Honest Reviews. Smarter Play

Latest Gaming News

News
6 months ago

CloverPit (PC) Review

CloverPit is a roguelike psychological horror game that takes something as simple as a slot machine and turns it into a nerve-wracking experience. You wake up in a grim, rusted cell with one goal: pay off an ever-growing debt by spinning the machine. Fail to meet your deadlines, and the floor literally drops out from under you. It’s a clever premise that mixes gambling tension with roguelike strategy, and it works surprisingly well. The gameplay loop is straightforward at first—spin…

News
6 months ago

Kevin’s Top 10 of 2025

2025 was a phenomenal year for gaming. It felt like every month brought something fresh, bold, and unforgettable. Narrowing down my favorites wasn’t easy—there were so many standout experiences—but these ten games rose above the rest for me. They weren’t just fun; they left an impact, whether through storytelling, mechanics, or sheer creativity. Here’s why each one earned its spot on my list. 10. PEAK – PEAK is the kind of game that makes you sweat—literally. It’s a minimalist climbing…

News
6 months ago

More Thoughts From Me: Top 10 Games of 2025

The year is almost over so now its time once again to count down my favorite games of this year! Here we goooo. 2025 is almost over. RIP 2025. Well okay before the year ends, here are my top games of this year: 1. Donkey Kong Bananza: If you want a reason to buy a Switch 2 right now, its this game! Donkey Kong Bananza is awesome. The graphics are so colorful and detailed. And best of all: the gameplay…

News
7 months ago

Gravitrax Skytrax is the Next Marble Run Iteration – It Is Phenomenal

My kids absolutely love the Gravitrax marble system, and have been playing with it for years. We have reviewed a ton of sets over the past few years, and earlier this year a new set dropped. I think Gravitrax SkyTrax has the highest entry barrier as it takes a bit more skill to maximize the fun, but even for beginners it will be lots of fun! The SkyTrax line is one of the most exciting recent additions to the GraviTrax…

News
7 months ago

Why Should You Be Excited For Stonesaga?

Some games promise a quick thrill. Stonesaga promises a journey—and that’s exactly why it’s worth getting excited about. The game is about to fulfill to bakers in January, so reviews (including ours) are going to begin flowing fast! At its core, Stonesaga feels like a return to what makes adventures memorable: discovery, growth, and a world that invites you to slow down and really explore. Instead of rushing players from objective to objective, it leans into the idea that every…

News
7 months ago

Why is SETI So Popular in the Board Game Space?

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence works so well because it takes a huge, fascinating idea and turns it into something that’s actually fun to play. A lot of board games have cool themes, but SETI is one of those rare games where the theme and the gameplay really support each other instead of just sitting on top. First off, the theme is genuinely compelling. Searching for alien life is something most people already find interesting, and the game treats it…

News
7 months ago

Little Factory Board Game Review

Each and every Christmas, my wife likes to get me a board game to play, whether that’s a small game that will fit in my stocking, or a slightly larger game that becomes a full gift under the tree. The game is never massive, but it’s always nice for her to think about my favourite hobby year-in and year-out. This year, she picked up a game I had never heard of called Little Factory. Although this game isn’t doing anything…

News
7 months ago

Board Game Storage Solutions – BoxKing Gaming, IKEA, and more!

Storing a ton of board games can be a lot of work, and perhaps I have more board games than the average person because of how many we review here on the site. That said, we are always looking for new board game storage solutions, and we have a number of them that work really well for us. IKEA Kallax Shelf The Kallax units from IKEA are a great storage solution for board games specifically because of their size. One…

News
7 months ago

Huntsman (PC) Impressions

If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop at the sight of a spider, Huntsman is about to turn that fear into a full-blown survival experience. This indie horror title doesn’t rely on gore or cheap jump scares—it thrives on atmosphere, tension, and the primal dread of being hunted by something you can’t fight. The game begins in Atherton Laboratories, a research facility that feels sterile and lifeless—at first. You’re the new security guard, clocking in for what should be a…

News
7 months ago

Dorfromantik: The Perfect Holiday Game

Dorfromantik is one of those games that I could play almost anytime, but I find it especially enjoyable during the holidays. It is such a relaxing experience, and easy to teach almost anyone. With a plate of snacks over Christmas, we dove back into Dorfromantik head first, and we had a blast. Value in board games can often be hard to determine. At what point is a board game a good deal? We just finished game number 14 of Dorfromantik…