November2023
Review Little Goody Two Shoes (Switch) - Cute, Compelling Horror With Some Frustrations
The Red Shoes
Fairy tales are never really what they seem. Growing up, we’re all exposed to these moral stories – often based on fable and myth – which have been adapted multiple times and, in many cases, softened too, whether it’s through a beautifully drawn picture book or a sanitised Disney adaptation. But as you get older and more...
February2020
Review The Turing Test (Switch) - A Likeable Portal-Style First-Person Puzzler
The Imitation Game
Bulkhead Interactives' The Turing Test, originally released on PC and Xbox back in August of 2016, sees you assume the role of Ava Turing (yes, we know), part of a team of International Space Agency research engineers sent to one of Jupiter's moons, Europa, in order to carry out a bunch of top-secret excavations and experiments...
January2019
Review Octahedron: Transfixed Edition - Twitch Platforming In Yet Another Definitive Switch Port
Slave to the beat
First things first: Octahedron: Transfixed Edition’s soundtrack is stellar. It's a fusion of crunching basslines and techno breakdowns that marry perfectly with the neon aesthetic that makes every level of this 2D platformer. But it’s more than just a score to keep your head bobbing and your feet tapping. Every track has a BPM...
November2018
Forgive and forget
A video game which genuinely looks and feels like an interactive cartoon is a long-held dream for many gamers and we’ve seen some impressive attempts over the years. As far back as the 16-bit era, pixel art classics like Yoshi’s Island showcased beautiful art that nodded at the medium of traditional animation, but modern tech...
