The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Fish Fan-Fic
She stood before the throne room doors, twice her height and adorned with golden dragons. To most, they were a symbol of the power of the emperor. To her, it…
“Master Spy” by TURBOGUN
Here's my one-sentence summary: if you want a tough 2D platformer that centers on stealth (not combat) and offers plenty of 80s spy thrills, Master Spy is the game for…
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
Here's my one sentence summary: this game basically is Raging Loop (another horror-focused visual novel) crossed with Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. If that sounds interesting to you, read on. If that…
Quick Thoughts On Games I’ve Played Recently
Tunic I've sank about 16 hours into this game over the last two days. Make of that what you will. (Sheesh, the game may as well be my job with…
“qomp” by Stuffed Wombat and Atari
First, my one sentence summary: "a one-button precision platformer where you're the ball from Pong just trying to survive." Next, a word from the developer: "qomp is a small game…
SPOOKWARE by BEESWAX GAMES and DreadXP (Publisher)
First, my one-sentence summary: SPOOKWARE is perfect for folks who want a blend of frantic Wario Ware style micro-games and B-grade horror movies (and are OK with occasional bugs and…
Morris Cave by Caramelo Game Studios
My one-sentence summary: Morris Cave is a bare-bones platformer that may not be the (admittedly small) price of admission. Next, the developer's pitch: "Help Morris find the way out of…
“The Room” by Fireproof Games
First, my one-sentence summary: "The Room is a first-person point-and-click puzzle game with escape room mechanics and a sprinkle of cosmic horror." Next, a word from the publisher: "A mysterious…
“Remina” by Junji Ito
My one-sentence summary: "Junji Ito + cosmic horror = a planetary tongue-lashing?!" Also, here's a word from the publisher: "An unknown planet emerges from inside a wormhole, and its discoverer,…
“A Grain of Truth,” adapted by Jacek Rembis
First, my one-sentence summary of the work: "Geralt, a cross between Sherlock Holmes and Aragorn, stumbles onto the estate of a cursed man; from there, things get messy." A word…