'Scappage' is Unforgivingly Fun

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

There's something so simplistically exciting about a good old twin stick shooter. It's such a retro styled mechanic in shooters, but when used correctly it is just so timeless. I also truly believe that there are so many newer twin sticks shooters that just stand out so well among the rest, all while still having that feeling of nostalgia we know and love.

Scrappage is an incredible new twin stick shooter with roguelike elements. This game is set in the scarily not too distant future, and it is probably the most difficult game within the twin stick genre to date. The aim of the game is simple on paper, avoid death, but the chances of dying are so regular that this objective may simply just be impossible for most.

Scrappage is unforgiving in each level, when you think you're about to finish it, more often than not the boss at the end of the level says otherwise. Although, I would be lying if I didn't say this game is delightful visually. Although it may sit on the grim line between virtual reality and actual reality, I really love the style of this game. It just drew me in from the second I started playing it, and I quickly become obsessed. The upgrades that make your character customizable are also really amazing and I feel the completionist in me yearning to 100% the game still.

I highly recommend Scrappage to anyone who loves the retro style of twin stick shooters, but really need a new challenge in their life. This game is a lot of gameplay for what is essentially the same price as a coffee, and quality-wise it is miles above that, it's such a steal.

What is your favourite twin stick shooter? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Geekspree Gamses for sending me a copy of the game to review! I really love it!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

'Slime Rancher 2', the Perfect Sequel

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

There's something so beautiful about when a sequel is as amazing as an original game. It allows fans of the games to keep playing a game they love, and it means the developers can get even more love and appreciation for all of their hard work. The game I'm about to talk about is easily the personification of a sequel done right.

Slime Rancher 2 is the second entry to the already amazing franchise. Whilst the first Slime Rancher was incredible in its own right, there's just this new and rejuvenating feeling that comes with the new game. It has all the slimes and gameplay mechanics that we have all grown to know and love, while still adding even more incredible content and friends to capture.

I am still an extremely biased lover of the phosphor slimes, but the batty slimes maybe be the most adorable addition to the game. All these new features are also complimented so well by the whimsical world that has been created for Slime Rancher 2. While the first game was stunning in itself, this game in my opinion is even more beautiful and exciting. There's just something about it that drew me in even faster.

I recommend Slime Rancher 2 for not just lovers of the original game, but also people who want to try the franchise out. It's such a beautiful addition to anyone's collection of games and it quickly becomes a addictive for all that play it. It's also the kind of game that made me love it instantly upon seeing a close friend stream it when it first came out. I can't wait to see what the full release of the game brings us.

What is your favourite sequel? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Monomi Park for sending me a review copy of the game! It's easily one of the best games I've played in a long time!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

'Zellige: The Tilemaker of Granada' is Pure Bliss

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

There's something about a nice relaxing game that can be so rejuvenating. They're not only great games in their own right, but they're a fantastic way for some gamers to just take a break from the average shooters that so many of us are addicted to. I also find relaxing games can be the most subtly addictive types of games.

Zellige: The Tilemaker of Granada is an extremely cozy historical game where you play a tilemaker. You get to use your own creativity to create beautiful tile patterns in an Islamic style. This is all to help decorate a merchant family's palace.

From the second I started playing Zellige: The Tilemaker of Granada, I was instantly entranced by it. The creative feedom of the game is brilliant, I found myself playing endless hours of it as soon as I received it, and it was insanely hard to put it down. It may not be the most action packed game, but it's by far one of the most simplistic games I've had the pleasure of playing.

Zellige: The Tilemaker of Granada is the perfect game to unwind to. I believe gamers of all demographics could enjoy it, and it's bound to hook even the most stressed out of people. This game is just pure bliss and it would be a mistake not to get it for yourself.

What is your favourite relaxing game? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Hoopoe Games LTD for sending me a review copy of this game! It's so brilliant and I'm in love with it.

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

'Iris and the Giant', a Console Port Fit for Royalty

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There's something just so beautiful about amazing games being ported to other platforms. It not only allows the games to get some usually much deserved exposure, but it also means a wider audience can fall in love with a game that others have already fallen in love with. Today does this, all while being a full circle moment for myself.

Iris and the Giant is a beautiful yet sombre game that I reviewed all the way back in March 2020, and it has just blessed Xbox and Playstation consoles with a port. It is a beautiful collection card game with rpg and roguelike elements where you uncover parts of Iris' past, and you discover in-depth recollection of her memories bit by bit.

