The Alters Review - Narrative Driven Survival
A complex narrative, complete with parallel universes, is given the survival treatment. Read TechRaptor's The Alters review to learn more about Jan Dolski's struggle.
June 12, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
All of the Latest TechRaptor Reviews
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Below, you'll find all of our latest reviews and previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming reviews and gaming previews a week, and at least one tabletop review or tabletop preview every week!
Interview With nDreams and Shuhei Yoshida About Reach, VR, And What Indies Can Do To Set Themselves Apart
At Summer Game Fest we spoke with nDreams, developers of Reach, and Shuhei Yoshida about their action-adventure game, the VR space, and Indie game discoverability
June 12, 2025 | 07:53 EDT
Lumines Arise Is Going To Be Your Chill Out Game Of The Year
We got to play 15 glorious minutes of Lumines Arise, learning more about block dropping, accessibility options, and even confirmed multiplayer on it's release and in the summer demo. Check out our interview!
June 11, 2025 | 07:18 EDT
Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Preview – Focused on Teamwork
Pathfinder finally sees its first hack and slash ARPG adaptation. It reminds of things like Gauntlet with a big focus on teamwork.
June 11, 2025 | 06:43 EDT
LEGO Party Preview - A More Interactive Party Game
Is LEGO Party just Mario Party? Well, yes and no. There are quite a few changes and LEGO Party is a lot more interactive.
June 11, 2025 | 06:12 EDT
Possessor(s) Preview - A Deal with the Devil That's Worth It
Possessor(s) is shaping up to be a metroidvania with solid combat and an even better story. Here is our thoughts on Heart Machine's latest.
June 11, 2025 | 05:44 EDT
Crimson Desert Preview – Jaw-Droppingly Detailed Gameplay Depth
Crimson Desert has been intriguing for a while with its flashy trailers. I'm here to tell you that it lives up to what they've shown and a whole lot more.
June 11, 2025 | 05:10 EDT
Pragmata Preview - Capcom's Next Hit IP?
Capcom's newest IP, Pragmata, is on the way, and TechRaptor got some hands-on time with it at Summer Game Fest.
June 11, 2025 | 02:02 EDT
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preview - Miyamoto Musashi Mayhem
TechRaptor gets a look at some exciting gameplay for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
Resident Evil 9 Requiem Closed Door Presentation Shows Classic RE Puzzles And A Horrific New Creature
At SGF we got invited to check out pre-recorded gameplay of Grace waking up and exploring a terrifying house of dark hallways and things that go bump
June 11, 2025 | 11:00 EDT
Deadpool VR Pushes VR Automotion While Creating A Fun And Frantic Experience
After it's announcement at the Summer Game Fest Showcase we got to go hands on with Deadpool VR, mixing fast paced combat and humor
June 10, 2025 | 01:01 EDT
Head Back Out For Supplies In Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault sees the return of Will, a desire to loot dungeons, and an extremely satisfying gameplay loop
June 10, 2025 | 12:53 EDT
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Preview - Spilling Buckets of Ink
TechRaptor gets a demonstration of Mouse: P.I. For Hire, an exciting new FPS in the rubber hose animation style.
June 10, 2025 | 12:00 EDT
Kyle Crane Seeks Out Revenge And Dropkicks With The Best Of Them In Dying Light: The Beast
Kyle Crane is back in Dying Light: The Beast ready to track down those who tortured him, prepared to unleash his infected side
June 9, 2025 | 01:24 EDT
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard Is More Of The Same, But Zanier Stil
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard continues the original games format with increasingly complicated color puzzles, but adds in alternate realities for a bit of flair
June 9, 2025 | 01:06 EDT
Directive 8020 Enhances Gameplay, Putting The Stealth (And Scares) In Players Hands
At Summer Game Fest we got to experience horror firsthand with Directive 8020. Learn about the games enhancements while staying accessible to players of all skill levels.
June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Preview - I Freakin' Love Ninjas
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a great reason for Ninja Gaiden fans to get excited for some good ol' classic platforming.
June 9, 2025 | 01:00 EDT
Thick as Thieves Preview - A Spiritual Successor to a Classic?
TechRaptor finds out more on the upcoming PVPVE immersive sim, Thick as Thieves.
June 9, 2025 | 11:31 EDT
Relooted Is A Unique Heist Game For 2D Platforming Speedrun Fans
At SGF we got to see Relooted; a non-violent heist game that combines puzzle solving, platforming, and returning stolen artifacts.
June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Absolum Preview - A Very Promising Beat 'Em Up
At SGF, we take a look at Absolum, an ambitious upcoming beat 'em up.
June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Atomfall Wicked Isle Review - An Island Misadventure
Is Atomfall's new DLC location Midsummer Isle as good as the ruins and bunkers of the base game? Read our Atomfall Wicked Isle Review to find out!
June 9, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Baby Steps Preview - A Promising First Stride
Baby Steps combines classic Foddian gameplay with a sharp wit to create an excellent and fresh experience.
June 8, 2025 | 04:00 EDT
Ambrosia Sky Preview - Fighting Against Fungus
TechRaptor plays Ambrosia Sky, a "clean 'em up" with some impressive tech to really make the gameplay pop.
June 8, 2025 | 03:10 EDT
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Once Again Captures The Essence Of Skating, New Secret Characters
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 features classic levels, enhanced gameplay, new secret characters, and the ability to create level goals!
June 8, 2025 | 02:00 EDT
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Dancing with Daki
TechRaptor plays Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 at Summer Game Fest 2025.
June 8, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Frosthaven's Video Game Adaptation Creates A "No Fuss" Experience At SGF 2025
Trying out the Frosthaven video game we were excited to see the board game come to life, removing a lot of barriers to entry for such a fantastic experience.
