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Awhile back, some friends of mine were telling me about a cool sim game that they were playing on PC. It was called Dinkum and they liked it a lot. I wished that it was on the Switch. Finally, during the recent Direct, Dinkum was announced for Switch and a demo was released. I checked it out and here are my thoughts on the game. Day 1. I move to a small island and set up a tent. Day 2.…

Yesterday, Square Enix revealed a new HD-2D game for 2026. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales looks great and best of all, a demo was released for it too. We checked out the demo and now have first impressions of it. I played The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales some and now want to present to you my first impressions of the demo. First of all, the graphics for The Adventures of Elliot are fantastic. HD-2D seems to…

Yesterday, Final Fantasy XVI was released on the Xbox Series X/S. We checked out the demo for the game and now have some impressions to share with you! How is Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox? I had never played Final Fantasy XVI before. I don’t have a PS5. So when it was announced that the game was coming to Xbox, I was very happy! And a demo was even released for the game too. I checked out Final Fantasy 16’s…

WOMBEX Games has an upcoming indie title, Kryva Hora, that delivers a chillingly effective demo, immediately immersing players in the eerie beauty and dread of the Carpathian Mountains. This is atmospheric horror done right, prioritizing psychological tension over cheap jump scares. From the outset, the demo establishes a palpable sense of isolation. Players navigate a meticulously crafted world of dark woods, shadowy caves, and decaying ruins. The environment itself feels alive, imbued with a sinister presence. Muted colors, creeping mist,…

“King of Retail 2” aims to elevate the retail management simulation genre, building upon the foundations of its predecessor. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects, especially considering its early access status: Core Gameplay and Features: Deep Customization: The game emphasizes extensive customization, allowing players to design their stores from the ground up. This includes layout, décor, and product selection, enabling diverse retail experiences. The “Concepts” feature adds a layer of brand management, allowing players to ...

The Wizdom Academy Demo offers a charming glimpse into a world where you’re tasked with the intricate management of a burgeoning magical institution. It’s immediately apparent that the developers have poured a lot of heart into crafting a world that feels both whimsical and strategically engaging. Core Gameplay and Mechanics: At its heart, Wizdom Academy is a city-builder with a magical twist. You’re not just placing buildings; you’re creating a nurturing environment for aspiring wizards. The building mechanics are intuitive,…

A demo of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero was released last week on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve checked it out and now has some thoughts on what I played. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a strategy-rpg from NIS America. The game has a unique story where a girl who can talk to spirits and her best friend sail the world and quickly get separated. The girl meets new friends and hopes to be reunited with her friend. The new…

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is the upcoming strategy rpg from NIS America. A new trailer was released today alongside a demo for the game. Check out the trailer below. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero comes out on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and STEAM on January 30th. A demo for the game was released today. The trailer doesn’t show too much of the gameplay. It mostly recaps the story so far (the first game) and introduces the story of The Lost…

We checked out the demo for Ys X Nordics and now have some thoughts on it. Ys X Nordics demo starts off with the hero, Adol, on a ship journey when they’re attacked by pirates. This is where Adol meets Karja and ends up teamed up with her whether he likes it or not. The story in Ys X’s demo is interesting but its really the gameplay where the demo shines. This isn’t a small demo. You get to play…

A demo for Epic Mickey Rebrushed recently came out. I checked it out on both the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series and have some impressions of both. Epic Mickey Rebrushed had a demo released this week. I checked it out on both the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series. Here are my impressions of what the game was like on both systems. NINTENDO SWITCH When I first started the demo for Epic Mickey on the Nintendo Switch, the audio seemed very…