Author: Mina Smith

Mina has been playing video games for all her life. Her first game was Pit Fall for her Commodore 64 back in the 1980s. Her favorite current consoles are Switch and PS5, her favorite types of games are puzzle, simulation, indie, open world, and unique games. Mina is a full-time writer and editor, writing mostly about video games. She loves writing, reading, cats, board games, long walks, and all things video games. She lives in Richmond, VA, USA with her husband and cat-child Kaalia.

PuPu’s Adventure Park Early Access Review

July 26, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 2. I Like it a Lot, Adventure, Genre, Indie, Rating, Review, Simulation, Steam Early Access, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: PuPu’s Adventure Park Genre: Simulation System: Steam (Windows only) Developer|Publisher: 西梅树工作室 (Plum Tree Studio) Controller Support: None Price: UK

Illustration of a cozy gaming scene featuring a cheerful woman with gray hair, sitting on a comfortable green armchair, holding a game controller. She is dressed casually in jeans, sneakers, and a colorful knitted cardigan. Beside her is a wooden side table with a potted plant, and a gaming console is connected to a screen out of view. The text "Gaming Tales" appears on the left, with a small cup of coffee adorned with a gaming controller symbol. The ambiance suggests relaxation and enjoyment. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Games that Look Like Summer

July 22, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, Thoughts in gaming Leave a comment

Summer is just around the corner, and so many just released and upcoming games are filled to the brim with

Viewfinder Walkthrough Part 1

July 18, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, Gaming Guides Leave a comment

This walkthrough of Viewfinder covers the first two chapters of the game, including all puzzles and both optional puzzles. There will be

Viewfinder Review

July 17, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 1. Two Thumbs Up, Adventure, Genre, Indie, Puzzle, Rating, Review, Steam review One comment

Game: Viewfinder Genre: Puzzle, Platformer, Surreal System: Steam (Windows) (also available on PlayStation) Developer|Publisher: Sad Owl Studios | Thunderful Publishing

Maze Of Realities: Reflection Of Light Collector’s Edition Review

July 13, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 2. I Like it a Lot, Adventure, Genre, Indie, Point & click, Puzzle, Puzzle Hidden Objects, Rating, Review, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: Maze Of Realities: Reflection Of Light Collector’s Edition Genre: Hidden Object, Adventure, Puzzle System: Steam (Windows only) Developer|Publisher: Do

Party Quiz Review

July 11, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 3. I Like it, Genre, Indie, Party game, Rating, Review, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: Party Quiz Genre: Party, Trivia System: Steam (Windows only) Developer|Publisher: White Ink Controller Support: None Price: UK £ FREE

A Little to the Left: Cupboards and Drawers DLC Review

June 27, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 1. Two Thumbs Up, Genre, Indie, Point & click, Puzzle, Rating, Review, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: A Little To The Left: Cupboards and Drawers DLC Genre: Casual, Point-And-Click, Puzzle System: Steam (Windows, macOS) (also available on itch.io,

Mimi the Cat – New Friends Review

June 26, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 2. I Like it a Lot, Genre, Indie, Puzzle, Rating, Review, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: Mimi the Cat – New Friends Genre: Strategy, Puzzle, Cats System: Steam Developer|Publisher: Wise Box Studios Controller Support: Partial

Logicats Review

June 18, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 2. I Like it a Lot, Genre, Indie, Logic Puzzles, Puzzle, Rating, Review, Steam review Leave a comment

Game: Logicats Genre: Puzzle, Strategy System: Steam (Windows) Developer|Publisher: Fernando Araujo | INK EYE Games Controller Support: Full Price: UK

Dordogne Review

June 13, 2023 Mina Smith About Games, 1. Two Thumbs Up, Adventure, Genre, Indie, Rating, Review, Steam review, Visual Novel Leave a comment

Game: Dordogne Genre: Visual Novel, Walking Sim System: Steam (also available for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X)