I wonder what happens when you throw “rape”?Screenshot: Wonderful Europe
True confession: While I admire and enjoy it Undertale the extremely influential year 2015 Indie RPG Although dealing with conflict peacefully is rewarded, I never really managed to complete the game pacifistically. That’s because I’m getting on my nerves with the bulletproof combat, which requires lightning-fast reflexes and near-perfect memorization in its lengthy and brutal boss fights. So you can imagine how pleased I was when I stumbled upon a charming RPG that swaps edgy, anger-inducing challenges for gentle word puzzles. -Jen Glennon Read more
Kotaku asks: What do you want from a potential “PS5 Pro”?
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There are rumors of a supercharged PS5 (or “PS5 Pro,” if you will). floating around on the internet once more. Of course, whether these rumors are justified remains to be seen. There’s little point in speculating about specs for a console that supposedly doesn’t exist. Instead, let’s ask ourselves whether we would even want something like that. -Claire Jackson Read more
Throw yourself in front of a moving car in this wild indie game
This time I know I have a winning strategy. I’ve collected three parking cones and set about placing one on my head and the others on the ends of my arms, Mega Man Buster Cannon style. I ask my friend nearby to press the start button for me. I squeeze my legs together as one, like I’m bouncing on a tiny pogo stick, and hop across the (fake) crosswalk. My silhouette on the big screen most closely resembles an 8-bit cactus. -Jen Glennon Read more
A beautiful indie game makes climbing feel great
A beautiful indie game makes climbing feel great
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The best reveals from the Game Awards 2023
The best reveals from the Game Awards 2023
The industry’s big evening brought with it a lot of announcements and a few surprises