June 7, 2025 | 02:50 EDT
Aether & Iron Sets Up A Beautiful World For A Gritty Noir Story
Aether & Iron is a "neo-decopunk" detective game set in a unique 1930s New York in the sky, roll for dialogue, and battle cars
June 7, 2025 | 12:22 EDT
Riftbound, The League Of Legends TCG, Mixes Fast Gameplay, A Consistent Resource System, And Unique Mechanics For A Standout TCG
We got hands on with Riftbound, the League of Legends TCG. With consistent resource generation, unique mechanics, and a variety of gameplay styles, we're hooked.
June 3, 2025 | 03:00 EDT
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review - Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma aims to move on from the messy launch of Rune Factory 5, but manages to create as many problems as it solved.
June 2, 2025 | 03:00 EDT
Line of Fire Burnt Moon - Undaunted But Not As We Know It
Using some of the Undaunted mechanics, in its recent futuristic Callisto setting, we check out the new deck builder card game, Line of Fire Burnt Moon.
May 31, 2025 | 12:38 EDT
The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two Expansion Preview
We're taking a sneak peek at The Mandalorian Adventures - Clan of Two, a new expansion to the Star Wars adventure board game!
May 30, 2025 | 05:40 EDT
Hell Is Us Preview - Hollow Walkers, Substantial Stories
Hell Is Us is the next game from Rogue Factor, which combines weighty third-person melee combat with cerebral investigatory gameplay.
May 30, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Elden Ring Nightreign Review - Fort, Night?
In our Elden Ring Nightreign review, we take a look at the first ever spinoff for one of FromSoftware's signature Soulslike games. Can it measure up?
May 28, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Kabuto Park Review - Bite-Sized Bug Battler
Kabuto Park is a bite-sized bug battler that feels like a slice of summer vacation.
May 28, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Preview - Brilliant Updates to Classic JRPGs
At PAX East 2025 we got our hands on the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes, the next parts of the Erdrick trilogy that are getting the beloved graphic treatment.
May 27, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Review - The Skeleton Of A Story Without Heart
The Last of Us Season 2 manages to deliver a number of excellent moment in an otherwise good show filled with pacing issues and an affinity to tell, not show.
May 25, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set Preview - Awoooo!
Our preview of the new Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Army Set shows off this Chapter's fangs, with five units ready to tear into the opposition.
May 24, 2025 | 07:21 EDT
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown Review - One Man Army
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a unconventional spin on the famous half-shell heroes.
May 22, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Sedap! A Culinary Adventure Review - Sweet and Sour
Sedap! A Culinary Adventure is a co-op cooking action-adventure game with south-east Asian roots. While buggy and flawed at times, it's still a co-op game bursting with flavour.
May 22, 2025 | 07:00 EDT
Monster Train 2 Review - To Hell and Back
Our Monster Train 2 review praises how the game builds on its predecessor's foundation in the way it lets players break it to achieve broken builds.
May 21, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Review - Jubei's Bizarre Adventure
Newcomers and veterans to Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will find a lot to like with this quality remaster.
May 20, 2025 | 06:00 EDT
Creature Keeper Review - Dog Walker For Hire
After a successful Kickstarter Campaign, and a previous release date of 2021, Fervir Games have finally released Creature Keeper to the wild. Was it worth the wait? Read our Creature Keeper review to find out more.
May 20, 2025 | 02:57 EDT
Daggerheart Review - A Narrative Forward 'yes and...' TTRPG That Is A Force To Be Reckoned With
Our Daggerheart review covers how the RPG, with narrative-forward gameplay, keeps (most) players engaged and is simple to pick up and even easier to run.
May 20, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Tales of Seikyu Preview - Cute, Yokai Farming Fun
Tales of Seikyu combines farming, combat, life sim mechanics, and worldbuilding to create a one-of-a-kind game full of potential.
May 20, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 Review – Against The Machine
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 concludes its tale with emotional vulnerability, strong character drama, and a disappointing climax. This is our review.
May 19, 2025 | 02:17 EDT
Wizkids Icons of the Realms Underdark Expeditions Miniatures - Nightlights To Stop You Bumping In The Dark
Wizkids has released new miniatures for Underdark Expeditions including some that glow in the dark, good luck rolling dice when you can't read them though!
May 14, 2025 | 03:21 EDT
FBC: Firebreak Preview - Synergistic Mayhem
FBC: Firebreak takes us back to the world of Control and the Oldest House overrun by the Hiss. Is this co-op shooter in a wonderfully weird universe worth your time?
May 14, 2025 | 02:36 EDT
Shadow Labyrinth Preview - Pac-Man Reimagined
At PAX Eat 2025 we got to go hands-on with Shadow Labyrinth, a new game from Bandai Namco. Check out our Shadow Labyrinth preview and PAX East 2025 coverage.
May 14, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Football Heroes League Preview - Soccer Like Never Before
In our Football Heroes League preview, we got to play 2-vs-2 soccer at PAX East 2025. See why we're looking forward to the Football Heroes League release!
May 12, 2025 | 02:59 EDT
Doom: The Dark Ages Review - All the Gory, None of the Glory
Doom: The Dark Ages returns to the Doom Slayer's past with a full set of new melee weapons, mechs, and more as you rip and tear Hell's legions once again.
May 9, 2025 | 10:00 EDT
DXRacer Martian Series Review - A Premium Product With A Few Interesting Twists
We got to check out the DXRacer Martian Series, an electric gaming chair that for all the bells and whistles maintains a neat design.
May 6, 2025 | 09:14 EDT