This time on Play It, we take a look at a deceptively hard puzzle game with one major control mechanic. Howmonica is a gravity-based puzzle/platformer that does not want to make your life easy. You control a super cute cupcake-like…
On this edition of Play It, we take a look at a game that turns a frustrating but beautiful paper art into a relaxing yet challenging game. Folds is an online puzzle game where you fold origami. You have a…
I love the Pokemon games. They hit on so much I like in gaming. They’re turn-based RPGs, they feature adorable creatures, and they require an obsessive knowledge of an absurd fighting rubric to really succeed. They also feature game mechanics…
I think it’s pretty clear by now that I like a well planned game with simple mechanics. Gaming should not be difficult because you struggle to memorize the control scheme or the controls don’t even work. The challenge should come…
In this edition of Play It, we’re focusing in on a puzzle platformer that refuses to play by its own rules. Psych Out is a curious puzzle platform game. You play as a mental patient tied up in a straight…
On this edition of Play It, we look at two static shooter games that are worth a try for online gamers looking for something a little out of the norm. First up is Orange Roulette. This is a dark and…
Looking for an easy time waster? Try Dead Pixel from Rzook over at Newgrounds. It is a point and click puzzle game that anyone can play with ease. I recommend wiping off your monitor before you start. No reason. The…
On this edition of Play It, we look at a creepy and cute online puzzle game about making friends. Happy Dead Friends is a cool little linking puzzle game from rhinogames on Newgrounds. The goal is simple. You have a…
On this edition of Play It, we look at a deeply personal biographical game. The experience is all about using the form of video games to create a sense of familiarity with a less discussed subject. Dys4ia has been getting…
On this edition of Play It, we look at an ambitious game that manages to look great, have a story, and handle well. Ace Pilot is an overhead shooter with a great look to it. The gameplay is all well…
On this edition of Play It, we look at a sequel to a cannon launch game that sets itself apart with style and execution. Burrito Bison Revenge is a new Adult Swim game from Juicy Beast Studio. It is a…
Musaic Box is a new music/puzzle/point and click game from Badim at Newgrounds. The concept is quite refreshing for music games. Essentially, you are building music square by square in a music box. Your grandfather has left you clues all…
ClickShake Games have done it again. In a new sequel to their game The Visitor, they have completely changed the gameplay mechanics to keep a novel little title fresh and interesting. In The Visitor games, you play as a pink…
On this edition of Play It, we look at a novel spin on a well-worn physics puzzle engine. Words and Physics is a new online puzzle game from Turbo Nuke/keyboi available at Newgrounds. The objective is obvious to online puzzle…