Ravishing Dark Redemption
HIGH Too many to list here!
LOW I wish I knew more about Nara’s past.
WTF Why are there so many mission-breaking bugs?
Chorus Review
Author: Ali Arkani
The Eternal Cylinder Review
The Unlikely Heroes
HIGH A living world with diverse ecosystems.
LOW The story is stretched out a bit too long.
WTF No colorblind mode in a game that emphasizes color?
Chernobylite Review
Green Is The New Black
HIGH One of the best sci-fi games I’ve played in the last few years.
LOW Overly simplified combat and survival mechanics.
WTF You have a PhD in nuclear sciences, but can’t throw a rock?
Dying Light: Platinum Edition Review
Back For More!
HIGHThe game still holds up after more than five years.
LOW Is it me or does the game really enjoys popping up loading screens?
WTF Nothing! It’s all good!
Dream Engines: Nomad Cities Preview
Dream Engines: Nomad Cities is a hybrid city-building title that mixes the popular elements of many different genres into an entertaining, yet challenging experience.
UNHyPED: The Art Of Wordless Storytelling
GameCritics writer Ali Arkani takes an in-depth look at Little Nightmares II and how it can tell such a compelling story without using a single word.
Orbital Bullet Preview
Orbital Bullet is a 2D platformer/roguelite title from SmokeStab studios. As the name might suggest, something that makes it noteworthy is the cylinder-like design of the levels. Players are equipped with different types of ranged weapons and they must clear each level to proceed and reach the boss.
UNHyPED: The Joyful Repetition Of Hades
New GameCritics writer Ali Arkani has put together this video on the recent roguelike sensation, Hades. Why does it work so well? Ali shares his thoughts!
Narita Boy Review
Of Love & Nostalgia
HIGH Unique art direction that brings back memories.
LOW Too many fetch quests — better to call the game Errand Boy instead!
WTF No remappable controls again!? Why does this keep happening to me?
The Eternal Cylinder Preview
It’s only March, but I’m going to say that The Eternal Cylinder will be one the most innovative games of 2021. This action-adventure with survival elements puts the players in the shoes of cute and tiny creatures called Trebhums. Their objective is simple — save their world from the evil Cylinder. However, this basic premise is soon revealed to be a memorable odyssey.