![A few weeks ago I was sitting there pondering how much I enjoy a good old-fashioned Metroidvania game. After pondering the possibility of brushing off my DS for some Castlevania, […]](../../wp-content/uploads/20160728180524_1-e1471221432894-460x345.jpg "Headlander (PC) Review")
![PAX East is, in many ways, BrainLazy’s “local” convention. While our staff has largely split up to take on their own projects, this Boston convention is one that never fails […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2016-04-25-20.23.45-460x345.jpg "PAX East 2016")
![It’s certainly been a while since our last review, hasn’t it? You can blame the run up to my latest book release, I suppose, but that’s no excuse! I mean, […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2015-10-26_00007-460x345.jpg "Zoombinis (PC) Review")
![The following previous is based on a Beta. The final game may vary from what was previewed. Frequently use reviewer type people get the notion that we’ve seen it all. […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2015-08-08_00001-460x345.jpg "Mayan Death Robots (PC) Preview")
![I got into shmups in the 1941 days, back when they weren’t called shmups, they were just called “One of those Galaga-type games.” I fell out of them pretty quickly, […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2015-07-14_00001-460x345.jpg "Zenzizenzic (PC) Review")
![Many are the games that tell you exactly what they are at first glance. Other games are more unique, requiring themselves to be explained either through cinematic intros or careful […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2015-07-04_00014-460x345.jpg "TIMEframe (PC) Review")
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![Due to the tremendous capacity for focus on story and characters, adventure games are a great fit for the episodic format. This fact has repeatedly been established by Telltale’s many […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-10-08_00002-e1381976118719.jpg "Cognition (PC) Review")
Cognition (PC) Review
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 1 CommentDue to the tremendous capacity for focus on story and characters, adventure games are a great fit for the episodic format. This fact has repeatedly been established by Telltale’s many […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Assault Android Cactus. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Beta? (Version: 130908b / Date: Sept 24th 2013) […]](../../wp-content/uploads/250110_screenshots_2013-09-22_00001-115x86.jpg "Assault Android Cactus (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)")
Assault Android Cactus (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)
Posted on October 4, 2013 | No CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Assault Android Cactus. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Beta? (Version: 130908b / Date: Sept 24th 2013) […] -
![Grand Theft Auto is a series that’s notable for a number of reasons. It didn’t become a sensation until its third iteration, it more-or-less created the open world sandbox genre, […]](../../wp-content/uploads/v_coverart_800x600-115x86.jpg "Grand Theft Auto V (360) Review")
Grand Theft Auto V (360) Review
Posted on October 4, 2013 | No CommentsGrand Theft Auto is a series that’s notable for a number of reasons. It didn’t become a sensation until its third iteration, it more-or-less created the open world sandbox genre, […] -
![Back before “Tycoon” games degenerated into being about how spectacularly you could crash a roller coaster, the word was a sort of titular shorthand for a clever little simulation of […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-09-19_000011-115x86.jpg "Game Dev Tycoon (PC) Review")
Game Dev Tycoon (PC) Review
Posted on October 1, 2013 | No CommentsBack before “Tycoon” games degenerated into being about how spectacularly you could crash a roller coaster, the word was a sort of titular shorthand for a clever little simulation of […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Contraption Maker. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Alpha (Build 1) state, and may deal with […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-09-22_00001-115x86.jpg "Contraption Maker (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)")
Contraption Maker (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)
Posted on September 30, 2013 | 2 CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Contraption Maker. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Alpha (Build 1) state, and may deal with […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Darkout. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Beta (Version 1.53) state, and may deal with features […]](../../wp-content/uploads/Darkout-2013-09-17-20-45-07-38-115x86.jpg "Darkout (PC) Preview")
Darkout (PC) Preview
Posted on September 24, 2013 | 1 CommentThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Darkout. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Beta (Version 1.53) state, and may deal with features […] -
![Today we’ll be looking at The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, a comedic take on both traditional Hollywood horror and the venerable addictive Diablo game type. Visuals In general presentation […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-09-08_000021-115x86.jpg "The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing")
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Posted on September 18, 2013 | No CommentsToday we’ll be looking at The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, a comedic take on both traditional Hollywood horror and the venerable addictive Diablo game type. Visuals In general presentation […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Betrayer. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Alpha (alpha build 2709 / Version 0.3) state, and […]](../../wp-content/uploads/title12-115x86.jpg "Betrayer (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)")
Betrayer (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)
Posted on September 12, 2013 | No CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Betrayer. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in Alpha (alpha build 2709 / Version 0.3) state, and […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Mercenary Kings. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in prerelease state (Version: r6762), and may deal with […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-09-03_00002-115x86.jpg "Mercenary Kings (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)")
Mercenary Kings (PC) Preview (Steam Early Access)
