'Battletoads', Back and Better Than Ever

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer

Sometimes when a game series is rebooted, it can be either a really big flop, or amazing. The best kinds of rebates take the original or past games, and utilize of the amazing parts of them. That's how you make an amazing reboot.

The new Battletoads is a reboot of the amazing franchise that hasn't had an entry since 1994. It follows the story of Rash, Pimple and Zitz as they try to beat their nemisis, The Dark Queen. The storyline, however, takes a number of different This is all in a beat-em-up styled game with an arcade feel.

The near-impossible difficulty level of the original Battletoads is far in the past now. Not only is the new difficulty finally at a decent level, but you can even pick between two difficulties, Toad and Battletoad, and the modern spin is shown even more through the humour that, at times, is almost even fourth wall breaking. The jokes are hilarious, and this addition is all the things that made the original game amazing, plus even more incredible things.

I recommend this game for Battletoads veterans and newcomers alike. This game looks absolutely amazing, and the controls are so comfortable. I think this game could be the first of many Rare reboots, and I truly think Rare is back in the realm of releasing strong new games.

What is your favourite Rare game? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to both Rare and Xbox Game Studios for a copy of this game on Steam! 

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Dog Duty', The Tactical Game That Stands Above The Rest

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer

Tactical games may be the most underrated and underutilized type of game in the modern era of gaming. They can be a huge underdog when it comes to new releases, but sometimes they just end up being fantastic. That's exactly what today's game has done.

Dog Duty is an amazing real-time tactical game heavily inspired by Command & Conquer. The main goal is to control a squad to battle and defeat the bad guy, Octopus Commander, and his team. The whole time you are on top of your vehicle and using your tactical abilities to defeat all enemies.

The general vibe that comes with Dog Duty has a very retro feeling to it, and definitely displays the best of its inspiration, with a lot of amazing concepts to it. The difficulty gets increasingly hard the more you play, and it prepares you very well for when you fight the final boss. It took a pretty decent amount of time for me to understand what I was doing, but when I did, I was completely hooked.

With graphics and gameplay like Dog Duty has, I believe any Command & Conquer fan, or any tactical game fans would love this game. It has the perfect amount of content, and I found myself replaying it again only days after my first playthrough. This game is very addictive.

What is your favourite tactical game? Comment down below! Also a huge thank you to Soedesco Publishing B.V for sending me a copy of Dog Duty! I really enjoyed this one!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Zen Chess Collection', Relaxing, Yet Thought-Provoking

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Board games are a staple for many people both as they grow up, and as they are older. There's something so relaxing about playing a game that takes nothing but some thought, and minimal rules to follow. Any game based on, or using a board game can be a huge success because of these feelings associated with it.

Zen Chess Collection is a brand new chess game one the Nintendo. There are 4 modes, each of which is more difficult than the last. You are able to change both the background colour of your board, but also the style the pieces have, even half way through a game.

Zen Chess Collection has a really relaxing aesthetic to it. It starts off by placing you near the end of a chess game where you need to get a check mate with a limited number of moves. The melancholic, yet relaxing music in the background is perfect for a game of chess. This game is super simplistic, yet really thought-provoking.

I have never played chess in my life, but this game allowed me to learn how to play it. I think for the small price of $4, this game is definitely worth it for people who like to use problem solving and strategy as much as possible. It's really refreshing to see such a minimalistic game on the Switch, and I can't wait until I've finished the remaining 200 out of 600 levels I have to do!

What is your favourite board game? Comment down below! And a huge thank you to QUByte Interactive for the code!

Have a nice day! 

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'The Cycle: Season 3 - Storm Chasers' is Phenomenal

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

First person shooters are the kind of games that feel like home to some people. Some of the most incredible and memorable games are first person shooters, which means they can be the first type of game that some gamers look at. Today's game is no exception to that rule. 

