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A Game Where Time Flows Slower and Eyes Turn Blue. Dune Awakening Review
"He who controls the spice controls the universe." This phrase is familiar to all fans of Frank Herbert's "Dune"-because of it, a struggle for power on Arrakis broke out in the books. In Dune: Awakening, melange also plays an important role, but as a valuable resource for development, not as a key to universal domination. So what makes the game special and is it worth spending time on it, a lot of time?

It's Not Me Who's Locked in Here With You. Review of the Atmospheric Horror No, I'm Not Human
Everyone was once taught not to open the door to strangers. But what if your life depends on them? In No, I'm Not Human, the authors put the player in a situation where each visitor can turn into salvation or a deadly threat. Who will be scarier - the host or the guest behind the door? We evaluate the pros and cons of one of the most controversial indie games from a Russian studio.

Beautiful, calm, predictable. Monument Valley 3 puzzle game review
Ustwo has returned to its roots. The new entry in a somewhat forgotten yet still widely beloved series once again delights with elegant but simple puzzles, meditative music, and stylish visuals. And at its heart is the story of a heroine journeying toward the light.

This is the kind of renovation we do! House Flipper 2 review
“God, what could be more boring than the concept of cleaning and renovating virtual houses? Better to have a cleaning day in your own apartment,” you think while loading this bizarre project. But it usually doesn’t get as far as tidying up your own place, because five minutes in, you are gleefully scrubbing dirty footprints off the flooring, having turned into an obsessive neat freak. Simplicity, flight of imagination, and therapeutic effect—that is how House Flipper 2 will win over even a skeptic.

Linguistic sex. Chants of Sennaar review
It is difficult to overestimate the knowledge of language, as it is the fastest way to hear another person. But when problems arise with individual words, a barrier appears that can lead to misunderstanding or even hostility. Chants of Sennaar is a game about the word as a tool for uniting different peoples, inspired by the myth of the Tower of Babel. And it is a unique puzzle game about a grand mystery with an intriguing concept.

The Unstoppable Six. Jagged Alliance 3 review
The Jagged Alliance series is deservedly beloved by fans of turn-based tactics. The second installment of this “PMC simulator” series, despite being released in 1999, is still considered the benchmark of the genre. Now you can safely uninstall it to plunge into the next conflict featuring beautiful graphics and updated mechanics. Jagged Alliance 3 is a challenging and deep game that stays true to the traditions of its predecessors.

How Sega destroyed the pioneer tactical RPG series. A Shining Force retrospective
The Shining Force series holds a special place in the hearts of '90s gamers. These are among the most prominent role-playing games for the Sega Mega Drive console, captivating players with their fantasy atmosphere, remarkable tactical battles, gripping story, and outstanding replay value. Let us trace how the cult franchise began and what it eventually became.