Faye Falling (PS5) | REVIEW | A Hauntingly Mesmerizing Indie

From indie developer Jack Astral, and indie publisher EastAsiaSoft we find a haunting tale of a nameless lost soul trying to fight the darkness and reclaim their forgotten memories following a fall from what looks like Heaven's gate. It is after a fall much like that of Lucifer's at this heavenly gate that our robed protagonist begins their adventure through a linear labyrinthine spirit realm filled with puzzle elements, spirited inhabitants, and and turn based battles with shadowy threats named after negative personal feelings. Guided by a mysterious light beckoning them to move forward the fallen soul must trek through the spirit world fighting, and surviving in hopes that they can recall the reason they fell. Hopefully correcting course as they do so.

UFO 50 (SWITCH) | REVIEW | A Mock Multicart Indie By Industry Legends!!!

UFO 50 is both developed and published by Mossmouth, a studio best known for the indie hit Spelunky. This ambitious project, which released on September 18, 2024, for PC and surprise-launched on the Nintendo Switch on August 7, 2025, is the brainchild of a talented team led by Derek Yu, alongside Jon Perry, Eirik Suhrke, Ojiro Fumoto, Paul Hubans, and Tyriq Plummer. 

Enigma Trigger: A Lost 80's MKUltra Gaming Relic . . .

Enigma Trigger – The Lost Arcade Relic Shrouded in MKUltra Mystery

The Developer: Dr. Elias Varnholt and His Shadowy Past

Enigma Trigger was supposedly crafted by a reclusive developer named Dr. Elias Varnholt, a figure as enigmatic as the game itself. Varnholt, a German-born neuroscientist turned game designer, allegedly worked as a consultant for the CIA during the 1960s, contributing to the infamous MKUltra program. Declassified documents (or so the rumors claim) suggest Varnholt specialized in auditory subliminal conditioning, exploring how sound frequencies could influence behavior. Disillusioned by the unethical experiments, he vanished from public records in the early 1970s, only to resurface in the underground gaming scene of the late 1980s. 

9 Years of Shadows (PS5) | REVIEW | A Visually & Aurally Captivating Adventure

Developed by Halberd Studios and published by JanduSoft, 9 Years of Shadows is a captivating Metroidvania that immerses players in a world drained of color and hope. The story follows Europa, a determined warrior who ventures into the cursed Talos Castle, the source of a malevolent force that has sapped the world’s vibrancy for nearly a decade. 

Accompanied by Apino, a magical floating teddy bear with healing abilities, Europa seeks to uncover the curse’s origins and restore life to the desolate land. The narrative, while not groundbreaking, weaves a heartfelt tale of resilience and self-discovery, with Europa’s internal struggles and Apino’s whimsical presence creating a compelling dynamic.