Versus Evil

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News

Astor: Blade Of The Monolith Release Date Confirmed

When the peaceful Diokeks are invaded by the Hilstik, a warrior sets out to find the key to salvation in action RPG Astor: Blade of the Monolith.

Review

Lil Guardsman Review - Don't Let Your Guard Down, Not Even Once

Lil Guardsman Review: Never underestimate the intuition of a 12-year-old.

horror

The Stray Souls Update: Fixes And Improvements Are Immense And No Longer Horrific

Stray Souls update now available, correcting many of the early flaws. The launch for this survival horror game was horrific for the wrong reasons: it was riddled with glitches galore, and having seen other reviews and gameplays, it was across the board and not just on the PS5. Jukai Studio

Review

Now's Not The Time To Remain Silent... Another Stray Souls Review

Crikey - it's murky out here. Wait... what the hell is that? Am I teleporting?! Stray Souls is a PS5 game, don't you know?

horror

Akira Yamaoka To Score Psychological Horror Stray Souls

Hearing (ha!) that Akira Yamaoka is attached to Stray Souls is too good to be true, but ’tis true. The infamous composer from Silent Hill scores the upcoming psychological horror from Jukai Studio and Versus Evil, which will be amazing. You may know the composer from other titles, such as

detective

Papers, Please. This Lil' Guardsman Has Some Decisions To Make

What could be worse than being woken from a nightmare to find a grown-up sitting on your bed and geared up to give ‘the talk’. Bums and willies were the words expected from Lil’s old man; instead, he informs her that now is the time to be the understudy

2023

Versus Evil Backs Post-Apocalyptic RPG Broken Roads

You remember Broken Roads, right? I can’t recall the exact date of the news article (looking at the back-end would take 30 seconds), but it was sometime in 2021 as I wrote that it was scheduled for late 2021. Erm… it’s not out yet, is it? Good news,

dark fantasy

The Hand Of Merlin Feeds Console Gamers Next Month

Oh dear, getting behind on some gaming news! Did you hear that The Hand of Merlin is launching on PC and consoles next month? If it wasn’t for being so bloomin’ well busy, I’d be at the frontlines to play this on the PlayStation. Covered in the Early

PC

Your Wallet Versus Evil (A Spring Sale!)

Versus Evil’s Spring Sale is now on with a whopping 90% off some of their titles. That’s insane! However, it only matters if the games are worth it. Coincidentally, they are rather good. I know; I’ve reviewed many of them. There isn’t just one decent game,

Hitchhiker - A Mystery Game

Hitchhiker A Mystery Game Gets VR Treatment

Picking up hitchhikers ain’t all that bad – especially when it’s the likes of the VR version of Hitchhiker A Mystery Game, out this week on Meta Quest VR. Developed by Mad About Pandas and published by Versus Evil, this narrative-driven journey was a standout title from last year.

@unepic_fran

UnMetal Is Solid, Baby

UnMetal has the uncanny ability to take you back to a classic era of gaming using old school key finding missions and one of the best 80s action scripts since something like Commando. Not a film that gets praise for its dialogue. Stick around. All Solid Snake fans have their

Cardpocalypse

Your Wallet, Versus Evil, In Epic Games Store Sale - Ends Today!

Before this sounds like a promo piece for Versus Evil (well, it is, only off my own back), their Summer Sale, which ends today, has some decent titles up for grabs that it’s worth having a peek. Heck, you could even read through my reviews; I mean, that’s

Almighty: Kill Your Gods

Almighty Kill Your Gods Early Access Preview: Alpha Of The Pack

God almighty, Almighty Kill Your Gods Early Access is a big ask. On a <ahem> professional level, I almost regret taking this on board for a review/preview (it’s Early Access) as it’s a massive game.  You could say that it’s ambitious, but that’s

@unepic_fran

UnMetal Preview: Heavy On The Comedy

If you’ve seen the short film Kung Fury and played the Metal Gear series, then you have an idea what to expect from UnMetal. A parody of everything that is 80s action cinema, and you’ve been arrested for a crime you did not commit. * A Q&A

demo

Wearing A Headband Sneaking In The Shadows Is Positively UnMetal

UnMetal appeals to every ounce on my vulgar side. Thank god it isn’t an anti-heavy metal title; otherwise, it wouldn’t have much traction here. Anyhoo, it’s coming to PC and consoles. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of

Nighthouse Games

Sockventure Review: Socking Good Fun

Don’t judge Sockventure by its dreadful opening; this platform game from Nighthouse Games and Versus Evil is quite possibly the best platform game I’ve played on Steam, and already one of my favourites in the genre full stop. Note that I’m clearly defining Steam. Granted, there aren’

CroTeam

The Hand Of Merlin Early Access Review: He Could At Least Lend One

The Hand Of Merlin was a pleasant surprise. Arthurian legend is no newcomer to the world of gaming, but this one has a bit of a twist, fusing parallel universes and… alien worlds? Does this sci-fi mash-up make it any good? * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan: Shiro

first-person

Hitchhiker A Mystery Game With Potent Allegories

Hitchhiker A Mystery Game, which we’ll use to avoid confusion with board games or Rutger Hauer movies, is a 100% narrative-driven experience that relies more on narrative devices than player interaction. You’re essentially here for the ride, as is our protagonist. Almost awakening as a passenger after apparently

first-person

Hitchhiker Thumbs A Lift This Week On *All* Platforms

I saw details on the Hitchhiker last night and immediately thought of the Rutger Hauer film without the Will Smith bit, The Hitcher. However, this latest offering from Versus Evil doesn’t seem to be on the same reckless path of death and destruction. * A Q&A With imaginarylab,

coming soon

The Hand Of Merlin, His Beard And Other Bits Coming To Early Access In May

An Arthurian turn-based game? But I’ve only recently covered that. Oh wait – sci-fi horror, you say? Here’s an important announcement about The Hand Of Merlin, a game from Versus Evil. Developed by indie team Room-C Games and Croteam, this rogue-like RPG is coming to Early Access in May.

indie

Jumpala Will Make You Jump, Jump

Do you know those platforming games where you have to reach the top, racing against time, and often lava? Well, Jumpala is like that, only it’s a competitive jumper where you have to race your mates (or frenemies). From Yokereba Games and Versus Evil, this indie title is now

Cardpocalypse

Cardpocalypse Review

The Cardpocalypse review is upon us, and only schoolgirl Jess can rescue us from our inevitable demise, equipped with a nicely cut deck of Mega Mutant Power Pets. And no, she’s not a magician. I’m not too fond of card games other than Snap! and Uno. I just

Cardpocalypse

Cardpocalypse Buys More Time With Out Of Time DLC

The Cardpocalypse is near, and it’s the end of the world as we know it unless you can prevent Jess getting their card deck banned at school.  Who’s Jess? Jess is you, and you’re a 10-year old elementary school child who manages to get everyone’s favourite