Touhou Project games lean toward the bullet hell genre, mostly because that’s what Touhou originally was. Since its inception, it’s spawned over a dozen titles by the game’s developer. The original developer places few restrictions on his original content, so the game’s success has also resulted in a lot of fan-made works, games of many genres included. For example, last…
Get ready for a nostalgia trip that is also the return of some of the most difficult shmups that ever existed with Irem Collection Volume 1, launching for modern consoles next week. The collection includes Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X Multiply. The three titles take players back to…
Read MoreSuper Crazy Rhythm Castle is a puzzling cooperative mashup where players work together to think outside the box while keeping their combos. Play alone or with up to three friends to conquer the castle. It’s set to launch next week for PC and consoles. You know a game must be…
Read MoreRoots of Pacha is a charming life sim that’s been available via Steam for several months now. Set in a stone age community, the game is built on the idea of multiplayer co-op (though single player is definitely an option too). In it, players discover ideas, domesticate crops, befriend animals,…
Read MoreI love how on point eastasiasoft is with its showcases: they are quite quick and happen often, versus being long and happening rarely. Today’s showcase focuses on 12 titles launching by the end of the year and into early 2024. There’s even a full-on game announcement for Dead End City.…
Read MoreI mentioned Bye Sweet Carole in passing in my coverage of Guerilla Collective’s Not-E3 showcase this year, but otherwise I actually haven’t written about it at all. And that’s a shame, because it looks extremely promising. It’s a classically-animated horror game about a young girl unwillingly brought to the mysterious…
Read MorePixel perfect Pixel Cafe is part arcade time manager, part visual novel. The title references both the game’s art style and its red-headed protagonist. Pixel is a small-town barista with big dreams. Last month, I shared a trailer showcasing the game’s narrative and discussing the game’s music. Now it’s nearly…
Read MoreIf you’re into horror and haven’t checked out the Amnesia series, you really should! It’s quite beloved, especially considering how scary the games can be. The latest instalment is Amnesia: The Bunker, described as a pivotal point in the series. For the first time, players are given a high level…
Read MoreMy Time at Sandrock is a wholesome sandbox RPG that’s part Wild West adventure, part building/farming sim. In this sequel to My Time in Portia, new people are (almost) always welcome in the charming little community of Sandrock. Today, a new trailer was released that shows off some of the…
Read MoreIf you haven’t played Coffee Talk or its sequel yet, you’re really missing out. Both games follow the owner/barista of a small coffee shop in an alternate version of Seattle where humans and mythical/paranormal creatures live side by side. They’re really chill games; most of the gameplay follows that of…
Read MoreIn April, it was announced that Calico would be coming to the one brand of consoles it hasn’t launched on: PlayStation. At that point, it was only known that the game would be released sometime in 2023. Well, we’re getting close to the end of the year, and Calico will…
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