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CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs Review

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 1d

CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs is a short but dense experience that is just waiting for people to explore.

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#carimara #criticalreflex #indiegame #horrorgame

CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs is a short, but dense experience that is just waiting for people to explore.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York Review

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 5d

While Shadows of New York is an improvement of its predecessor in many ways, it stumbles greatly in several key facets, keeping it from achieving greatness.

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#vampirethemasquerade #vtm #drawdistance #dearvillagers #visualnovel

Should we accept that this is simply a set story with minimal interaction, we must find our joy and meaning in-between the “major” choices.

Dead Format Demo Impressions

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 6d

Steam Next Fest is full of great demos, but one sticks out to @taylorjrioux.bsky.social

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#deadformat #indiegame #orointeractive #katanalevy

The atmosphere of Dead Format is top-notch.

Dead Format Demo Impressions

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Taylor Rioux @taylorjrioux.bsky.social · 6d

I've played a few demos during Steam Next fest, but this is one that got me really excited.

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The atmosphere of Dead Format is top-notch.

The art and imagery of Eclipsium are certainly evocative, with large grotesque figures and body horror elements abound.

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 7d

Eclipsium is a bewildering collection of abstract and sometimes grotesque imagery, but not much else.

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#eclipsium #horror #housefire #criticalreflex

Eclipsium Mini-Review

Mars First Logistics Review

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 10d

Mars First Logistics is outta this world!

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#outersloth #physicssim #indiegame #shapeshop #marsfirstlogistics

Mars First Logistics is an outstanding entry in the logistics and “walking simulator” genres, elevated by its robust drone customization system.

The Digital Version of Tabletop Game 'Nature' Arrives November 5th

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 12d

Nature's digital version will release on November 5, 2025.

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#Nature #videogames #tabletop

The digital version comes shortly following the release of the physical version.Nature is one of the most highly-anticipated board games of the year, and rightfully so. With vibrant artwork and dynami...

The serial killer simulator Life Eater doesn't go far enough.

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 13d

Life Eater has such an interesting premise, but doesn't push the boundaries enough to cross over into an excellent game.

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#strangescaffold #lifeeater #indiegame #videogames

Life Eater Review

The serial killer simulator Life Eater doesn't go far enough.

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Taylor Rioux @taylorjrioux.bsky.social · 13d

Life Eater has such an interesting premise, but doesn't push the boundaries enough to cross over into an excellent game.

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Life Eater Review

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Receive "Thank You" Update

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 13d

A new update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been announced and will include some welcome new features and content.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to receive a big update as a "thank you" to its players for their continued support.

Frosthaven Early Access Gets Its First Major Free Update

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 14d

The first major update for Frosthaven, Awakening Protocol, arrives on October 23, 2025.

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Frosthaven, the follow-up to 2021's strategy RPG Gloomhaven, will see the release of its first major content update later this month.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York Review

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 15d

Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York is an absolutely gorgeous title, with mesmerizing, painterly artwork that showcases the viciousness and beauty held within the World of Darkness.

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#videogames #VtM #vampirethemasquerade #visualnovel

Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York is an absolutely gorgeous title, with mesmerizing, painterly artwork that showcases the viciousness and beauty held within the World of Darkness.

Next of Kin: Fidelity Review

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 17d

Next of Kin: Fidelity Review

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#indiegames #spelkvällgames
#adventure #review

Next of Kin: Fidelity offers an exploration of Bjorn’s grief that is interesting enough to keep you going, taking a look at what that grief does to a person, and how we live with it.

Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition Review

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 22d

Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition sees the classic match-3 title return in 4k. How does it stack up, today?

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#match3 #puzzlequest #rpg #505games

Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition sees the return of a beloved Match-3 RPG. How does it hold up now?

Consume Me is a semi-autobiographical life-sim RPG that explores one girl’s struggles with disordered eating, love, societal pressures, and shame.

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Taylor Rioux @taylorjrioux.bsky.social · 27d

Despite tackling subjects like disordered eating, fat-phobia, and self-esteem issues, Consume Me never feels like a cautionary tale. But for me, I couldn't help but make it one.

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Consume Me Review

Consume Me is a semi-autobiographical life-sim RPG that explores one girl’s struggles with disordered eating, love, societal pressures, and shame.

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · 27d

Consume Me from Hexecutable is endlessly creative, moving, and gorgeous — certainly worthy of the pre-release praise it has garnered.

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#consumeme #videogames #indiegames #hexecutable #lifesim

Consume Me Review

Easy Delivery Co. Mini-Review

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Sep 21

Low poly, high fun. The Easy Delivery Co. mini-review is up!

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#EasyDeliveryCo #orointeractive #indie #gaming #cozy

Explore the world, deliver packages, and hear gossip from the shop clerks in this indie gem.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Sep 18

Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky remake is a stunning leap forward for the series, and an excellent starting point for newcomers to the series.

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#trailsinthesky #gungho #nihonfalcom #kiseki #gaming

and Roger is devastating in its execution, somehow managing to pack the story full of fear, happiness, love, confusion, and everything in between

Rechy Games’ bullet hell arcade title is visually striking right from the outset.

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Sep 17

Come check out our review of ZOE Begone!

#ZOEBegone #shmup #bullethell #indiegame #gaming

Taylor Rioux @taylorjrioux.bsky.social · Sep 17

Shmups and bullet-hell games are plainly the most intimidating genre of games for me. I don't have any legacy skills and the on-screen action can feel overwhelming at times.

Despite this, I gave ZOE Begone! a shot, and I'm glad I did.

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ZOE Begone! Review

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Sep 2

The hololive Official Card Game is not just for fans of the company and its members, it's also an excellent game for all TCG players.

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#hOCGEN #TCG #cardgame #review #hololive #tabletop #gaming

A few cracks in the shell, but this is still one good egg.

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Aug 30

Dodo is an extremely simple game, with little in the way of decision-making, but remains exciting in a family setting.

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#tabletop #boardgames #thamesandkosmos #review #dodo

Dodo Review

With its blend of book-matching puzzles, character-driven stories, and customizable spaces, Tiny Bookshop creates a world you'll want to return to again and again.

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Aug 27

In our latest Cozy Corner review, Eloise takes a look at Tiny Bookshop.

"Tiny Bookshop creates a world you'll want to return to again and again."

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#tinybookshop #neoludic #indiegame #cozygames #gaming #skystonegames

Tiny Bookshop Review

The Messenger is a tightly controlled 2D platformer that also mysteriously feels haphazard in design at times.

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JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Aug 27

The Messenger is a bit uneven, especially with the back half of the game slowing to a crawl. It still has its moments, though.

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#themessenger #videogames #devolverdigital #sabotagestudio

The Messenger Review

Dyebreaker is a really fun little game with a great visual style.

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walt @runningjump.games · Aug 25

well today i figured out that my Google alerts had stopped working. what a sweet little review 💖

JetsonPlaysGames @jetsonplaysgames.com · Aug 12

Dyebreaker is a cool game that works both in a party setting and as a high-end competitive title.

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#dyebreaker #indiegame #multiplayer #indie #videogame

Dyebreaker Mini-Review