The Gardens Between is a puzzle game about two friends, Arina and Frendt, who find themselves on a series of islands where time flows in both directions. Each island represents the pair’s memories of their time spent together, and the two must work as a team to reach the top of each island, all culminating…
Tag: puzzle games
When the Past Was Around: A Tale of Love and Loss
A while back, I reviewed the demo for a casual puzzle game called When the Past Was Around, which tells the story of Eda and a man known simply as the Owl. The story is told without any words and reveals the tragic twist right from the start, though it is the way in which…
Solving a Murder Mystery in Jenny LeClue: Detectivu
Jenny LeClue: Detectivu is one of those rare obscure gems that prove that taking a chance on games you’ve never heard of before can indeed pay off. This puzzle and adventure game is great for anyone who’s a fan of mysteries, and it follows the story of child detective Jenny LeClue, who finds herself in…
The Pedestrian is a Challenging Delight
Having been out of the Steam/indie game loop for a while, The Pedestrian‘s recent arrival on Xbox Game Pass was new news to me. While it may seem like I’m all-RPG all-the-time, I like to keep a stock of puzzle games in reserve for those times when I need a break from all the hefty…
Listmas 2021: The Duck’s Top Relaxing Games
Around the holiday season, we all like to relax and spend time with family. Or, if you’re a gamer like us, then you probably want to relax and spend time with some video games, and if your family insists on joining you, then…well, that’s what multiplayer games are for! Today, the Duck shall be listing…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #201
Up this week: Spelunky (demo) – it’s time to try our hand at treasure hunting in this classic, and sometimes difficult, rogue-like platforming game Cat Quest (demo) – join in as we check out the demo of Cat Quest, “an open world RPG set in the pawsome world of cats!” Hatoful Boyfriend – even pigeons…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #200
Up this week: Hatoful Boyfriend – even pigeons need love, which we quickly discover in this unusual (to say the least!) dating sim. Outer Wilds – we’re off to solve a time-looped mystery that’s as big as a solar system (and takes place in one, too) in this amazing and award-winning game! Nostalgic Notions –…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #199
Up this week: Hatoful Boyfriend – even pigeons need love, which we quickly discover in this unusual (to say the least!) dating sim. Outer Wilds – we’re off to solve a time-looped mystery that’s as big as a solar system (and takes place in one, too) in this amazing and award-winning game! Nostalgic Notions –…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #198
Up this week: Hatoful Boyfriend – even pigeons need love, which we quickly discover in this unusual (to say the least!) dating sim. Outer Wilds – we’re off to solve a time-looped mystery that’s as big as a solar system (and takes place in one, too) in this amazing and award-winning game! Undertale – join…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #197
Up this week: Outer Wilds – we’re off to solve a time-looped mystery that’s as big as a solar system (and takes place in one, too) in this amazing and award-winning game! Undertale – join in as we play through this beloved RPG to answer the question: can we find our way out of the…
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