The Cycle is an amazing first person shooter where the main goal is to be on the team that completes the most contracts. To win you need to mine a few items and leave on a big ship. You also need to fight off both AI enemies on the planet, and other players who are aiming for the same goal as you.

Season 3 of The Cycle, Storm Chasers, is among us now, and it is phenomenal. The addition of the lobby is a welcome change, and I believe it adds to the general vibe of the game really well. There is also now one big contract involving a train your team needs to take over, which is super challenging but also a lot of fun.

I believe any fans of first person shooters would love this game, and especially this season. This season looks and feels amazing, and I just think The Cycle is going to continue getting bigger and even more amazing. It would be a mistake not to try this game, as it is free, and super addictive.

What is your favourite first person shooter? Comments down below! And a huge thank you to Yager Development GmbH  for hooking me up with the code! I enjoyed the new season so much!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

Wreaking Havok with 'Totally Reliable Delivery Service'

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Some games are better when they are played with a friend. For as long as gaming has existed, multiplayer games have been a staple to many games. Although there is an influx of online multiplayer games being released every week, there are some amazing games that just stand above the rest with how unique they are.

 

Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a game about making deliveries, all while wreaking havok and not breaking and dropping everything. Everything in this game is extra dramatic and there are 100 different deliveries. Even the most basic tasks can turn into absolute mayhem because of the ragdoll-like physics.

This game is a really charming game that I definitely enjoyed while playing solo, but the real fun is in the multiplayer gameplay. The graphics of this game are both ridiculous and adorable, and the soundtrack just adds to the craziness. Using the triggers to carry items proves to be a challenge, but that just adds to the exciting gameplay! 

I think this game is the perfect multiplayer game to play with your friends. The fun graphics will keep you laughing, and it is insanely funnfor hours on end. I will definitely be playing this again with my friends over and over again. Totally Reliable Delivery Service is also available on all platforms, so you can enjoy it pretty much anywhere for a decent price.

What is your favourite multiplayer game? Comment down below! And a huge thank you to tinyBuild Games for two keys for this game for my friend and I! We enjoyed it so much and it was much appreciated!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'StarCrossed' Is ADORABLE

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

There's something about arcade-styled games that just screams out "nostalgia" to me. We are in an era of gaming where adding a twist to a retro template can work wonders and make a game become something special. That is exactly what today's amazing game did.

StarCrossed is an adorable coop arcade-style shooter with magical girl elements. The storyline of this game is about trying to eliminate enemies and save the galaxy by bouncing a star between two characters and through every foe. This is all while you choose your combination of heroes which all have unique lines to interact with each other.

StarCrossed has a really whimsical vibe to it, and that is hugely thanks to the amazing voice actors of the game. I found myself really connecting with some characters and getting attached to certain ones. The music is also super whimsical and fun, making this game somehow even more adorable. The multiplayer gameplay is a huge highlight, but it is still possible to enjoy this game solo, just with more added difficulty.

I think this game is perfect to play with friends. It is a really amazing team building game as you have to basically predict the movements of your partner, which is difficult but really rewarding when successful. This is a game I have already revisited multiple times, plus I believe in it so much that I have it on all platforms.

What is your favourite retro game with a twist? Comment down below! Also a huge thank you to Whitehorn Digital for giving me a copy of this game, I love it so much!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Waking', the Deep Adventure We've Been Yearning For

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Adventure games are one of the biggest genres of game in the world, but I find myself being drawn to the adventure games that involve an in-depth story, and a generally fun experience. The stories of many adventure games are what take them from being a good game, to a great game.

Waking is a truly stunning adventure with so many genres, there is too many to name. The story is all about thinking about your life, all while in a coma and fighting to stay alive. There as so many questions you are asked and you have to fight the darkness using that information.

The game gives you a decent tutorial that gives you enough information to get you started in the first hour or so. You then get to go to multiple different worlds to fight different enemies and find new elements and level up. This game was a little bit confusing at times, but I also think it was a really amazing experience.

