The Evening Arcade: Recent Episodes

Steven Landray

Originally started as a two-hour radio show on Coast and County Radio, The Evening Arcade is a more condensed cacophony of news, reviews and more from across the gaming world.

All things animalculis come together in this console port of Planet Zoo, bringing all of the updates since release alongside controller support to the hands of console players! Find out how it plays in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Lay your cards on the table in this remarkable resource management game, striking a balance between simplicity and sophistication as you help your village grow. Find out more in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What happens if we change the story? Taking shape as a unique 2D puzzle-platformer, Saviorless brings you along on a story about telling stories and the dangers that an ending can bring. Learn more in our coverage from Coast and County Radio!

Use your keen eye for investigation as you explore a manor brimming with marvelous botany, a Botany Manor, if you will. Learn how to make your plants survive and thrive to help you progress further into the manor! Hear our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Friends, family, food and fishing all stand at the centre of Moonglow Bay, a heartfelt life sim with a simple premise and a marvelous voxel style. Find out how we got along with the Nintendo Switch port of the game in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

This is a review of Bakery Simulator, so let's drop the facade a moment and just pretend I made a bunch of puns here with the words "loaf", "yeast" and "bread" in them. Find out our thoughts in this snippet from Toast and County Radio!

In a drastic change from the previous South Park titles, Snow Day adds an extra dimension to the world transforming the turn-based RPGs we have come to know into a 3rd person co-op brawler, but does the game deserved to be hailed, or will it get a frosty reception? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Three rounds. One live. Two blank. Make your choice.This unnerving take on the classic game of chance adds an element of strategy to the deadly game, creating a wonderfully tense experience for players. Find out if we survived in this coverage from Coast and County Radio!

The planet is dying, leaving only humanity's failure in it's wake. On another note, One Last Breath is a dandy little game about preserving and recovering our ecology - find out how we fared in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Filth and foul disease plague the planet, but will you help it spread or stem the flow? Find out how we played in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

The fast-paced 2D platformer returns in style with the sequel to Freedom Planet! Race your way across vast, winding levels at Sonic speed as an intriguing plot unwinds around you. Find out how we got along with the game in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Taking a vastly new direction from it's RPG predecessor, Ikonei Island is a delightful farming survival simulator with a colourful cast of characters, favouring up to four players cooperatively as you rebuild the run down island. Find out how we got along with the game in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Returning listeners may recognise Cavern of Dreams as a game reviewed previously on the show, but with the release of the console version of the game it is a great time to revisit Flynn's adventure to find his family. Find out how the console port holds up in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Since it's release two decades ago, STAR WARS™: Battlefront has become renown as a fan favourite, but how much heavy lifting does nostalgia do? Find out our thought in this clip from Coast and County Radio!ADDITIONAL NOTE:Since recording this segment, an interview with IGN's Wesley Yin-Poole has uncovered evidence that some of the animations from the pre-patch version of the game may have contained uncredited animations from modder 'iamashaymin':https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-a-terrible-gut-punch-veteran-modder-says

You've heard of Bus Simulator, you've heard of Construction Simulator, but what about a Taxi Simulator? With Taxi Life, all of your dreams finally come true as you ferry people around Barcelona in style. Find out how we fared in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Here on the Evening Arcade we love a good Metroidvania (or as we call them, every Metroidvania!) so when given the opportunity to play vibrant, fast paced game 'The Weird Dream, we snapped up the opportunity! Find out what we thought in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

NES classic Top Gear (not to be confused with Top Gear, the British racing-comedy show) sees a fresh new release on modern consoles today, but has this arcade racing hit held to the lines, or veered wildly off course? Find our in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Stylistic design meets turn based tactics in this original RPG, but how does it hold up? Find out more about our experience with Stolen Realm in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Action platformers have seen a revival in recent years, and rightly so. With the renewed love for classics such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario, it's finally Mega Man's time to shine with Berserk Boy - an homage to a beloved era of games!Find out what makes Berserk Boy shine in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The daya of the roguelike deck-builder are over, long live the reign of roguelike DICE builders! Find out how this simple spin on a beloved formula works, and whether it rolls high... or off the table. Tune in to this clip from Coast and County Radio to hear our thoughts!

Zombies have always managed to be a horror staple, but it would be rude not to acknowledge their comedy roots. Various games have tackled this idea before, but where Stubbs The Zombie and Dead Rising have always taken a more goofy and stylistic approach, Welcome To ParadiZe aims for the head with satire galore. Does this survival crafting game manage to balance gameplay and guffawing well? Find out in our Coast and County Radio coverage!

Straddling the line between conventional 2D puzzle platformer and narrative wonder, A Void Hope is a story of finding yourself at the risk of losing yourself along the way, but does this game's unusual Gestalt create an engaging experience? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Taking a vastly different approach to it's predecessor, Please Touch The Artwork 2 is an interactive gallery taking shape as a object finding puzzle centred around the works of Belgian artist and surrealist icon James Ensor, whose eclectic style and tendancy toward political caricature - even spending time in prison for "drawing the Kaiser as a vulture" (Michael Prodger, 2016 - https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/james-ensor-man-of-many-masks) awarded him a great deal of merit.Find out more about our experience with the game in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Golf is a glorious sport, provided you enjoy standing in a field whacking little balls about the place while people politely clap. That's where WHAT THE GOLF? comes in swinging, taking the dreary old sport and adding some spice!Find out how the console edition of this indie darling holds up in our Coast and County Radio coverage!

After the events of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, research into 'Game Transfer Phenomena' (GTP) and the effects of stress and isolation on this unusual psychological phenomenon was advanced significantly, leading to new findings by Dr Angelica Ortiz de Gortari - licenced psychologist and postdoctoral researcher.If you were intrigued by this clip from Coast and County Radio and want to find out more about this ongoing research, head to https://gametransferphenomena.com/ where you can read the studies, participate in ongoing research and find out more about GTP!

