Reviews
Find here all of the reviews we do on KeenGamer. Every one is chosen directly by the author according to their interests, so you always get a fan of the genre.
Frostpunk 2 Review – Surviving the Winter Apocalypse (PC)
Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the original Frostpunk not only expands on the survival mechanics and political depth of its predecessor but also introduces stunning new visuals and immersive audio design, offering a rich and complex ex...
PowerWash Simulator’s Alice’s Adventures DLC Review: Happy Very Merry Unbirthday to You (PC)
Don’t be late to explore PowerWash Simulator’s newest DLC with FuturLab's takes on an iconic spin on a classic novel from Lewis Carrol. In this pack, you’ll visit some of the most memorable scenes from the original work with a psychedelic spin that’l...
Not For Broadcast: The Timeloop DLC Review – Multiverse Medley
The Timeloop is the newest DLC story for Not For Broadcast. It turns the game's satirical lens from politics and government to modern pop culture. Focusing in on science fiction tropes like time loops and the multiverse to create a crazy narrative bu...
Caravan SandWitch Review: A Casual Yet Entrancing Open-World Sci-Fi Adventure (PS5)
Jump into your indestructible van and explore a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world in Caravan SandWitch, a cool and casual indie adventure game where you uncover the mysteries of a threatening and destructive storm, plus a missing sister and mysterious fi...
The Casting of Frank Stone Review: Dwindling Appeal (PS5)
The Casting of Frank Stone is crippled by a story that is bogged down by its pacing. It tries to tackle too much in too little time. Due to its impressive visuals, strong introduction and atmospheric soundtrack however, The Casting of Frank just narr...
Yars Rising Review – Retroactive Outrage (PS5)
Yars Rising is the 2024 remake of the classic 1982 Atari game Yars' Revenge. Taking the 8-bit alien war into the world of 2D platformers. Familiar territory for developers WayForward. Unfortunately, its flashy graphics and soundtrack aren't enough to...
Terminus: Zombie Survivors Review: Slow Roguelike Success
Terminus: Zombie Survivors tests your survival skills over a long journey with unpredictable variables. Fend off zombies while staying healthy and scavenging for supplies as you travel towards your goal. However, the tutorial doesn’t cover every topi...
Not For Broadcast Review: Stress Tested (PC)
Not For Broadcast is a full motion look at how important the news is to a free country. Putting players in the shoes of a producer as a new government rises to power. It's an interesting and occasionally depressing look at the slow death of a democra...
Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Review: The Final Frontier Just Got a Whole Lot Better!
Star Trek Adventures has returned with its Second Edition with brand new content and updates to its core system. Having used a review copy of the Second Edition to go on a few voyages myself, I share what this new edition has to offer, both for new p...
Arbiter Studio Polar 65 Keyboard Review: A Cool Blend of Form and Function
Discover what sets the Polar 65 apart—a compact, feature-rich keyboard that seamlessly blends sleek design with high-performance functionality, making it an ideal choice for a streamlined and efficient setup. Arbiter Studio may not have the same exte...
Hellbreach: Vegas Review: Aggressive & Short Survival
Hellbreach: Vegas improves on its initial PvE offerings with smoother graphics, competitive gameplay, and more customisation. There’s more reasons to jump in with your friends and refine your skills repelling the demonic invasion. The gameplay can ge...
Gravastar Mercury K1 Keyboard Review: Alien Aesthetics, Stellar Debut
Futuristic design meets high performance in GravaStar’s Mercury lineup, with the K1 standing out as a sleek, durable option for gamers and typists alike. If you’re seeking a mechanical keyboard that blends style with substance, the K1 could be your n...
Glorious Kabuto Review: Cutting-Edge Keycaps
Custom keycaps are the perfect way to personalize your keyboard, adding both style and character to your setup. The Kabuto keycaps, with their samurai-inspired design and durable build, could be the warrior’s touch your keyboard needs. Keycaps are un...
Cocoon Review: Captivating Journey (PS4)
Geometric Interactive have made an interesting experience with Cocoon. You oversee a humanoid looking beetle who has the power to hop inside spherical shaped orbs. What will await you? Have you got what it takes to solve the story which has befallen ...
