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A Knight Never Yields

Posted on June 7, 2021 by travistaborek
a knight never yields review

A Knight Never Yields isn’t a game that will change your life or entertain you for hours, but it’s a quirky little game that’ll make you feel good. A Knight Never Yields was given to me by Indie Gamer Chick… Continue Reading →

Blog, Platformer, Review, Uncategorized action-platformer, platformer, rhythm game
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Narita Boy – That Cyberilliad Action Platformer I Don’t Want to Hate

Posted on April 25, 2021 by travistaborek

I don’t know whether to love Narita Boy or hate it. This is one of the most intensely creative games I have ever played. Every second, every detail of this game is bursting with new ideas. It has lovingly handcrafted… Continue Reading →

Action, Blog, Metroidvania, Platformer, Review action-platformer, cyberpunk, metroidvania, review
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Gravia: Now You’re Thinking With Black Holes

Posted on February 27, 2021 by travistaborek
gravia review

I don’t see a lot of physics-based puzzle platformers anymore. What’s with that? One of the reasons I play games is to feel empowered, and being able to control and manipulate an aspect of reality is absolutely an empowering experience.… Continue Reading →

Blog, Puzzle, Review, Uncategorized
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Rose and Locket Early Access Demo

Posted on October 10, 2020 by travistaborek

A Wild West Journey Through the Underworld That’ll Take Your Breath Away This is one I’ve been looking forward to. Rose & Locket has been on my radar for the better part of a year now, and I’ve been eager… Continue Reading →

Action, Blog, Review action adventure, indie game, indie game review
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Neon Tail – Cyberpunk Skating, Now With Free Headache

Posted on October 3, 2020 by travistaborek
Neon Tail, a game by Taiwan-based indiedev studio Rocket Juice Games

I went into Neon Tail expecting to like it. By the time I put the controller down 3 hours later, I was starting to get a headache. I’m not sure that it’s necessarily the game’s fault either. I’ve never been… Continue Reading →

Adventure, Uncategorized neon tail
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Banjo-Kazooie and the Rareware Touch – Boy, Weren’t Those Great Times

Posted on July 14, 2020 by travistaborek

I was playing a lot of Banjo-Kazooie a few months ago. Wow, Rareware sure made some kickass games in their heyday. Whatever happened to that? In light of the excitement of Banjo-Kazooie now being a playable character in Super Smash… Continue Reading →

Adventure, Blog, Review adventure game, banjo kazooie, platformer, rareware
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Adam – Lost Memories: Psychological Horror About Child Abuse

Posted on June 29, 2020 by travistaborek

What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good trailer. Adam – Lost Memories got me good there. Few are the moments in life that give me greater joy than having an obscure indie game I’ve never heard of… Continue Reading →

Blog, Horror, Review adam - lost memories, horror game
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Frost Bite: Horror That Makes Your Blood Run Cold. Literally.

Posted on June 18, 2020 by travistaborek
Frost Bite: A horror game by GildedOctopus

Guys, I’m a little screwed up in the head. I like to be scared. And I adore horror. Subnautica is easily the scariest game I’ve played in years. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t classify it as a horror game and neither, I… Continue Reading →

Blog, Horror, Review frost bite, horror game, indie game
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Three Indie Games on Instagram You Should Follow (and Why You Should Follow Them)

Posted on June 10, 2020 by travistaborek
Rose and Locket, Guinea Pig Parkour, and MindSeize

Indie Games on Instagram You Should Follow Social media is a great way to build an audience for your indie game on a $0 budget. There’s only one catch – you need to know how to use it right. You… Continue Reading →

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SteamWorld Heist: a Rootin’, Shootin’, Galootin’, Steam-Tootin’ Strategy RPG

Posted on June 3, 2020 by travistaborek

Intro I have fond memories and associations with the SteamWorld franchise of games, even before SteamWorld Heist. The original SteamWorld Dig, created by Swedish studio Image & Form Games, was one of the first indie game purchases I ever made.… Continue Reading →

Adventure, Blog, Review indie game, steamworld, steamworld heist, strategy rpg

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