Oftentimes, a game will grab your attention purely because of its title, and The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of all Time absolutely falls into that category. Before even playing it, I honestly had no idea whether this was going to be a parody, a serious RPG, or complete nonsense. After spending a little time with it, I’d say the answer was all of the above. Developed by Coin Drop Games, this is a strange little indie RPG that mixes humor, self-awareness, and old-school design into something that feels intentionally awkward at times, but also surprisingly clever beneath the chaos. It certainly won’t be for everyone, but I ended up with a real appreciation for how weird it is. A Game That…
From the creative minds of Star Drifters, Driftland: The Magic Revival immediately stands out due to its unique setting. Rather than building across a normal run-of-the-mill map, you’re instead managing a floating islands as they drift through a shattered world of magic, using spells to literally move parts of the environment around as you expand your very own kingdom. It certainly offers a fresh approach to the typical RTS formula. Surprisingly, my first impressions left me unsure what to think. The opening, and the game has an innate ability to explain systems in a way that’s way more confusing than necessary. However, once things started to settle in a little, I found myself getting increasingly invested in this strange stew of city-building and magical mayhem.…
Lovingly developed by Wolpertinger Games, Survivor Mercs takes the overly-populated twin-stick-shooter genre and pushes it in a more tactical direction. Playing on Xbox Series X, it immediately felt familiar – huge enemy hordes, constant upgrades, and that addictive flair that keeps you promising yourself the next run is the last are all here – however, after a few missions, it became clear that there was a bit more going on under the hood. Rather than controlling a single character, Survivor Mercs sees you controlling a whole squad of mercenaries against endless waves of robot controlled by M.E.G.A Corp. It’s chaotic, messy, and surprisingly enjoyable once all the pieces start to fall into place. Survivor Mercs is Far More Tactical Than Expected The biggest thing that…
Lovingly developed by Starbrew Games, Duck Side of the Moon is the kind of game that knows exactly what it wants to be from the moment it starts. You play as a cutesy duck astronaut exploring colorful little planets, collecting resources, helping strange (but oh so charming) characters, and slowly piecing together what happened after your ship crash-landed in this whimsical part of the galaxy. It’s both lighthearted and cozy, and clearly built around its own brand of charm – and it works. The first thing that grabbed me was just how ridiculously cute the whole thing is. From the tiny waddling animations to the bright sci-fi environments, there’s a lot of personality packed into the presentation. It truly would melt the coldest of hearts.…
Developed by ROOT GAMES, Kingdom Loop is a roguelite strategy title that clearly borrows (steals?) ideas from the vastly popular Loop Hero. From the moment I started playing, it was clear what that it was going for the same addictive, looping structure of it’s source of inspiration, but with a few added systems layered on top. The problem is, while it copies the structure, it doesn’t quite capture that particular title popular in the first place. Loop a Familiar Loop At its core, Kingdom Loop revolves around guiding a hero around a circular path, placing tiles, building up your kingdom, and preparing for increasingly tough encounters. You collect cards, place terrain, gather resources, and slowly build up and army to survive each loop. On paper,…
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