Hear the highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase from Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade!

Crafting, survival and a suitably scary number a big bugs await you in Smalland, a brand new survival game centred around a small world. Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Turn-based tactics, pristine parchment and a superbly balanced challenge come together in Inkulinati! Find out how we got along in this coverage from Coast and County Radio!

Classic 2D action games are getting the revival they deserve, but how does this homage to classic Castlevania adventures hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

We can all agree that late stage capitalism is bad, right? Well not in the eyes of the CorpoNation! This brand job-slash-life simulator tasks you with sorting samples, paying the rent and definitely not rebelling against your corporate overlords. Find out how we got on in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Farming can be fun, but what if you added a little bit of extra whimsy? That seems to be the foundation for Southfield, a left-of-field farming sim coming to PC. Find out our thoughts on the demo in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The world of narrative horror has always been a rocky one, but can Dead Man's Diary shift the scales in the right direction? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

HOLD IT! If it would please the court, I would like to admit this brand new evidence that the Ace Attorney series has always been brilliant! With the revival of the second trilogy in the series, could this be the revival the series needs? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Anyway, when will they announce Ace Attorney Investigations remasters?

Hidden object games get a bad reputation, but Hidden Through Time proved just how brilliant this genre can be in the right hands, so how does its sequel hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Combat, cards and collecting supplies - a formula that makes up any number of great games, but how does Pyrene hold up? We are excited to talk about our experience with the brand new demo for this delightful roguelite deck-builder! Find out how we got along in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Cute cats and cozy farming? How can I say no to that? Snacko is a brand new Early Access title about settling down, growing some crops and cultivating a community, but how does it hold up compared to genre mainstays? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Get ready for the next battle! Tekken 8 takes the fight to the next level with fresh character models, new finishers and a whole host of tweaks to the beloved fighting formula, along with a new chapter in the Mishima saga - hear our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Papers, Please began a modern wave of detail-oriented games, but what happens when you take that formula and add a dash of fantasy and whimsy? Find out in our review from Coast and County Radio as we discuss the delights of Lil' Guardsman!

In the time-honoured tradition of the Evening Arcade, we have reached another milestone and are celebrating it by doing nothing different! Electrician Simulator is yet another brilliant way to scratch that itch for repeated tasks, but how does it hold up to its competitors in the field? Find out if it electrified us in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Combining resource management with tough decision making in the midst of a wartime setting, War Hospital has all the right supplies, but can it make the cut? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

After a long absence, the Prince of Persia series returns with a brand new Metroidvania-style entry, combining the series' slick combat with the joys of exploring every nook and cranny. Find out how we got along in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Not to be confused with the BBC television program broadcast in 80s, Rough Justice: '84 is a Tabletop-style delve into a lawless version of the era, where freelance police tackle everyday crimes with a heavy hand. Find out how we got along with the game in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Five years in the making, solo developer Diego Ras brings this charming 3D platformer to the world! Guide a charming raccoon (the undisputed cutest animal around) on a kingdom-wide expedition as you explore for those delicious collectible goodies! Find out how we got along with it in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Witches, Wizards and Warlocks are cool and all, but have you ever met an alchemist? With Potion Craft you are given a crash course in brewing your own colourful concoctions before selling them on for a neat little profit - but how does this indie gem hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The wild west of early 00s games returns in this engaging and often aggregating puzzler. Find out how we rolled in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

We "loaf" getting into a brand new RPG hear on the Evening Arcade, but we weren't "bready" for this! With the terrible puns out of the way, why not tune in to our thoughts of this stylish Paper Mario adjacent RPG in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Classic 3rd person action RPG Enclave has had a new lick of paint, now making its way to the current generation of consoles! Does this version of the game hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Space is full of stories, but how far would you go to escape your own? Hear our thoughts on this brilliantly inventive narrative exploration game in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

The masters of narrative at inkle return with yet another narrative exploration game, this time taking place along the Scottish highlands! Explore the peaks and caves as you run towards the sea, finding a winding narrative along the way. Listen to our thoughts on this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Co-op action adventure Gangs of Sherwood reinvents the sublime stories of Robin Hood, with a mechanical twist! Will this game be a rich experience or a poor contender? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

We are truly spoiled for choice with Mario games this year - not only has Mario Wonder proven to be wonderful, but we also received a fully fledged remake of seminal SNES classic Super Mario RPG! Does this game hold up by modern standards? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Another genre is being tackled by the superb SteamWorld series, this time in the form of a city management sim! Check out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

The Phantom Thieves return in this XCOM-esque tactical adventure! Join friends old and new as you take the fight to a brand new world in this unique spin on the beloved game. Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Bring your favourite Nickelodeon characters into the fray for the fight of a lifetime! Can this updated and improved sequel prove to be a real contender, or will it go down fighting? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Swords? Talismans? Potions? Sure, they are all important, but do you have the space to hold them? Backpack Hero combines puzzling inventory management with a Slay The Spire-style RPG to create a unique mechanical mix - will this keep you coming back, or will it send you packing? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Snooping around can get you into all sorts of mischief, but what happens when you hear something you shouldn't have? That's the premise of narrative thriller This Bed We Made - tune in to find out whether this mystery is marvelous or meandering in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Where CatDog dominated the odd animal hybrid scene for so long, a new contender has landed! Snakebird is a fiendishly difficult puzzle game that will get your grey matter going at full speed - find out how we got along with it in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Taking inspiration from the seminal Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away, the world of Spirittea tasks you with looking after the various spirits of your new town as you run your very own bathhouse. Will this game be Lapsang-Superb, or should you run a chamo-Mile? find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What a delightful game about making friends and doing chores, I sure hope nothing bad happens.Find out how we fared in this most sincerely not sinister or scary game that definitely doesn't want your soul in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

We here on the Evening Arcade are always game for a good rogue-lite, but how does this newest addition to the genre fair in a fairly full market? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Leave the discomfort of the marrows behind as you sail south into the Pale Reach - introducing new environments, new mechanics and new threats, is this DLC a worthy addition to the twisted oceans of Dredge? Find out in this coverage from Coast and County Radio!

