Following the success of Rune Factory 4 Special in 2021, Marvelous Inc is back with Rune Factory 3 Special. Apparently we’re going in descending order for Rune Factory remasters. Rune Factory 3 was first released way back in 2009 for the Nintendo DS. Rune Factory 3 Special aims to freshen up this older title with […]
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Idol Manager – Review | Cash, Fame, and Treachery
Long a staple of Japanese media, idol culture has continued to grow its presence in the West. Series like BanG Dream and Love Live have grown in popularity due in large part to catchy songs and eye-catching outfits. And in Idol Manager, developed by GlitchPitch, you take the role of the producer of your very […]
Arcade Paradise – Review
Is there anything more deliciously 90s than a Laundromat slash Arcade? Growing up in the UK, I can’t personally back this claim up. That said, from various nostalgic forum posts, films, TV shows, and the developers’ Nosebleed Interactive idea I think that statement could be correct. The question remains; Will this be an Arcade Paradise […]
Mini Motorways – Review | Road Puzzles On The Go
Starting from the Apple Arcade in September 2019, Mini Motorways has since traveled across platforms to PC (Windows, macOS) in July 2021 and later made its way to Nintendo Switch in May 2022. Hop onto the transportation planner’s seat in this indie strategy simulation game by Dinosaur Polo Club and command various road networks around the globe! […]
Pups & Purrs: Animal Hospital – Review | Healer Vets Healing Pets
Published by Numskull Games and Aksys Games in November 2021, Pups & Purrs: Animal Hospital — the English version of Wan Nyan Doubutsu Byouin: Pet o Tasukeru Daiji-na Oshigoto released in July 2020 in Japan — is a vet simulation game developed by Nippon Columbia for the Nintendo Switch. While Pups & Purrs: Animal Hospital’s conspicuous kawaii aesthetics and even cuter pets […]
Cat Cafe Manager – Review | Delightful Days in Caterwaul Way
Whether you enjoy seeing cats or running your own cafe (or both!) in games, get ready to be enchanted by Cat Cafe Manager, a 2D management simulation developed by Roost Games and published by Freedom Games for PC and Nintendo Switch. Released on 14 April 2022, this indie title has an ESRB rating of Teen and […]
Rune Factory 5 – Review | Tilling the Fields
You’re never in short supply when it comes to farming games, there’s usually always a new one just around the corner. This is especially true of publisher Marvelous, who have put out many over the past half-decade via their Story of Seasons series. However, one spin-off series called Rune Factory fell into dormancy—that is, until […]
Poker Club – Review
From the word go, Poker Club promises to offer an immersive Poker experience using realistic graphics and animations. To that end, I can say that the developers have succeeded in realizing this vision for it. Colors of a Gambler I played Poker Club on the Switch. It’s pretty much the perfect console for tabletop games […]
Happy’s Humble Burger Farm – Review | Fries and Fear
Could you imagine fusing the intricate world of simulation games with the rising trend of PSX visuals in horror games! Imagine no longer – you can see it right now in Happy’s Humble Burger Farm! Bring Your Own Burger You know that this game is going to be something different from the intro sequence alone. […]
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX – Review
If you’re like me, the name Monster Rancher might bring back fond memories. Whether they’re of the anime or raising your own monsters back on the original PlayStation, it brings back a lot of nostalgia. But after all this time, how do the earlier games hold up? We’ll take a look at Monster Rancher 1 […]