I should probably start by saying that summer is not exactly my peak gaming season. Between long walks, spontaneous plans, and the general refusal to stay indoors when the sun finally shows up, my PC tends to get a little… neglected.
Author: Laurane Reine-Adelaïde
Laurane lives in France. She started playing video games with her older cousins, who were sweet enough to show her the ropes.
A proud and profound introvert (emphasis on profound) and comfort seeker, Laurane mostly plays in handheld mode. The computer gets a little love from time to time, playing The Sims. Her favourite genres include simulation games, puzzles (though not the type that makes your brain melt, story-driven experiences (visual novel front and centre!), the occasional dating sim and all the strange, wonderful things that breathe and grow in the gaming world.
Truckful Demo Impressions
Truckful is a mystery driving game where you play as a delivery driver sent to a remote countryside that seems strangely frozen in time. The roads are perfectly drivable… yet you’re the only vehicle around.
The locals welcome your arrival with equal parts relief and concern, hinting that something isn’t quite right. What happened here? That’s the mystery waiting at the end of the road.
Afro Game Showcase Overview
Some showcases are all about the biggest AAA reveals. Others exist to shine a spotlight on voices we don’t hear nearly enough. The Afro Game Showcase firmly belongs to the second category.
The Witch’s Bakery Demo Impressions
The Witch’s Bakery is a 2D adventure RPG where you step into the shoes of Lunne, a young witch opening her very own bakery in Paris.
Trackastrophe! Review
Trackastrophe! is a puzzle game built around a very simple premise: keep a colourful little train moving by placing railway pieces before it reaches the end of the line.
Schrödinger’s Call Review
Schrödinger’s Call is somewhere between a graphic novel, a philosophical meditation, and an apocalyptic fever dream.
Thrifty Business Review
Thrifty Business is a shop management game where you run your very own thrift store.
Potions Practicum Review
Potions Practicum is a shop management game where you take over a family potion store for a week while its owner is away. With little to no experience in alchemy, your goal is to learn recipes, manage customers, and somehow keep the business running long enough to survive the week.
InKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Review
InKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a narrative simulation game where you take over a small convenience store in 90s Japan.
Harvest Café Review
Harvest Café blends farming simulation with restaurant management. The idea is simple: build a place where you control everything.