Dead Space was a masterpiece when it was released in 2008, and somehow feels even more so remade in 2023, when engrossing singleplayer horror story games are so rare. It threads the needle by doing something original, meaningful, and memorable, while giving appropriate nods to the properties that inspired it. Sixteen years later, much of that quality still shines though, though the inevitability of progress has ground some of the luster off of this title and made the offering feel more limited than it once did.

Bite Night is awesome, well worth the $3.49 the game costs in the United States. One part horror, two parts humor, it succeeds on both fronts and is an absolute joy to play for the short time that it lasts. I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a retro game this much since Pony Island, and I’m eager to see what MyGrandfather Games does next.

The undeniably-aged gameplay keeps The Last of Us Part I Remaster from being among the best around, but there are elements of pacing, immersion, and narrative which are perhaps without peer, and that makes this title a worthwhile visit for any fan of post-apocalyptic survival horror.

‘The Bunker landed when I was far enough removed from the disappointment of Rebirth to approach with the enthusiasm warranted by a new entry in the storied series. Hoping for a return to form, I was granted something far more exciting: a new apex for my beloved Amnesia series. The Bunker reached such heights by the unexpected route of casting off the gothic, body, and cosmic horror of previous entries and going in a new direction: that of prey eluding the hunter. This title introduces a number of new gameplay elements, mechanics, and dares to discard long standing hallmarks of the series to great success.’

‘All in all, FAITH: The Unholy Trinity is an excellent indie horror game that hits far more often than it misses. It has a high skill cap and carries the frustrating elements of 1980s gaming, but those in no way should dissuade the intrepid gamer who typically finds they are more than a match for the asks of modern games. Despite my issues, Airdorf Games are still going to make my automatic buy list, as the vibrant creativity and excellent storytelling showcased in FAITH eclipses all of its lesser elements.’

I cannot overstate the perpetual sense of menace that permeates every moment of Visage. Even when you have a good grasp of the game’s mechanics and know where you’re going next, walking down a hallway can feel suffocating, and the sprint across a dark room to the light switch is as tense on the twentieth rendition as it was on the first.