Grindstone is Still Very Good in 2021

As games about blood-raging berserkers go, Grindstone is probably the most brain-tickling. Kratos never spent much time plotting his next move. Conan was never concerned about his killstreak. Jorg, with skin covered in ice and demeanor covered in gloom, is…

Below’s Explore Mode Makes a Frustrating Game Great

It takes a good amount of self-awareness to recognize that something you’ve done – something you’ve been working on for the better part of ten years – isn’t perfect. Below had a long development cycle, and when it finally launched,…

Below Preview: Surviving All These Years

The last time I played Below was almost four years ago. PAX East 2014 was the first time it was playable, and as Capybara Games has always made odd, specific games that appeal to me almost on a frighteningly direct…

Below Preview: Zelda Meets Dark Souls

Below is the latest product from Capybara Games, which premiered at E3 last year. It’s been pretty hush-hush since it was first revealed, but PAX East was the first time it’s been playable, and I got to see just what…

PAX East 2012: Super Time Force Preview

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