Roguelike

Elsie, an action/adventure platformer roguelike, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Check out the launch trailer along with our first thoughts on the game. Elsie is out now on the Nintendo Switch eshop. Thanks to Playtonic we received a review copy of the game yesterday. My review isn’t ready yet but I thought I’d provide you with my first thoughts on the game. In Elsie, you play as a robot whose sent out to face other robots. You’ll go into…

Elsie is an action/adventure platformer with procedurally generated levels. Best of all? Its arriving on Nintendo Switch tomorrow! Check out the release date trailer along with some thoughts from us about the game. Elsie releases for the Nintendo Switch on September 10th!  The game is an action/adventure platformer but with procedurally generated levels. What does that mean? It means that the levels change every time you play them! That also means that Elsie is a rogue-like game. This is absolutely…

Today’s Indie World Showcase is over and…well…it wasn’t too bad. Let’s talk about it! The Indie World Showcase today was not too bad. It wasn’t great either to be honest. There were some big standout games that we have to talk about though! First of all, cowabunga dude! I was surprised to see a TMNT game during today’s Indie World Showcase. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Spintered Fate is not a sidescrolling beat ’em up. Instead, its an overhead roguelike where…

Balatro on Xbox is a surprise gem, a roguelike deck-builder that takes the familiar mechanics of poker and injects them with an addictive dose of strategy and chaos. Here are some key impressions that make this game stand out: Highly Accessible, Deeply Rewarding: Despite its poker foundation, Balatro welcomes newcomers with ease. The core gameplay loop of building your deck, facing off against increasingly difficult opponents, and unlocking new cards is intuitive and satisfying. But beneath the surface lies surprising…

For The King II, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved original, sets out to expand the boundaries of the roguelike strategy genre with its unique blend of challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and captivating lore. Developed by IronOak Games, this installment takes players on a new, epic journey through the magical realm of Fahrul, promising a thrilling adventure filled with perilous quests, tactical combat, and strategic decision-making. While For The King II certainly delivers on many fronts, it also falls short in certain areas, preventing it ...

Silent Hope is a action rpg with random dungeons that recently came out for the Nintendo Switch. Is it a fun game? Here is our review of Silent Hope! Silent Hope stars seven heroes who save a princess and then help her out by diving into an abyss in hopes of finding her father, the king. The game has a neat opening cutscene but after that, its much more focused on its unique gameplay than story. That said, we wish…

Just when you thought you’ve seen and done everything a rogue like game could offer….along comes Ship of Fools. Ship of Fools is a seafaring rogue like co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea.…

Headland, an upcoming colorful indie, is coming to the Nintendo Switch on January 13th. Check out a trailer for the game below and come back here for more information on the game and some thoughts on it! Headland will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on January 13th. According to a press release we received, the game is “fast-paced action set in a beautifully fantastical world”. Here’s the plot: “A powerful force has destroyed the Imagination Core inside Nor’s Headland,…

In the 19th century, explorers traveled the globe to find treasure, spices, and new lands. What if you were one of those explorers? Its time for a expedition! Curious Expedition 2 for the Nintendo Switch will take you back to the 19th century and put you in a explorers shoes! Is it a good game? Let’s find out! In Curious Expedition 2, you play as an explorer back in the 19th century. You’ll travel from Paris to various islands to…

Having played video games for well over 30 years, some experiences stick in mind more than others. Some you can play through and put down and move on to the next thing. Some games become habit-forming and become part of a routine like Fortnite or Warzone. And then there is Returnal a game that has stuck with me so much that I literally had nightmares about it last night after playing. But I’m getting ahead of myself here. Returnal is…