Lost Soul Aside's Cinematics Make Promises Its Gameplay Won’t Keep
Lost Soul Aside hints at growth through cinematic flair, but the gap between cutscene spectacle and actual gameplay mehcanics is hard to ignore.
One of Lost Soul Aside's Best Stunts Should Have Been a Feature
Lost Soul Aside hides one of its flashiest tricks behind its script, but the game could have been far stronger if it embraced it as a core mechanic.
Lost Soul Aside Really Should Have One Game Award Locked, But There’s a Catch
Lost Soul Aside may have one Game Awards nomination within reach, but an early choice in its design could still stand in the way of full recognition.
Lost Soul Aside Turns Hoarding Into Its Own Kind of Power Fantasy
Lost Soul Aside hides a mechanic that makes hoarding weapons far more rewarding than it first appears, turning collection into its own kind of thrill.
New Cozy Game Basically Lets You Live the Life of a Rarely Seen Stardew Valley NPC
Stardew Valley’s rarest vendor only visits a few times every season, but one upcoming cozy sim turns his fleeting role into an entire lifestyle.
Stardew Valley Update 1.7 Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
Stardew Valley’s 1.7 update extends the game’s legacy with new content, though its development also alters the course of its creator’s timeline.
Lost Soul Aside's Best System Turns Every Sword Into a Runway
Lost Soul Aside’s most creative system transforms weapons into canvases, letting every blade become both a personal statement and a source of power.
Lost Soul Aside Isn't Final Fantasy, But Maybe It Should Have Been
Lost Soul Aside borrows Final Fantasy’s look but not its heart, leaving a game that dazzles visually while struggling to give its world true weight.
Lost Soul Aside's Save System Has More Personality Than the Rest of Its Cast
Lost Soul Aside hides its most engaging character in the unlikeliest role, making the save system stand out more than the heroes themselves.
Lost Soul Aside Might Lack Depth, But It Dresses to Kill
Lost Soul Aside may not dig deep, but it struts with flair, letting style and spectacle carry the weight where substance sometimes falls short.
Lost Soul Aside’s Janky Platforming Is the Game's Biggest Fake-Out
Lost Soul Aside disguises its most rewarding moments behind platforming that feels intentionally broken, creating a fake-out that's hard to forget.
Lost Soul Aside's Backseat Driver Is a Bad but Necessary Fare
Lost Soul Aside's combat leans on a companion who talks too much yet holds all the power, forcing players to endure his presence from start to finish.
Lost Soul Aside Takes the Wrong Page From Horizon’s Script
Lost Soul Aside borrows from Horizon in ways that feel more draining than dramatic, making one wonder if silence might have been a better choice.
Oddly Enough, Stardew Valley 1.7 and Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 Are in the Same Boat
Two very different games keep finding ways to refuse the finish line, adding one more surprise update long after players thought the work was over.
Lost Soul Aside's Kaser Isn't Final Fantasy 15's Noctis, But I Wish He Were
Lost Soul Aside's Kaser may look like Final Fantasy 15's Noctis, but the comparison stops there for anyone who looks beyond his physical appearance.
Lost Soul Aside's Steam Stats Prove How Much First Impressions Matter
Lost Soul Aside’s Steam stats reveal a troubling truth about how players drop off early, proving just how much first impressions really matter.
P1: Anchor Light Turns a Beacon of Safety Into a Psychological Trap
The Best War Games interviews P1: Anchor Light's lead game designer and head of production and design about an art deco lighthouse where stillness can kill.
Upcoming Steam Game Has Balatro Vibes
A new PC game is announced, presenting players with a new twist on a classic game along with inspiration from the hit game Balatro.
"Don’t Move" P1: Anchor Light's One Rule That Could Get You Killed
The Best War Games interviews Perp Games' head of production and design about the one rule that sets P1: Anchor Light apart in the anomaly-hunting genre.
This $8 Steam Hit Is No Hollow Gesture Before Its Swan Song
This $8 Steam deal might be the last chance to revisit a beloved indie title before the long-awaited follow-up massively transforms the franchise.