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Ash Wayling at WellPlayed

Mar 26, 2026 | Score 80

“John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a loud, proud, and stylistically sharpshooter that shines brightest when you're tearing through hordes of gunk zombies with a group of friends.”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 80

“Piece by Piece is one of the most tranquil, cosy games I’ve ever played. It sweeps you into a cute little animal world and can keep you entertained for hours at a time. Aside from the initial issue I had with waiting for customers to appear, this really is a good little game. As a result I have to give it the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”

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Mijat Vujačić at EmuGlx.org

Mar 23, 2026 | Score 70

“Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a long-awaited return to one of the most iconic survival horror franchises of the 2000s. While the visuals and combat system have received a major upgrade, the heart of the game remains the story of sisters Mio and Mayu. Horror fans looking for atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and the unique camera-based combat will likely enjoy this remake. However, those seeking immediate, constant scares or fast-paced modern action may come away disappointed.”

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Derek Johnson at Jump Dash Roll

Mar 31, 2026 | Score 80

“Galactic Vault is simple by design, but in a world of bloated titles that simplicity works to its benefit - making it the perfect after-work game.”

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Leonardo Faria at WayTooManyGames

Mar 18, 2026 | Score 65

“You may either love or loathe Haunted Lands, all based on your tolerance towards a game design philosophy that leans towards making a game difficult for the sake of it, “because that was the style back in the day”. It can either be a throwback to how much you used to struggle and overcome challenges in Ghosts n’ Goblins, or it will act like a reminder of why accessibility has been one of the best features implemented in gaming over the past few decades.”

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Guillaume Dreher at TryAGame!

Mar 11, 2026 | Score 70

“Kritter is a little success, a game that makes you want to return thanks to its pervasive humor throughout the adventure, whether in the dialogue, the bosses, or the narration. The challenges are very diverse from act to act, but there are still a few annoying bugs in the version tested, and a frustration that other games of this genre don't necessarily have when you get a game over that can be frustrating.”

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SmashPad Staff at SmashPad

Mar 21, 2026 | Score 70

“Unexpectedly, Mr. Sleepy Man stands as one of few games that made me reconsider my thoughts partway through my play session. It’s a game that intends to be unapologetically itself with it’s open floor concept for players to cause mayhem, and features hundreds of collectibles to keep players busy for a while. The game does all of this while sporting a unique soundtrack, as well as a nostalgic but enjoyable retro aesthetic with homages to N64 platformers.”

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Impulsegamer Staff at Impulsegamer

Mar 15, 2026 | Score 80

“Taking major inspiration from other indie games in both gameplay and graphical design, Crabmeat is a fun, decently paced horror fishing game with incredible attention-to-detail and lackluster visuals.”

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Ryan Costa at RPGamer

Mar 30, 2026 | Score 60

“DIRGA’s Thysiastery builds on the sub-genre’s basic concepts with the wrinkles of roguelike gameplay, unique skill progression, and random character creation. Its roguelike nature makes the gameplay fast-paced, and building parties is enjoyable even in defeat, making for a fun yet basic loop.”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Mar 18, 2026 | Score 80

“I very much initially underestimated how much new content Rise from Ruin would deliver. I was pleasantly surprised to see this expansion pack be more than just a few new cosmetics, creatures, weapons, magic spells, and such. Triumph Studios has really cooked something new here that radically changes the rules of magic and the rules of combat, thus challenging players to rethink every move at least twice. This expansion pack definitely keeps you on your toes and brings an abundance of new adventures to an established fantasy strategy game. The new addons add a layer of difficulty in a good way without breaking with the core experience. It is highly entertaining and fun, if you’re up to the challenge! I hereby award Age of Wonders 4: Rise From Ruin the ThumbCulture Gold Award!”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Apr 14, 2026 | Score 40

“And so, Angel Engine‘s life draws to a shockingly quick close. But what will be its eternal reward? On the side of virtue, Angel Engine has solid visual and audio presentation and does a great job of introducing mechanics without overexplaining them. On the side of vice, it features a gameplay loop that is more frustrating than frightening, and a confusing, vague narrative that talks horror at you without letting you experience it. And while the time I spent with it was brief, I don’t really find myself craving more. So I, The Lord Of All Video Games For Time And Eternity, deliver final judgement. For being a competently made, but not particularly exciting or frightening game, Angel Engine shall spend the rest of eternity in a Nantucket dive bar, where the water is a little too warm and the grilled cheese is a little too cold. And so the Lord spake, and it was good. In all seriousness, I’d recommend Angel Engine if you’re a superfan of the series. Otherwise, I’d suggest waiting for a sale.”

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Taha Omar at ReGame It

Mar 22, 2026 | Score 60

“Packing Life has an interesting idea at first glance, and it had the potential to deliver a fun and enjoyable experience. However, it unfortunately suffers from several issues that limit its potential especially since my expectations were quite high during the opening moments. Instead of maintaining what makes it stand out, the game quickly loses its charm due to its weak story and the repetitive, dull gameplay loop, ultimately making the experience disappointing.”

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Michał Marasek at GameOnly

Mar 13, 2026 | Score 40

“Peregrino had a decent idea behind itself, and unfortunately that’s where it ends. The game sorely lacks engaging content. The developers combined several average mechanics and stretched them to their limits just to somehow justify releasing the game as a full version. It's a shame and an example of wasted potential.”

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GameGrin Staff at GameGrin

Mar 9, 2026 | Score 95

“Pieced Together is a lovely and wholesome game about friendship and growing older. If you enjoy gentle puzzles and heartfelt storytelling, you’ll absolutely love it.”

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Mike Bridge at MKAU Gaming

Apr 3, 2026 | Score 70

“​Overall, Dysplaced, for me, is a cozy, dungeon questing game; it is a lot of genres mixed into one, and it works. It’s hard to pigeonhole this game into a specific genre, and that’s what I love about it: it can be many different games to different people.”

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Nathan Smith at Xbox Tavern

Mar 28, 2026 | Score 50

“In my opinion, it’s a real shame that Messy Up falls short, as there are the makings of a good game here. It just needs a little more care to optimize the menus for consoles and to fix some gameplay mechanics. I just can’t recommend this game when there are other games that do it much better.”

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Niv M. Sultan at Slant Magazine

Mar 1, 2026 | Score 90 | Pre-release Review

““This hill smells of crisp apples and fresh figs,” said my otherwise stoic frontman, as we approached a knolly patch of land. What a transportive world Banquet for Fools crafts, where, after countless memorable feats of daring—after saving entire communities, slaying mythical creatures, and awakening old gods—the scent of fruit yet lingers.”