The Long Reach from Painted Black Games sends us into a downward spiral of hallucinations, violent outbursts and light puzzle solving. But are they out of their minds or is this the pixelated horror game we all didn’t know we needed? Sharing is Caring The mind is a funny thing. […]
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Sydney Hunter plucks at your nostalgic heart strings with it’s retro inspired design philosophies, but are the ancient practices of the past just a crutch or will they truly make the game shine? The Art of Limitation Frequently I think to myself, “You know what would be cool? If they […]
Remember the days of 8bit platforming greatness with games like Super Mario Bros and Tiny Toon Adventures? The Perils of Baking delivers a throwback to those days. The questions is, does it succeed? Winner Bakes All As an avid retro gamer and a lover of baking, The Perils of Baking […]
I take a look at Coffee Crisis by Mega Cat Studios to see if rockin’ tunes, aliens and over caffeinated baristas are all I need to fall in love with this retro inspired beat ‘em up! Super Ultra Double Espresso Turbo EX Caffeine, the life blood of many an adult! […]
I take a look at the latest platformer roguelike from Frymore, Rift Keeper! But does this ambitious roguelike have the moxie to face off against its categorical competitors? Pluralisms of the Indie Game The indie dev scene – a melting pot of innovation, inspiration and nostalgia. Where creators try to […]
This week’s Backlog Buck Club is a special one and it’s only partially due to the bounteous blasting bird filled game we have chosen for this time around! Toucan Play At That Game The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bust open your wallet and let those […]
Is it déjà vu or jamais vu?! I take a look at a fantastic homage to metroidvanias – Timespinner by Lunar Ray Games! Déjà vu-vania Déjà vu, the illusion that although you’re experiencing something for the first time, you can’t help but feel like you’ve seen it before. Now, when […]
Pulling on your action-platformer heart strings is just what Biolab Wars is hoping to do! But is it worth its weight in dollar bills? The Nostalgia Buck Browsing the dollar deals and deep discounts on the Nintendo eShop and Steam store can sometimes be like trying to find a toy […]
How many bucks is too many? Find out with our first edition of the Buck Club Review where we take a look at the sub dollar zombie mayhem machine, Yet Another Zombie Defense HD! Bucked Up Backlog! Down at The Backlog Odyssey headquarters (a.k.a. our house) we’re always working tirelessly […]
This time around I take a look at the flashy and fun Dusk Diver by PQube and JFI Games! So, let me tell you a story, just sit right there, about lions and bats and porcelain bears. The Tron of Taipei Recreating true to life locations is a fascinating approach […]