Nate Hermanson
REVIEW: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a warm cup of comfort
We all need a visit to Coffee Talk, the fantastical and friendly café that provides a sip of comfort to Seattle's sleepless.
top of page
Nate Hermanson
May 1, 20236 min read
VGG Indie Game Spotlight: 8 indie releases to get hype for in 2023
From roleplaying musicals to broke-vampire sims to peaceful river-floating adventures, here are eight 2023 indies you can't miss.
186 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Apr 29, 20237 min read
REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life
LEGALIZE IT (melons)!
464 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Apr 24, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Innchanted's co-op magical management chaos is layered... literally
A game of magic potions, enchanting inns, and serving steaks... and mis-steaks.
464 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Apr 20, 20238 min read
REVIEW: 2D cinematic platformer Lunark's old-school-cool can't be beat
A loving homage and modern take on classic cinematic platformers, Lunark stretches your gaming muscles in new ways.
410 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Apr 16, 20238 min read
Early Access Check-in: Creepy meets cozy in Voltaire the Vegan Vampire
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire — the game where your dad is Dracula and, no, he does NOT respect your plant-based lifestyle.
175 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 29, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive
Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.
112 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 27, 20239 min read
REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadows is a back-to-basics Metroidvania about healing with art
Europa and one immensely cuddly teddy bear, Apino, fight back against shadows that have engulfed the world for nearly a decade.
926 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 20, 20239 min read
REVIEW: Tchia's culture-driven island experience wows with representation and coziness
Trek across Tchia's New Caledonia-inspired open world with childlike wonder.
229 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 10, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Redemption Reapers falls short of full tactical redemption
If struggle and hopelessness — in story AND gameplay — are your bread and butter, step right up.
384 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 6, 20237 min read
REVIEW: Return to Castlevania is a victory lap for the stellar Dead Cells
Dead Cells has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelikes of all time. But its best content yet JUST hit the market.
252 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Mar 3, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga
We're happy to report that Backbone has found its missing vertebrae.
1,819 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 25, 20237 min read
REVIEW: Dreams in the Witch House wows with inventive point-and-click mysteries
A game of math, magic, and point-and-click mysteries.
791 views1 comment
Nate Hermanson
Feb 23, 20232 min read
VGG Streamversary: Kirby galaxy paint and sip art tutorial with Rincs
Follow along with our galaxy Kirby painting class led by Rincs, or simply check out the gallery from our VGG community members!
154 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 13, 20236 min read
Steam Next Fest February 2023: 9 games to keep in your sights
We're here to help you catch up on the great games you may have missed during Steam Next Fest February 2023.
178 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 9, 20236 min read
Steam Next Fest February 2023: Pokémon Snap goes cryptid in Project Anomaly
Snap a photo, discover a cryptid, persist until it is a friend. UwU
95 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 8, 20236 min read
Steam Next Fest February 2023: Townseek makes commerce cozy and accessible
Townseek gets supply and demand. And it is supplying what we are demanding!
72 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 7, 20236 min read
Steam Next Fest February 2023: Amarantus is a "next-gen" visual novel
From art to dialogue to characters' messy affections and tensions, Amarantus is more alive than most visual novels we've played.
286 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 6, 20237 min read
Steam Next Fest February 2023: Troublemaker brings Indonesian flair to the Yakuza formula
When the students who get left behind come up swinging. Fans of Yakuza and Bully, put Troublemaker on your list of games to watch.
106 views0 comments
Nate Hermanson
Feb 4, 20237 min read
REVIEW: Chico and the Magic Orchards DX delights with Game Boy puzzle action
Chico and the Magic Orchards DX brings back the simplicity and satisfaction of Game Boy era puzzle platforming.
222 views0 comments
bottom of page