Combining intuitive 2D platforming, smooth movement and an oddly satisfying turn-based combat system, this curious blend of puzzling combat and fluid exploration is sure to be a delight - find out how we got along in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

The arcade renaissance continues in style, as Atari bring yet another classic the the modern era! Find out how Berzerk holds up in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The beauty of a time loop is you can fix your mitsakes.The beauty of a time loop is you can fix your mistakes, but what will you do when the people you care about most are caught in the loop?The beauty of a time loop is you can make mistakes, but can you learn from them? Find out as we talk about the brand new spin on the time travel genre, In Stars and Time! Hear our thoughts from Coast and County Radio right here.

A ninja needs to be light on their feet, but with Ninja or Die you'll be leaping high as you fight fearsome foes and rescue your village! Should you jump in or hop over this one? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Tower defence meets base building and resource management in this stupendous blend of genres! Find out how we got on in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Flash is back! With the recent revival of many beloved browser-based flash games, it was no surprise to see games such as This Is The Only Level and Achievement Unlocked return to the spotlight! Find out how they hold up in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Video games based on TV and movies have always had an unsteady reputation, but could Trolls Remix Rescue change that? Find out in our review for Coast and County Radio!

Blending point-and-click adventures with object finding games, Twin Mind: Ghost Hunter Collector's Edition has an interesting foundation, but can it hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Short and sweet murder mysteries? Don't mind if I do! Combining a brilliant narrative with simple controls, will this be a thriller or a killer? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Slugs with guns! Take your spacefaring Slug courier on a cosmic adventure in this intriguing platform adventure - find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Run, slice, dice and dash through the streets as Ghostrunner returns! Will this sequel be flitting across the rooftops, or plummeting straight to the streets? Find out in our coverage from Coast and County Radio!

Did you know that a frog can leap 20 times their body length? Unlike a normal frog, the frog detective won't be leaping to conclusions as the entire mystery makes it's way to Nintendo Switch! Find out our thoughts on the second best detective's adventures in this Coast and County Radio clip!

A new point and click adventure game? Sign us up! Find out how we got along with Life of Delta in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Learning language can be difficult, but can games help improve our performance? We find out in this coverage from Coast and County Radio!

25 years have passed since a certain bird and bear duo graced our screens, but love for classic collectathon 3D platformers has not dwindled - Cavern of Dreams creates a near-identical sense of joy and glorious goofiness in style and gameplay, but critically we need to ask: does it hold up on its own merits? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Making it's way to PlayStation and bringing with it a whole host of extra features, the deluxe edition of this throwback to classic park-building mainstay Roller Coaster Tycoon holds it's own - but can it stay in the rails? Find out in this Coast and County Radio review!

Kick back and relax in this cozy visual novel about witchcraft, wonder and maybe a bit of romance along the way! Find out how we got along in this Coast and County Radio clip!

With a new developer at the helm, the infamous IP returns to try once more at its own take on the Soulsborne genre. After 9 years, can Lords of the Fallen finally shake off its reputation and become a beloved game? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Taking inspiration from a certain popular Netflix show about weirder goings-on, Kingdom Eighties brings the traditionally historic setting of the series forward into the modern-ish era. Does the formula translate well into the age of the Commodore 64? Find out in this totally tubular clip from Coast and County Radio!Tubularity not guaranteed

The fast-paced cooking game finally makes it's way the the handheld hybrid! Manage your own restaurant, do chores and make some dosh along the way in this port of the beloved cooking sim, but will this version be a gourmet delight or an underbaked confection? Find out in this snippet originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

Over 4 decades on and the grim, grinning ghosts of Atari's Haunted House return (albeit with many, many more pixels to spare!). Find out how this brand new take on the Atari 2600 title holds up in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

The spooky season is upon us, so why not celebrate with a selection of incredible indie games all packaged into a delightful cassette tape style USB? With 30+ unique indie horror games and a full-colour manual, as well as demos and a bunch of bonus features, you don't want to miss out! Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio snippet; you can find out more about the mixtape and grab yours while supplies last at superraregames.com

Blending minor rogue-lite elements with an action RPG Dungeon Crawler seems like a strange soup, but with seven unique playable characters and a focus on adaptability, can Silent Hope pull it off? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

RTS games have made a comeback in recent years, so it's time to see if this staple in the genre holds up by today's standards; with quality of life changes geared towards console players, can this classic hold it's post? Find out in this review as broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Wargroove returns, boasting the same formula wrapped in a brand new story, new abilities and a fresh lick of paint. Find out how well we fought in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Puzzle solving? In my spooky game? That's exactly what you can expect from this oddly cozy and charming puzzle construction game, but how does Sweet Dreams Alex stack up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

The desert can be an unforgiving place, but this expansive wasteland is always better enjoyed with friends! Find out how we got along with Wildmender in this segment from Coast and County Radio!

A decade on, the Mugen Souls games are brought to the fore once more, but how does this renown sequel hold up to modern scrutiny? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Roguelike city-builder, you say? Don't mind if I do! In this combination of puzzle tile placement and strategic resource management, we see Early Access being used to it's fullest, providing a game fit for playing while giving players room to feed back their experience.Find out what we loved about These Doomed Isles (and no, we don't mean the UK for a change!) in our Coast and County Radio clip.

Arcade racers are always a blast, but can this NASCAR name live up to the reputation it's namesake brings? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

The latest in open-world racing is here! How does the latest entry in this renown series hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

We can't fit the full title in the header of this episode, so instead Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor. You May Be Defeated, But Don’t Give Up. Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King will be the entire description of our Coast and County Radio coverage of this Etrian Odyssey-inspired Dungeon crawler. We hope you enjoy hearing about Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor. You May Be Defeated, But Don’t Give Up. Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King as much as we enjoyed talking about Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor. You May Be Defeated, But Don’t Give Up. Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King!

