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Nate Hermanson
Jul 16, 20248 min read
REVIEW: Find community through cooking in the surprising Metroidvania, Magical Delicacy
Magical Delicacy's world is like a comforting bowl of soup, although some of its systems seemed at odds with its laid-back, cozy nature.
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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
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Arco accelerates tactical combat and decolonization
With Arco's Steam Next Fest demo, what you see is what you get. And WHEW, I like what I see.
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Nate Hermanson
Oct 8, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Bilkins' Folly combines professorial puzzles with Monkey Island shenanigans beautifully
X marks the spot, and Bilkins' Folly HITS the spot with its delightful treasure-hunting and puzzles.
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Rincs
Sep 3, 20235 min read
Bitsummit 2023: Fishbowl is an emotional odyssey of self-discovery and connection
The fishbowl is deep. The emotions are deeper. In Fishbowl, explore a coming-of-age story about staying connected and dealing with grief.
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Nate Hermanson
Oct 13, 20227 min read
REVIEW: Witch Strandings is a one-of-a-kind healing adventure
The only thing Witch Strandings has in common with Strange Scaffold's previous works is that it's like nothing you've ever played before.
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Nate Hermanson
Sep 29, 20226 min read
REVIEW: Jack Move's comfortably compact cyber-RPG experience proves less is more
Scamming corporations for a living? It ain't much, but it's honest work.
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Nate Hermanson
Jan 10, 20225 min read
REVIEW: Gleefully fight fires in a tiny adorable package with Nuclear Blaze
Nuclear Blaze isn't just blowing smoke. From the lead dev behind Dead Cells, this short, compelling firefighting experience brings the heat.
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