Feed the Deep Review: A Lovecraftian Roguelite Full of Deep Sea Mysteries (PC)
Feed the Deep is the first solo game from Luke Muscat, designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. A 2D Lovecraftian roguelite where you manage your resources and participate in a lot of cave diving, Feed the Deep released on 16th August for PC and ...
Roots of Pacha Review: Rooting for This Excellent Pre-Historic Game (PS5)
Roots of Pacha takes you right back to pre-historic times, where you'll easily be sucked in by the addictive gameplay, strikingly detailed world, fun cast of characters, and just an all-round immersive experience. I’ve had my eye on Roots ...
Farewell North Review: Brilliantly Beautiful (Switch)
Farewell North is a game you should add to your collection if you're a fan of games with gorgeous open world exploration, intriguing puzzles, and a compelling narrative. This game will take you on an emotional journey that you're unlikely to forget i...
Minds Beneath Us Review: The Cost Of The Human Mind
Minds Beneath Us, a cyber aestethic indie game by Bearbone Studio, brings us a riveting perspective on AI and its effects on society. Unlock secrets and face the truth as you discover how far people will go at the cost of the human mind. Minds Beneat...
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School Review – Cult-Classic Korean Horror (PS5)
There are plenty of reasons why White Day is considered one of the top Korean horror games ever made, so today we're reviewing the PS5 version. And even if it presents little to no differences compared to the PS4 version, it remains as terrifying as ...
Sam & Max The Devil’s Playhouse Review: The Final Act for Sam & Max (PS4)
Finally we're in the final act of Telltale's trilogy of laugh out loud adventure. The Freelance police are on a mind bending adventure in five new episodes. Can we get a fitting conclusion to possibly Telltale's greatest trilogy, or will it break und...
Magical Delicacy Review: Food for Thought (Nintendo Switch)
If you love cozy management games and witchy tales, then Magical Delicacy might be for you. Explore a beautifully scenic pixelated harbor town and create magical dishes for its inhabitants. White Thorn Games presents an artistic Metroidvania game fro...
Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery Review – More Great Adventures (Switch)
If you enjoyed Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic, then you'll love the sequel, titled Discovery. Look for more hidden objects in amazingly detailed worlds and scenarios, including Noir, Victorian, and Sci-Fi. Earlier this year, I reviewed a hi...
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit Review – Familiar Pitfalls
Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit is the newest spinoff in the gargantuan Five Nights at Freddy's horror franchise. Based off the short story of the same name; Into the Pit offers unique style and scares, but doesn't stop itself from falling into...
Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space Review: Another Comedic Triumph (PS4)
The Freelance police are back in a new season of bizarre cases. Join Sam & Max in a five episode epic where they explore the concepts of Time, Space, and the Supernatural. Can the series continue being the laugh out loud sensation or will it fall...
Earth Defense Force 6 Review: 410,757,864,530 DEAD ALIENS (PS5)
As the great Johnny Rico once said, "The only good bug is a dead bug", and Earth Defense Force returns with its sixth installment, letting all the good little boys and girls engage in their fantasies of exterminating insects that are the size of hous...
Bleak Faith: Forsaken Review: More Faith Than Bleak (PS5)
After previewing Bleak Faith: Forsaken, I'm back to fully review this Souls-like that aims to be a solid experience while attempting to reinvent the genre. It mixes both Sci-Fi and Medieval fantasy to create a unique world that might be one of my new...
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Review: Falling in Love With This Pack (PC)
Romance is in the air with the latest Expansion Pack for The Sims 4: Lovestruck, and I've certainly fallen in love with it. This Expansion has taken me by surprise, being far more enjoyable and involved than I imagined. I have to admit, when I first ...
Exo One Review – Meditative Interplanetary Journey (PS5)
Exo One, originally released for PC and Xbox in 2021, has made its way to the PS4 and PS5, taking advantage of the DualSense feature's to enrich the experience even more. Still an amazing experience in my book, I still wish it was longer because I wa...
Solar Ash Review: Skate Me Through The Ultravoid (PS4)
Heart Machine looked at past inspirations to create a similarly thoughtful & strikingly beautiful experience. One which focuses on free-flowing movement - and it largely succeeds. It also hinges on large scale battles with Anomalies, magnificent ...
