It’s probably impossible to overstate the importance of the original System Shock, which debuted on PC way back in 1994. While Doom had reshaped expectations of what a 3D game world could be a year earlier, System Shock’s dark, creepy space station hallways charted a course that we’re still following today. What we now know as the survival horror and immersive sim genres simply wouldn’t exist as we know them without this weird, niche game from Looking Glass Studios.

This might sound strange, but one of my favorite things about video games is failure. It’s not that I like losing, exactly; I just appreciate having a safe environment to screw up in. The consequences of a game over are never very steep, so I’m free to experiment and take risks that might not pay off. That’s probably why I’m obsessed with games that are built around failure, like roguelikes. Some of

SHOULD I PLAY GIGBASH? If you love arena fighters, like Super Smash Bros. and Power Stone, or if you’re into kaiju monsters and games like Rampage, then GigaBash is exactly the title you’ve been waiting for. Some games require you to think and strategize, but GigaBash is a good old-fashioned smash ’em up. It’s all about causing as much chaos as possible, which is exactly why it’s so much fun to play.

PLAY IT OR SKIP IT? Play it if you’re a big Legend of Heroes fan, but newcomers to the series are better off starting elsewhere. The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is a sprawling epic that serves as a conclusion to both the Cold Steel and Crossbell story arcs. It doesn’t waste much time on recaps or exposition, so if you’re not familiar with previous games, you’ll probably feel pretty lost. If you’re curious about the game, but don’t want to jump in at the end of the story,

SHOULD I PLAY DEVIL SLOT MACHINE? If you happen to be really into pinball, slot machines, or tower defense games, you’ll probably want to take a look at Devil Slot Machine. I admittedly don’t play any of those genres often, but the premise of gambling my soul against a demonic entity was something that grabbed my attention. Although Devil Slot Machine could certainly use some more polish, the interesting game mechanics and retro pixel graphics were enough to make me think the full-release version has potential.

SHOULD I PLAY PEPPER GRINDER? Play It, especially If you like retro graphics, buried treasure, and power tools. Pepper Grinder is a great (and great-looking) pixelated platformer. I had a blast drilling through bedrock, spinning through enemies, and looking for treasure in this short but sweet demo. TIME PLAYED I sank around an hour into Pepper Grinder. The demo only features a few levels, but it still showed off what the game was all about. I learned all the basic mechanics, was introduced to the story, and most importantly, got to spend plenty of time drilling!

WitchSpring R is a simple but addictive RPG that’s all about collecting items and crafting potions. It’s a remake of the first title in a popular series of mobile games, but it also has a lot in common with another game series: Atelier. I’m a huge Atelier fan, and WitchSpring R definitely captures the cozy slice-of-life qualities that makes those games great. The game revolves around Pieberry, an adorable witch who would like nothing more than to spend her days eating the best pie that the world has to offer. Unfortunately for her, WitchSpring R takes place in a world where magic users are being hunted down. This means she has to dodge attacks from enemy soldiers while she’s exploring or gathering ingredients.

PRE-REGISTRATION: ____________________ Welcome to Snowbreak: Containment Zone! Get ready for an epic RPG shooter experience set in the near-future (2057). In this action-packed video, I'll explore the game's key features and intense gameplay. Pre-registration is now open, and mark your calendars because Snowbreak: Containment Zone is planned to be released on July 20. Prepare to immerse yourself in a stunning winter wonderland like no other.

Hey there, Thanks for tapping into my latest stab at the indie gaming world- specifically, developer more8bit's hack and slash adventure, Bleak Sword DX. Essentially, this is a vastly expanded version of the original IOS game- with both new and remixed levels. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. A Bleak Future The story begins with the fall of a kingdom- courtesy of the Bleak Sword. This dread weapon had found it's way into the hands of a member of the royal family, the wretched weapon corrupting them so thoroughly, that they enthusiastically engage in a bit of familicide in order to ascend to the throne.

Join us as we dive into the closed beta of Rainbow Six Mobile, Ubisoft's newest venture in bringing the beloved Rainbow Six Siege gameplay to smartphones! Discover how they've managed to capture the depth of the tactical shooter experience while adapting it for the mobile platform. We'll also discuss concerns surrounding the gacha system and its potential impact on the game's balance. Has Ubisoft struck gold with this mobile adaptation? Watch now to find out!

