• Rolling Through PAX: The Good, the Bad, and the Bathroom Door

    So, this year I went to PAXAUS with a new accessory — and no, not a cute hat or shiny enamel pin. A wheelchair. My first proper con rolling instead of walking, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride. There were moments of absolute accessibility bliss… and moments of pure “what the

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  • Mjolnir – The Tradition That Fell Flat

    For 4 years, Mjolnir has been my go-to PAXAUS tradition. It wasn’t just dinner — it was theatre. A Viking feast with fur cloaks, swords, and bone marrow shots that had us laughing and cheering like it was the most important ritual of the night. But this year, something was missing. The magic had dulled,

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  • Love, Loss, and a Little Bit of Magic: An Enchanting Look at Last Time I Saw You

    In Last Time I Saw You, developer Maboroshi Artworks crafts an enchanting yet haunting coming-of-age tale set in 1980s Japan. The game seamlessly blends nostalgic realism with folklore-inspired magic, using a hand-drawn art style that evokes a rich, dreamlike quality. For players who enjoy deeply emotional narratives, this adventure feels like both a heartwarming and

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  • Thank Goodness You’re Here: Punny, Funny, and a Little Scarring

    “Thank Goodness You’re Here” is the kind of quirky experience that grabs you by the funny bone and never lets go. From the moment I stepped into its whimsical world, I knew I was in for something special—something that would make me laugh, scratch my head, and, by the end, possibly reconsider my life choices

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  • Murky Divers: Dive in at Your Own Risk

    Murky Divers is like if Lethal Company and Subnautica had a deep-sea lovechild, only this one’s been left floating aimlessly in murky waters. Don’t get me wrong, I had a good time—well, as good as you can while being constantly hunted by monsters and dodging police in an abandoned shipwreck. But as I sit here

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  • Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a delightful feather in the cap

    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a delightful feather in the cap of Happy Broccoli Games and a brilliant addition to the detective mystery genre. With a gameplay duration of about 2-3 hours, it promises a short but immensely satisfying experience that leaves players begging for more. (check out this 60-second summary below) From the moment

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  • A Purrfect Adventure: A Meowvelous Experience

    Score: 9/10 “Super cute game and pawsitively awesome experience. I get to live out my black cat fantasies and it is very much my vibe.” Both casual players and cat enthusiasts will enjoy the lovely experience that Little Kitty Big City provides. Playing as a cute, daring black cat, players explore a busy metropolis full of interesting quests, oddball characters,

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  • Smalland: Survive the Wilds – Shrinking Expectations?

    Smalland: Survive the Wilds is a captivating survival game that immerses players in a perilous world where their ultimate objective is to stay alive. Crafted by Merge Games, this enthralling virtual realm presents an intriguing twist – it enables participants to explore wilderness from a microscopic standpoint. Drawing inspiration from popular titles like Grounded, Smalland

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  • A Quest-ionably Good Time on Ikonei Island!

    Do you like frogs? I like frogs. Frog Boy likes frogs. Frogs!  If my initial sentence caught your attention and you’re looking for a frog-filled, cosy adventure game, look no further than the gorgeous game of Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. The game is reminiscent of other games in the cozy genre such as Animal

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