Life simulation game inZOI, colloquially called a “Sims Killer,” uses generative AI in their hugely in-depth customer creation system. What do you think about generative AI in games? Here are my thoughts.
Author: Carmen
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain Review: Unique Ghibli-Inspired Puzzle Platformer
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is one of my most anticipated games of 2024 and I finally got to play it in it’s entirety on Nintendo Switch. Here are my thought!
Notes to Myself so I Can Pick Back Up in Fields of Mistria for the Full Release
I know I’ll be back for Fields of Mistria’s full release so I penned a Note To Self to help me remember where I left off.
Fields of Mistria Early Access: First Impressions
Fields of Mistria is a pixel art farming sim with a nostalgic 80-90s anime character aesthetic. Currently in Early Access, I had an opportunity to play the game for 45+ hours (a little over one in-game year) to see what it has to offer. Here are my thoughts so far.
Cornucopia Early Access: First Impressions
Cornucopia is a character-driven 2.5D pixel art farming sim that has been in Early Access since July 2023. Here are my thoughts on what I’ve played so far.
Buyer Beware: Upcoming Cozy Game Moonfrost Dabbles in Blockchain & NFTs
Cozy game Moonfrost will incorporate blockchain technology and NFTs right into its game design. Here’s everything you need to know about this emerging and highly volatile trend.
Marvelous USA & XSEED Games Announce Strategic Changes for Expanding in the West
According to a Press Release, it seems that Marvelous USA will start self-publishing games developed by Marvelous Inc, while XSEED will focus solely on third-party publishing.
Spill the Beans (Demo): You are the Criminal in this Reverse-Whodunit Visual Novel
As the newest hire at a cafe, you find yourself trapped amidst a quirky cast of characters after a dreadful crime has been committed. But there’s a twist: YOU are the thief!
Meet the Ova Magica Marriage Candidates [now in Early Access]
Meet-and-greet the (future) bachelors and bachelorettes before buying Ova Magica! I’ve compiled a quick list of major NPCs that seem the most likely to become romance prospects in later updates/full release.
Ova Magica Early Access: First Impressions
I spent 50+ hours in Ova Magica Early Access so far, playing through approximately 2 in-game years. Here are my first impressions and thoughts.