Articles with Indie tag
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves Review

THE PAST CAN HURT. YOU CAN EITHER RUN FROM IT, OR LEARN FROM IT. The Lies We Tell Ourselves is a first person, narrative driven, psychological horror game created by solo developer Poopsy. Available now on Steam is the first of three planned stand alone chapters. This game is not going to be for everyone. There will be players who love it, players who don’t get it and hate it, and players who fall somewhere in the middle. I was in the latter group for a good portion of the 3 hours it took me to complete the game, but my mind

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Last Time I Saw You Review

Simply Beautiful.Lost in the MemoryThere is a special place in my heart, for games like this.Games that speak to the soul and childhood innocence; stories that pull you back to a time of wonder, of discovery, of joy.This is an emotional experience, one best enjoyed snuggled up in a comfy blanket and dim lights.This game is so...Cozy.The aloof and warm feeling that Ghibli movies instill is wonderful, and this is a game that taps into that feeling, as well as the obvious 80s Japanese style and setting that encompasses it.For those of you who have watched My Neighbour Totoro or Ponyo,

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A Hero's Rest: An RPG Town Simulator Review

Game Title: A Hero’s Rest: An RPG Town SimulatorDeveloper & Publisher: Vanargand GamesRelease date: 18th October 2024OS: Windows 7 or higher - 64-bit Platform: Steam Price: £20.99/ $24.99“In a  world abounding with monsters, His Majesty The King tasks you with warding off  the threats that surround the land. For this, you are given the role of the  proprietor of a fantasy town where you will recruit Heroes, manage your  resources and supply your shops with the wares that your Heroes need for their  adventures”What Is It-Hero’s Rest is an independent game developed by solo developer Vanargard, located in Germany, which is owned and operated by Alan Kilzi.

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Ale & Tale Tavern Review Jank

Dirt and gravel crunch softly under the soles of your feet as you make your way up the little-traversed path, leaning forward slightly as it gently slopes uphill. As you reach the crest, your gaze settles on the charmingly quaint building in front of you. Weather-worn fliers, wanted posters and long sprawling vines litter the buildings exterior while cobwebs glazing the patio eaves, drawing your eyes upwards.The sign greets you with a crooked smile of sorts, lazily drooping by a hinge. A firm gust sets it in motion, a soft groan coming from the rusty hinges that were, more or less,

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Gray Dawn Review

Gray Dawn is a game that plays out as an interactive psychological horror story. It was created by indie developer Interactive Stone, a small studio based in Iași, Romania, and was released June 7, 2018 on Steam, with a staggered release on various other platforms over the next few years. Its most recent release was on Nintendo Switch in early August 2024, though I played the Steam version.Set on Christmas Eve of 1920, Gray Dawn takes you through the journey of a troubled man who teeters on the edge of madness. Accused of murdering an altar boy, Father Abraham struggles to