Dark Adelita Review
Mexican folklore gives Dark Adelita a compelling identity, but poorly executed run-and-gun action undermines nearly every good idea it brings to the table.
The Mermaid’s Mask Review
Detective Grimoire and Sally investigate a locked-room murder aboard a mysterious submarine in SFB Games' The Mermaid’s Mask, whose memorable cast keeps the mystery compelling from beginning to end.
Deer & Boy Review
Lifeline Games' Deer & Boy follows a runaway child and an orphaned fawn whose growing friendship drives both its emotional story and its evolving puzzle design as the pair journey through a dangerous world.
Serenity Forge Founder Z on Trauma, Fractured Blooms, and Why Games Matter
Serenity Forge founder Zhenghua “Z” Yang discusses the experiences that shaped the publisher, its mission, and his deeply personal new game, Fractured Blooms.
The Odyssey Review
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's The Odyssey into a sweeping mythological epic that prioritizes Odysseus's emotional journey over his legendary exploits, anchored by Matt Damon's powerful performance.
Denshattack! Review
Denshattack! is an exuberant arcade adventure inspired by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater that never feels like an imitation, channeling the spirit of 2000s Sega into one of the year's most exhilarating games.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Review
Bliss Brain brings back Japanese PlayStation cult classic 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, where every mission unfolds like another episode of a forgotten giant robot anime series.
Don't Let It Starve Review
Don’t Let It Starve traps you in a filthy kitchen, arranging bento boxes for a monster that may eat you next in a clever spin on the CloverPit formula published by Black Lantern Collective.
Hyperwired Review
Sidralgames' Hyperwired gives twin-stick shooting a fresh twist by making every firefight revolve around managing a physical power cord, creating tense battles over every wall socket.
Demon Lord: Just a Block Review
A beheaded Demon Lord fights to reclaim his kingdom in a clever tactical roguelite that gives one of the genre's oldest ideas a modern twist.
Dark Scrolls Review
Doinksoft’s fantasy platformer Dark Scrolls channels the spirit of Ghosts ’n Goblins while adding roguelite progression, nine distinct heroes, and wonderfully responsive combat.
Winter Burrow Review
A tiny mouse returns home to rebuild a ruined burrow in Pine Creek Games’ Winter Burrow, a cozy survival adventure that balances domestic comfort with unexpected emotional weight.
Huntdown: Overtime Early Access Review
Easy Trigger’s Huntdown: Overtime arrives in Early Access already feeling remarkably polished, pairing razor-sharp combat with absurd 1980s action movie chaos.
Freefall '95 Review
S-Bend Games’ roguelite Freefall ’95 combines arcade score chasing and extreme sports trick combos inside an endearingly absurd concept.
Supergirl Review
Supergirl adapts Tom King’s acclaimed comic into a cosmic revenge adventure, with Milly Alcock delivering an excellent debut as Kara Zor-El.
Mysteries of Old Tokyo Review
Bolerosoft’s Mysteries of Old Tokyo asks players to investigate supernatural mysteries through archival research, deduction, and the kind of intellectual curiosity games rarely demand.
Interview: ReelRank’s Tanner Jenkins Wants to Fix Online Movie Culture
Tanner Jenkins thinks online movie communities stopped serving movie fans. ReelRank is his attempt to build something better.
Black Jacket Review
Black Jacket uses blackjack as the foundation for a brilliant roguelite that combines layered card strategy with an unexpectedly emotional family drama.
Toy Story 5 Review
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 tells a thoughtful story about childhood and technology while proving this franchise still has some life left.
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Review
Kingdom’s Return combines action RPG combat with city building as players restore the fallen kingdom of Almacia, creating a hybrid adventure with two competing gameplay ideas.