xoEl Empire, a puzzle game that's just utterly weird is on Linux
A little overdue, but I took a look at xoEl Empire as the developer sent in a copy. This puzzle game is just completely weird.
Reviews & Initial Thoughts
Blowing everyone up in EVERSPACE, my thoughts
After a long wait, EVERSPACE arrived for Linux recently, here’s my thoughts of this rather intense space shooter.
Surviving a frozen world in ICY: Frostbite Edition, some thoughts
ICY: Frostbite Edition is the complete remaster of ICY (which did not have a Linux version), here’s some thoughts on surviving this narrative-driven post-apocalyptic survival RPG set in a new Ice Age.
Stealing cars, helicopters and blowing stuff up in Voxel Turf, some thoughts
Voxel Turf is the new block based urban sandbox from developer L Twigger, some may see it as a voxel sandbox version of Grand Theft Auto, so here’s some thoughts.
Some thoughts on Swim Out, a relaxing puzzle experience
A game about swimming might not be the most obvious premise for the puzzle genre. Swim Out, released today, nonetheless combines stylized visuals and audio into a relaxing package.
Astral Traveler, the runner-style racer has released for Linux, some thoughts
Astral Traveler, the brand new runner-style racer from Dragon Slumber and Brainoid that released with day-1 Linux support. Here’s my review.
Eat or be eaten in Tooth and Tail, a new strategy game with day-1 Linux support, my thoughts
As a big fan of real-time strategy games, I couldn’t pass up checking out Tooth and Tail from Pocketwatch Games.
Death Point, a top-down action and stealth game released with Linux support, my thoughts
Death Point is a new top-down action and stealth game from Andiks LTD, it recently released with Linux support. Always on the lookout for a new stealth game, I couldn't pass it up.
Breaking out in The Escapists 2, some thoughts
The Escapists 2 launched recently with day-1 Linux support, Team17 sent over a key and I’ve taken a look.
Tyranny – Bastard’s Wound released, some thoughts
The latest DLC for Obsidian’s RPG has been released today. I was given the chance to play through it and have some thoughts to share.
Some thoughts on Castle Story, the voxel-based strategy game
Castle Story finally released in full and it came with day-1 Linux support, I've taken a look at this voxel-based strategy game to see if it's worth your cash.
spaceBOUND, the clever zero-gravity puzzle-platformer now works on Linux, it's very good
I mentioned spaceBOUND recently, but it didn't really work. Thankfully, now it will if you use the usual Unity trick to overcome the broken fullscreen. It's a clever game too, well worth a look.
Songbringer, a procedural action RPG released with Linux support, my thoughts
Songbringer, a rather beautiful adventure and exploration RPG with procedural worlds has released for Linux, here's my thoughts.
Some thoughts on Axis Football 2017
Touting much gridiron action, Axis Football 2017 is the latest installment in the American Football franchise. I took the game for a spin and have a few thoughts to share.
Sunless Skies has released with day-1 Linux support, quick thoughts on this unfinished title
Sunless Skies, the next game from the developer of Sunless Sea has released with day-1 Linux support. The title is still in-development, so it's not yet a complete game.
Some initial thoughts on Robocraft, the free to play game about building and fighting vehicles
Robocraft, a free to play game about building robots and going into battle has now left Early Access, here's some thoughts.
A Hole New World, a retro platformer with two worlds that's actually pretty good
The release of the retro pixel platformer A Hole New World went a bit unnoticed, so I took a look to see if it's worth diving in.
Some early thoughts on Helium Rain, the single-player space simulation
Few games genuinely make me feel in awe, but even this early on Helium Rain has made a lasting impression on me.
Some thoughts on Demise of Nations, a 4X strategy game
Demise of Nations is, at its heart, an ambitious game. A turn-based 4x game that touts much which makes others in the genre so compelling. I gave it a look to see if it stacked up with the greats.
Susurrus: Season of Tides, a browser-based adventure game, is launching August 21st
This text-based adventure infuses horror and fantasy elements along with RPG systems in to a story-driven experience. Expect magic, conspiracies and world building.