I'm gonna be at Summer Games Fest this year, provided a satellite doesn't fall out of the sky and kill me or something! Shoot @williamsaw.bsky.social and I your cool appointment pitch emails so the @monstervine.com team can play your crazy video games in L.A. while boiling in the harsh American sun

I will be attending SGF for @monstervine.com in June, send your pitches to [email protected] so I can play your video games!

A slow-burning, but extremely rewarding experience that doesn’t hold back. Xenonauts 2 knows exactly what it wants to be and does it well. - @linko64.bsky.social @hoodedhorse.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/xeno...

We’re honored Fractured Blooms was featured in Spencer Legacy’s PAX East 2026 coverage, where its slow-burn tension, dreary atmosphere, and emotional storytelling caught his eye and left him feeling unsettled. Read more in his MonsterVine article: monstervine.com/2026/03/frac...

KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a fast-paced, cozy cooking game that blends a sharp anime aesthetic with pleasant writing to create a rather unique title. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @kulonikugame.bsky.social @rawfury.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/kulo...

Super Meat Boy 3D is an overall tight adaptation of the iconic Team Meat platformer into the squishier third dimension. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @headup.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/supe...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park is a grand upgrade to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, thanks to its noticeable visual improvements and an abundance of varied new content. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/supe...

Marathon is simply fantastic, there’s no other way to describe it. - @diegoescala.bsky.social @marathonthegame.bungie.net monstervine.com/2026/04/mara...

Morbid Metal looks great and runs quite smoothly in its current build. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social @screen-juice.com monstervine.com/2026/04/morb...

Here's five words we've been waiting to say: MonsterVine Is Now On Metacritic www.metacritic.com/publication/... We're thrilled to be added to the roster of top gaming critics and are excited to carry forward this momentum and energy in our work. Thanks for all your support.

Though they offer vastly different experiences, both Spook-a-Boo and Grim Trials seem primed to offer unique and exciting games for gamers of all different experience levels. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @spookaboo.bsky.social @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/spoo...

I got to play Invincible VS for a bit, and I gotta say. This game is A LOT of fun! Over the years, I've fallen deeply in love with this series, and I'm glad to see it get the love it deserves.

I really can’t describe how excited the G’AIM’E has me. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/gaim...

I love Disgaea, and I love musou games, so I was stoked to get cracking on checking out Disgaea Mayhem at PAX East last week. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/disg...

Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: New Mechanics and Powerful Cards Revealed monstervine.com/2026/03/mtg-...

The future of Advance Wars itself doesn’t seem especially bright, so I’m pretty thrilled that Tiny Metal 2 is here to fill the void left in its absence. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @area35.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/tiny...

Both Goobie Garden and Tales of Tuscany look firmly up my alley, and I can’t wait to check out Athenian Rhapsody in the near future in preparation. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @athenianrhapsody.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/goob...

Fishbowl has a pretty solid foundation and a great art style, but unfortunately, due to its handling of the subject matter and the repetitive, tedious gameplay, it doesn’t live up to its potential. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/fish...

There’s something so calming about cleaning in games when it’s done right, and Moldwasher is an excellent example of this. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @moldwasher.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/mold...

Life is Strange: Reunion is another misstep in how Max’s story is handled. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/life...

Though I only played a small portion of Fractured Blooms, I was delightfully off-put by how unsettling everything was. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @serenityforge.com #FracturedBlooms monstervine.com/2026/03/frac...

I had the opportunity to connect with SWERY and get his thoughts on the Hotel Barcelona launch and how it helped inform the Under New Management Update. Check it out!

Screamer builds upon the impressive racing chops Milestone has developed with recent titles like Hot Wheels Unleashed, introducing a unique control scheme and focusing on an in-depth story. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/scre...

Wyldheart is a new online RPG that invokes the feeling of World of Warcraft’s role-playing servers or being immersed in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. - @raisinbman.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/wyld...

The Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is another stellar grouping of Mega Man games made more accessible than ever. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/mega...

Tides of Annihilation Interview: Ary Chen on Knight Combat, Gwendolyn, and Arthurian Inspiration monstervine.com/2026/03/tide...

I’ll have a Screamer review up on @monstervine.com later this week, but I wanted to spend some time with the online multiplayer before giving my final verdict, the racing has been excellent in my experience so far

Damon and Baby has some endearing qualities and decent gameplay at its core, but its repetitive nature and a few clunky mechanics keep it from being a truly grand AA game. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/damo...

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The biggest and most interesting thing to point out is this: You think it’s going to be for children because, you know, Thomas the Tank Engine and everything, but it’s actually an introductory-level simulator. - @oldpappythomas.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/thom...

The final preview of Pragmata takes us toward the home stretch before its release next month. - @williamsaw.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/prag...

In The Legend of Khiimori, Aesir Interactive seeks to immerse the player in an experience that feels authentic both to the practice of caring for horses and the game’s setting, which is rooted in real history. - @kellymerka.bsky.social Read the interview: monstervine.com/2026/03/lege...

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando feels like a shallow attempt at making a Left 4 Dead-like game. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/john...

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War delivers chaotic bug-splatting action with satisfying old-school FPS gameplay, huge maps, and plenty of fan service for the cult sci-fi franchise. - @linko64.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/star...

It’s been a long time since I’ve been so pleasantly blown away by a game, but Pokémon Pokopia has continued to surprise and delight me with every step. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/poke...

Don't sleep on this one!

Mr. Sleepy Man is one of the strangest and most charming games I’ve ever played. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/mr-s...

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is an immensely frightening and cleverly designed horror game. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Read the review: monstervine.com/2026/03/fata...

Day of the Devs 2026

That’s right, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the next Universes Beyond set in Magic the Gathering, and while there’s been a bit of skepticism towards the set, we’re here to let you know if it’s a hit or a cowabummer. - @diegoescala.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/magi...

I am beyond excited for Mouse PI For Hire!

Today I get to be a part of my first new game. To say I’m proud of myself and my peers would be an understatement. As a lifetime fan, working at Bungie has been a dream come true. From Witch Queen to Marathon, it’s been an absolute privilege. See you on Tau Ceti, Runners.

Armatus enters a crowded market with swaths of roguelite third-person shooters vying for gamers’ attention. - @raisinbman.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/arma...

Admittedly, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has been a game I’ve been looking forward to since I saw gameplay at last year’s Summer Game Fest. It’s a refreshing take on the Boomer Shooter genre, and it’s fun in its purest form. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/mous...

March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos monstervine.com/2026/03/marc...

After Capcom has been whipping up these snazzy new Mega Man collections for the past several years, we’ve finally reached the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and this one seems just as exceptional as the rest. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/mega...

I’d like to think it depends on the project but, let’s be real, it’s about IP holders making a quick buck. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is no different. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/lega...

Scott Pilgrim EX takes a different approach than the previous Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up, which works in some ways and feels a bit stiff in others. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/03/scot...

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