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Steve Landray
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Freelance Journalist - articles in @somanygames.co.uk | Dad | Published Author | He/They | INTJ-T | Tired | Wannabe game designer
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shokmunky.bsky.social
I made a mistake, and I would rather admit I am wrong than assume I am right.

A huge apology to the OnlyCans team for this - I'll try to be better in future and learn from it!
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Oct 24
Update: We wrongly attributed OnlyCans to a single developer instead of the OnlyCans team in the article - we have updated the article to remove this and apologise for the error. We always appreciate feedback from the community.
October 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
I don't know what album my cats are starring in, but this cover art would definitely make be buy it!
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Reposted by Steve Landray
nomorerobots.io
HEY

WE MADE A GAME!!

Introducing: Cruise Control 🚢🚢🚢

COMING 2026

store.steampowered.com/app/3973220/...

(everyone who shares is invited on the No More Robots cruise, date very pending)
October 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Incredibly proud to be here. One of my goals in life was to be part of an accolades promo, so I can tick that off my list! 🤟
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Oct 21
Always so cool to be featured on an accolades poster or trailer, especially for an excellent game like Bye Sweet Carole.
October 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Reposted by Steve Landray
fellowtraveller.games
"People looking for a turn-based RPG with flair will no doubt find something to love about the game." – @shokmunky.bsky.social, @somanygames.co.uk

Thanks for reviewing Wander Stars, Steven ❤️

Pick up the game now on Steam and consoles!
💥 bit.ly/WanderStars
Wander Stars | So Many Games
Unleash custom attacks by combining words and earn Pep Ups from honourable victories in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG!
somanygames.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
It won't surprise you to hear that I really enjoyed this:
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Oct 1
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time, Cronos, in this bewitching sequel to the original Hades.

Learn more in our full review of Hades II:

somanygames.co.uk/review/hades...
A woman stands in the centre of the picture with a glowing green left arm and a weapon in her right hand. She is surrounded by other characters from the game. This features the following quote from our review: "Hades Il is a rare example of a game that takes the best of its previous entry and morphs it into something spectacular."
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Steve Landray
somanygames.co.uk
Unleash custom attacks by combining words, befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG!

Learn more on Wander Stars in our full review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/wande...
The main character of the game which looks like some one from an anime is doing a flaming kick into the screen. The following quote from the game is also included: “I wish I could feel engaged in every part of the game, but there's only so many times I can punch a crab before I'm experiencing crustacean frustration.”
September 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Wanderstars made me want to rewatch a bunch of 80s and 90s anime, which is probably the highest praise I can give it. My review for @somanygames.co.uk :

somanygames.co.uk/review/wande...
Wander Stars | So Many Games
Unleash custom attacks by combining words and earn Pep Ups from honourable victories in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG!
somanygames.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Reading Jason's thoughts on this was great, because it reminded me that Bennett Foddy only makes games that infuriate people in the best possible way.
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 25
Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.

Learn more in our full review of Baby Steps:

somanygames.co.uk/review/baby-...
A man with straggly hair and beard who is wearing a onesie is looking perplexed stands in a forestry area. This also includes the following quote from our review: “There's plenty to love with Baby Steps, but the potential for much frustration by the controls and hazards made it all one step too far for me”.
September 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Frostpunk 2 is pretty good on its own, which is why its so disappointing to see a bad port and some mediocre UI ruin the experience.
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 21
In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.

Learn more on this strategic, city builder, now out on consoles, in our full review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/frost...
This shows a person wearing a thick woolly coat and goggles that depict a fiery scene in their reflection. The whole picture has a dark filter placed on it. The following quote from our review is also included: “Frostpunk 2 does a great deal to distance itself mechanically from its precursor, a choice that is both bold and a little bit disappointing.”
September 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
You could just plug Draknek puzzle games directly into my veins and I would be happy. Always delightful!
draknek.bsky.social Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · Sep 16
It's #TrailerTuesday and here's a look at our upcoming cozy puzzle game, Spooky Express. In this game you'll plan the train route and connect the denizens of Trainsylvania. Plot your route, lay the tracks, and don't let the monsters miss their stops.

spooky.express
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
shokmunky.bsky.social
I wanted to love this game and I had a brillaint time playing it, but the need to log in with an online account for an offline single player game was definitely a huge negative!
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 15
In Star Wars Outlaws join Kay Vess, as they risk it all seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Learn more in our full review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Gold Edition:

somanygames.co.uk/review/star-...
The main protagonist, Kay Vess, looks on with a gun in their right hand and a character from the game on their left shoulder. This also includes the following quote from our review: “In terms of performance, I was pleasantly surprised by the experience - aside from a brief crash during the opening cutscene, the experience was generally unhampered”
September 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
shokmunky.bsky.social
In a surprise to nobody, my most anticipated game of the year is a solid banger.
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 11
Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song as you discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight Silksong.