👍 Pros: 🎮 Gameplay: The gameplay is fluid with minor kinks like having auto fire to always on. There should be a prompt to ask whether you'd like to click the fire button or have auto fire. 🕹️ Controls:  Controls are a bit too much. There are too many options. It gets a bit confusing sometimes but you get used to it. First time FPP gamers beware that you will feel that the game is clunky. It's not clunky it's just that the game was made this way.

It's always exciting to get early access to a cool-looking game, but sometimes it's a little too early. Such is the case with Equinox: Dawn's Edge, a sci-fi gacha that's available for download in an early beta form now. This game makes a good first impression with some flashy cinematics and fast-moving auto-combat, but what awaits beyond those early moments is...pretty rough. From unfinished and untranslated text to missing sound effects to framerate drops and crashes, it's clear that Equinox is not remotely ready to be played by a wide audience at this point. Heck, the game didn't even give me an awesome cinematic when I pulled the gacha. How is a gacha game supposed to get people hyped to spend money without that?!

Support me by subscribing to my YouTube channel as well @ShadyFoxGaming! Join me on my channel for an exclusive sneak peek into the exciting world of UNDAWN, a highly anticipated mobile game set to release soon. In this special video, I take you on a captivating journey as we showcase the impressive lineup of vehicles available in the game. Get ready to be awestruck as we explore each stunning ride in detail.

Hey folks, thanks for tapping in. Like I said I would- I've recently finished up my video of HeungDoReu's 'The Segment Twins'- which provided a pretty unique concept to explore. Check out the video for more details, both on how it plays, and what my final thoughts were on the game- after having finished it. P.S.  If you want to see my other reviews, you can check out & Follow me @Youtube→ Discord→

Tower defense has proven to be a surprisingly durable game format, but after getting swamped with them during their initial boom, I’ve needed a good gimmick to keep me interested for very long. Refactor is, on paper anyway, a standard tower defense game, but it adds enough new layers to make it feel like a wholly new kind of experience. ————————————— Welcome to TapTap’s Pocket Playfest - An Indie Celebration! Beginning on June 16 and running through June 28

SHOULD I PLAY DARK AND LIGHT MOBILE? I suggest holding off on playing it for now. Dark and Light Mobile is an open-world MMORPG currently in beta testing. I was immediately impressed with the game’s visuals while roaming through the forests, hunting for resources in the middle of a lightning storm. Unfortunately, that strong first impression didn’t last. Constant lag, a grindy progression system, and clunky controls that are clearly not optimized for a mobile device hold Dark and Light Mobile back from being a game I’d want to keep in my gaming library for now.

Metria is shaping up to be a solid mobile action RPG. I participated in the second Alpha Test, and while the game is still a little rough around the edges, it’s bursting with promise. It has a few bugs, and it could use some polish, but as long as those issues are fixed, I think it’ll be a blast to play. While I started my Metria journey as a lone warrior, I was quickly joined by a colorful cast of characters. I could equip up to three characters in my party at a time and switch between characters with a push of a button. Every character has a distinct playstyle, and rapid switching from one party member to the next let me take full advantage of their skills.

SHOULD I PLAY ASTRA: KNIGHTS OF VEDA? If you’ve been searching for a dark fantasy action RPG, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on Astra: Knights of Veda. It blends vibrant, painting-like visuals with old-school beat-em-up gameplay, and that combination is fantastic. There’s also a dark story with elements of Lovecraftian horror and a gacha system. I ran into some issues during my time with the demo, but the game is really promising overall, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of it.

It’s been fourteen years since the announcement of Six Days in Fallujah, a gritty tactical shooter set during one of the most violent clashes of the war in Iraq. In that time, the game has faced two separate rounds of controversy—over very different reasons—and been jostled between publishers. So what is Six Days in Fallujah, and why has it proven so contentious, years before it was ready to launch?

PLAY IT OR SKIP IT? Play it if you’re interested in Devil May Cry or are looking for a mobile game with awesome graphics. Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat doesn’t feel like a watered-down version of the classic Capcom franchise; it’s a solid new entry to the series. There’s tons of fan service here, but the game isn’t bogged down with lore, so if you’ve never played a Devil May Cry game before, this is a good place to start. I’m a longtime fan of the franchise, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well this title measured up to the mainline games.