The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one, they said, but the chances of us settling the red planet are much greater! Can conquering the Martian frontier be fun, or a slog of scientific scale? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sometimes a sequel comes along and vastly changes a game for the better; this RPG sequel to the formerly rogue-like Everspace takes the game into a new frontier, but does this shift pay off? Find out in this Coast and County Radio coverage!

Yo-ho and a bottle of rum! Bilkins Folly finally makes it's way to our fair shores, but how does this puzzle adventure hold up? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Fans of the the Avatar series have been clamouring for a video game adaptation that remains true to the original series, but how does this retelling of the story hold up? Self-declared ATLA superfan Steven finds out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

We are certainly spoiled for choice this winter, as Sony step in to rival Nintendo's Direct presentation with their own State of Play! Find out the biggest announcements and reveals right here!

What does Nintendo have in store for the winter of 2023? Find out in this brief rundown of the biggest announcements from the Nintendo Direct presentation!

In a surprise to literally nobody, Dungeons and Dragons fan Steven takes a look at the hotly anticipated Baldurs Gate 3 as it finally makes its way to PlayStation 5. Find out how we got along with it in this Coast and County Radio clip!

An ingenious game of interpretation and language doesn't come around often, but like busses they often all arrive at once. Find out more about one of our favourite games of 2023 in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Want to hear Steven say the phrase 'Belgium's Finest' one too many times? Then why not here how the latest foray into Poirot's mysteries holds up in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Farming and fantasy collide in this remaster of the hit life simulator Rune Factory 3! Find out how we spent our new life in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

On your marks, get set, repent! This sequel to the hit metroidvania Blasphemous is back to bring its divine punishment in style, but how does it hold up compared to its predecessor? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Chrono Trigger fans rejoice! This throwback to a classic era of RPGs comes jam-packed with some incredible gameplay, but how does it hold up when held against it's predecessors? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

In a bold departure from it's roots, the Hello Neighbour games hang up their horror roots in favour of a racing construction sim, tasking you with traveling over rough terrain with only the tools to hand. Find out how we got along in the builders club in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Strategy, civilisation and a sweet aesthetic - who could ask for more? Find out our thoughts on HUMANKIND from this Coast and County Radio clip!

We take a dive into the world of Dragonbane, a classic Tabletop RPG given a new lease of life for the modern era. Find out how we got on with it in this Coast and County Radio coverage.

Before FromSoftware became known for gruelling fantasy RPGs, they were the creators of Armored Core - a series of mech games that pit you against gruelling opponents - with the release of Armored Core VI, does this series still hold the weight it once did? Find out in this review from Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade!

Manipulate time to your benefit in this action adventure, combining engaging combat with a John Wick Hex-style time line to plan your next attack. Find out our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Enter this quiet countryside property, start your new life and run away from aliens in this exciting narrative thriller, reminiscent of Little Nightmares. Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Turn based combat combines with strategic majesty in this unique adventure - find out what we thought in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Taming a wild world takes on a wholly different meaning when beasts roam the land - can you keep your Gord standing tall or will your warriors fall to the inhuman masses? Find out in this gorgeously gloomy management strategy game!

Come to the caberet, old chum - the show is about to begin with this unique visual novel, bringing an all star cast of vocal talents together for a story best sung than seen. Will Stray Gods make Hadestown look like a small town musical, or will it be Something Rotten? Find out in our Coast and County Radio coverage!

Battle tactics meet an RPG oddity in this marvelous mash up of styles, bringing a clean, stylised look and feel to a fantasy world. How did we hold out in tactical turn based battles against brilliant beasts? You'll have to listen to this Coast and County Radio clip to find out!

Grand Strategy has always shared it's roots with tactical games, but what if I told you that Cantata offers the best of both worlds? Find out how these two genres blend together in this Coast and County Radio clip!

From it's creation on PC to the birth of the mobile version, Vampire Survivors has always raised one question in the minds of players: Where are all the vampires? Well fear not, because we can't answer that question, but we can tell you if the Nintendo Switch port holds up well (spoiler alert, it does!). Find out how well we survived in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

After a 6 years the infamous brawling behemoth returns with a brand new title in the Double Dragon series!

Dating back to 1987, this beat-em-up staple has held on strong alongside similar series, but how does the latest entry hold up? Find out in our review from Coast and County Radio!

Evoking the nostalgia of vertical top-down shooters such as 1942, Nova Strike blends together roguelite elements with a semi-bullet-hell shooter to proved a refreshing take on the classic formula. Is it fun to play? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Order up! After a few years getting the kitchen in order, Neon Noodles finally escapes into full release!

Combining automation and an intriguing story brimming with ~CORRUPT CORPORATE OVERLORDS~, Neon Noodles is a delightful ~DON'T TRUST THEM~, but don't take our word for it, find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio ~HOLD OUT HOPE~

It can be hard to adore the animals of Adore, but fear not as they can just as easily fight for your side! Will you master monster taming as you fight your way through a treacherous world? Find out how we got on in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Thronefall may be small, but it certainly isn't little! Stepping in to early access, this minimalist delight from the devs behind Islanders is both charming and deviously challenging. Find out how our kingdom fared in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Moving three spaces and facing north, Crimson Tactics mounts a full-scale assault on the Early Access market as it tries to stand out among tactical RPG giants such as Fire Emblem and Triangle Strategy. How does it hold up? Find out it this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Retro platformers are making their way back into the spotlight, with Atari and Graphite Labs leading the charge as Mr Run and Jump, a retro-inspired speed-runners delight, explodes onto our screens in glorious technicolour. Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Short, sweet and superbly well made, Viewfinder is a game that meets and exceeds expectations in many ways - find out how we got along in this wondrous world in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Dinosaurs everywhere! For some this would be a blissful trip to Jurassic Park, but for most it spells disaster - that's where you come in! Find out how to deal with your very own dino disaster in our review of this latest live service game!

