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Stardew Valley has sold over half a million copies on Steam
Stardew Valley, the open-ended farming simulator, has developed quite the cult following on Steam, and now, according to data from SteamSpy, that following is quite large. According to the numbers, Stardew Valley has sold more than 527,148 copies since launch, earning it a place in best-sellers list on Steam. Speaking to PC Gamer developer Eric Barone said: “I’m super happy about it an...[Read More]
Broforce Review
Imagine a game that channeled everything we loved about the action movies of the 80s and 90s. Imagine a game that took the concept behind The Expendables and ramped it up to 11. Now imagine that this mythical game was a pixel art platformer that harnessed all the goodness already mentioned. Now stop imagining, grab a PS4 controller, and download Broforce this very instant! I will admit, I did not ...[Read More]
KNEE DEEP REVIEW
It would be easy to disregard Knee Deep as another choose-your-own-Telltale-like. With so many episodic adventure games that have remodeled the genre into the narrative-heavy, puzzle-lite format we’re so familiar with, Knee Deep could easily have been lost in the mix. These days, games like this ilk are only able to separate themselves from the crowd with excellent writing, like Night School’s O...[Read More]
SUPERHOT REVIEW
There is a conundrum deep in my heart as to my thoughts on Superhot. Every punch, shot and throw is a joy, all culminating into a dance of death that will have you sitting back and thinking “I am badass” before the game sucks you in with another level to show off how violent you can be in a pinch. But this sweetness is soured somewhat by a story so ball-achingly stupid that it made me wonder if th...[Read More]
LAYERS OF FEAR REVIEW
Layers of Fear is described by developers Bloober Team as a “psychological and psychedelic adventure horror game”; and I don’t think I could put it any better myself. The player follows the footsteps of a nameless artist gradually losing his grip on sanity as he embarks on a surprisingly troublesome venture to complete his Magnum Opus, dropping hints on his own character and revealing secrets abou...[Read More]
DEVIL DAGGERS REVIEW
Devil Daggers, a debut from the demonic developer team Sorath, brings all new meaning to the definition of “hellish”. The player is pitted against a seemingly endless onslaught of hellish legions in a hellish black abyssal arena – and it’s hellishly difficult. Inspired by the 90s aesthetic sported byQuake and Doom, Devil Daggers is guaranteed to make you suffer, but assuredly entertain you in the ...[Read More]
THE SLAUGHTER: ACT ONE REVIEW
Well… Here’s a game I wouldn’t shake a screwdriver at. The cocktail that is. When it comes to point and click adventures, darkness works. With a genre that features such simple gameplay, a strong narrative is hugely important, and the interplay between light and darkness is a narrative theme that has been explored throughout the history of storytelling. Grim Fandango, Dropsy, The Charnel House Tri...[Read More]
FIREWATCH REVIEW
In our lives, we all run away from things, relationships, commitments, giant flesh-eating crabs. To run away from a situation is one of the most natural things. On an instinctive level, we know when it’s best to stand our ground and when it’s prudent to run and Firewatch is a game all about that instinct. At times funny, heart wrenching and thoughtful, Firewatch understands human nature in a way s...[Read More]
CALENDULA REVIEW
There’s been a lot of navel gazing going on in video games lately. Many recent titles have explored the role of the player, their relationship with developers, and subverted the conventions we’ve come to expect from games. The term meta is often used as a way of describing this type of self aware experience. Calendula, the new game from Blooming Bud Studios, ticks all the necessary boxes for the t...[Read More]
REVEAL THE DEEP REVIEW
Reveal the Deep, by Scottish developers Lazy Monday Games, is a genuinely terrifying exploration game where you take the place of a deep-sea diver exploring the sunken wreck of the SS Euridice all the way at the bottom of the ocean. This game is dark, claustrophobic, and one of the best horror experiences I’ve played on steam in quite a while. This review contains a few minor spoilers that might r...[Read More]
Digital Crack Video Game Podcast Episode 18
This podcast runs on alcohol and swearing and is Not suitable for children.This week we go in depth about Street fighter V, Quantum Break, Fallout 4 DLC And much more… http://traffic.libsyn.com/digitalcrack/Untitled_Session_18_mixdown.mp3
Xcom 2 Review
Our biggest issue with Xcom: Enemy Unknown was the jarring disconnect between the scenario it offered and the resources you had at your disposal. Seriously, if aliens were invading, there’s no way you’d have to scrimp and save, train up noob officers, and build up your defences conservatively. We live in a world where the super powers are happy to spend billions on bombing smaller coun...[Read More]