Turns out, this One Step From Eden roguelike is both fun and addictive! https://youtu.be/JI6vPC4G_IM This is one of the most challenging games I’ve played in a while; I know it recently received an Easy Mode update, but I have yet to play around with the difficulty settings. For now, I am having far too much... Continue Reading →
Nowhere Prophet Review
Nowhere Prophet is yet another engaging roguelike deck-builder with some fascinating ideas, a few flaws, and a great dystopian aesthetic. Oh, and I didn't mention this in the video but this game has one amazing soundtrack! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSqVMsg9vvU
Hades: The Blood Price Update – Excalibur Build #01 (Demeter/Athena)
https://youtu.be/ptYrGucGVFc In stark contrast to my semi-frequent updates on Hades' development in Early Access, I thought I'd try my hand at delving into a build guide for one of Zagreus' blade aspects, Excalibur! This one relies on two key boons by Zag's Olympian relatives -- Demeter's Crystal Beam upgrade for your Cast ability, and Athena's... Continue Reading →
Book Review: A Star Reckoner’s Lot
Disclaimer: This book has been kindly provided by Darrel Drake for free, in exchange for a review. No one said anything about being honest but I wasn't told to lie either, so it evens out somewhere along the line, I reckon. A Star-Reckoner's Lot has been an interesting ride, one that left me some strong impressions.... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft
(Minor Spoilers Ahead) Senlin Ascends (review here) was an excellent first act in Josiah Bancroft's fully realized and fleshed out world, with intricate characters and a number of mysteries which set the imagination on fire. Originally self-published in 2015, Arm of the Sphinx came to be re-released by Orbit this March, in preparation for The Hod King which... Continue Reading →