Tombs, tombs, tombs! Based on the animated movie of the same name, this platforming adventure has plenty to show, but how does it hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Take to the seas (and lands... and caves... and more!) in this exciting blend between tile-based exploration and card combat. Find out what we though in this review from Coast and County Radio!

Turn-based tactics have seen something of a renaissance recently, but how does the latest space-faring adventure hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio review of Chaos Galaxy!

Remaking one of the most beloved life sims of all time isn't easy, but with such an incredible foundation to work from, can you improve on an already amazing game? Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Medical drama, deep characters and a quaint little town? This isn't the latest CBS drama, its Fall of Porcupine - a delightful narrative game full of deeply personal stories. Find out our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

The latest Super Meat Boy spin off takes a peculiar turn into puzzle action with this oddly named outing! Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The real time strategy giant returns with its latest installation, but how does stategy master* Steven manage behind the snadbags? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Delicious friends, gather around for the prestigitatious event of the year, as we delve in to Mask of the Rose - a romantifical visual novel with all the joys of murder, mysterious figures and the most miraculacious clothing around. Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Take the fight back to the streets as the renown fighting hit makes its well-deserved comeback - find out our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Fire, a force of cleansing and a light in the dark, but more than that it's an interesting video game mechanic! Find out how we burned our time in Nocturnal as you listen to this Coast and County Radio clip.

Escape rooms have become increasingly popular in recent years, but sometimes you need to inject a little fear into the equation, that's where The Tartarus Key comes in! Found out whether we made it out in time or met our untimely end in this clip from Coast and County Radio - warning: contains mild peril!

What better place to discuss a radio show host hot on the trail of a renown small town murderer than on the radio? Tune in to this Coast and County Radio snippet to found out how we got along with horror-comedy Killer Frequency!

In which Steven discusses the importance of balance - he could be talking about finding harmony in life, but he's actually talking about how a balance between remaking old games and making new ones is vital. Its all very sweet for his 200th episode, but its mainly just an excuse for him to ramble on about Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life.

Genre mashups have been on a roll recently, with Dice Legacy being no exception - how does this roguelike, city building, dice rolling rodeo sit as it straddles the line? Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

The latest expansion for 3D platformer Kao the Kangaroo has arrived, bringing with it a brand new story and more worlds to explore! How does it hold up compared to the main game, and has the performance improved since launch? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Combining the challenge of classic Zelda-style dungeon crawling with a whole host of flexible design tools, Super Dungeon Maker gives you the freedom to build the dungeon of your dreams... and of other players' nightmares! Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

In this economy, the best way to live out the fantasy of home ownership is through video games, something that Garden Simulator does well - find out how we built our dream garden in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Will this latest 2D rogue-lite platformer be a treat to play, or will it leave a sour taste in our mouth? Find out in this review of Death or Treat from Coast and County Radio!

The earth is hollow, its full of dinosaurs and... whoops! You've just lost an atomic bomb inside! Combining schlocky B-movie aesthetics with a comedy of errors, Little Orpheus makes up for its gameplay shortfallls in an amazing narrative, but how was it to play? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Stained glass, sin and strange, demonic powers? It could only be Saga of Sins, a combination of incredible visuals, vivid storytelling and action platforming! Do these genres blend well, or was adding them all into the pot an act of gluttony? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Ever wanted your fast food to be just that little bit faster? Why not give Velocity Noodle a go! This fast-paced platformer is designed to bring out the speedrunner inside of us all, but can it keep pace? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Metroidvanias are a common sight on the Evening Arcade, but how does the latest contender Itorah hold up? Find out in this review from Coast and County Radio!

Space very well could be the final frontier for your intrepid adventurer as you are jettisoned from a space station in a lackluster escape pod, fighting to keep the glue held together. Can you learn the complex systems and survive the return journey or will you end up floating into the endless void? Find out haw we did in the clip from Coast and County Radio!

Base building is fun at the best of times, but what if you were to combine it with pure evil? That's what you can expect from Ruinarch - a game about mischief, mayhem and maintaining resources. How does it stand up compared to others in the genre? Find out in the snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Combining increasingly complex puzzles with a lemmings-like gameplay loop, Tin Hearts serves up a wonderful story alongside an engaging game, but how does it hold up on Nintendo Switch? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Renown GBA fan and head of the Mega Man Battle Network Fan Club, Steven would like to apologise in advance for how much he talks incessantly about this game. Does Battle Network still hold up by today's standards? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!Current members: 1

Whether you want a calming or competitive experience, Terrascape is bound to give you a great experience, blending a puzzle-solving civilisation simulator with and incredible tile-based deck management game - find out how we got on in this Coast and County Radio clip!

A roguelike, top-down, guts-and-glory romp through a mysterious, ever-changing estate? Sign us up! Find out what we thought of the eclectic OTXO in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What if Stargate was a base building management game? Well guess no longer, as Exogate Initiative scratches that itch for fans of the sci-fi staple and management games alike! Find out what we think of this early access marvel from this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Making the leap from home consoles to Nintendo's handy hybrid, how will Remnant: From The Ashes hold up compared to it's console counterparts? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Serving up a side dish of nostalgia alongside an enjoyable explorative adventure, rounded off with some Warioware-style minigame madness, Atari Mania has some interesting ideas - but do they live up to the hype? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Bikes, bosses and a bopping soundtrack make gripper a great idea, but how does it hold up in practice? Find out in our review from Coast and County Radio!

This action RPG gives players the freedom to fight how they want, allowing both close-quarters and ranged combat to suit you, but how does it hold up? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

It's important to note that Steven spends a not-insignificant amount of time talking about how much he loves the original Resident Evil 4 here, but that's what happens when he is given full creative control.

