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Continue reading →: Hawthorn – Proof of Concept Demo ReviewI recently had the opportunity to play an early proof-of-concept demo of Hawthorn. This game has intrigued me since I first saw it announced and not just because of its adorable anthropomorphic animals and fairy creatures, but also because its developers, NEARStudios, is made up of former developers from Bethesda,…
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Continue reading →: Swan Song – ReviewWhen I first saw the trailer for Swan Song, I was taken by the beautiful art style. A ‘simple’ music box filled with puzzles was a game that spoke to me. I love a puzzle game, and this looked like something I’d truly enjoy. Little did I know, though, that…
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Continue reading →: Map Map – A Game About Maps – ReviewMap Map – A Game About Maps is…. well, a game about maps. Sorry, I had to. Brought to you by Pipapo Games and Rekoup, this game, referred to as simply Map Map going forward, is an indie adventure simulation game where you use a forgotten skill to map your…
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Continue reading →: Slice the crops! – ReviewSometimes, simple is best, and there is something to be said for a simple formula in gaming that makes for an incredibly fun experience. Slice the Crops! is an addictive incremental ARPG from Wobblers Games where you harvest mutant fruit and vegetables by, you guessed it, slicing them. Pairing a…
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Continue reading →: Life Below – ReviewI am an ocean lover. I grew up where I could hear the ocean from my bedroom window and could feel the salt air and sand any time I wanted to. As I grew up, I moved across the country but never outgrew my love of the ocean, and I…
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Continue reading →: Froggy Hates Snow – ReviewJust look at that image. There is no way you can look at that adorable froggy with his penguin friend and tiny wagon and not smile. I was disarmed immediately. This was sure to be a cozy, lovely game about friendship and our mutual hate of snow, right? Well, partially…
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Continue reading →: Cutout Village – Demo ReviewSurprising no one, I’m here with another cozy game. I’m making it my mission to try to get these reviews out a little faster, but sometimes I get so caught up playing a game (and in this case, a demo) that I don’t want to stop playing long enough to…
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Continue reading →: Tollway Tycoon – ReviewTollway Tycoon is a simulation/strategy game from 10ft Games. You will run a tollbooth where you must maintain and grow your location while facing some wild, random events and activities you encounter. When I first encountered this, I thought it was a chill idle game, but it isn’t. It does…
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Continue reading →: Tidehaven: Ale & Trade – ReviewTidehaven: Ale & Trade is a cozy medieval tavern management simulator with hybrid idle mechanics, allowing players to build a thriving inn through active management or passive, background income. Released in Early Access in April 2026, developed by Bunch’o’Nerds, it has a warm art style, satisfying, detailed customization, and engaging,…
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Continue reading →: Cleaning Up! – ReviewI don’t know about you, but I do not enjoy cleaning up. I should clarify, I do not enjoy cleaning up in my real life, but I adore games where I clean up. Power washing, house flipping, decorating…I love it all. Next on my list of cleaning titles comes from…
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