I think Waking is an amazing adventure game, and I really love the anime styled music that plays as you fight the bosses. The mechanics of this game are really amazing and I think any fan of the adventure genre would enjoy this game. The visuals of this game are stunning in a very dark way. I will definitely be driving back into this game as I enjoyed every moment of it.

What are your favourite things to be included in an adventure game? Comment down below! Also a huge shout out to tinyBuild Games for a review copy of this game. I truly enjoyed this game! 

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer! 

A Soft Slice of Life, 'Strawberry Vinegar'

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Visual novels have quickly become one of my favourite types of games. Not only do I love connecting to the amazing stories that display, but more often than not they are visually stunning and endearing. I for one am a huge fan of most visual novels, but I especially love a good slice of life visual novel.

Strawberry Vinegar is a slice of life visual novel with maybe the most adorable art style I have ever seen. The story follows are girl who lives with her parents and basically the only times the girl interacts with her parents is when it involves food. The girl actually ends up being haunted by a demon who demands that she is fed a meal every day for 7 days, or she will take the protagonists soul.

The food in this game has to be the biggest highlight as it all looks really delicious. The general aesthetic of this game is really amazing and has a really soft vibe to it. I find the charm of this game is also a really crucial thing, and I find the story stands out among a world of so many amazing visual novels.

This game is perfect for visual novel lovers who are looking for a beautiful and innocent story. I find the conversations flow so well and the story itself is really amazing. I also believe this game could be a fantastic introduction to visual novels for some people wanting to dip their toe into the VN world.

What is your favourite visual novel? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Ratalaika Games for gifting me a copy of this game to review! I really loved it and I really appreciate it! 

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer!

'The Almost Gone', The Taboo Adventure We Need

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

One of the most diverse games genres has got to be puzzle games. Not only can they become pretty much anything, but they can be super thought provoking and really make you exercise your brain. They tend to also be really story driven more often than not.

The Almost Gone is an incredible puzzle point and click game about a girl who is basically stuck in Limbo. The girl visits various places from her life to find out more about herself and her loved one. The topics that are explored are actually quite taboo, such as alcoholism. There are 5 chapters, all of which contain multiple diarama views of various aspects in her life.

I find the game itself isn't really all that difficult, but the story is extremely deep. The general vibe of this game is a little bit dark, but also visually stunning. Every single place you explore really comes to life as you explore it, which is assisted even further with the way The Almost Gone has no actual background music, but it each area does make sounds that suit the story and scenario. 

I highly recommend this game for those who love a puzzle adventure. There's something about the aesthetic of this particular game that is just so visually stimulating. This game almost gives me a simplistic version of Sibera vibe. This game is a steal for its cheap $15 price and I would happily get it on all platforms!

What is your favorite indie puzzle game? Comment below! Also a huge shout out to Playdigious for gifting me a review copy of this game! I really enjoyed it, and I will be playing it again in the future for sure!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

Racing With A Fun Twitst, 'Nippon Marathon'

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Racing games are one of the hardest types of games to make in my opinion. Developers try to make a racing game have the challenge of trying to make their game unique and innovative to stand out. Today's game has done exactly that.

Nippon Marathon is a racing game where the goal is to be the last runner standing out of four. This is all done while avoiding and overcoming obstacles. There are multiple items that can be either thrown at enemies to slow them down and affect them, or you can eat them for a speed boost.

The goal of the story mode is to qualify for the famous Nippon Marathon is Japan. The goofy style of all the characters, especially the NPCs adds a certain level of charm that can make you laugh uncontrollably. This makes it an even better experience when playing with friends, but it is still amazing to play against just CPUs. All the different settings are also really unique and amazing, making this game even more exiciting the more you progress.

I highly recommend this game for any fans of racing games that are looking for a refreshing take take on the genre. I found myself putting hours into this game with one of my friends, with no signs of stopping until it was time to sleep. This is the perfect party game.

