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How This Trippy Psychonauts 2 Level Visualizes Synesthesia
Double Fine's team delves into Psychonauts 2's previously revealed Brain in a Jar level, incorporating synesthesia into its '60s-flavored design.
Spelunky 2 Review: Iterating on a Gold Standard
Spelunky 2 attempts the impossible - iterating on perfection - and fundamentally delivers a meticulous, brutal, and brilliantly elaborate sequel.
Minoria Review: A Lackluster Metroidvania
Minoria should satisfy Momodora and goth-leaning metroidvania fans alike, but overly simplistic combat compares it unfavorably to others in the genre.
Immortals: Fenyx Rising Preview - Greek Gods and Wild Breaths Abound
Immortals: Fenyx Rising is an Ubisoft open world adventure with upbeat Hylian inspiration, which could be just what gamers are looking for.
MO: Astray Review - Superb Sci-Fi Horror with Puzzles and Slimes
MO: Astray's superb mix of horror storytelling, sci-fi, puzzles, and platforming makes it a must-buy indie gem for the Nintendo Switch.
Star Renegades Review: Blissful Tactical Combat Behind The Flaws
New tactical roguelike Star Renegades is a beautiful mess, with flaws that risk ruining an incredibly well-crafted battle system and visual aesthetic.
Griefhelm Review: Sword and Bored
New medieval melee fighter Griefhelm mixes Nidhogg's gameplay with a few other scattered inspirations, but ends up feeling shallow and dull-edged.
Inmost Review: Grief and Pixels
Inmost's short length and clumsy story fail to satisfy, though its unique pixel art style and beautiful soundtrack might make it worth a look.
Sheepo Review: Adorable Creature Comforts
Sheepo is a new and uniquely peaceful Metroidvania indie platformer that offers a wonderful and charming escape in these often trying times.
Outriders Preview: Meet The Technomancer
People Can Fly's co-op looter shooter Outriders reveals its final character class The Technomancer, a support-type with turrets and healing skills.
Double Kick Heroes Review: Rhythmic Action With A Few Missed Beats
Double Kick Heroes has a great hybrid hook and a solid soundtrack, but the rhythm game fundamentals needed more work before leaving Early Access.
Battletoads Review: The Toads Are Back, Warts And All
Rare/Dlala Studios breathes new life into Battletoads, a throwback genre-blending beat 'em up that is well worth playing, despite some frustrations.
Every Game From Play NYC's Black Game Dev Initiative (& How To Get Them)
Play NYC's Graffiti Games, funded by Rockstar Games, highlights five Black game devs this year at the online con, with games you can play right now.
Windbound Preview: Survival Looks Stunning
Deep Silver's upcoming Windbound is a gorgeous survival game with slight roguelike aspects, featuring island exploration, combat, and boat travel.
We Should Talk Review: Groundhog Date
New multi-platform indie We Should Talk is a brief but insightful visual novel game with a totally unique reply mechanic and some excellent writing.
Fall Guys Preview: A 60-Player Game Show Royale
Fall Guys: Ultimate Showdown is shaping up as a fun battle royale-ish experience, emphasizing game show shenanigans and charmingly clumsy mechanics.
Blightbound Preview: A Co-Op Dungeon Crawler Brawler
Blightbound's co-op dungeon crawling'n'brawling enters Steam Early Access soon, but gameplay bugs and its online-only aspect dulls its current charm.
Serious Sam 4 Interview With Damjan Mravunac & Daniel Lucic
Screen Rant chats with Croteam's comms manager Daniel Lucic and composer Damjan Mravunac about the upcoming over-the-top FPS sequel Serious Sam 4.
Star Renegades Preview: Alien Armadas & Campfire Romance
Massive Damage Inc.'s upcoming roguelike Star Renegades mixes excellent turn-based combat with an epic sci-fi plot and a gorgeous art style.
Necrobarista Review: A Dazzling Visual Novel About Death
Necrobarista is a gorgeous and smart visual novel game with an outstanding soundtrack, though it's on-the-rails approach might frustrate some players.