I feel a bit weird making a list of sales while the world is suffering through a pandemic (aka COVID-19 or corona virus). But since so many cities are now on near lockdown and people are at home with lots of free time on their hands, many developers have made their games free or cheap to help with the boredom and keep people from going stir crazy. So I figured I'd do…
Dungeon Drop By: Retro Dreamer Apple Arcade launched this week, and I was pretty sure that meant I wouldn't play any other games, as I've got over seventy new, premium experiences to sink my teeth into. But I downloaded Retro Dreamer's new high-score chaser, Dungeon Drop, and I keep finding myself going back to it to try and improve my score. It's a very simple concept, but it's executed well and has…
When you think of Memorial Day, you probably shouldn't be wondering what kinds of deals you can get. It's a serious day about remembering those who died serving in the United States military. So I want to first take a moment to thank those who put their lives on the line every day to protect this country, and honor those we've lost. Whatever one's politics, we can all acknowledge the sacrifices these…
Hi everyone, and welcome back to My Week Unwrapped, where I discuss all the games I've been playing over the last seven days. Some astute observers may have noticed that I'm publishing this on a Wednesday instead of a Tuesday. That's because I spent most of yesterday trying to switch cable companies and Spectrum made it really hard to leave them. By the time I was ready to write my blurbs for…
The Stillness of the Wind By: Surprise Attack Games / Lambic Studios / Memory of God The Stillness of the Wind is the follow-up to Where the Goats Are, a slow and quiet game about tending to a small goat farm. The original game has never been available on iOS, so it will take some experimenting to figure out what things do if you've never played either game before. There aren't really…
The Horns By: Fluttermind LLC The Horns is the latest game by Fluttermind, the developer of Incoboto Mini. It's a horror choice-based text RPG in which you need to pick up items, figure out when to use them, and make difficult choices to survive. Not everything is obvious, so I'm putting together a little guide to help players jump in without having to waste too much time learning the ropes. Feel free…
Roterra - Flip the Fairytale By: Dig-It Games I'm always on the lookout for the next great puzzle game, so when I saw news of Roterra a few months back, I knew it was something I had to play. The game was created by Dig-It, a woman-owned studio, and it stars a woman named Angelica, the rightful queen of the land of Roterra. After her brother, Orlando, steals her throne and chases…
BACKFIRE By: Joel Rochon / GRYN SQYD It will probably come as no surprise to those who frequent this site that I tend to prefer my games relaxed and thoughtful instead of fast-paced and chaotic. So if I stick with one that gets my heart racing and stresses me out, you know it's something special. That's definitely the case with the hardcore arena shooter, BACKFIRE. I fell in love from the first…
