KeenGamer's Reviews
What do you get when you cross the mechanical structure and minimalist aesthetic of Portal with the self-conscious thematic drive of The Stanley Parable? You get Superliminal, an innovative and striking narrative experience, complete with mind-bending puzzles. Remember – perspective is everything!
After decades of mediocrity, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is finally here. A true sequel to the original Naughty Dog classics, can Crash Bandicoot 4 prove that this franchise can survive in the modern era? Or is it yet another disappointing bore fest?
Halloween is upon us which means only one thing: spooks abound. This review of Pumpkin Jack will introduce you to the evil pumpkin-headed spirit himself as you aid him in his mission to destroy a meddlesome wizard. Hold onto your scythes, light up those cauldrons, and get ready for a spooktacular review of Pumpkin Jack.
Double Pug Switch will test your reflexes and precision, rewarding you with cute hats and silliness. Help Otis save the world from an army of cats in this challenging interdimensional platformer, where simple "one more turn" gameplay will keep you engaged from start to finish!
The immersive and acclaimed platformer arrives on Nintendo Switch with a completely new look. Revisit the origin story of Abe, and experience the innovative and frustrating design work that has cemented Oddworld's place in history.
Röki is a heartfelt and heartwarming tale of siblings lost somewhere in the mystical cold of Scandanavia. It is an adventure game that both breaks down barriers and pushes to new heights. It is gorgeous to look at and listen to, and charming all the way through.
Endless Memories is the latest successful Kickstarter Metroidvania. The first attempt for Homunculus Games, there is plenty here for Metroidvania fans to love. Exploring beautiful levels, with a great progression system is what drives the game, but some jank and pacing issues ultimately hurt it.
Directly inspired by a game buried deep within the arcade era, it morphs the brutal difficulty of ye olden days into the modern roguelikes that have dominated the popular markets. How well it succeeds may boil down to one's determination.
Can you survive the harsh environments of Alaska? Face deadly predators and navigate over snowy terrain on the adventure of a lifetime. The Red Lantern is a new story-driven roguelite from Timberline Studios that will challenge players over the course of their journey towards home.
Metroidvania nostalgia with a twist! An Outpost Delta review that showcases the various elements that stand out from the genre, but not without a plethora of downsides. Unfortunately, this is not the twin-stick hybrid we are looking for.
10 years after Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Frictional Games decided to dive into the madness again. However, Amnesia: Rebirth is a completely different title: better written, more ambitious and more diverse in its themes. This game is a result of all the knowledge and craftsmanship gained by the Swedish studio after 14 years.
An illustrious tale of a Chinese fisherman seeking revenge quickly escalates to something not entirely of this world. Travel across China with a band of monks, fight pirates with old school beat 'em up action, and even play local or online co-op!
Come on into New Koza, a man-made island off the coast of Okinawa, in Orangeblood. A stylish hip-hop-inspired JRPG marred by clunky battles and dreadful dialogue. Gorgeous to look at and overall has a good vibe, but it's just not enough to save it.
9th Dawn III takes the player across the huge landscape of RPGs; this game is inspired by classics like the Ultima series, as well as modern masterpieces like The Witcher 3. In merging some of the best features the genre has to offer, 9th Dawn III is an engrossing (if lengthy) experience.
Noita, the new roguelite debut from Nolla Games, promises “every pixel is simulated”, and it delivers on an explosive physics sensation where gravity and the elements are your best friend and worst nightmare. This platformer action game has roguelite permadeath and a difficulty curve that unfortunately leads to repetition ad nauseum in some of its core gameplay loop.
On the surface, Hadr is a simple indie game. But the deeper you get into the game, the better the experience gets. Hadr is a small game of refined tastes and it is unlike any other puzzle game seen. So what makes it so special? Time to find out with a Hadr game review!
POSTAL Redux brings the original controversial shooter to arguably the most family-friendly of consoles. Remastered visuals, expanded content, and new portability means that there are many new things for returning fans, but anything that could be viewed in a positive light is marred by the offensive content that's advertised and encouraged. Who is this game for?
Villainous robots have made off with your daughter’s mind in MindSeize, a planet-hopping action-platformer in the vein of retro Metroidvania games. Is it a worthy successor to the classics, or does it prioritise style over substance? Let’s review.
The Torchlight series, a fantastic series of ARPGs is finally back with the newest entry, Torchlight 3. Originally, this game was planned as a free-to-play shared-world game titled Torchlight: Frontiers. The game is a pretty bog-standard ARPG, but a few bugs and it failing to escape its free-to-play roots ultimately led to an underwhelming experience.
Wishing to go back to those retro adventures of yesteryear? Prodigal is the newest foray into the old-time aesthetic, featuring an emphasis on puzzles, exploration, and improving your relationship with the townsfolk. Part adventure, part dating sim, it features tons of quality aspects to rival that of similar games.