How does the brand new remake of Resident Evil 4 compare to the original? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio as we discuss what has changed, what remains the same and why Ashley is significantly less annoying!

The next entry in the twin stick shooter series is here! How does it hold up compared to its predecessors? Find out in our review from Coast and County Radio!

Combining emotional storytelling and delightful visuals, The Wreck is a harrowing story of family, loss and how we grow around the people we know and love. Check out this snippet from Coast and County Radio to hear our thoughts!

The 2D action platformer rises again with Anyaroth, a simplistic game with plenty hidden beneath its rough exterior. Find out our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

What lurks below the depths? To the humble fisherperson of Greater Marrow, their main source of income - but what else lies in wait? Dredge combines the serene ideals of a fishing game with the existential dread of horrors from the deep, bleeding together a world of stress, insanity and impenetrable fog.

Tune into this Coast and County Radio review to hear our full thoughts!

Simulation games and trains have a long standing relationship, but what happens when you simplify the simulated aspects and focus on player experience? Train Life tries to answer that question - find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sometimes the best games aren't even games at all. Delete After Reading combines the joy of reading with some delightful interactive elements, but does it do it well? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

3D collectathon platformers are back! Join this brand new buddy duo as they travel through time and save the day - find out how we got on with Clive 'N' Wrench in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Psychedelic. Fast. Colourful. POST VOID is all of these things and more, taking the player on a wild ride in this hectic retro-style shooter. Find out how we got on in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Originally released in 1981, this Atari classic makes its way back to our screens with a new lick of paint - find out how it holds up over 4 decades later in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Taking the simplicity of a deck-building roguelike and adding in a heartfelt story, Iris and the Giant combines incredible gameplay with wonderful visuals to present something unique - find out our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

The world of metroidvania games is as vast as the ocean, but how about a metroidvania set IN the ocean? Find out more in this review of Pronty as broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

Mashups are making a comeback, with the brilliant blend of brawler and point-and-click adventure! How do these two types of game come together? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Run and Gun and Hack and Slash! How does this mash up of genres manage against the tides of games this year? Tune in to this Coast and County clip to find out!

Our resident child-at-heart Steven tackles the monumental task of asking the question 'is a SpongeBob game still a good idea in 2023?'. The answer is a resounding yes, but what does he think? Find out in our review from Coast and County Radio!

What could be better than roller derby? Roller Drama, of course! Tune in to this snippet from Coast and County Radio as me explore this hybrid visual novel and management sim!

Explore the latest titles being brought out on Nintendo Switch with this recap of the latest Nintendo Direct showcase!

In this gentle narrative adventure, you are tasked with travelling the world to make a record of what remains before the new season rolls around. What will happen to the world we know as the season fades and another takes its place? That's for you to find out. Tune in the this clip from Coast and County Radio to find out how it holds up!

Point and click horror games are back with a vengeance in 2023, but can Hobs Barrow keep this trend going strong? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

What would you do if you had the power to change the past? Answer this question and many more as we take a trip through the twisted world of Re:Call in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Roguelike spellcasting to start off the year strong? Don't mind if I do! Tune in to this clip from Coast and County Radio to hear our thoughts on Lone Ruin, the latest Super Rare Originals release!

The forest outside holds untold horrors, so stay indoors and stay silent in The Children of Silentown, an incredible point and click horror adventure with a delightful art style - find out how our playthrough went in this review from Coast and county Radio!

Blending tactical action and a marvelous JRPG world, does Adventuring Acadamia manage to hold up to expectations? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Ride the waves in this explorative adventure set across a vast ocean in search of answers in Wavetales - how does it hold up? Find out in our review for Coast and County Radio!

An adorable exploration game with a deep-seated influence in popular adventure games? Sign us up! Tune in to this Coast and County Radio clip to find out how we spent our time in the world of Lil Gator Game!

On the Evening Arcade there is always a home for metroidvania games, but what happens when you blend bullet hell and metroidvania together? Knight Witch seeks to answer that question - find out how it holds up in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

In this snippet from Coast and County Radio, Steven explores the adorable little (and we mean little!) city builder, The Block!

The age of action arcade games returns with the release of Battle Axe, a masterful return to a genre whose foundations were laid so many years prior. Find out how we got on in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Wobbledogs (which are, for distinction, very different from regular non-wobbly dogs) are a unique breed, but what does it take to raise them? Listen to our journey in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Couch Co-op has made a glorious return in recent years, but can Ship of Fools sail ahead of the competition, or will it be left as a wreck in the bay? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Combining ingenious puzzles with a cozy, homely atmosphere (including a mischievous cat!), A Little to the Left creates a comfortable place to play, but how does it hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Whether you're a football fan or couldn't care less about a kickabout, Soccer Story manages to make this sensible sport appeal to everybody - find out how in our review from Coast and County Radio!

TFM: The First Men seeks to find a common grand between a management strategy game and a party-based action adventure, but how well does it handle this task? Find out in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Photographic wacky and wonderful creatures on a quant little island paradise? Sign me up! Tune in to the review from Coast and County Radio to find out how our adventures on Maravilla Island went!

Back again for another installment, Jackbox bring five new games to your home console of choice to encourage chaotic party antics between you and your friends! How do these games compare to previous entries? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

As video games grow, more and more can be lost, but The Entropy Centre is a game that certainly shouldn't vanish in the swathes of chaos and disorder - find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Steven breaks down the brilliant indie games coming out this year and next as shown at Nintendo's Indie World Showcase!

