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“The Backrooms 1998” isn’t just a simple jump-scare simulator; it’s a meticulously crafted descent into the unsettling realm of liminal spaces, a digital manifestation of a collective internet nightmare. It understands that true horror lies not in grotesque monsters or sudden shocks, but in the subtle erosion of reality and the creeping dread of the unknown. The game’s visual presentation, with its grainy, distorted VHS filter, acts as a powerful tool for disorientation, instantly transporting players to a world that…

“Helios Hotel: The Night Shift” settles over the player like a damp, chilling fog, a deliberate descent into a carefully constructed atmosphere of dread. From the moment Rose steps behind the reception desk, the game makes it clear that this isn’t just another night shift. The air is thick with unease, a tangible presence that permeates every dimly lit hallway and empty room. The developers have clearly drawn inspiration from the masters of cinematic horror, evoking the claustrophobic tension of…

Sugardew Island is a cozy farm sim where you farm, run a shop and more. A release date was announced for the game today. Check out the trailer below. Sugardew Island will release on March 7th for digital on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and STEAM. It’ll come out for physical for Switch and PS5 on March 14th. In this game you own a farm shop, care for animals, grow crops, make friends and date locals, and more. Bes of all,…

Star Overdrive, an upcoming fast paced indie, is available for pre-order now on the Switch eshop. Check out the pre-order trailer and then come back here for our thoughts on the game. In Star Overdrive, you use a hoverboard to explore an alien planet. The game is fast, as you sail across a beautiful alien landscape solving puzzles and finding new objects to upgrade your hoverboard. You also have a musical instrument that you use to battle enemies and solve…

If you like old school NES/SNES Japanese rpgs (jrpgs) and “dice throwing” rpgs than we may have a game for you. Here’s our review of Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes for the Nintendo Switch. Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes is a jrpg that’s come to the West for the first time. The story is random for each playthrough but it always starts off with a visit to the King and then choosing which hero: a fighter, dwarf, elf, etc that you want…

2D sidescrolling shooters is a classic genre that’s been around forever. Cycle Chaser H-5 is the newest game for Nintendo Switch that dives into that genre. Is it as fun game? Here’s our review of Cycle Chaser H-5! 400 years ago, Aliens, lead by a brainwashed soldier, invaded the Earth and occupied it. Now a pilot has decided to save the soldier and defeat the aliens. This is the story of Cycle Chaser H-5, a 2D shooter. It’s a neat…

2025 is right around the corner. What games are you looking forward to? I have ten games I’m looking forward to and want to share the with you all. Its almost 2025 and its time to talk about what games I’m looking forward to next year. Here they are: 10. Avowed: This brand new IP looks like a lot of fun. I don’t know a lot about it but I’m looking forward to checking it out on Game Pass. 9.…

2024 has been such a great year for video games. There’s just been so many amazing games. So let’s talk about my top 10 games of this year. There have been a lot of great games this year. I got to play most of the games I wanted to play. So I wanted to share my top 10 games of 2024. Some notes first: Metaphor isn’t on the following list. I played the demo and loved it but never got…

Are you ready for adventure Mr. Jones? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is one of the biggest games on the year and its exclusive to Xbox for now. Is this a trip worth taking? Will you choose wisely? Here’s our review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Xbox Series. In Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the famous archaeologist Indiana (Indy) goes off on a quest to find his cat mummy and soon discovers that the Nazis…

Ironfall Invasion was previously on 3DS and now its on Nintendo Switch. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! Ironfall Invasion’s story takes place on an Earth that’s been invaded by aliens. You play as a solider who is trying to stop the aliens. The story is alright but the gameplay is the focus on this third person shooter. The gameplay in Ironfall Invasion is fast-paced, hit the ground running third person shooting. You’ll attack aliens and robots right…