I was recently lucky enough to attend PAX East, during which I got to sit down and play Parry Nightmare. Developed by KAKUKAKU Games and published by Phoenixx Inc., Parry Nightmare is a top-down action game and the first game in the “Parry Heaven” genre. I went into it thinking
If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely amassed a stockpile of controllers over the years, mainly due to each console generation generally requiring the use of their own proprietary controller. Thankfully, a few consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch, are far more lenient with their controller layout, allowing
When I first played Horizon Forbidden West back in 2022, somehow it just didn’t click with me. I adored the first game and this was a bigger, better version of that. It’s a finely crafted experience and a worthy sequel, but at the time I just wasn’t
It’s not everyday you get a chance to revisit the past. Alpha Protocol is a cult classic to me, a game I remember fondly, but one I didn’t want to find a console copy of and pull out old hardware to complete it given I never finished the
We are reaching the point where things are heating up in the space sim and flight genres, and the next few years offer some very heavy hitters that have PC gamers interested in better flight controls once again. Whether you’re excited about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the multitude of
Pepper Grinder keeps you moving forward. Armed with a drill and a propensity for ramming it into whatever stands in front of you, you’ll constantly find new ways to push onwards as you play. The steady momentum of the game creates distinctive platforming challenges that stay fresh throughout its
Inspiration can strike at any time and the result can take many forms. Berserk Boy demonstrates those principles literally. This is a 2D platformer that wears its inspirations on its sleeve: Mega Man, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and a touch of Sonic the Hedgehog for good measure. That’s alright – everything
Every few years, it seems like an indie developer comes in and attempts to shake things up in a genre. This time, it’s Ironwood Studios putting out Pacific Drive. Pacific Drive is a first-person survival-horror title starring your character and a car you find quickly into the game. Your