Weekend Play – Potions: A Curious Tale
Over the weekend I played Potions: A Curious Tale, a charming adventure and crafting game developed by Stumbling Cat. In this 5-minute spoiler free read I explain the mechanics and what I love about this witchy adventure.
Weekend Play – The First Cases
Over the weekend I played Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, a detective adventure with a brand new story written for the game. In this 5-minute spoiler free read I explain the mechanics and what I love about this classic mystery.
Weekend Play – Doki Doki Literature Club
Over the weekend I played Doki Doki Literature Club, a mind-blowing visual novel with some unexpected twists and turns. In this 5-minute read I explain the game and what I love about this psychological thriller.
My Favorite Game Mechanics
For me the most memorable games are those with unique gameplay mechanics. Here are some of my favorite mechanics in video games.
Weekend Play – The Pedestrian
Over the weekend I played The Pedestrian, an excellent puzzle game that exemplifies simple yet novel gameplay. In this 5-minute read I explain the mechanics and what I love about this beautiful indie game.
Weekend Play – Telling Lies
Over the weekend I played Telling Lies, an intriguing game about an undercover agent and the people impacted by his mission. In this 5-minute read I explain the game and what I loved about this investigative narrative.
Weekend Play – Haven
Looking for a short game to play next weekend? Check out Haven, a lovely game about a couple who escapes to a deserted planet to be together. In this 5-minute read I explain the game and what I love about it.
Weekend Play – LOCK (Dreams)
Over the weekend I obsessively played LOCK, a full-length puzzle game made by @800PixelGorilla in Dreams. In this 5-minute read I explain my experience with the game and why I love it so much.
Weekend Play – Paradise Killer
Over the weekend I played Paradise Killer, an investigation game in which you explore an open world island to solve a brutal mass murder. In this 5-minute read I summarize the game and explain what I love about this gorgeous and groovy indie game. (Available on PC and Nintendo Switch.)
Weekly Reads – Nov 6, 2020
This week in gaming: reviews for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X dominate the news cycle, and Pokemon Go has its best year yet following a shift to embrace real-world gaming from home.
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