That’s the magic trick of Dordogne: humanizing the people and places we only remember from childhood.

Return to Grace is a wonderfully written game offering an interesting exploration of AI. It's a short little mystery that doesn't overstay its welcome, and, by the end, I felt satisfied.

The puzzles are wonderful, the story is well-crafted, and the message is clear. Botany Manor is one of the best games I’ve played in 2024.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a campy, weird time that has some really compelling gameplay friction that feels like a response to sprawling power fantasy RPGs

Harold Halibut is charming, odd, and above all, a story about finding home.

INDIKA is rich with beautifully haunting visuals and deep, ponderous explorations of faith. It’s rarely a fun game, instead you’ll leave after five or six hours, most likely feeling empty.

As much as Citizen Sleeper 2 is a despairing look at survival among the stars, it is also a story of community, hope, and camaraderie.