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Once a free Flash-based novelty, this Brontë-esque brawler doesn’t quite make it as a paid game. When a free game transitions into a commercial product, the process can feel Faustian. That’s certainly the case with ...

This week, the long-awaited spiritual successor to the Suikoden franchise arrives, as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (pictured) sends players on a character recruitment expedition. Meanwhile, Megaton Musashi W: Wired’s hack-and-slash action tasks you with repelling ...

An evil Elon clone, hundreds of collectibles, and a Crazy Taxi reference are all part of this wild ride. I don’t usually begin reviews with a warning, but Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom probably warrants one. ...

Ignore that peculiar apostrophe and get to shooting in a Zelda-esque overworld. Across the last decade or so, there’s been a surge of smart genre fusions. 2014’s Rollers of the Realm merged pinball with role-playing ...

As the game industry’s behemoth-sized publishers continue to acquire and grow ever larger, their output is becoming increasingly risk-avoidant and predictable. Fortunately, indie studios like Odencat offer an appealing antithesis to this kind of distressing ...

GalaxyTrail’s follow-up forms its own identity, offering just as must action as platforming. Sonic Mania was one of the 34-year-old franchise’s best achievements, revisiting the gameplay and visuals of the original Genesis series. And while ...

This week, Dave the Diver descends onto PlayStation, Hatsumira makes its way onto Switch, and Kill It With Fire scampers onto multiple platforms. If neither of these interest you, LipTrip ~My Boss Is My Heat ...

Where bullet-time, brainy puzzles, and one bellicose cult survivor collide. Children of the Sun is rarely what you think it’s going to be – and that’s a very good thing. Initially, you might mistake it ...

Revisiting Gremlin’s acclaimed arcade racers For many, Top Gear brings to mind the long-running BBC television with an obsession for automobiles. However, if you grew up during the Super Nintendo / Super Famicom’s heyday, the ...

Does city-building without the usual stress sound appealing? Within seconds of booting up Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, it’s evident that you’re in for something different. In the corner of the game’s main screen, you’re greeted by ...