Our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hollo...
Hornet from the game is mid-air and surrounded by flames and rock. Along with the five stars the following quote from the review is included: “The game is incredibly fun, blindingly unique and often infuriating in all the right ways - who cares how it ranks against Hollow Knight when we can just enjoy the fact that both games exist?”
September 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
I like big bots, and I cannot lie!
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 5
Take on titanic boss battles through fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit. Freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air.

Learn more in our full review of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion:

somanygames.co.uk/review/titan...

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Reposted by Steve Landray
somanygames.co.uk
Issue 4 of our newsletter is nearly upon us.

@shokmunky.bsky.social returns in this issues exclusive article to share his frustrations with colourblindness settings in video games.

Find a taster below and sign up for the newsletter at somanygames.co.uk to read the full article & much more.
August 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
I say the word "smooch" more than you'd expect in this one...
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 26
Searching for a quiet farm life & your own market stall? Look no further, as in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, you’ll grow crops, raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar.

Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/grand...
August 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Chamomile tea is great, but holy moly I wish it didnt take TEN MINUTES to steep.
August 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Who could have expected a game about sorting shapes to go this hard? An absolute joy.
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 19
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people in this logic puzzle game.

Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
@potipoti.studio

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Ever wanted to play a game that makes your brain hurt in a good way? Have I got a treat for you:
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 14
Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Learn more in our full review of OFF:
somanygames.co.uk/re...

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Its been a good year for books!
August 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
shokmunky.bsky.social
Its short, its sweet, and its beautiful. Dear Me, I Was definitely warrants the short amount of time it asks from you.
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 1
Dear Me, I Was is an interactive adventure that lets you enjoy a story woven with beautiful visuals, fusing the vibrant watercolour style of Taisuke Kanasaki with rotoscoping technology.

Learn more in our review of Dear Me, I Was: somanygames.co.uk/review/dear-...

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
A woman from head to shoulders depicted by water colours with a background filled with clouds. This contains the following quote from the review: “The way colours are used throughout to contrast the emotions of each person is astounding, paired brilliantly with the core themes of expression through art and what happens when our own colours stop shining through.”
August 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
shokmunky.bsky.social
I wanted to love this game, but sadly it had an issue with style over substance. I hope the devs dont feel discouraged to keep creating though, the world is stylish as heck!
somanygames.co.uk So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 1
Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Elegant roguelite elements, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Learn more in our review of Atomic Owl: somanygames.co.uk/review/atomi...
An owl dressed as a ninja, with a bird enemy taking a hit. Blue neon lines wrap around elements of the picture, with the owl holding a sword with an eye. This contains the following quote: “A stylish exterior hides a game that tries too hard to blend gameplay styles, leading to a fast-paced roguelite built around slow, weighty combat.”
August 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Reposted by Steve Landray
somanygames.co.uk
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions & a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/wucha...

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
The picture is the main protagonist from the game. This also includes the following quote: “There's a comfortable familiarity to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers that most Souls-like fans will love - despite its excessive exposition, the game delivers on the promise of a polished, well-rounded experience.”
July 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Steve Landray
somanygames.co.uk
In this preview @shokmunky.bsky.social takes a look at The Ratline, a gritty detective thriller set in 1971 that is based on true events from the Second World War.

somanygames.co.uk/articles/pre...
The picture depicts an in-game notice board with clues to a case the detective is working on. This also includes the following quote: “At first glance the game definitely shows promise, offering the opportunity to search for the answers themselves, not relying on hints or suggestions to guide your hand, but when evidence starts to pile up and clues become messy, will it still feel as enjoyable as those early hours?”
July 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Reposted by Steve Landray
somanygames.co.uk
The Drifter is a point-and-click adventure where Mick Carter somehow gets involved in a mystery involving missing people, aliens, and time travel!

Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...

Review by: @shokmunky.bsky.social
@dave.powerhoof.com
Picture is from the game depicting a man in a train car being blinded by a very bright light with Mick Cater hiding in the corner. This contains the following quote: “ It's difficult to find fault in The Drifter; with incredible visuals, a fantastic voice cast and a gripping story, it manages to form a fantastic adventure, albeit let down at times by the innovation that defines its gameplay.”
July 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM