Elden Ring (and even perhaps its DLC) deserve all the awards received and forthcoming, especially if you’re a fan of Zelda II.
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“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide…
“There’s been a growing trend in indie games lately that I am a complete sucker for: animals causing problems.” Enter Squirrel With A Gun.
Kudzu captures the spirit of Link’s Awakening, and by extension, a slew of other classic adventures.
Video games don’t just tell stories, they do so differently. A review of A Mind Forever Voyaging: A History of Storytelling in Video Games.
The game may be new, but its feeling of child-like wonder and delight is tempered with age in Super Mario Wonder.
Mr. Coo has fallen to pieces, but does his game hold itself together as he tries to find his missing parts?
From its humble origins in arcade antiquity, Rygar came a long way for this Legendary Adventure remake. But does it belong in a museum?
Nintendo presented American players with a tropical adventure of adventure and exploration, and it lives on today in StarTropics!
Like the locale it was inspired by, Wind Waker preserves customs, traditions, and heritage through generations by word of mouth.
Take a masterclass swim with Dave the Diver on the quest to run a successful sushi restaurant, and find friends and danger along the way.
The Last Worker delivers a unique narrative adventure, but it may not be the exact package that you ordered.
Tears of the Kingdom meaningfully builds onto the legacy of the Legend of Zelda, with freedom you might never have expected.
Sonic Frontiers gets an analytical breakdown as vast as its open-world setting, courtesy of our resident Sonic expert!
Fly through your underground world with the last Knight Witch in this strange mix of shoot-em-up and Metroidvania.
Lil Gator and Big Sis used to play together, but she grew up and doesn’t have time now. Can his Lil Gator Game get his sis’s playfulness back?
CrossCode evokes the visuals of the 16-bit era, fusing them with a touching story and lighting-fast combat in our 1st full critique of 2023.
“The strength to stand alone, Aloy, is the strength to make a stand. To serve…
Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom is a retro delight featuring vegetables, drama, and point-and-click action.
A Soulslike that lacks soul, and a piece of shovelware that lacks anything to recommend it, Soulsland is dark indeed.
Mafia 3 delves into the consequences of indulging one’s hatred in an impactful, hard-hitting narrative that shines in most respects.
On this King’s Quest podcast, revisiting the icon that pioneered so much; how to do adventure games in the internet age; childhood curiosity.
Toto and Gal played too far from home, all the way into another world! They’ll have to work together to navigate this strange, magical land.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero provides a simple fairy tale storybook adventure that may be little more than an appetizer between meals.
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse asks the question: What happens when you’re stripped on the thing that defines who you are?
Tunic is a love letter to the Legend of Zelda series – a remarkably fun title that as adorable as it is deep.
A short review for A Short Hike, a game that knows how to leave you wanting more without overstaying its welcome.
Cut through the noise and there’s a fast-paced and challenging sequel awaiting fans in Metroid Dread, one that evolves the saga of Samus.
A Maniac Mansion podcast: comedy meets horror (there’s less difference than you may imagine), plus Skywalker Ranch, adventure, and tentacles.