Just in time for the spooky season (look, I know it's over but I've been very busy!) comes this unique horror-papercraft hybrid. Will you be able to hold your nerve in Paper Cut Mansion? Hear our cowardly thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Originally released in Spring 2021, Resident Evil Village expands on the gameplay experience with the Gold Edition containing a whole host of new content - but is the additional content worth the investment? Hear our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

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An adorable puzzle game brimming with good ideas and unmistakable charm - what could go wrong? Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

A puzzle platformer where the platforming IS the puzzle? Who could have guessed! Robotry is an inventive game about learning to walk that pushes the limits of your patience, but the most important question still remains: Is it fun? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sometimes the best games are built with heart and soul, but with the recent resurgence of the hearty souls-like, can there be too much of a good thing? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Taking a break from their regular parodies and comedic adventures, LEGO step into a new world of block building fun with Bricktales, a game centred around doing what LEGO does best - building! Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

What would happen if you let Lauren Faust loose with a 1-vs-1 fighting game about adorable animals? There's only one way to find out, as we talk about Them's Fightin' Herds, the game that seeks to answer that very question! Tune in to this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

Just in time for the spooky season, Kao the Kangaroo is back with 5 brand new challenging levels! Find out how we got on in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

The revival of the point and click adventure game has brought with it a whole host of marvelous new titles, but will Lucy Dreaming be able to match the magnificence of hits such as Thimbleweed Park and Day of the Tentacle? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Taking the souls like formula and mixing in some meta humour might seem like a recipe for success, but how does satirical action RPG The Last Hero of Nostalgaia hold up? Find out in this review originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

What do you think of when you imagine a cardboard box, a pair of night-vision goggles and a barcode tattoo? You might immediately think of some of the most iconic Stealth games of all time, but where did it all begin? Follow Kirk McKeand as he explores just that through a series of interviews and investigations into one of gaming's most beloved genres - listen to our hands-on preview of the book as broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

Set in the dark, monster filled caverns of the Labyrinth of Yomi, Undernauts tasks you with seeking unknowable treasures and precious materials as you dig deeper and deeper into this mysterious world. What awaits below? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

A metroidvania with minor rogue-lite elements set in a dark, detailed world? Sign me up! Find out what we loved about Moonscars in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Making its debut on console, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous continues the age-old tradition of exceptional tabletop-inspired video games alive, introducing players to a world of demons, dragons and delightful characters. How will you play? Find out more in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Skating games have seen a resurgence recently, but can Session: Skate Sim keep the combo going among other great games? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

The less green-thumbed among us may wish there was some magic spell that could help our plants grow (or at the very least stay alive for more than a week!) but Wylde Flowers finally gives players that opportunity, blending farming, witchcraft and a wonderful story! Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio

You can always trust a card-based game to be innovative in its own way, but how far does Foretales push that theory? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

The recent resurgence of rhythm-action games has left us with plenty to play, but how does BPM compare to other FPS rhythm games? Find out in this Coast and County Radio snippet!

Do you hear the people sing? Evidently not in the downtrodden streets of revolutionary France, overrun with the King's corrupted automatons! Does Steelrising manage to mount the soulslike barricade, or will it be empty chairs for this RPG? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Steven employs the help of fellow action fan Joshua Gallagher to take a look at Soulstice, the latest Devil May Cry inspired action RPG - tune in to this clip from Coast and County Radio to hear what they make of it!

Tactical Vacuum Action - the genre I'm sure that nobody had on their bingo cards this year! Sneak around and sweep your enemies off their feet as you use an assortment of household objects, traps and abilities to obliterate the baddies and drink their blood! Oh, did we not mention that you are a vacuum cleaner? Find out what we think in our thoughts from Coast and County Radio!

So many modern games demand that you see everything they have to offer, but Wayward Strand turns that on its head. With a persistent world living around you, the residents of the airship-turned-hospital are just as much a part of your story as you are theirs, so why not relax and listen to what they have to tell you? Listen to our thoughts in this Coast and County Radio clip!

Curl up with a good book in the narrative adventure, all while exploring a branching story that encourages exploration and reminiscing. Find out our thoughts on this cozy story in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Steven gives a run down of the sequel to the acclaimed indie RPG and how it proves that if it ain't broke, don't fix it! He also consistently names the game incorrectly - tune in to his blunders in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Combining a vibrate cyberpunk world ripe for exploring with crunchy 2D combat, ANNO: Mutationem has now made its way to Nintendo Switch, but how does this version of the game compare to its counterparts? Come and see in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Chainsaws, aliens and a whole host of powerups? It can only only be arcade-style 2D platform brawler Chenso Club! Is it worthy of the arcade cabinets, or doomed to stay locked in a cupboard? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Crypto is back and ballsier than ever (literally!) in the remarkable remake of the PS2 classic. Find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Steven takes a look at the sinister new fishing game on the block!

Gothic architecture, a perilous plague and a sense of wonder shadowed only by a sinister presence... No, we're not talking about Whitby during the Covid-19 pandemic, we're talking about Thymesia - the latest action action RPG to take its cues from the Soulsborne series! Find out how palatable this plague-ridden paradise truly is in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Who hasn't dreamed of started their own cult? Well now you can live that dream in the adorably sinister hybrid of rogue-lite and management sim, Cult of the Lamb! Check out our thoughts from cult-hit station Coast and County Radio - praise be to the One Who Waits!

They say that size doesn't matter, but in the world of Tinykin even the humblest home is huge - taking inspiration from platform puzzlers such as Pikmin, does this small adventure manage to make a big impact? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Two wheels or four? Find your side in this racing frenzy from the team behind Motocross Madness, bringing together the rough terrain to tackle any way you want in the world of MX vs ATV Legends! Check out our thoughts in this segment from Coast and County Radio

Fancy playing golf for the rest of your eternal existence? Of course not! But why not enjoy the escape as you power your way through 18 holes in this bonkers rogue-like golf spectacular - now with more TNT! Hear our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Long-running Chinese RPG Sword and Fairy sees its 7th installment reach western shores, complete with fully translated subtitles and a beautifully crafted world - how does it compare to other RPGs of its time? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Come with me and you'll see a game of pure imagination as Lost In Play lands on consoles! Taking traditional point and click gameplay and melding in a family friendly story, will this game be full of wonder, or simply a wandering daydream? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

22 years since its appearance of the Neo Geo Pocket Colour, Mega Man returns to the (slightly bigger) small screen! Complete with scaling options and a whole host of emulated features, does this classic hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Kaiju? Check. Smashable buildings? Check. Friends to beat to a pulp in massive city-wide fights? I'm afraid you'll have to bring your own as you play arena brawler GigaBash - find out our thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio, featuring guest writer Dave Echevarria!

