In our Constance review, learn whether this blend of metroidvania and visual novel manages to deliver on its intriguing setup.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Donkey Kong Bananza.
Working on: Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Can't wait for: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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In our Pragmata Sketchbook demo preview, learn why Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi epic shows promise after six years of development.
The Game Awards 2025 was a four-hour snooze fest, but for four minutes, it was absolute cinema thanks to Flute Guy. Let’s recap the fun.
Join us at 7:30pm EST for our 2025 Game Awards live blog, and find out how many instruments Keighley’s got “Flute Guy” playing this year.
In our GigaSword review, learn why this puzzle-platformer metroidvania is a work of love, despite some technical hiccups.
In our Demonschool review, learn why clever writing and beautiful sprite work can’t save repetitive gameplay.
The 2025 Game Awards announces its Game of the Year nominees later today. Based on the orchestra, we already know which games made the cut.
In our Absolum review, learn why Dotemu’s latest is a sublime beat-em-up wrapped up in a flawed roguelike package.
Video game adaptations are everywhere — shows, movies, books, board games, music, and more. But what makes them work? Let’s discuss.
The Game Boy LEGO set is the latest entry in a stellar lineup of video game LEGO sets. Here’s why it rules (and four other great recs).