Why I’m still loving Rocket League in 2022
Rocket League has hardly changed in the 7 years since launch, but still provides some of the most satisfying competitive gameplay going.
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Vampire Survivors may well be my next obsession
At just £2/$3, there’s very little reason not to check out this addictive, minimalist rougelite. It may well consume you.
How Vault of The Void adds to the deck-building genre
Vault of the Void reduces RNG and gives the player more control – leading to a very different feel and challenge to other deck-builders.
I feel bad, but I really cant stand Two Point Campus
Beyond its charm, Two Point Campus is a game so devoid of challenge or interesting gameplay decisions that I wrote this article while the game played itself.
Clearing the backlog: Surviving Mars
Surviving Mars is a competent city builder with well-designed systems and competent AI, but lacks any credible reason to play it over other games in the genre.
I Love the GMTK Game Jam (GMTK Game Jam 2022)
Game jams force innovative design and gameplay-first experiences. This year’s GMTK Game Jam (2022) was as good as any.
Replaying What Remains of Edith Finch’s most memorable moment
A perfectly paced, soul-wrenching 10-minute story that makes an impact far greater than most games manage in their entirety.
Clearing the backlog – Psychonauts
So, first up in my battle to clear my gaming backlog; Psychonauts. A cult classic, can it keep my attention in 2022?
Dungeon Keeper 2: Day 5 – it pays to listen
Where I find out that I do, actually, have to listen to advice and use my brain if I’m going to beat Dungeon Keeper 2.
Dungeon Keeper 2: Day 4 – cutting edge video
Let’s talk about these cut scenes. A pointless waste of budget or something more?