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Nate Hermanson
Dec 2, 20248 min read
REVIEW: Pull off book heists in a fascinating literary world with The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Six books, six items to steal, and writer-turned-thief Etienne Quist has his freedom again.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 24, 20249 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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Nate Hermanson
May 10, 20245 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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Julie Cooper
Feb 11, 20245 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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