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The Voidness Review

The Voidness by Steelkrill Studio is not your typical horror game. It doesn’t rely on grotesque monsters jumping out from behind corners or cheap tricks to make you flinch. Instead, it strips away one of the most fundamental senses in gaming—sight—and forces you to navigate a world where darkness is absolute and sound can be your undoing. The result is an experience that feels both claustrophobic and vast, intimate and cosmic, and above all, deeply unsettling. You step into the…

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Chasmal Fear Review (PC)

There’s something uniquely terrifying about isolation beneath the sea. The pressure, the darkness, the sense that you’re somewhere you were never meant to be. Chasmal Fear, developed by MystiveDev and published by Wandering Wizard, taps into that primal unease and delivers a survival horror experience that’s as atmospheric as it is ambitious. Built in Unreal Engine 5 and presented through a gritty bodycam perspective, the game invites players into the submerged city of Magnus—a place that once thrived, now overrun…

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More Thoughts From Me Special Edition: An Okay Direct Saved by Square Enix

A Nintendo Direct aired today and it was okay. It had some good moments, but it wasn’t until the very end that there was any big surprise. Let’s talk about today’s Nintendo Direct! Today’s Nintendo Direct just aired and….it was okay. There are going to be a lot of people who say today’s Direct sucked. I can understand why. I don’t think it totally sucked. I really liked how it started with a new Monster Hunter Stories, because I enjoy…

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One Step After Fall Review

In a gaming landscape dominated by high-octane action and sprawling open worlds, One Step After Fall dares to slow things down. It’s a quiet, introspective walking simulator that trades combat and puzzles for emotional storytelling and minimalist design. But does this subdued approach deliver a meaningful experience—or does it stumble under the weight of its own ambition? At the heart of One Step After Fall is Steve Robinson, a once-successful writer now grappling with depression and personal loss. The game…

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Alchemists Review

“Alchemists” is a cooperative horror game that combines elemental magic with ghost-hunting mechanics. Up to four players take on the roles of modern-day alchemists, using the classical elements—air, fire, water, and earth—to perform rituals and cleanse haunted locations. The concept is intriguing, and the game’s eerie environments initially promise a chilling, team-based adventure. Unfortunately, while the premise is strong, the execution leaves much to be desired.  At its core, “Alchemists” revolves around a ritual-based gameplay ...

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The Cecil: The Journey Begins Impressions

Upon entering a detention center, the notion of being unaware of your surroundings is unsettling. The book, The Cecil: The Journey Begins, quickly puts you in that uncomfortable position. This first-person horror game, published by Genie Interactive Games and Wandering Wizard, merges classic point-and-click gameplay with a psychological thriller story that’s both thrilling and creepy. John finds himself in a filthy cell, with the task of finding Sarah — his wife — justifiably appealing. This simple escape sequence is not…

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Moving Houses Review

I love simulation games and so when I was asked if I wanted to review a game about packing stuff up and moving well, I thought why not. It should be a simple, cozy, zen-like game to play right? Right?! Here’s our review of Moving Houses for the Nintendo Switch. Its time for you to move. You really need to get out of this house. There’s a moving truck and boxes. So you grab a box, take it into your…

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Xbox Showcase/The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced for June

This June, Xbox will have a showcase and that will be followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. We have the details so far below. On June 8, Xbox will have a Showcase and right after that there will be a direct for The Outer Worlds 2. This will air at 12pm central. Not much is known about what will be shown during the Showcase other than some first party and third party games from around the world. The Showcase…

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The Backrooms 1998 Impressions

“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…

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Helios Hotel: The Night Shift Early Impressions

“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…

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