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  1. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 18 December 2025

    Does it ever end? Blue Prince’s spiral is a monument to curiosity

    Blue Prince’s multiple endings allow different types of players to stop when they want. But its 'true ending' asks players to face the fact that some questions may remain unanswered.

  2. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 8 December 2025

    The Button Effect is an elegant exploration of cause and effect in game design

    This minimalist puzzler celebrates the importance of the humble videogame button.

  3. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 14 November 2025

    The Darkest Files is a powerful and compelling detective game that asks you to question truth and justice

    Set in postwar Germany, The Darkest Files is a historical detective game about prosecutor Fritz Bauer’s attempts to bring war criminals to justice. It explores the objectivity of truth through its mechanics.

  4. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 27 October 2025

    Desktop Explorer uses its Windows 2000-inspired interface to tell a ghost story

    Expertly designed and creatively utilized, Desktop Explorer's puzzles don’t seem likely to run out of steam.

  5. Feature
    Dayten Rose, 8 October 2025

    Echo Weaver is a time loop metroidbrainia that buzzes with exciting potential

    Echo Weaver is a time loop metroidbrainia with strong platforming mechanics at its core. Explore its sci-fi narrative, discover new abilities, and race against the ever-present clock.

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