The Promise Mascot Agency is a yakuza inspired RPG where the player trains mascots for a dying town. This is in an attempt to redeem themselves in the eyes of the family boss. It’s a very different game to anything I have played before and the most similar game I can think of is Need…
Release date: 13/03/25 A Room Above a Shop is an atmospheric and intimate story about two men entering a relationship during the AIDS crisis. This is one of the most difficult reviews I have had to write and despite receiving an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC), I have struggled to eloquently put together my thoughts until…
The Black Bird Oracle is the fifth book by Deborah Harkness, following the Bishop-Clairmont family. The series is a supernatural romance which explores the relationships between the different supernatural species. So far, the series has been a hit and the Black Bird Oracle is no different. This story focuses on the paternal side of the…
An Accident of Stars is one of the most ambitious political commentaries that I have read, set in a distinctive portal fantasy. The book revolves around Saffron Coulter, an Australian teenager who stumbles into a new world where magic is real and technology is rudimentary. Guided by another ‘worldwalker’, Gwen, she becomes ensnared in the…
Cult of the Lamb is an occultist action adventure which sees a Lamb entice a cult of cute creatures, willing to worship and die at your command. With base building, boss fights, lots of levels to explore and a great art style, Cult of the Lamb delivers much in a small package. The art style…
Spirit City is not so much a game as a productivity boost. You get an avatar, a few playlists to choose from and cute spirit companions that appear depending on what activity your avatar does at different times of day. In concept, it’s a fantastic idea but I wanted to test it practically. Truthfully, I’ve…
Minami Lane is a cosy management sim where you build a street, make the residents happy and pet the wandering cats who walk by. As games go, it’s cheap and cheerful with a super cute art style which I love. It’s a well designed, low stress game for those nights when you don’t want to…
This slow burn, second chance, sapphic romance was an odd choice for me. Based on Pride and Prejudice, a book I am on record disparaging, I was prepared to dislike this book. Strongly. My initial hopes were that I may tolerate this novel and I feel honour-bound to stress this point. I did not expect…
Stray is a dystopian, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic adventure game where the protagonist is a stray cat. On a personal note, this was my most anticipated game of the year and I was blown away by the graphics and world building. This game has a presence all of its own and developers should take note. It’s no…
Scorched Skies is a slow burn romantasy novel. We follow the story of Tanwen, a half breed forced to live in secret, and Zolya, a prince with misgivings about his father’s leadership. Predictably, they find themselves repeatedly thrust together and a forbidden romance ensues – one which could have deadly consequences. It is the first…
