Author: Flare

In a year packed with sprawling RPGs and endless open worlds, Luctus stands apart by doing the opposite — it keeps things short, focused, and intensely personal. Developed by Mriya Game Studio and published by Blackburne Games Studio and IndieNext, this pixel-art action-adventure delivers a tightly woven narrative full of heart, sorrow, and fire — literally. You play as Nora, a fire mage on a desperate journey to uncover the truth behind her sister Luna’s sudden disappearance. What starts as a mystery quickly spirals into a story about loss, transformation, and the thin line between destruction and redemption. Clocking in…

Rogue-lites are everywhere these days, but few dare to swing for something as audacious and chaotic as UNYIELDER. Developed by TrueWorld Studios and published by SHUEISHA GAMES, this single-player boss-rush movement FPS doesn’t just throw you into a gauntlet of larger-than-life enemies—it hands you a box of absurd weapons, tells you to break the rules, and dares you to survive Antarctica’s most hostile playground. The result? A game that feels like equal parts looter-shooter, character-action experiment, and fever dream of explosions. Is UNYIELDER worth your time, or is it just frozen chaos? Let’s dive in. Erebus, 1972 The stage is…

Survival crafting games have become one of the most crowded genres in recent years. From Valheim to Enshrouded to the endless stream of Early Access experiments, it can be hard for a newcomer to stand out. Voyagers of Nera, from Treehouse Games, does exactly that—not by reinventing the wheel, but by mixing familiar mechanics with an enchanting oceanic world, cooperative play for up to ten players, and just enough magical flair to set it apart. After spending more than a dozen hours exploring islands, skimming across waves, and trying to keep a ragtag village of spirits alive, I can safely…

When you boot up Otherskin, you’re not stepping into a typical sci-fi shooter. You’re boarding a one-way mission — a doomed expedition to Vandermire, the corrupted husk of an alien world once home to the extinct Magna species. As Alex, “lucky” Space Crusader number 13, you’re outfitted with a high-tech AI suit and sent on a suicide run to uncover the truth about the spreading Corruption that threatens the universe. The expectation is that you will die. The hope is that you’ll bring back enough knowledge before you do. It’s a setup that immediately sets the tone: this isn’t about…

Board games and video games have been intersecting more frequently in recent years, with many indie developers reimagining tabletop experiences for PC players. Beacon Patrol, from Shapes and Dreams and BrutalHack, sits right in that space: a cooperative, tile-laying exploration game that puts you at the helm of a Coast Guard ship patrolling the North Sea. It’s cozy, charming, and strategic without being overwhelming. Whether you’re sailing solo or working with friends, Beacon Patrol delivers an experience that’s both relaxing and rewarding. Setting the Scene – A Calm Coastline with Quiet Stakes Beacon Patrol doesn’t start with a world-ending disaster…

The original Daemon X Machina was a curious beast—an eccentric mech-action title that carved out its own space at a time when fans were starved for giant-robot combat. Titanic Scion, the full-fledged sequel from Marvelous Inc., is set to release in 2025 with the promise of refining everything that worked before while opening its scope in bold new directions. The result is a game that straddles two identities: part Armored Core-style mechanical combat simulator, part open-world looter-shooter with co-op hooks. It’s messy, it’s unbalanced, but it’s also fast, flashy, and undeniably fun if you’re the right kind of player. A…