Zachary Holmes


239 games reviewed
80.2 average score
80 median score
100.0% of games recommended
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9 / 10.0 - Roadwarden
Sep 30, 2025

Roadwarden is not a game for everyone — and that’s part of what makes it special. If you want fast-paced combat or endless crafting, you won’t find it here. But if you love rich storytelling, roleplaying depth, and choices that truly matter, Roadwarden is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll find on Switch. It’s a dark, sometimes punishing, always engaging journey through a world that feels alive in both its brutality and its beauty. While the port isn’t flawless, the chance to experience this on a handheld screen makes it easy to recommend to anyone even slightly curious. – Asmodeus

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It’s not just another sci-fi shooter. It’s a survival-horror experience that respects the franchise, leans into its strengths, and finally gives fans the proper follow-up to Isolation they’ve been waiting for.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Unyielder
Sep 29, 2025

UNYIELDER is not for the faint of heart. It’s chaotic, punishing, and at times overwhelming—but also exhilarating, stylish, and addictive. The mix of roguelite progression, movement FPS mechanics, and boss-focused design makes it stand out in a crowded genre. It’s rough around the edges, with performance issues, steep difficulty spikes, and a lack of polish in places, but its foundation is strong. If TrueWorld Studios can refine the balance, improve clarity in fights, and expand on the boss variety, UNYIELDER has the potential to become a cult classic. For now, it’s already one of the most unique FPS roguelites out there. Step into Erebus, build your arsenal, and embrace the chaos—you’ll either walk away triumphant or collapse under Antarctica’s icy grip. – Flare

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7.5 / 10.0 - No, I'm Not A Human
Sep 28, 2025

No, I’m Not a Human is less about traditional horror and more about psychological unease. It thrives on paranoia, forcing players to second-guess themselves with every decision. While it may not have the deepest mechanics or the most polished execution, its atmosphere and concept are powerful enough to leave a lasting impression. This is a game that doesn’t just want to scare you—it wants to make you doubt, hesitate, and carry its questions with you long after you shut it off. If you’re looking for a polished, content-rich survival horror, you may walk away disappointed. But if you’re craving an unsettling, paranoia-driven experience that lingers in your mind, No, I’m Not a Human is worth the knock at your door. – ColdMoon

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9 / 10.0 - CloverPit
Sep 26, 2025

CloverPit is brutal, brilliant, and dangerously addictive. It takes a mechanic most people dismiss as pure chance and transforms it into a tense, tactical rogue-lite. Every spin is a gamble, every run a story of desperation, and every victory a hard-fought act of defiance against a system designed to crush you. It’s not perfect—sometimes the randomness feels cruel, sometimes the escalating debts feel impossible. But that’s the point. CloverPit doesn’t want you to win easily. It wants you to fight, claw, and cheat your way through. And in doing so, it delivers one of the most unique and unsettling indie experiences of 2025.

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8 / 10.0 - InZOI
Sep 23, 2025

This game is a glorious, beautiful mess. It is undeniably the most exciting thing to happen to the life simulation genre in ten years. The graphics are jaw-dropping, the customization is endless, and the direct-control gameplay feels fresh. However, it is still very much an Early Access title. If you have the hardware to run it and the patience to deal with bugs, it’s a glimpse into the future. If you need a polished, bug-free experience with endless content depth right now, you might want to wait for the 1.0 release. But for me? I’m never going back to cartoon graphics.

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Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile: A stylish, puzzle-rich detective adventure that breathes new life into a timeless story. Imperfect but highly enjoyable, especially for fans of mysteries. – Obsidian

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Sep 21, 2025

The Dark Queen of Mortholme is short, simple, and occasionally frustrating, but it’s also heartfelt, unique, and thought-provoking. Its pixel art is lovely, its music haunting, and its story concise yet impactful. If you approach it expecting a traditional action game, you may walk away unsatisfied. But if you accept it for what it is—a narrative-driven exploration of persistence, change, and perspective—you’ll likely find its half-hour runtime well worth the investment. – ColdMoon

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7.5 / 10.0 - Otherskin
Sep 19, 2025

Otherskin is the kind of game that thrives on ambition. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it delivers a creative, atmospheric, and mechanically interesting journey through a hostile alien world. Its morph system adds genuine novelty, its biomes brim with variety, and its narrative hook — a doomed soldier collecting knowledge for the greater good — gives it emotional weight. Performance issues, clunky combat, and reset-heavy stage design hold it back from greatness. But if you’re willing to tolerate some rough edges, there’s a rewarding experience beneath the corruption. – Flare

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Sep 18, 2025

It’s not flawless — clunky writing, occasional bugs, and some difficulty spikes drag it down — but as a complete package, this is Techland’s best work since 2015. For anyone who ever whispered “Good night, and good luck” before sprinting into the dark in DL1, The Beast is a triumphant homecoming.

