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March 31st 2022
Flynn: Son of Crimson Review
The third project and first major title from California developer Studio Thunderhorse, Flynn: Son of Crimson is a 2D pixel art platformer channelling the vibe of the SNES/Sega Mega Drive era. The project was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter back in 2017...
Thumb Culture
January 19th 2022
Pixel Art Powerhouses Coming in 2022
In what seems like a heartbeat, 2022 is now in full swing and already filled with ample gaming promise. Titles like Horizon: Forbidden West and Elden Ring already have gamers aboard the ray-traced and perfectly rendered hype train...
Thumb Culture
October 14th 2021
Demos That Go Bump in the Night - Steam Next Fest October 2021
We find ourselves in October once again and this of course means a number of things. The full colourful throes of autumn, the otherworldly celebrations of Halloween or Samhain and of course the most momentous occasion of all...
Filmhounds
March 12th 2022
The Majesty of Little Things - Steam Next Fest February 2022
Whenever world events become all-consuming, it’s easy to forget the joy of little things. Those aspects and moments, however mundane or simple, that give us that small spark of joy. I own myself to often be guilty of this, as I’m sure many others do...
Filmhounds
December 7th 2021
The Best Indie Game Soundtracks To Lose Yourself In
There are several core elements that make a compelling game: characters, gameplay, art style, storytelling (if that’s a key focus), control and soundtrack. As with the other elements, indie games have managed to tap into the latter beautifully...
The Indie Game Website
September 6th 2021
Gamescom Indie Arena Booth 2021 – Demos and Trailers To Stoke Your Indie Passions
Taking to an all-virtual stage for the second year running, Gamescom 2021 cemented its place as one of the standout gaming events of the year, showcasing features and titles from all corners of the gaming world...
Filmhounds Magazine
March 11th 2022
Superbly Serene - Submerged: Hidden Depths Review
There are few things in the world of gaming so refreshing than a sequel that completely improves on its predecessor but stays completely true to its own identity. A game that makes adjustments but does not feel it has to reinvent itself...
Filmhounds
November 8th 2021
Book of Travels (Early Access) Review
I have a complicated relationship with MMOs that’s steadily evolved over the years. I suck at them. Not through lack of skill or experience, at least in this particular context, rather that I can never play them properly...
The Indie Game Website
September 6th 2021
Spiritfarer Review (Nintendo Switch)
Death is such an inevitable part of life that there is certainly no shortage of it in games, usually in bloody and violent fashion. So when a game comes along that tackles the complex emotional sea surrounding it in a sensitive and unique way, it immediately stands out...
The Indie Game Website