Author: Dev and Play Media
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Twisted Tower Review: A love letter to BioShock
We don’t think there are bigger BioShock fans than us. We loved the first two games, and we absolutely adored the third one, despite the divided opinions surrounding it. It’s been so many years since the last BioShock that our hearts ache every time we think about the incredible legacy Ken Levine left behind. For…
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Interview with Nic Duchesne: Inside Serious Sam: Shatterverse
We’ve been fans of the Serious Sam series since the very first game, and we’ve loved seeing every direction the devs have taken it. Still, we never imagined the classic run-and-gun formula could get smashed together with roguelite mechanics. But looking at what’s coming, we think it just might work. We had the privilege of…
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Reap & Rush Interview: Mythology, Mayhem, & Auto-Loot
Reap and Rush brings a refreshing energy to roguelite games. The combat is satisfying, trying out different skill setups is a ton of fun, and the short story moments give us a nice break from the action. We enjoyed our time with the game so much that we were very grateful for the chance to…
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Verde Review – Growing a Garden at Your Own Pace
Verde is a game that invites us to slow down, enjoy the scenery, and build because we want to, not because the game is pushing us toward the next objective. After the kind of day that leaves us mentally drained, it turned out to be exactly the sort of experience we didn’t know we needed.…
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Sunday Sims Spotlight #11: Living Small Without Feeling Limited
Tiny Living Stuff is anything but a tiny DLC. Sure, it doesn’t add a new career or another hobby for our Sims to pick up, but it does help you find out how much you can fit into a really small house without making it feel cramped? Tiny Living Stuff is not about removing a…
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Anomaly President Review: EA Campaign Worth Voting For
2024 gave us plenty of memorable indie games, but one that surprised us the most was Anomaly Agent. Phew Phew Games delivered a cyberpunk action adventure packed with slick combat and stylish presentation. It had enough personality to stand out in a crowded genre. We finished it fast, hoping that it wouldn’t be the last…
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Sovereign Tower Review: You Can’t Please Everyone
Sovereign Tower is one of the best examples of how a visual novel can evolve beyond the genre’s usual expectations. The walls of text are supported by striking artwork, subtle yet memorable visual and audio effects, and a soundtrack that draws us deeper into its narrative. It all comes together to create an experience that…
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Review: The King Is Watching Never Lets You Look Away
The King Is Watching takes familiar ideas from strategy games and city builders and twists them into surprisingly tense roguelite. Originally created during Ludum Dare 54 by Serbian developer Hypnohead, The King Is Watching has made its way to PlayStation 5, bringing its unusual mix of city building, roguelite progression, and tower defense to consoles.…
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Duskfade Review – A Fairytale Worth Getting Lost In
From the moment we stepped into Duskfade‘s whimsical universe, we were swept away by a dreamlike adventure. Everything about it feels carefully crafted to make exploration a joy. Its striking environments, uplifting orchestral soundtrack, and imaginative level design come together to create a fantasy world that’s simply a pleasure to spend time in. A story…
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Interview: How Weird Beluga Built the 3D Clockpunk Action of Duskfade
Weird Beluga made their debut with Clid the Snail, a top-down twin-stick shooter. Their new game, Duskfade, shifts to a full 3D action-platformer set in a sunless, clockpunk world. Moving from a locked camera to a fully player-controlled 3D environment requires a complete overhaul in how a team designs levels, combat, and movement. We spoke…
