By Khloe Wilkerson What happens when the world you are trying to save has already been taken over by nature? Beast of Reincarnation answers that question with a version of post-apocalyptic Japan that is mysterious and strangely beautiful. Ruins disappear under forests, machines wander through abandoned lands, and huge creatures move through areas that once…
By Ronald Gordon New York Games Week has just concluded, and while I hadn’t had the chance to fully experience everything that was planned for all of the days, I did get the chance to visit a familiar sight. Game-A-Palooza, an event dedicated to highlighting the various Indie Developers within NYC, offered up an amazing…
By Isaac Espinosa The Heroic Games of Dagsion present a simple but alluring prize for anyone who dares to take part: Win, and you can have any one wish granted. And so, with this reward on the line, whose story will you watch unfold as fascinating characters fight for their one, very personal desire? The…
By Theresa Afful A game with simple rules and complex gameplay is not one I come across very often. But when I do, I become very hooked. Initially, when I came across the indie game Feed The Scorchpot, developed by Moravian (a husband and wife duo), I was immediately intrigued by the art style and…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome once again to the Roundup, an article dedicated to gathering the works of Members and Interns alike to give them a shoutout! There’s big news this week, including Solitaire Stories, Saniah’s time in San Francisco, Zhya’s first Splatoon experience, Marvel’s Wolverine, a puzzler similar to Portal, New York Games…
By Linette Marte The devil is in the details. In The Killing Stone, you must play your deck wisely in this card game against the devil and his contracts. The Killing Stone is a strategic game mixed with a 3D painterly environment in which you explore a mansion inhabited by a peculiar family. There are…
By Tina Lam I’m not a big fan of clowns, especially not after watching movies like “It” or “Terrifier,” which always left me feeling uneasy. So when I heard Twisted Tower involved a bunch of creepy clowns and evil teddy bears, I’ll admit that I was a little hesitant to play. But somehow, after actually…
By Ronald Gordon The New York Videogame Critics Circle in the midst of its new Back-to-School initiative! As we enter mid-September, the Circle has only one question: Are you willing to help us reach the budding journalists out there through Playing With Purpose? If you are, we’d be grateful if you could donate to our…
By Mary-Ellis Ryan I’ve said it before. Card games, especially Solitaire, aren’t something you’d catch me playing willingly. Solitaire Stories on the Apple Arcade continues to surprise me, however. Actually, I’d say it’s even more fun than the usual casual games. Thanks to its visual appeal, it elevates the gaming experience even more! If you…
By Ronald Gordon There’s never been a game that’s made me as excited as Marvel’s Wolverine. When it was first announced, I’ll admit I was skeptical about Insomniac Games’ capabilities when it came to capturing the violence that Wolverine is known for. Then, as every snippet and trailer slowly drip-fed fans like myself, those doubts…