Castle defense, arcade-style waves, RPG elements… wrap it up in a genuinely charming, humorous presentation, and you’ve got a recipe for a winner.

MiniSquadron works well because of a combination of truly enjoyable core gameplay mechanics, a strong, stylistic presentation, and the fun meta-game of collecting all of the aircraft.

Breach & Clear does an impressively good job of walking the line between traditional mechanics and new ideas, bringing in some thinking from outside the genre that makes it feel like a fast, fresh experience.

Monster Mode is the ultimate test of your skills, and you can’t really say you’ve closed the book on Legendary Wars until you’ve cleared it.

Glorkian Warrior is a rather straightforward game, but therein lies a lot of its appeal. The game is very clearly inspired by some of the early arcade shoot-em-up hits, with enemies appearing in waves in the skies above the player’s character. The Glorkian Warrior’s Super Backpack constantly fires upwards, so the player’s main concern is … Continue reading “Deep Dive: Glorkian Warrior”

At first blush, Forget-Me-Not seems like a rather simple and straightforward take on the maze game concept popularized by Namco’s Pac-Man. After starting the game, you’re presented with a maze filled with collectibles that turn out to be flowers. A key rests somewhere in the maze, and a creature or two may be lurking around … Continue reading “You Cannot Forget: Forget-Me-Not”

Spider 2 is more than just a straightforward sequel. It’s an excellent game, a cool experience, and a must-play for action-adventure aficionados and aspiring arachnids alike.

Space Miner is an amazingly fun modern spin on the classic arcade game Asteroids. While you’re working to help the Gritstone Mining Company, keep these quick tips and tricks in mind! Early in the game, your priority is not wasting any ore. When approaching a new sector, focus on clearing out enemies first. You want … Continue reading “The Secrets of Space Miner”

Starting your first swing through Hook Champ? Here are some helpful hints for beginners.

While the feedback to Hook Champ was quite positive in general, the developers wanted to address a few common complaints in the new game, Super QuickHook.

Chopper 2 is just you, your high-speed helicopter, and a bunch of missions to take on — and excellent controls that make it a joy to play.

If you love exploring interesting environments or digging into epic RPGs, you’ll find this game still delivers a satisfying punch.