I’ve always described Lisa: The Painful and its DLC epilogue, Lisa: The Joyful, as amazing games I would never recommend to anyone ever. They’re fascinating explorations of the cycle of abuse and great instances of choices in the narrative directly affecting gameplay, but it takes a certain kind
Fandom Underground has given me the greatest insight I could ask for into the dichotomy between art as personal expression and art as commercial product. Both come with limitations and downsides. A film made as a personal statement has fewer resources and production values, while one meant to be sold
Raising a kid is hard enough, but doing so when you’re far from home must be even tougher. Venba is a game that seeks to explore this idea, following the titular character, her husband Paavalan, and their son Kavin throughout several points in her life. Venba uses traditional Tamil
Raising a kid is hard enough, but doing so when you’re far from home must be even tougher. Venba is a game that seeks to explore this idea, following the titular character, her husband Paavalan, and their son Kavin throughout several points in her life. Venba uses traditional Tamil
I’ve always described Lisa: The Painful and its DLC epilogue, Lisa: The Joyful, as amazing games I would never recommend to anyone ever. They’re fascinating explorations of the cycle of abuse and great instances of choices in the narrative directly affecting gameplay, but it takes a certain kind
Fandom Underground has given me the greatest insight I could ask for into the dichotomy between art as personal expression and art as commercial product. Both come with limitations and downsides. A film made as a personal statement has fewer resources and production values, while one meant to be sold
Recently, Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka of Analgesic Productions (Anodyne, Sephonie, Even the Ocean) revealed their next title, Angeline Era.
From the Steam page,
Angeline Era is a fast-paced 3D Action RPG filled with intense boss fights! Hunt down Sinners in an esoteric land of Angels and Fae, as you
Note: Amid Evil VR added a teleport function in the settings menu shortly after I finished playing. However, it can be very temperamental and normal locomotion is still required, so no changes have been made to the original review below.
Recently I’ve discovered that I really enjoy a certain
Teslagrad was a very interesting Metroidvannia focusing on solving puzzles using electricity and magnetism. After a surprise release the other day, the long anticipated sequel is now in our hands, starring a new protagonist in a brand new setting with unique and interesting powers. After crash-landing her airship in Wyrmheim,
A good parry in a video game is my weakness. My favorite DMC style is Royal Guard, I’ve watched that one famous Street Fighter clip 100 times, and I play every Fromsoft game with a kite shield. It’s an action that, when done right, just feels so good
In the rainy city of Seattle, there’s a cafe that only opens late at night. Coffee Talk is a place where all walks of life can relax, feel safe, and enjoy a good cuppa. Patrons from all over the city have made this place a regular part of their
