Elise Avery, Author at The Escapist

The Last Spell Review in 3 Minutes: This tactical roguelite from Ishtar Games is compelling with a strong core gameplay loop.

The Last Spell Review in 3 Minutes – A Compelling Tactical Roguelite

The Last Spell is a tactical RPG roguelite by Ishtar Games in which you must protect derelict villages from hordes of monsters. Each ...

By Elise AveryMarch 25, 2023

Review in 3 Minutes

Phantom Brigade Review in 3 Minutes – Extremely Repetitive Mech Strategy

Phantom Brigade is a turn-based real-time strategy game by Brace Yourself Games. It’s a mech game where each turn you plan out your ...

By Elise AveryMarch 10, 2023

Review in 3 Minutes

Rytmos Review in 3 Minutes – A Novel Puzzler with Pleasant Music

Rytmos is a relaxing puzzle game by Floppy Club, in which you solve line puzzles on the side of cubes. You begin by ...

By Elise AveryMarch 3, 2023

Review in 3 Minutes

Scars Above Review in 3 Minutes – Decent Sci-Fi Third-Person Shooter Adventure

Scars Above is a third-person shooter by Mad Head Games, in which you play as Kate, a scientist trapped on an alien planet ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 28, 2023

Review in 3 Minutes

Clive ‘N’ Wrench Review in 3 Minutes – A Fun Yet Messy 3D Platformer

Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D platformer from Dinosaur Bytes Studio in which you play as a rabbit and monkey trying to stop ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 28, 2023

video game Atomic Heart controversy explained connection between developer Mundfish and Russia Ukraine war invasion / VK Play

Video Games

Explaining the Atomic Heart Controversy & How It Connects to Russia’s War in Ukraine

Mundfish is a new developer whose recently released game, Atomic Heart, has drawn some controversy for its ties to Russia. The studio was ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 24, 2023

Chibig Talpa Games Undercoders Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara preview: This colorful 3D platformer is great when you are rolling fast but stumbles once you slow down.

Previews

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara Is a Speedy, Albeit Inflexible 3D Platformer

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a linear 3D platformer with fixed camera perspective, and I took a look at the ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 19, 2023

Ravenbound preview demo is 3D action roguelite from developer Systemic Reaction.

Previews

Ravenbound’s Flight System Is a Freeform Take on Roguelite Maps

Ravenbound is a 3D action roguelite that had a demo out recently for preview for Steam Next Fest. In each fight, you block, ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 18, 2023

Does open-world Harry Potter game Avalanche Software Hogwarts Legacy have multiplayer? Here's the long answer.

Video Games

Does Hogwarts Legacy Have Multiplayer?

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in and around Hogwarts in the 1800s. It was developed by Avalanche Studios, the company ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 14, 2023

Phantom Brigade is a hybrid turn-based & real-time tactical RPG from developer Brace Yourself Games.

Previews

Phantom Brigade Is Like a Video Editor for Cool Mech Fights

In Phantom Brigade, each turn is a slice of time into which you try to squeeze as much damage and dodging as possible ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 14, 2023

Here is the full answer to if Like a Dragon: Ishin is Steam Deck Verified and able to play normally on the go like other Yakuza games.

Video Games

Is Like a Dragon: Ishin on Steam Deck?

Like a Dragon: Ishin is a remake of a spinoff in the Like a Dragon series (previously known as the Yakuza series) set ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 11, 2023

Here is a full explanation of the J.K. JK Rowling controversy surrounding the game Hogwarts Legacy, including how transphobia factors into it.

Opinion

Explaining the J.K. Rowling Controversy Surrounding Hogwarts Legacy

If you’ve heard any talk about Hogwarts Legacy, you’ve probably heard people say you shouldn’t support the game because J.K. Rowling is transphobic. ...

By Elise AveryFebruary 10, 2023

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