Latest articles by Jon Bailes
Shaman you A solid metroidvania with a timeless story to tell.
Ride and seek A sentimental journey along well-trodden paths.
Bug hunt Bombastic, funny and challenging, but still a bit buggy.
Energy boost There's already plenty of tactical nuance in this early access roguelike.
SCIENCE FRICTION This intriguing sci-fi adventure shows the value of a novel approach.
Out of this world Cocoon makes incredible meals of puzzles within worlds that could have adorned prog rock album covers.
LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Repetition and technical shortcomings hold back this marriage of real-time stealth and turn-based tactics.
NO THRILLS A technical showcase in search of a good story
Foiled again A brief yet riotous piece of swashbuckling nostalgia.
FEAR EFFECT Trepang2 isn’t subtle about its influences, but when it comes to the action it does them proud.
Tainted Lovecraft An irritating and needlessly obtuse Lovecraftian metroidvania
A novel idea A short but sweet puzzle game about building tall tales.
DICING WITH DEATH This follow up to the Zeno Clash series flips God of War on its head.
Snoop Hero Blow the case wide open in this investigative immersive sim.
It's a gas Rabbits, dogs and donkeys take to the turn-based battlefield.
Dances with werewolves Pitting cowboys against vampires in a beefy brawler.
Family misfortunes A narrative adventure that turns the apocalypse into a slog.
Squeakquel A sequel that gets all its rats in a row.
Home sweet dome Mine for your life in this smart, condensed roguelike.
Mobile Home This one certainly lives up to the name.
sweet treat Sharpen your knives and reflexes for this tasty side dish.
