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Gigapocalypse

Kaiju Chaos As Gigapocalypse Smashes On Consoles This Summer

It’s easy to destroy than create, so let’s go with that on an epic scale in Gigapocalypse – a side-scrolling city-smasher that’s storming onto consoles this summer. From Goody Gameworks and Headup Games, you’ll take control of an upgradeable Giga – a Kaiju/Rampage infused beast that will

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Young Souls Unleashes The Twin Effect On Steam Today

2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG? Young Souls is out today on Steam, and if we’re judging a book by its cover, this game by 1P2P and The Arcade Crew looks fabulous. First impressions gave off a slight mix of Shing! and Flynn: Son of Crimson, perhaps even a

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The Ballad Of Bonky Demo: Bonkers

The Ballad of Bonky wasn’t the last game I played during The Big Adventure Event, but I forgot to edit the post, so adding this as my last bit of ‘coverage’. The last game, which is highly recommended, was Best Month Ever! I loooooove stop-motion using a clay-based medium,

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The Company Man Switch Is Out Now

The Company Man Switch version is now a reality as developers Forust and publishers Leoful has released it into the wild today. Launched back at the height of pandemic madness, you play as Jim – a recruit at Good Water Company. He swiftly climbs the ranks and sees the workplace hierarchy

Eastasiasoft

Queeny Army On The War Path From Today

Not the catchiest name, but actually, is it? Queeny Army is out today on consoles, courtesy of Eastasiasoft, and it looks like a hardcore side-scrolling nostalgic treat. Play a group of women who escape an adoption house to seek vengeance on the corrupt enforcers who murdered their classmates and school

Hyper Productions

Hyper-5 PC Review: Hype It Up!

In all honesty, Hyper-5 has been one of the most engaging shmups I’ve played in the last couple of years. I’m not just saying that because Hyper Productions are sitting here with a wave cannon aimed at my kintama, but because it’s one of those games you

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The Long Reach Switch Review: Call Me Al

A failed experiment is always much more catastrophic in the world of cinema and gaming. The Long Reach is no exception, but who the hell is Alan?

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Enraged PC Review: Christmas Is Cancelled!

We’ve uncovered Santa a few times in media; he isn’t all that he appears. In indie shooter/beat ’em up Enraged, he’s at the helm of a sweatshop that needs to be destroyed! There’s no diplomacy here; head to the North Pole and pick up a

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A Blind Samurai...? Wait, It's A Cyber Samurai! Blind Fate Edo No Yami Demo Out Now

Katana Zero is hands down one of my favourite games, and now there’s another hardcore (cyber) samurai contender in Blind Fate Edo no Yami – available to play as a demo on Steam. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two

Arcade Archives Vendetta

Arcade Archives Vendetta Out Now On PS4 and Switch

If your memories of arcades were sweaty, noisy enclaves of joy rather than a Netflix documentary, you’ll be pleased to hear Arcade Archives Vendetta is out on the PS4 and the Switch. * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town * Blood Hunting Is Dark

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Mayhem Brawler Preview: Fisticops

I’m not one of those people who can tip a game to be a hit; I just know what I like. That said, Mayhem Brawler, to me, has the potential of climbing the ranks of top side-scrolling beat ’em ups. As long as it heads to consoles too. * A

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ReTurn 2 Runaway Preview: The Locomotive

As a fan of the first Re:Turn, it’s great to say the sequel, ReTurn 2 Runaway get a playable demo during the Steam Next Fest. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan: Shiro And

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The Legend Of Tianding PC Preview: Nice Buns

Set in the early 20th century, The Legend of Tianding tells the tale of the ‘Taiwanese Robin Hood’ – a vigilante in Taipei City, wanted by the Japanese colonial forces.  * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan:

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Planet Of Lana Reveal Trailer, Stunning Adventure Coming Late 2022

The Planet Of Lana reveal trailer was this first thing in the inbox this morning, and what a kickstart to Friday it has been. This upcoming adventure looks stunning. Developed by Wishfully Studios and published by Thunderful (Say No! More), this cinematic puzzle adventure has just been announced at the

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Okinawa Rush Preview: With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass

Okinawa Rush is one of the best action games I’ve played of late. Action is used here in the broad sense as there’s brawling, platforming, combo’s you’d expect to see in a one-on-one beat ’em up and a pure adrenaline rush. * A Q&A With

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Mayhem Brawler Can Have Your Dad In A Fight

Mayhem Brawler is unlikely to get done by a misdescription of the title as it’s pretty evident that this is a beat ’em up, and it’s a wicked one at that, putting emphasis on the glorious 90s arcade vibe. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight

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The Takeover Exploding Onto The PS4 With Classic Fisticuffs

Time for The Takeover, a fisticuffs kind in this ’90s inspired side-scrolling beat ’em up, available now on the PlayStation 4. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town * Blood Hunting Is

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Josh Journey Darkness Totems And The Pushback Monkeys

Josh, your secrets are out, Provincia Studio has exposed your power in the biopic Josh Journey Darkness Totems currently in Early Access in Steam, but there’s a playable demo too (which this write-up is based on). A game on my wishlist, I noticed a demo available, so thought I’

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Demon Skin, Demon Flayer. Hack and Slash Out Next Month

Let one rip without clearing a room, Demon Skin is a 2D hack and slash where you rip, tear and flay monsters on your PC (later on consoles). * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan: Shiro

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge Coming To PC And Consoles...Some Day

Aside from the Rain On Your Parade release date, I can’t think of any better news than Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge getting a release from Dotemu and Tribute Games. If you want an origins story for TMNT, forget it, but the fact that Dotemu is behind

10 Beat 'Em Ups On The Switch

10 Beat 'Em Ups On The Switch You May Have Missed Or Overlooked

Writing features is like finishing off the decoration in the en-suite that I started eight months ago. Well, I finished it this weekend, so proud to have created one of the many features I intended to write: 10 Beat ‘Em Ups On The Switch You May Have Missed Or Overlooked.

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Natsuki Chronicles Is A Slick Bullet Hell Shmup In The Ginga Force Universe

In my best Samuel L. Jackson impression: “Mmm-mmm a new shmup”. Sure, he’s not said that in a film, and as you can’t hear me, that performance was stellar. Here’s some news about Natsuki Chronicles. If you’ve flown a ship or two, you will have come

Double Hit Games

Eternal Hope Review: A Bittersweet Shadow Walk

The screenshots alone pulled me into the world of Eternal Hope. Little did I know what was expected of me in this game from Double Hit Games and Kwalee but it had done enough to raise my interest. Immediately the game fired off memories of Limbo, but due to the

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Narita Boy Is A Stunning Retro Throwback Set In The Digital Kingdom

You can’t use a claim to fame as saying you lived near, and regularly visited the place that a game title is based on, but the moment I saw Narita Boy, I started reminiscing of the local shops and shrines – it’s not just an airport, y’know. The

Flicker Of Hope

Flicker Of Hope PC Review: Have You Got A Light, Boy?

Flicker of Hope is a bit like A Tale of Paper, only I had to don the rubber pants for this one – it’s a bit scary. Not in the ‘I’m going to have nightmares about goblins and mortgages’ sense, but the type that makes you jump with its