What is your favourite racing game? Comment down below. And a huge thank you to my favourite publishers of all time, PQube, for giving me a copy of this game on Switch! It literally made my year!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer! 

'Minecraft Dungeons', The Spin-Off We Needed

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Spin-offs can be either amazing or really risky for a franchise. There have been many spin-offs that have been as good as, if not better than the original game, but there are also many that are less-than-great. Today's game applies to the former.

I have never been a huge fans of Minecraft, but I have always loved the simplicity of it and the creativity you can use with it. When I first saw footage of Minecraft Dungeons, I knew that it was going to be fantastic, and I was right. The story is about the bad guy stealing powers from the village, and the protagonist taking it back after fighting through multiple dungeons of enemies.

Minecraft Dungeons is pretty different from Minecraft, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's kind of life any 3rd person dungeon crawler where you are controlling the character from above. Each level is unique and really nice in a simplistic way, which is complimented a lot by the incredible soundtrack. It is also fantastic that you get to pick from multiple different characters to use. I found myself spending most of my time looking for decent loot, selling what I didn't want, and making myself stronger.

I think this game is perfect for people of all ages. Not only is it a spin-off of a beloved series, but it has a really good spin on it. This would be the perfect game to play with friends and just enjoy together. I will definitely be playing this game for a long time to come.

What is your favourite spin-off game? Comment down below. Also, a huge shoutout to Xbox Game Studios for giving me the code for this. I really appreciate it and it's an actual dream working with you!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer! 

Streamers I Adore: Part 2

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Streaming has very quickly become a huge part of my life, and a lot of streamers have quickly become some of my favourite people in the whole world. I have done part one of this list, but here is part two of the streamers that I adore, and why! Please go follow and support some of these amazing people! They're awesome and deserve the whole world. Also, please ignore the formatting of this post, the Blogger app decided not to work with me tonight. Also, this list is in no particular order.

Ginger56 ( http://www.twitch.tv/ginger56/ )

Althoth she may still be pretty new to the streaming game, Ginger has got to be one of my favourite streamers already. The happiness and positivity she puts into her streams are like no other, and it just makes me so genuinely happy when she greets any of her friends to the chat. She is definitely going to be an affiliate before we know it, and it's really well deserved.

 annieisnotokayy (http://www.twitch.tv/annieisnotokayy/)

 Annie is just one of those people that you can't help but love. Her personality is everything, and she just loves the community she has created so much. Whether its Animal Crossing or any other game, I could literally watch Annie's streams all day and just smile and laugh the entire time. I could not recommend her stream enough, we stan.

MedStudent27 ( http://www.twitch.tv/medstudent27/ )

 Med has got to be one of the most relaxing streamers in the world to watch. He is always just so chilled out and mellow. And not only is he one of the nicest streamers, but I'm quickly learning it is super rare to meet someone who is this genuinely nice all the time. I can't recommend his streams enough. He's also been working insanely hard combatting this damn COVID 19, and for that I can't help but say, thank you, Med.

Flyrish ( http://www.twitch.tv/flyrish/ )

 Flyrish has got to be one of the coolest people in the world. He's not only an amazing streamer, but he's also an extremely talented musician, and a great friend of course. Every time I tune into a Flyrish stream, I am welcome with open arms, and I'm always going to come away laughing! 

LilyLilac ( http://www.twitch.tv/lilylilac/ )

 Lilylilac was one of the very first Twitch streams I have ever watched, and she was also the very first Animal Crossing streamer I ever watched. Her streams just have this warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. Every time I watch her streams I just feel so relaxed and I can switch off my brain, even if only for a little while.

PaddyQuinn915 ( http://www.twitch.tv/paddyquinn915/ )

 Where do I even start with Paddy? Literally one of the single most generous, awesome, and friendly people you will ever meet. He is always supporting streamers, including myself, which speaks volumes about who he is as a person. In my honest opinion, Paddy is one of those streamers that will be on top one day!