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8 / 10.0 - The Knightling
Sep 14, 2025

The Knightling is a delightful surprise in 2025’s action-adventure lineup. It’s not perfect—bugs, difficulty spikes, and limited side content keep it from true greatness—but it more than makes up for those flaws with heart, creativity, and sheer charm. Sliding through Clesseia on a shield, uncovering whimsical details, and gradually growing from trainee to hero is an adventure worth taking. For fans of Zelda-inspired worlds, indie action games, or simply anyone craving a fresh spin on the classic knight’s tale, The Knightling delivers a fun, heartfelt, and memorable journey. – ColdMoon

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8.5 / 10.0 - Katanaut
Sep 10, 2025

Katanaut is one of the most exciting indie roguelites of 2025. It blends the rewarding progression of Dead Cells, the atmospheric dread of Dead Space, and the precision combat of a Souls-like into a package that feels fresh and addictive. It isn’t perfect—combat can feel awkward at first, and some systems could use fine-tuning—but these flaws are minor compared to the sheer fun of diving into the station’s haunted corridors run after run. Whether you’re slashing through abominations with a katana, unlocking bizarre new upgrades, or just petting the cat before another doomed attempt, Katanaut delivers a memorable experience. For roguelite fans, sci-fi horror lovers, or anyone craving a game with style, substance, and plenty of replayability, Katanaut is absolutely worth the plunge.

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Sep 9, 2025

A fiery, fun, and authentic-enough simulator that shines brightest when played with friends. With updates and mod support, it has the potential to become the definitive firefighting game.

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7 / 10.0 - NBA 2K26
Sep 8, 2025

NBA 2K26 is both an improvement and a letdown depending on your expectations. On the one hand, the gameplay is smoother, offense feels fantastic, and ProPLAY™ continues to make animations eerily realistic. On the other, defense is lackluster, microtransactions remain pervasive, and the PC experience is held back by poor anti-cheat and a small community. If you’re a hardcore basketball fan who enjoys grinding MyCAREER or collecting in MyTEAM, you’ll find hours of entertainment here. If you’re new or casual, be prepared for a steep learning curve—and possibly a steep cost if you want to compete at higher levels. It’s not the slam dunk fans have been begging for, but it’s at least a smooth layup that gets the job done. – Asmodeus

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Sep 7, 2025

Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek isn’t a perfect game. It’s short, simple, and clearly aimed at a younger demographic rather than hardcore horror fans. But what it does well—capturing the spooky but fun tone of R.L. Stine’s novels—it does very well. For longtime fans, the Easter eggs and references make it a treat. For younger players, it’s a safe and accessible introduction to the horror genre. For everyone else, it’s a fun, atmospheric diversion that would feel more justified at half the price. If you grew up with Goosebumps and want to relive those nostalgic chills—or if you’re looking for a spooky adventure to share with younger gamers—this is worth a playthrough. Just don’t expect it to keep you up at night… unless you were already afraid of the basement.

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Sep 5, 2025

It’s flawed, yes—but it’s also one of the most exhilarating mech-action rides out there right now. – Flare

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids isn’t a massive, sprawling epic—it’s a mid-sized game with a clever hook. The fusion of action and RTS works, the humor lands more often than not, and the comic-book world is a joy to explore. But the short campaign and lack of multiplayer bots keep it from truly shining as a long-term staple. If you’re looking for something fresh, colorful, and co-op friendly, this is easy to recommend—especially if you have a buddy for couch co-op. If you’re buying solely for PvP, though, you may want to wait for updates or a larger player base.

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Aug 31, 2025

Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED is not just a companion piece to Fate/stay night—it’s a masterclass in balancing tone, character, and mystery. Its slice-of-life warmth enhances the franchise’s mythos, while its looping tragedy digs deeper into the themes of fate, justice, and the burden of memory. Yes, the new soundtrack may lack some of the raw strangeness of the original. Yes, the structure can feel repetitive at times. But taken as a whole, this remaster delivers one of TYPE-MOON’s most poignant, playful, and powerful works to a wider audience than ever before. If you’ve completed all three routes of Fate/stay night, this is essential. If not—finish them first. Then return to Fuyuki, step into the loop, and relive four days of destiny that will linger with you long after they end.

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8 / 10.0 - Wildgate
Aug 22, 2025

Wildgate isn’t just another shooter—it’s a bold experiment that succeeds more often than it fails. By merging tactical ship management with fast-paced FPS action, Moonshot Games has created a truly unique multiplayer experience that scratches the itch for both Sea of Thieves-style crew chaos and extraction shooter tension. Yes, the $30 price tag is steep, the balance needs tweaking, and the community size raises eyebrows. But when you’re in the middle of a storm, dodging enemy fire while a crewmate boards a rival ship to steal their Artifact, none of that matters. Few games deliver such adrenaline-pumping, cinematic matches. For those willing to invest the time—and ideally bring a squad along—Wildgate is one of the most exciting multiplayer experiments of 2025. It’s a flawed gem, but a gem nonetheless.

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9 / 10.0 - OFF
Aug 15, 2025

OFF (2025) is both a faithful restoration and a bold reinterpretation of a game that changed indie RPGs forever. It preserves the unsettling surrealism that made the original iconic, while modernizing its systems and presentation for today’s players. Yes, the soundtrack debate will rage on. And yes, some purists may insist the original remains untouchable. But judged as a standalone experience, this remake is one of the most compelling and strange RPGs you can play today. If you’ve never purified the Zones before—now’s the time.

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