Reviews & Initial Thoughts

Have you tried 'Life of Pixel'? A very cool love letter to retro gaming

13 Sep 2016

Life of Pixel is a game that has been on Linux for quite some time, it originally released back in 2014 and I've finally given it a go. You're essentially playing through the graphical history of multiple eras.

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander released with day-1 Linux support, some thoughts

12 Sep 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a blend of a space strategy game with base building and RPG elements. It recently launched on Linux day-1 so here's some thoughts.

Rocket League thoughts on Linux, initial port report, it’s also 25% off right now

9 Sep 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Rocket League did actually arrive on Linux while I was asleep last night and my lovely team popped the article out for me. I am awake, I have played it and here are some thoughts.

Some thoughts on Fear Equation the horror and strategy title, lead a train to safety in the fog

8 Sep 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

My GOG contacts sent over Fear Equation, a game I have been really wanting to play as the sound of managing a train in a horror setting filled with fog and deadly creatures sounded fun.

Pan-Pan, an intriguing adventure and puzzle game is now on Linux, here's some thoughts

8 Sep 2016

5

By Liam Squires-Hand

Pan-Pan was sent over by my friends at GOG to take a look at. I had never heard of it before, but the visuals are so interesting it was begging to be played.

Refunct, the short and peaceful first-person platformer is now on Linux, I have some free keys for you

7 Sep 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Refunct is a very peaceful and simple first-person platformer where you're not really guided by anything but your senses, it's odd, yet refreshing. It also throwns in some Parkour – because why not.

Mother Russia Bleeds released on Linux, go beat 'em up, some thoughts included

5 Sep 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Mother Russia Bleeds is a rather violent beat 'em up that's now available day-1 for Linux. My friends at GOG sent over a key, so here's what I think.

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire, a visually appealing and beautifully presented tactical turn-based RPG

31 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire is another tactical RPG on Linux so I took a look at the game thanks to my PR contacts.

Overland, the itch exclusive First Access survival and strategy game is now open to all to buy

31 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Overland, is a very, very cool survival game and the developers have now expanded their itch First Access program, so you can all go and buy it now.

The Girl and the Robot, a third-person action adventure game released for Linux, sadly buggy

29 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

A brand new third-person action adventure game is now available on Linux. Some of the people who made The Girl and the Robot are ex Gameloft, EA and Ubisoft developers!

Slain: Back From Hell released for Linux on GOG, some thoughts

25 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Slain: Back From Hell is the revamped of the poorly received Slain, now that it's available on GOG and I have been sent a key I gave it a test.

Worms W.M.D is out day-1 on Linux, here's some early thoughts

23 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

With thanks to my friends at GamesRepublic I was sent a key to Worms W.M.D today to give it a test, so test it I did! Warning: Image heavy article.

Slime Rancher is another Linux game you should let your kids try if you haven't already

20 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Along with trying my son out with Putt-Putt, another one I tried to great success is Slime Rancher and it's awesome.

Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon, an excellent Linux & SteamOS game for kids

20 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Today was another typical British summers day (rain), so I decided to pick up Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon and it has impressed me.

Master an angry mob in Okhlos, now on Linux with some thoughts thrown in

19 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Okhlos is another new released that was provided to me by GOG, I tried it properly tonight during the livestream and sadly it isn't all that good.

Monsters and Monocles, a new co-op top down shooter enters Early Access, some early thoughts

18 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Come in, have a cup of tea to replenish that mind and let me tell you about Monsters and Monocles a stylish new co-op shooter that’s now available for Linux.

Some thoughts after finishing episode 4 of Life is Strange on Linux

15 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Now that I have finished episode 4 of Life is Strange I felt the overwhelming need to write down some thoughts on it.

Some quick thoughts on DEADBOLT, a hybrid of stealth and action now on Linux, it's very cool

11 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Since DEADBOLT recently came to Linux and GOG provided me with a copy, I took a look at this indie attempt at stealth and action.

The Spatials: Galactology, a quick look at this space station sim now it's on Linux

11 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

I was quite the fan of the original The Spatials and now that The Spatials: Galactology came out as a day-1 release I have been keen to take a look.

Random Access Murder is quite possibly the most annoying game ever made

6 Aug 2016

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By Liam Squires-Hand

Random Access Murder was recently released for Linux on Steam, it came as a featured game in the recent Humble Monthly Bundle and it's possible the single most annoying game I've ever played.