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By Connor Strader Posted on Nov 14, 2018November 12, 2018

Revisiting Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi

Connor’s started a new series where he plays through all the games he watched his dad play growing up. First up, the survival-horror classic, Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi.

Categories: Full FeaturesTags: Featured, horror, horror games, indie game developers, indie game reviews, nosferatu: the wrath of malachi, retrospectives, video games
By Ben Gogel Posted on Oct 5, 2018October 5, 2018

Final Impressions: The Messenger — AKA Ninja Lied-en

Ben Gogel wraps up his thoughts on the late-game for The Messenger, with twists and spoiler warnings aplenty.

Categories: Final Impressions, Game ReviewsTags: indie game reviews, indie games, metroidvanias, ninja gaiden, nintendo switch, platformers, the messenger, video games
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By Ben Gogel Posted on Sep 15, 2018September 15, 2018

Retrospective: Revisiting Cuphead One Year Later

One year after its release, we’re revisiting the wonderful Cuphead and exploring what made it so memorable. Check it out here!

Categories: Full FeaturesTags: cuphead, indie game reviews, indie games, retrospectives, video games
By Ben Gogel Posted on Sep 8, 2018September 8, 2018

First Impressions: The Messenger — A Sharp Slice of Gaiden Goodness

After playing a few hours of The Messenger, we have a few thoughts about whether or not this indie game is worth playing.

Categories: First Impressions, Game ReviewsTags: indie game reviews, indie games, mega man, ninja gaiden, nintendo, nintendo switch, platformers, shovel knight, the messenger, video games
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By Jake Roundy Posted on Aug 26, 2018August 26, 2018

Why Celeste Is Destined to Become a Timeless Classic

Celeste is the little indie that could. Learn how this game captured my heart, right out of the sky like a flying strawberry.

Categories: Full FeaturesTags: celeste, Featured, indie game reviews, indie games, platformers

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