Hundreds of weary feet crunch under sheets of ice. A trail of billowing condensation rises through the arctic air, wafting above the line of chilled bodies trudging forward through the snow. Hunger and cold nips at heels of the Frostbreakers, slowing the pace; the warmth of the Furnace was long since gone. The sooner they breakthrough the ice, the sooner they can go home, back to the warmth and safety of that oil-fueled glow. It also meant the sooner they could have more food to fill gaunt stomachs- with the land clear, they could begin preparing the soil for crops. The

Game Title: A Hero’s Rest: An RPG Town SimulatorDeveloper & Publisher: Vanargand GamesRelease date: 18th October 2024OS: Windows 7 or higher - 64-bit Platform: Steam Price: £20.99/ $24.99“In a  world abounding with monsters, His Majesty The King tasks you with warding off  the threats that surround the land. For this, you are given the role of the  proprietor of a fantasy town where you will recruit Heroes, manage your  resources and supply your shops with the wares that your Heroes need for their  adventures”What Is It-Hero’s Rest is an independent game developed by solo developer Vanargard, located in Germany, which is owned and operated by Alan Kilzi.

The untimely click of well-worn high heels echoes off the dimly lit, drab and dreary walls of the unspecified, yet painfully generic hospital corridor. You sprint past rows of doors, some open, others shut, and other still cracked open with the flicker of eerie red light spilling forth- just about the only color saturating the otherwise lackluster halls. How did you get here?Where are you going?How did you know this is where you should be?More importantly, how did you make it this far with your 3 inch heels still pristine and intact, yet your dress is absolutely saturated in blood, clinging

Rusty crimson stains splatter along the off-white walls, creeping down into the vermilion plush of the carpets, leaving one unable to differentiate between the true color and the unfortunate aftermath of the battle that took place within the halls of The Brootherhood. Furniture lay strewn about, as well as discarded weaponry. Whatever had occurred here- it was fierce and violent, ruthless and left carnage in its wake.But what, exactly, had transpired…? The ruins of the once-lavish Brotherhood Chateau lay in tatters, splintered floors and blood-stained walls still reverberated at each menial sound. It was quiet. Too quiet. Far too late had

The air is thick with the smell of burning torches- hushed and frantic voices cutting through the normally serene twilight. The night was young, and it would be long, as had been many nights before it. Wooden stairs creak under leather-soles, as you make your way up the tower and out onto the chemin de ronde. Soldiers bustle along the narrow path, preparing for the inevitable battle that lies ahead: Swords, explosives, hot oil- no expenses spared. Not now. Far too much is reliant on this. Your kingdom is reliant on this. Locking eyes with of one of the newer recruits,

Welcome to the RoughnecksWould YOU Like to Know More?Bugs, bugs, and more damn bugs.That's what this game's about—or more precisely, the stomping of such scourge.This is a 16 player COOP venture into monster infested lands, both conquest and defense of territory.The process is simple, queue up, join a squad, and prepare for the madness.Build, protect, conquer.There are 4 main classes to choose from, and many missions to undertake for the glory of humanity.But the core of the game is wave based defense of an expandable and upgradable base.  Many comparisons could and are often drawn between this title and that of Helldivers,

“Another beautiful day…”You groan, pulling yourself from your small cot, stretching your arms above your head. Another beautifully non-descript day, in the beautifully non-descript, dry desert. Balling your big meaty mits into fists, you rub your eyes. A yawn slips from your lips as you lean against the warehouse doorframe. It’s been open all night, leaving you exposed not only to the elements, but a whole onslaught of beautifully non-descript zombies. You thank the powers that be that despite being barely more than flesh-eating husks, they have unbelievably impeccable manners.A woman with unkempt brown hair rambles past, a shockingly deep, guttural

Of Blood and Flesh...Once a loyal knight, betrayed, and banished to the Abyss. A desecrated corpse inside reanimated armor. You rise to an eternal death. Branded KILL KNIGHT, you have one purpose - KILL THE LAST ANGEL.It doesn't get simpler than this.You are a knight. You kill. Do you really need anything else?Anything beyond the abyss is inconsequential. Your purpose is here and now.         Where many games stumble and fall, this game stands up and delivers.Where others adorn themselves in placations and decorations, it remains unfettered.You won't find insane graphics here, nor cosmetics, nor dull filler.Your purpose is clearKill. 

A swirl of digital distortion clouds your view, reality skewed through a lens of sheer delusion. A vast dream-scape of swirling lights, woven together with error codes, popups, and just about everything in-between floods your vision. Dizzy and disoriented, you step back. How the hell did you get here?“What happened?” You asked yourself in sheer bewilderment. “You fell into a Cocoon.” A thick, intelligent voice thrummed behind you unexpectedly. Turning, you find yourself frozen in place, half in awe, partially in fear. Before you looms a magnificent beast, scales of red and blue shimmering in the warped neon lights.A dragon.“A-a…” Words

Game Title: Book of HoursDeveloper & Publisher: Weather FactoryRelease date: 17th August 2023Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux / Steam + GOGPrice: £19.99 / $24.99Book of Hours expansion House of Light was released September 26, 2024. This review is for the base game.“Here the sea ends and the world  begins.”“Shutter the windows against the sea. Bank the  fire against the cold. Listen to the rain rattle on the roof, while you slide  books one by one into their ancient nests…”What Is ItBook of Hours is a narrative driven, combat free RPG set in a forlorn, wind and rain swept Cornish fishing village of