Jordan Dube
Hunt the Night attempts at being a difficult top-down action game, but because of its frustrating gameplay and poor design the real difficulty is wanting to pick it up again.
Frank and Drake lures you in with its interesting rotoscoping animations, but fails to deliver on story and gameplay.
While the dungeon crawl, card mechanics, and nice pixel art would’ve been the trifecta to make this game stand out, Dungeon Drafter’s controls and design fail to make it as enjoyable as it should be.
While gameplay can get exciting at times, the lack of steady progression and the steep learning curve may leave this game inaccessible for some players.
Dating monsters and exploring a gothic mythical world has its perks, and Romancelvania’s design and music give it a sense of awe and wonder. Unfortunately the developers bit off more than they could chew.
Clunky Hero can be something you pick up for a good chuckle and a little bit of platform adventuring, but you'll soon find the game to be bland and tasteless.
While there are better deck building games out, Power Chord nailed the heavy metal theme and rocking gameplay, the design choices just didn’t land on the beat.
Although there isn’t much horror in Homebody, the puzzles and atmosphere make the game a great experience that’s worth checking out.
If the board game is too pricey or you can’t find a group to spend time playing it with, King’s Dilemma: Chronicles is a great alternative. While some design choices don’t translate well to the digital version, the replayability and seeing how the story unfolds is where the game shines.
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a perfect blend of art and puzzle design. Ignore the bugs that may be and immerse yourself in this whimsical world.
A shear blast to play. Grab your board and hit the rails! This game will have you dancing until the very end. Don’t forget the spray paint!
While there are some design flaws, they can be easily overlooked by the great storytelling and level design.
Miasma Chronicles is a satisfying combination of story and tactical gameplay. With its ambient audio textures and high quality graphics, you’ll find your time quickly taken over by immersive combat.
Shadows Over Loathing is the hallmark of comedic role playing games, and executed to near perfection. Only a few cumbersome mechanics and game padding holds itself back.
Despot’s Game is perfect for when you’re looking for something with strategy as well as a good laugh. While it’s not a game that will take up a lot of your time, it can be nice to poke your head into a couple of dungeons for an hour or so.
9 Years of Shadows is an artful blend of fluid, challenging gameplay, beautiful environments, animations and user interface, and music that gets your blood pumping.