"Weaving together mythology, magic, and historical detail, each case you solve fairly sticks to the rules, no matter how supernatural." My Seance of Blake Manor review! @spookydoorway.bsky.social @rawfury.bsky.social

feeling seen-oblade

Really enjoyed playing Alruna: End of History - a plant powered grimdark Metroidvania!

This was a tricky review! Sharper combat is a plus, but I found the mission design pretty weak compared to other Warriors games, so not a lot of reason to appreciate it. www.gamesradar.com/games/the-le...

Carimara is truly something special! A half hour long, luscious fairy tale mystery. Here's my review! @cr-games.bsky.social @bastinusrex.bsky.social

I've loved dice rolling through Duskpunk's opening! www.gamesradar.com/games/advent... @jamespatton.bsky.social

ThinkyCon 2025 next week!!

Skate Story is as good as it looks, bursting with immaculate vibes that sell the freedom of boarding, all in a vaporwavey take on the underworld. @devolverdigital.com @bysameng.com @skatestory.com

I thought modern Pokemon had lost me, but Legends Z-A has pulled me back in.

VtM: Bloodlines 2 has some stunning imagery that the game struggles to deliver on. I drill down into what I liked, and how it doesn't quite land.

Does anyone else half expect to hear Werehog Sonic's howl when the Pokemon Legends Z-A night transition plays?

Dead Finger Dice is such a vibe but I feel incredibly bad at dice poker today.

Been catching up on some games I missed from throughout the year and wow, Hunter: The Reckoning — The Beast of Glenkildove is rad so far. (A World of Darkness text adventure - same universe as Vampire).

Frankenstein was fantastic! So big in every aspect it really deserves the big screen, so it's frustrating it's only getting a limited release.

Swansong, ye were judged too harshly in hindsight. Oscar speaks the truth 🙏 🩸

cosy covered beers in the rain in Bristol 🙏

This has made me want to restart Swansong, which I never finished due to hitting a fatal late-game glitch. I'll also take this opportunity to mention that the first and second VNs are spectacularly discounted on PSN right now (89p and £1.49 respectively).

"Swansong luxuriates in its storytelling." Disappointed by Bloodlines 2, I've loved returning to this narrative centric VtM game.

Hi everyone, I'm urgently looking for any work. I'm a writer and narrative designer, I offer game consultations and mock reviews, I localise between German and English, I can write copy. If it needs words, I'll do it! Here's some games I've written on in the past:

Reanimal is already oozing delicious terror.

It's a simple twist, but time travel really works wonders for Once Upon a Katamari! Here's my review.

Throwback to the little quotes we used to put on the PLAY spines. Some still make me chuckle when I walk past.

Lovers of chunky mag-like features rejoice! Had a fantastic chat with @ioi.dk celebrating 25 years of Hitman with a deep dive on level design, and ending up in the right place with Hitman: World of Assassination.

Steam Next Fest is still here for the weekend, so I'm dropping some demo recommendations!

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is easily one of the worst games I've ever played. Terribly written, awfully designed, and worst of all just oh-so boring. It's frankly insulting to expect fans of the original to pay money for this. techradar.com/gaming/vampi...

Typically fire review from @jazzgouldwilson.bsky.social about why VTM Bloodlines 2 just doesn't quite work. I feel exactly the same, but Jasmine puts it better than could! Simply a great read.

I've seen a lot of Balatro-likes, but Dice A Million's simple but strange dice rolling is a contender! @countlessnights.bsky.social

Ambrosia Sky has blown me away during Steam Next Fest! The vibes! The chemical washer! The colors! Chill, imsimmy exploration that has plenty of weight 🔥 @softrains.bsky.social

Finally got to play some Bubsy 4D and it's a real one! @fabraz.bsky.social

"One of gaming's best-written, and best-paced narratives"! Here's why you can't afford to miss this one on PlayStation or Xbox.

Dogpile is a wonderful merger with an ever wonderfuller art style, packed with puppers! @folly.studio

So far I'm loving the swinging and clambering in Turnip Mountain, merging precision play with arcadey vibes! @lukesanderson.bsky.social

We've got a fantastic Pokemon Legends Z-A review from @catherinelewis.bsky.social on the site that really digs into city life and the ways it makes you feel a part of its world!

Steam Next Fest is here! Kicked off by adventuring through the gorgeous Tides of Tomorrow, which features an intriguing system where player choices can affect OTHER players. @thqnordic.com

"Walking your dog has you spinning one another on a lead in an effort to avoid poo while snatching dropped dollars off the street."

a little lttp, but here's what i think of little nightmares 3. thanks @rollin.bsky.social and @mroscartk.bsky.social for the edits www.gamesradar.com/games/platfo...

Just going to say we've done a lot of great indie coverage through our weekly spotlight series, and even beyond that I've personally done plenty of indie reviews and impressions this year too. www.gamesradar.com/uk/tag/indie...

Wonderful words from @schillingc.bsky.social in this Absolum review, cutting to the heart of why this unique mix is really something special.

Ghost of Yotei with these director modes turned on is next level.

Fun to revisit my Silent Hill f preview post-launch to see how much I nailed engaging with its mechanics and themes early on. Just an antidote to the vibe I see from some that preview coverage is pointless and just marketing.

I've been asked a few times about how to get into Atelier, so I put together a little something on what makes it stand out as a cozy RPG series and some different angles in (many of which are in the Steam sale atm). My main goal is hopefully explaining why you might want to check it out!

fever in the bathtub, lost on bergen st... ❤️‍🩹 jacob's ladder (1990) inspired silent hill and now, even after 35 years of change, it is still the wounded heart of the franchise 💉 my essay for the new 4k restoration premiering today at @ifccenter.bsky.social: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

Golden Joysticks voting is live! A pleasure as always to be a small part of the judging panel. In a crowded world of end of yearly lists, I think we get the chance to spotlight some very cool games. www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...

One of the most iconic comic spreads ever made.

I remember them covering the Sonic 3 and Knuckles story, this was the background on my area of the family PC for a few years.

Sure Sonic's platformers were good, but let's be honest - the real reason I'm a fan is because our excellent UK comic was regularly coming out with face-melters like this. Imagine going from playing Sonic & Knuckles to having this beamed into your brain.

2️⃣ NEW EPISODE 2️⃣ In light of Silksong, we turn our attention to the concept of the indie game sequel! We yap about: ✨ Our favourites ✨ Games we'd love to see get a sequel ✨ Why are indie game sequels a rarer occurrence than in AAA? Listen below! indieventurepodcast.co.uk/podcast/epis...

One Battle After Another just like goes... enrapturing from start to finish, truly masterful on all fronts. probably film of the year - even beyond The Bad Guys 2

we need to bring back games like I Love Math into the educational mainstream youtu.be/xEMXfx4t28Q?...

Helped out with a lil sale list! Lowest ever prices on Amnesia: The Bunker and Nine Sols are particular highlights...