Posts

Showing posts with the label indie game

Teke Teke: The Game That Punishes You for Going Home (review)

Image
Copyright: Teke Teke: The Moonlit Dread is property of Ooki Tsuki Brevity & Ethics: I have no affiliation with Teke Teke or its creation, im just a horror fan Support indie horror buy the game here before the vengeful spirit gets you first. Teke Teke: A Short, Mean, and Hilariously Cruel Japanese Horror Game If you’re into Japanese urban legends , indie horror games , or getting violently punished for making the wrong choice in a convenience store, Teke Teke: The Moonlit Dread has you covered. The Teke Teke—often mixed up with the Slit-Mouth Woman—is one of Japan’s most infamous supernatural horror legends. The story usually goes like this: a schoolgirl is cut in half by a train, becomes an onryō, and now drags her upper body through train stations at night, hunting people like a paranormal Roomba fueled by pure rage. Fun folklore for the whole family. But this game? It doesn’t just retell the legend it weaponizes it. Story: Grocery Shopping Was a Mistake Teke Teke is a short b...

The Binding Of Issac Rebirth Turns 13 today

Image
  copyright: The Binding Of Isaac is property of  Edmund McMillen and Headup Games. Brevity And Ethics: I have no affiliation with the Binding Of Isaac, Edmund McMillen or Headup Games Today marks the release of a new entry in one of the most profoundly dark rogue-like dungeon crawlers. While I didn’t dive into it myself, I had the chance to watch my wife play, and the story really resonated with us. It's a haunting experience that delves into themes of religious anxiety and trauma, something that struck a chord given my own experiences growing up in a religious household. As she played, I became her co-strategist, observing enemy patterns, brainstorming optimal builds, and figuring out how to conquer the game’s tough moments—especially those iconic battles against "Mom." Watching her tackle each challenge brought a fresh perspective, making even the darkest aspects of the game feel less heavy and more about shared adventure.   I also appreciate how they revamped the game...

Pokémon Pathways: the Pokémon fan game you need to play.

Image
Due to it being a Pokémon fan game I’m not going to link or Tell you where to find and play this game. I won’t snitch to the Nintendo ninjas, if you know. You know.  That being said let’s delve into the world of this mysterious game.   You know how every Pokémon fan game is just “what if Pokémon were edgy?” Or “what it Pokémon was good?” Well this is edgy and good in a good way. Instead of crude humor and gore, this game takes a different path. You are (protagonist) and the story and lore are based off of your moral choices.  Story: In this game, players assume the role of (name), a young trainer undergoing an entrance exam for Pokemon school. After answering a few questions, the exam determines their character and path in the game, as well as the starter Pokemon they will recieve. While the written section is a fail, it is just enough to progress to the next stage, where they are embraced by their mother, who is overjoyed to send them to school. However, as the char...