 

Kaylico ( http://www.twitch.tv/kaylico/ )

 Kaylico is actual sunshine. No, seriously, actual sunshine. She had the bubbly personality that is so infectious in the best way, making literally any game she streams exciting to watch. She has this amazing community that adores her, and I just always feel so positive coming away from her streams. I must say though, her Sims streams are my favourites, no matter what platform she is on.

Mexkid ( http://www.twitch.tv/mexkid/ )

I have not really watched Mex for that long, but it goes without saying that his streams are one of those streams that makes you pretty much instantly happy. You can really feel that he puts his soul into his streams, and I just really appreciate watching such a genuinely awesome person. I highly recommend him!

TheSupremeRK9s ( https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSupremeRk9s )

SupremeRK9s is literally one of my favourite content creators in the world. His Pokemon videos are one amazing thing, but his dedicated shiny hunt streams are a whole new level of epic. He has this larger than life personality that is just everything you would want in a streamer. We just can't help but stan.

JimmyWhetzel ( http://www.twitch.tv/jimmywhetzel/ )

Jimmy may be one of the people that I aspire to be like the most. His streams are so full of sass and he is just such a genuinely funny person. Every time I tune into his streams I end up laughing uncontrollably. If you want an amazing streamer who streams Animal Crossing with a bit of Pokemon, he's your guy!

RespectTech ( https://mixer.com/RespectTech )

Words can't even describe how much I love watching this guy's streams. He is literally the most chilled out guy in the world, and he deserves any and all support possible. He is always so welcoming when I come into streams, and I just hope I can be this awesome someday. Easily one of my favs on Mixer!

DaddyWolf41 ( http://www.twitch.tv/daddywolf41/ )

DaddyWolf is one of the many streamers I am lucky enough to call my friend. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever talk to, and I feel like he is super underrated. Every time someone enters his chat, you can really tell that he's mega grateful that they are there. I feel like he's definitely another streamer to look out for.

Even with all these amazing streamers, there's just a few more to list, so there will be a part 3 of this very soon. Stay tuned, and stay safe!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

'Elteria Adventures' is Refreshing

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

MMOs are an interesting type of game. They can either be really amazing, or they can miss the mark. A great MMO is defined by whether or not it draws in your attention or has a unique concept.

Elteria Adventures is a beautifully made MMO where you fortify and protect the world of Elteria. The process of fortifying takes a decent amount of creativity and strategy. This game is only in the Early Access stages at the moment, but I truly believe it is one worth watching!

The style and graphics of this game are really stunning which really complements some of the amazingly unique mechanics, such as using enemies to break open walls, all while having a really stunning scenery to admire. All the characters are also unique, but that is based on what class you end up with. All of these things are really well complemented by the open world, which can be really refreshing in an MMO. I found myself really loving the beautiful sceneries of Elteria, and I genuinely wanted to explore every single part of it.

I think this game is amazing in its current stages, but I can see it getting even more amazing all the way up to when it is "officially" released. I think anybody can enjoy this game and all it has to offer. It is definitely a game worth watching the more and more it is improved and developed. I will be keeping my eyes on Elteria Adventures for sure.

What is your favourite MMO? Comment down below! And a huge thank you to the lovely folks at Heatherglad Publishing KFT for giving me a copy of this to review. I had a blast!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer

Streamers I Adore: Part 1

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

As many of you may know, I have been streaming for the last 6 months or so, and while I have learnt a lot from my own experiences, there are so many streamers that I have both learnt from and just genuinely enjoyed watching. Mixer, Twitch or YouTube, it doesn't matter, because there are some amazing streamers no matter where you watch. This will be the first of 3 posts where I will be talking about some of the amazing streamers I have quickly become a fan of! 

RedNTheWolf ( https://mixer.com/RedNtheWolf )

This first stream I am talking about is an amazing streamer couple known as Baked and Nexillus, or RedNTheWolf as a username. Every time I enter their chat, both Next and Baked are insanely nice and welcoming to me with open arms. They were not only one of the first streams I ever watched on Mixer, but also one of the first streams I ever watched. Their dynamic is so entertaining and they are always so welcoming to new people that want to be part of their community!

EklipzGG ( https://twitch.tv/eklipzgg/ )

Eklipz is another one of the very first streamers I ever watched. He was originally on Mixer, but then he made the transition to twitch, and I have to say, he is one of the single nicest people in the world. He has not only become one of my favourite streamers all together, but I also consider him a really close friend of mine. He is the best and will welcome anybody with open arms! 

Gakarium ( https://twitch.tv/gakarium/ )

Gakarium, or as many know them, Gaku, is literally one of this nicest streamers around. Not only is Gakarium one of the streamers that inspired me to play Project Diva for the very first time, but I was also inspired to try streaming it someday in the future. If you want an amazing, and welcoming streamer, Gaku is one of the nicest you could ever find!

EugeneTM_Gaming ( https://twitch.tv/eugenetm_gaming/ )

This next streamer, I literally found within my first few days of watching people on Twitch. When I found Euegene, he pretty much instantly striked me as someone who just show so much love for everyone in his community. The second I hit that follow button while he was playing Banjo Kazooie, I received the warmest welcome in history, and I've enjoyed many of his streams ever since! I highly recommend you watch this incredible lad!

WorldZY ( https://twitch.tv/worldzy/ )

Next is one of the coolest people you could ever watch! WorldZY brings so much energy and life to each and every one of his streams. From Marbles to the WorldZY Wrestling Association, he has this intense energy that is just so exciting to watch. He puts so much time and effort into his streams and he is really close to his community. I am so grateful to have found his stream through Eugene's, and I really do believe his stream is made for anyone and everyone!

Jinxette ( https://twitch.tv/jinxettte )

Jinxette has got to be, by far, one of the nicest people you could watch on Twitch. Her energy and positivity is infectious and amazing in the best way, and I just appreciate the work welcome I receive every single time I am on her stream's chat. Whether it's fun games, scary games, or even a singing stream, Jinx is literally an angel with such a huge heart. Her community is also insanely loving and that just goes to show how much of a good influence she is!

StormWrath ( https://twitch.tv/StormWrath )

Storm is another person with a huge heart. He is so genuinely friendly and loving, all while being fun and a little crazy (in the best way of course). He also puts probably the most energy and effort into his streams that I have ever seen, and it really shows every time. Storm is literally the cool person I could only wish to be like. I could not recommend his streams enough.

IAmDJK ( https://twitch.tv/iamdjk )

IAmDJK has got to be one of my favourite Pokemon content creators of all time. Not only does he have to most insane, yet genuine reactions, but he has this huge, loveable personality that just makes his streams so fun and exciting to watch. Yes, the hair and accent are a huge upside to his streams, but his personality and friendliness are definitely the very best part of every stream.

2MetePete ( https://twitch.tv/2metepete )

He may be last on part one of this list, but it has to be said. 2MetePete is literally one of the nicest people you could ever watch. He is nothing but lovely to his viewers, he makes all his streams fun and exciting, and he just never fails to make me smile during his streams. I can't say enough positive things about him, and I would love to see his return to streaming when he is ready. 2MetePete and his adorable pets will never not be one of my first choices to watch at night time!

Ninja ( https://www.mixer.com/ninja )

This may sound extremely cliche to some, but Ninja is actually the person who single-handedly made me want to become a streamer. I saw the love and passion he had whenever he streamed, and I just repeatedly thought "I want to do that". He has this energy in his streams that just makes me so happy. I am such a huge fan.

Who are some of your favourite streamers! Comment them down below! I know this is already so many amazing people listed in one post, but I actually have two more parts left to publish very, very soon! So stay tuned! 

Have a nice day

Love, Galaxy Gaymer