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REVIEW: Until Then's beautiful recreation of the Philippines is only matched by its emotional metaphysical journey

Nate Hermanson

Jun 249 min read

REVIEW: Until Then's beautiful recreation of the Philippines is only matched by its emotional metaphysical journey

One of the most genuine representations of Filipino culture in gaming, Until Then is an emotionally resonant story about human connection.

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LudoNarraCon Mini-Preview: Yoink the words straight out of mouths in Great God Grove

Nate Hermanson

May 105 min read

LudoNarraCon Mini-Preview: Yoink the words straight out of mouths in Great God Grove

Great Googly Moogly, Great God Grove has a demo out for LudoNarraCon and it's all we could've hoped from the creators of Smile for Me.

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Steam Next Fest Mini-Preview: Cabernet’s intriguing vampire society sinks its fangs in

Julie Cooper

Feb 115 min read

Steam Next Fest Mini-Preview: Cabernet’s intriguing vampire society sinks its fangs in

Heard y'all like vampires.

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REVIEW: Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical hits the high notes but forgets to sweat the small stuff

Nate Hermanson

Sep 20, 20238 min read

REVIEW: Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical hits the high notes but forgets to sweat the small stuff

When the game reaches its climax, and the emotional impact is at its peak, Stray Gods soars.

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REVIEW: Hello Goodboy has you paying it forward and petting the dog

Nate Hermanson

Jun 23, 20235 min read

REVIEW: Hello Goodboy has you paying it forward and petting the dog

There are wholesome games, and then there are games designed for kids. We think Hello Goodboy is probably the latter.

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REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting

Julie Cooper

May 21, 20237 min read

REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting

Mail Time is a delightful 2-3 hour package about your first big kid mail delivery job and the friends you meet along the way.

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REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life

Nate Hermanson

Apr 29, 20237 min read

REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life

LEGALIZE IT (melons)!

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REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga

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.

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REVIEW: Half Mermaid haunts and humanizes the creative process with IMMORTALITY

Nate Hermanson

Aug 30, 202211 min read

REVIEW: Half Mermaid haunts and humanizes the creative process with IMMORTALITY

IMMORTALITY is unlike anything we've ever played. Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid have crafted a narrative for the ages in this epic mystery.

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REVIEW: The Forgotten City is an unforgettable narrative experience

Nate Hermanson

Jul 27, 20217 min read

REVIEW: The Forgotten City is an unforgettable narrative experience

Make your way through The Forgotten City's ancient Roman time-loop murder mystery, a game of exploration and deduction.

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REVIEW: Minute of Islands hits hard with its haunting beauty

Nate Hermanson

Jun 21, 20216 min read

REVIEW: Minute of Islands hits hard with its haunting beauty

Between satisfying mechanical interactions and an affecting story, narrative puzzler Minute of Islands is one that will stick with players.

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E3 2021 Mini-Preview: In choice-driven Road 96 no two road trips are the same

Nate Hermanson

Jun 20, 20214 min read

E3 2021 Mini-Preview: In choice-driven Road 96 no two road trips are the same

Road 96 offers an experience that blends handcrafted narratives and complete randomness to find a special sort of harmony.

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