The Flipside of Gaming
A double review of two of the stranger games I’ve seen in 2024. Both games were played with press keys while doing IGF judging.
0:00 Intro
00:21 Judero
3:17 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
This is a double preview of Coven and Tarnished Blood, Coven was played with a retail key, Tarnished was played with a press key. Both games are in early access and what you see may not represent the current version.
0:00 Intro
00:17 Coven
4:23 Tarnished Blood
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
This is a double review of Keylocker and Starstruck both played with press keys provided by the developer.
0:00 Intro
00:15 Keylocker
4:29 Starstruck
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
My latest double review is up for today with Phantom Abyss and Go Mecha Ball, two great action-filled games. Both played with press keys.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
My video review for today is on the Plucky Squire — a beautiful action-adventure game for anyone looking for a light read.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
This is a double review of Iron Meat and Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists both played with press keys.
0:00 Intro
00:14 Iron Meat
2:54 Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
For this supersized indie showcase, I took a look at all 50 games from UFO 50.
Editor’s note: This was filed last month, but I didn’t notice it! Please enjoy, presuming you haven’t heard too much UFO 50 yet.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
My latest game review is for Xanadu Next, a bit of an old school ARPG that was solid throughout.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
A video review of Supraland Six Inches Under played with a gamespass key.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
This is a review of Robo Quest played with a press key by the developer.
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
This is a double review of Underground Blossom and the Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, Blossom was played with a retail key, Mr.Coo was played with a press key.
0:00 Intro
00:15 Underground Blossom
2:12 The Many Pieces of Mr.Coo
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
A double review of Cocoon and Worldless. Cocoon was played with a retail key and Worldless with a press key.
0:00 Intro
00:17 Cocoon
3:55 Worldless
Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I’m also the author of the “Game Design Deep Dive” series and “20 Essential Games to Study”