Posted on September 12, 2013 | No CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Mercenary Kings. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in prerelease state (Version: r6762), and may deal with […] -
![I hope you enjoy this review, because the forces of fate and nature seemed to conspire against our intrepid reviewers in our attempts to put this game through its paces. […]](../../wp-content/uploads/Untitled3-115x86.png "Divinity: Dragon Commander (PC) Review")
Divinity: Dragon Commander (PC) Review
Posted on September 9, 2013 | No CommentsI hope you enjoy this review, because the forces of fate and nature seemed to conspire against our intrepid reviewers in our attempts to put this game through its paces. […] -
![Apogee recently released a remake of their classic FPS Rise of the Triad. Since hearing (and seeing it first hand at this year’s PAX East), I couldn’t wait to get […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-08-04_00014-115x86.jpg "Rise of the Triad (PC) Review")
Rise of the Triad (PC) Review
Posted on September 9, 2013 | No CommentsApogee recently released a remake of their classic FPS Rise of the Triad. Since hearing (and seeing it first hand at this year’s PAX East), I couldn’t wait to get […] -
![After our recent preview of Memoria, we were lucky enough to get our hands on the full version. Rather than rehashing what I’ve said previously, I’ll try to focus this […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-09-02_00001-115x86.jpg "Memoria (PC) Review")
Memoria (PC) Review
Posted on September 8, 2013 | No CommentsAfter our recent preview of Memoria, we were lucky enough to get our hands on the full version. Rather than rehashing what I’ve said previously, I’ll try to focus this […] -
![There lies a sect of gamers that have grown weary from the drone of first person shooters that permeate the shelves of your local or virtual game shop. They cry […]](../../wp-content/uploads/title11-115x86.jpg "Papers, Please (PC) Review")
Papers, Please (PC) Review
Posted on September 1, 2013 | No CommentsThere lies a sect of gamers that have grown weary from the drone of first person shooters that permeate the shelves of your local or virtual game shop. They cry […] -
![They say the last vestige of adventure games is Germany. Today we’ll be looking at Memoria, an adventure game still in development that shows that a labor of love shows […]](../../wp-content/uploads/memoria-2013-08-10-12-40-01-66-115x86.jpg "Memoria (PC) Preview")
Memoria (PC) Preview
Posted on August 18, 2013 | 1 CommentThey say the last vestige of adventure games is Germany. Today we’ll be looking at Memoria, an adventure game still in development that shows that a labor of love shows […] -
![Good news, this review is spoiler-free! Obviously whatever has been shown in promotional material will be on display in this review. Breaking the fourth wall. Saints Row IV doesn’t so […]](../../wp-content/uploads/title10-115x86.jpg "Saints Row IV (PC) Review (Spoiler Free)")
Saints Row IV (PC) Review (Spoiler Free)
Posted on August 14, 2013 | 1 CommentGood news, this review is spoiler-free! Obviously whatever has been shown in promotional material will be on display in this review. Breaking the fourth wall. Saints Row IV doesn’t so […] -
![***This review is spoiler-free! There is only one plot-point exposed, but it’s literally the opening scene of the game.*** It’s not often that horror games tread on the Adventure genre […]](../../wp-content/uploads/thelastdoortitle-115x86.png "The Last Door (PC) Review")
The Last Door (PC) Review
Posted on August 10, 2013 | No Comments***This review is spoiler-free! There is only one plot-point exposed, but it’s literally the opening scene of the game.*** It’s not often that horror games tread on the Adventure genre […] -
Megabyte Punch (PC) Review
Posted on August 6, 2013 | No CommentsSuper Smash Bros. is a seriously fun party game. A fighting game with dirt simple controls, that has more in common with sumo than boxing. Despite this, I’ve seen very […] -
![Full Mojo Rampage is in ALPHA stages as of this preview and is the second in our recent roguelike roll call. Unlike the traditional roguelike path followed by Sword of the […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013-07-27_00005-115x86.jpg "Full Mojo Rampage (PC) Preview")
Full Mojo Rampage (PC) Preview
Posted on August 6, 2013 | No CommentsFull Mojo Rampage is in ALPHA stages as of this preview and is the second in our recent roguelike roll call. Unlike the traditional roguelike path followed by Sword of the […] -
Wyv and Keep (PC) Review
Posted on August 5, 2013 | No CommentsI honestly didn’t know what to expect when I first dipped my toe into Wyv and Keep. Some games I seek out, others I research before playing. This one was […] -
Sword of the Stars: The Pit: Mindgames (PC) Review
Posted on July 28, 2013 | No CommentsI’m not sure what it is about roguelikes that seizes my brain, but it is undeniable. I’ve logged more hours than I care to admit on nethack, Binding of Isaac, […] -
![When I write reviews, I tend to search for useful analogies to help you get the general idea of what a game is like. These will frequently take the form […]](../../wp-content/uploads/DustyRevenge-2013-07-17-19-44-29-41-115x86.jpg "Dusty Revenge (PC) Review")
Dusty Revenge (PC) Review
Posted on July 25, 2013 | No CommentsWhen I write reviews, I tend to search for useful analogies to help you get the general idea of what a game is like. These will frequently take the form […] -
![This is it folks, Outlast is coming out early September. For those that don’t remember, I had an early hand’s on preview here: https://brainlazy.com/article/preview-2/hands-preview-outlast-red-barrels/ I was stoked back […]](../../wp-content/uploads/Outlast_01-115x86.jpg "Outlast Release Date: September 4th 2013 On Steam for $19.99!")
Outlast Release Date: September 4th 2013 On Steam for $19.99!
Posted on July 24, 2013 | 54 CommentsThis is it folks, Outlast is coming out early September. For those that don’t remember, I had an early hand’s on preview here: https://brainlazy.com/article/preview-2/hands-preview-outlast-red-barrels/ I was stoked back […] -
![We’ve been reviewing a lot of point and click adventure games here at BrainLazy recently. Though you might not realize it, the genre has evolved over the years in much […]](../../wp-content/uploads/Face-Noir-2013-06-28-20-54-10-83-115x86.jpg "Face Noir (PC) Review")
Face Noir (PC) Review
Posted on July 18, 2013 | No CommentsWe’ve been reviewing a lot of point and click adventure games here at BrainLazy recently. Though you might not realize it, the genre has evolved over the years in much […]