David Wildgoose
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Lunark Review
Lunark is a pleasing flashback to the cinematic platformer, where lifelike animation takes priority, and each step needs to be a careful one.
Miasma Chronicles Review – Troublesome Tactics
Tightly-constructed turn-based tactical combat encounters are held back by clumsy character work and world-building.
System Shock (2023) Review – Respecting a classic
The 2023 remake of System Shock rebuilds a defining game into something significantly better, and treats it with the utmost respect.
Stray Review – So Exquisitely, Believably Cat-like
Between the naturalistic traversal, the aloof nature of your protagonist, and the little details, Stray gets so much right about being a cat.
Signalis review – 1990s survival horror resurrected
Signalis modernises traditional survival horror ideas, and crafts a pleasingly mysterious and aesthetic journey.
Gloomwood understands its immersive sim lineage, but still stands in its shadow
Gloomwood melds plenty of great ideas from the PC immersive sims of old, but its Early Access phase doesn’t paint a full picture yet.
Dread Delusion Review – An alluring unknown
Dread Delusion is a fascinating open-world RPG, with countless mysteries that feel tantalisingly out of reach.
Review: On Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…and second chances
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139… sees an overlooked cult game taking advantage of a rare second lease on life.
Twelve Minutes Review – Mistaking shock for substance
An A-list Hollywood cast can't help the fact that Twelve Minutes ultimately has nothing of value to say.
Lake Review – Serene, focussed, and authentic
Lake is a meditative character study that exhibits great confidence with its ebbs and flows.