Articles with Exploration tag
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Prey (2017) Review

A first-person shooter that plays like an elaborate survival simulation with light RPG elements, this game is great for those who enjoy a detailed plot and ominous atmosphere alongside customization options that allow for a great number of solutions to each problem.Sleuthing in SpaceAfter one of the most memorable introductions I've seen in any game (if you've played through the tutorial and started the actual game, you'll know what I mean, and if you haven't, please don't spoil it for yourself), you'll find yourself on a space station just after a disaster has struck.Most of the game is spent making your

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Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara Review

If you long for the days of the O.G. platformers like Crash Bandicoot, Gex, and Banjo-Kazooie, then I think the folks at Chibig just might have the game you are looking for. Introducing, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara! This sweet little platformer is the newest title in the 'Mara' series and it comes in swinging with some in-your-face CUTENESS! Honestly, I got drawn into this game by the cuteness before I even got started. The art and colors are bright and exciting, drawing you in with each level and character that you are introduced to.Hoppin' alongAside from the cuteness, I

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DREDGE Review

At first glance, Dredge by Black Salt Games seems like a relaxing game full of fishing mini-games. But not everything is as it seems and leaving the safe harbor can quickly lead to encounters with horrors hiding in the depths. And once you submerge into the ominous atmosphere of the Dredge, you can’t hide from it even on land. You are surrounded by dark secrets and your only way out is to hope that your nets catch something, that will help you survive the madness.You start the game as a fisherman who crashes his ship near an island called Greater Marrow.

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The Moon Hell Review

In a time of political turmoil after the death of the king, the Moon Grimoire has been stolen from the Sun Temple. To prevent a forbidden cult from turning the world into Hell, the head priest has dispatched faithful followers to recover the tome. With no map and little light, will you be the one to find the grimoire and save everyone?The Moon Hell puts you into a dark world that is already beginning to be invaded by demonic entities. In order to find the Moon Grimoire, you need to battle your way deeper and deeper into cult territory, locating equipment

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Parallel Review

Prepare to enter the surreal world of Parallel. Single-handedly developed and published by Rodrigo Bantazo, this game will take you on a trippy journey through an alternate world consisting of a new civilization. If you’re not one for clowns, you may want to pass on this first-person RPG action-adventure released October 5, 2022 on Steam for Windows.INITIAL IMPRESSIONSFor those completionists out there, Parallel can be wrapped up in 3-5 hours, depending on what is done in the game. I played for an hour, and here’s my initial impression from my time within the unique realm.My character woke up after a very