Christie McQualter

Christie McQualter is a Melbourne-based journalist, specialising in games. She has a particular interest in playing indie games in hopes of finding a hidden gem – though she has endured many strange adventures in the pursuit of doing so. You can find her sharing her love for The Witcher 3, 2000s nostalgia and any game with a dog in it. Follow her at @auralynxian on socials.

Christie McQualter's Latest Articles

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review – Written in the stars

You might predict the future, you can't change the past. Difficult decisions define the latest narrative game from studio Don't Nod.

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Rare Nintendo 3DS games you should buy before the eShop closes 

The Nintendo 3DS eShop closes forever on 27 March 2023, and it's your last chance to grab these high-value exclusives for a sensible price.

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Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch review

Gather ‘round horse girls and boys, for an open-world horse-taming adventure that’s equally ambitious and exasperating.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley – Early Access Review

Wholesome and stress-free, Disney Dreamlight Valley is the perfect game to overcome a slump – gaming, mental health or otherwise.

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Bear and Breakfast Review – Pardon our mess

Bear and Breakfast is a surprisingly good mix of a B&B management game and a commentary on the human condition.

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Escape Academy Review – a scholastic adventure for the escapist at heart

Escape Academy is more than just an escape room simulator. It's a narrative-based puzzle adventure bursting with personality.

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The Good Life Review – An existential murder mystery in sheep’s clothing

Behind the quirky facade of The Good Life hides a playful existential exploration of the complexities of human life.

Heavenly Bodies Review

Heavenly Bodies Review – Comedy and Tragedy

The physics-based puzzles of Heavenly Bodies are equal parts entertaining and frustrating, and both a comedy and a tragedy, depending on whether you have a co-op partner or not.

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OlliOlli World Review – What a wonderful world

OlliOlli World will steal your heart with its combo of colourful aesthetics, quirky characters and challenging platforming.

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Tunic Review – One furry little hero in a big isometric world

Tunic is an adventure crafted with care and consideration, with a charming world that promotes a satisfying sense of self-discovery.

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