I could say it a million times and it still be true, but Iris and the Giant is one of the most stunningly minimalistic games that has come to consoles in recent years. I knew this game would absolutely thrive on any platform is appears on, and it is by far one of the smoothest ports I have played. The atmosphere and general melancholic vibe just feels so peaceful yet dark, and playing this game again just made me fall in love with it all over again. The art style may be a huge highlight of it, but the deck building is by far my favourite part of Iris and the Giant. Getting to build up your strength is such a fun experience, and I couldn't put it down for days on end.

I highly recommend Iris and the Giant to anyone that hasn't played it in general. Replaying it was like seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time, and I just feel like anyone could find something to love within this game. It's a must have, on PC or console. This is a port done perfectly.

What is your favourite recent port that has been released? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Klabater for sending me a copy of the game to review, it's as amazing as I remember! 

Have a nice day! 

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

'Hitman: Freelancer', DLC Done Right

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

There's something so satisfying about playing a game where you can be the complete opposite to who you are in real life. The Hitman series has always been the perfect example of this. It not only embodies exciting and trailblazing gameplay that so many have grown to know and love.

While Hitman 3 was already a phenomenal game since release, the new Freelancer DLC has managed to make it somehow even more incredible. Hitman: Freelancer is a single player mode where there are many roguelike elements where you need to plan strategically. The cherry on top of what is already an amazing mode has to be the customizable safehouse, that was my personal favourite part of it.

Hitman: Freelancer is stated to utilize the best parts of the Hitman trilogy according to IO Interactive, and I couldn't agree more. This DLC is the embodiment of all the best parts of the series as a whole, and it just drew me in so fast. Personally, my favourite part was the safehouse customization, I am a sucker for any customization, so this was perfect for this DLC. I also love how it felt like a complete DLC and it definitely was far from half-assed like many games have these days. It just instantly reignited my love for a franchise that is quite frankly amazing and underrated.

I can honestly recommend Hitman: Freelancer to anyone. This is such a definitive DLC for the franchise, and I think it perfectly embodies everything positive and fun about all past games. This DLC truly hit different in the best way, and I have been playing it nonstop since receiving it. Do yourself a favor, get Hitman 3 with the Hitman: Freelancer DLC as soon as you can.

What platform will you be buying Hitman: Freelancer on? Comment down below! Also, a massive thank you to IO Interactive for sending me a review key for the game. It made me fall in love with the franchise again and I appreciate it so much.

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

Lead a Faction to Victory in 'The Art of War: Card Game'

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There's something about a strategy card game of any kind that just draws me in instantly. The creativity of that genre in general is just incredible. And the best part|? It just keeps getting better and having a bigger catalogue of amazing games.

The Art of War: Card Game is an incredible strategy card game where you need to pick one of four factions and lead them to victory. You need to destroy your enemies and reinforce the power of your empire to be victorious. This is also done with a large variety of amazing cards.

The Art of War: Card Game has some of the nicest card art I have seen in a long time. Every single artwork is just to die for, and I am obsessed with them. For a game that's in early access, this game feels like a complete experience that I loved the second I saw it. I truly can't wait to see it grow along the way. I also love that the difficulty is high, but not insanely high.

I strongly believe anyone could find some enjoyment at least in The Art of War: Card Game. It's such a phenomenal example of a strategy card game, and I put 15 hours into it in the past few weeks. It's just so positively addictive.

What is your favourite strategy card game? Comment down below! Also, of course a huge thank you to Brightdawn Entertainment for sending me a review copy of the game! I appreciate it!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x

'Mangavania', An Amazing Surprise

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

There's something about a simple indie game that I just can't say no to. Games like that are by far some of the most amazing an appealing, and I just feel like you can't go wrong with supporting an indie developers hard work. This game is the perfect example of this.

Mangavvania is an aesthetically amazing indie action-adventure game that follows a young ninja named Yuhiko. Yuhiko needs to find a cure for his brother. In order to progress through the game, Yuhiko must free the lost souls along the way in order to go to the next level. You get to explore, fight and make new friends along the way.

Mangavania is so much more than meets the eye. I thought the game looked amazing from first glance, but the second I started actually playing it, I fell in love instantly. There's just something about this game's aesthetic mixed with the retro gameplay that just makes me so genuinely happy. I truly think this is one of the best metroidvania styled games I've played in a long time.

I recommend Mangavania for the retro gamers that there are so many of. This game does everything right, all while maintaining such a unique style that makes it unique in its own right. I also think it's such a steal at only $7.50 with hours upon hours of great gameplay.

What is your favourite retro style game? Comment down below! Also, a huge thank you to Sometimes You for sending me a review copy of the game! I appreciate it!

Have a nice day!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer x