarah Marchant
When I first purchased The Binding of Isaac, I played it for hours and hours. Sure, the game itself is good, but there was also something about it that really hooked me. Something that compelled me to start a new game immediately after one ended, with the hopeful determination that
by Sarah Marchant
Near the end of September, seemingly out of nowhere, The Stanley Parable writer Davey Wreden announced that he had a new game coming out on October 1. This announcement was accompanied by labeling it a narrative video game, posting a few teaser screenshots, retweeting some praise about how it’s
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When I first watched the trailer for Albino Lullaby, I remember thinking, “this could be the perfect game for me.” I like games that will creep me out and give me a bit of a scare, but not at the expense of my nerves or my stomach. The promise of
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As a gamer in a relationship with a gamer, I’m always on the lookout for excellent co-op games. Some inspire good-natured competition, some require a high level of coordination, and some are best forgotten because they don’t feel rewarding for either player. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is
by Sarah Marchant