By Zante Barker A bunch of little literary characters on a quest to save the world. That’s the idea behind Bookbound Brigade, a new game that takes on the Metroidvania genre. You know, these are games like Axiom Verge, Dead Cells and Hollow Knight. Bookboung Brigade, created by Digital Tales, came out on all systems,…
By Kimari Rennis Daemonical is a very well-hidden gem tucked away in some of the farthest corners of Steam. This incredible online survival horror game puts its own unique spin on Dead by Daylight by making you rely on communication, tracking, and trust in others to survive and stop the onslaught of a terrifying…
By Kimari Rennis “Why am I doing this to myself?” is the first thought that came to my mind when I started up The Forest – because I knew what this game was all about. The same phrase replayed louder in my head when the title screen showed a man hanging upside down in…
By Kimari Rennis It’s got that necessary dash of mystery. But it’s much more. Unforeseen Incidents is a 2-D point-and-click adventure game that requires you to collect items throughout your environment to solve puzzles. The game is one of a kind with its music, characters and atmospheres that players feel encouraged to jump into and engage…
By Kimari Rennis There are many painful feelings out there that can bring people down. But for some, the most painful feeling in the world is the disappointment you have in a game you had high hopes for. PixARK from Snail Games is no exception. Yes, it’s in beta, but the horrific experience I…
By Ronald Gordon Hello, members of the Critics Circle and the fans that follow us. My name is Ronald Gordon and I am the 17 year old intern here at the NYVGCC. I enjoy games with action, adventure, fighting, and story. I love a good game of Skyrim or Dragon Age: Inquisition but…
By Harry Rabinowitz I want everyone to give a warm welcome to Matt Gerardi, the newest member of the Critics Circle! You can check out some of his work here at the A.V. Club. You may know Nintendo’s first party studio HAL Laboratory as “those folks who make Kirby”. Not anymore! Anthony John Agnello interviews game director Yasuhiro…
