What can a game developer sacrifice in a game in order to amplify what remains? Some choose to cast aside mechanics, either simplifying or completely doing away with them, something…
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David Klemke
7 Min Read
This is something I’ve been waiting a long time for. The Talos Principle has long been one of my favourite underrated titles; an incredible blend of novel puzzle mechanics, engaging…
David Klemke
5 Min Read
The media we consume is often a reflection of the times we find ourselves in; bringing to the surface ideas, concerns and fears that we collectively share. For many years…
David Klemke
6 Min Read
Gotta admit, before playing Hades I wasn’t super into the isometric hack and slash styled games at all. In my head they were too close to the bullet hell genre…
David Klemke
5 Min Read
Games that do a lot with not so much are always impressive to me. Sometimes this comes from the use of minimalistic art styles, selective use (or non-use) of dialogue…
David Klemke
5 Min Read
The battle royale genre isn’t one I typically find myself gravitating to. Initially it was due to the slow pace and winner takes all aspects of it, something I wasn’t…
David Klemke
4 Min Read
We sometimes forget just how young video games are as a creative medium and how far they still have to go as methods of expression. But that relative youthfulness brings…
David Klemke
5 Min Read
I’ve been staring at this page for far too long trying to figure out how to open up this review of The Red Strings Club. Sure I could take the…
David Klemke
3 Min Read
A sizeable percentage of the games I own are wholly or in part due to my feelings of nostalgia towards them. Some are originals, games I keep around because of…
David Klemke
6 Min Read
Flying Wild Hog’s successful reboot of Shadow Warrior three years ago was a boon for the fledgling development studio. Their initial title, Hard Reset, was a good but not great release,…
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