Let's put a bit of colour back into this drab, corporate world! Taking the form of a classic first-person shooter, Fashion Police Squad is a funky, fresh and absolutely fabulous take on a long-running formula! Tune in to this preview of the final beta from Coast and County Radio!

Going back to college has never been so fun! Set in the same world as Two Point Hospital, this spiritual successor puts you firmly in the shoes of campus manager, maintaining a high (or at least survivable) standard of education. Will Two Point Campus prove to be a Grade A game? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Crass and cutesy aren't concepts you see together often, but Hell Pie pushes the boundaries of common decency and asks the age old question "what if bad taste were a sin, but also a foundation for a great 3D platformer?" (Editor's Note: I've never heard this 'age old' question anywhere. What on earth are you talking about?)

Tune in to this clip from Coast and County Radio and find out our thoughts on the latest character platformer!

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Evening Arcade podcast, Steven takes a special look at something utterly terrible and ruins your listening experience.

Tune in to the full show every Friday from 6-8pm on Coast and County Radio!

What a way to celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast than with an episode like any other? This time we take a look at the buzz around beekeeping simulator APICO in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Video games and metal music together at last! Tune in to this clip from Coast and County Radio and find out our thoughts on the album-turned-game Of Bird and Cage!

Tactical RPG meets narrative wonder in this twisted tale, brought for the first time in 7 years to Nintendo Switch! How does the game handle on the handheld hybrid? Find out in this review from Coast and County Radio!

The world of Beat 'Em Ups has seen a revival in recent years, but how will indie offering Itadaki Smash hold up against the likes of Streets of Rage and TMNT? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

The classic inkle adaptation of Steve Jackson's infamous book series makes its way to Nintendo Switch! Find out hold it holds up in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

As long-standing fans of Metroidvanias, we here on the Evening Arcade wanted to put REDO! through its pace! Find out our thoughts in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

When nature comes to reclaim the world, how will the plants grow? Answer that question with Cloud Gardens, now available on Nintendo Switch! Tune in to this review from Coast and County Radio.

No one has seen his face but everyone knows this mark... Step into the long awaited return of Zorro with this colourful return to the masked vigilantes misadventures! Will the game be a stealthy success? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Have you ever wanted to glue random garbage together and make a masterpiece? Mini Maker: Make A Thing is the game for you! With an assortment of mismatched pieces, questionable tools and abominable add-ons, can you complete the challenges set before you? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Character platformers have made a revival recently, but surprise hit Kao the Kangaroo has been resurrected in style from the Dreamcast days for all to see! Will this new game kick the competition, or should it hang up those boxing gloves? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

We're getting Groovy with our thoughts on Evil Dead; The Game, a brand new asymmetric multiplayer experience set in the world of human-bound books, bold one-liners and BOOMSTICKS. Tune in the this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Have you ever wanted to hear a review of an eldritch-style roguelite prefaced with a minute-long rant about the naming conventions of cosmic horror? Well now you can in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Bringing together rhythm action and dungeon crawling delight, Soundfall seeks to stick the two vastly different genres together - will it be a beautiful ballad or a strained soliloquy? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Alchemy, cookery and a blight of death upon the land - what more do you expect from a game where you step into the shoes of a plague warden! What does this alchemical concoction hold in store? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Take control of a (somewhat literal) rogues gallery filled with fiendish envoys of the devil as you battle your way through increasingly tougher levels - will Rogue Lords prove itself worthy of the rogue title? Find out in this review from Coast and County Radio!

Here at the Evening Arcade we enjoy a mismatched genre, but combining Tetris and a roguelike action RPG? Surely that must be nonsense! Rest assured it is very much real, but is it fun? Find out in this review of Loot River from Coast and County Radio.

Upcoming tactical action RPG 'Remnants of the Rift' promises to deliver a unique time-bending experience to players, so we sent Steven into the depths of the game world for this preview - find out how he fared in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Get ready to rock with the latest dungeon crawling rogue-like! With a soundtrack comprised entirely of the meatiest metal around, can the gameplay meet the same standard? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

With the returning rise in popularity of couch co-op and frantic multiplayer games, Lumberhill has set its sights on being the new contender - but how does it fare? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Spending most of his life glued to Metroidvania games, Steven snapped up the opportunity to talk about yet another as Haiku the Robot releases for Steam right now! Find out Steven's initial thoughts in this podcast-first clip for Coast and County Radio!

Buy Haiku the Robot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1231880/Haiku_the_Robot/

You can even save 15% off the launch price if you buy it before May 5th!

A cursed washing machine, a veritable deathtrap of spikes and flames, a tough world to navigate. Aside from also describing my storage cupboard, these words can only be describing Sockventure, the new puzzle Platformer that tries it's take on tough-as-nails gameplay. Does it succeed or will it be a wash out? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day, give a man an NES-inspired Metroidvania, he'll tell you whether you'll get dozens of hours of entertainment! Find out if Cathedral is a holy miracle or an ungodly nightmare in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Bringing together the intrigue of a narrative puzzler and the frights of a chilling horror, In Nightmare has everything it needs to make a brilliant game, but can it pull it off? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Comic books, dogfights and the allure of air superiority - is it enough to push past the red, or will the engines stall at the first hurdle? Find out in this review of Red Wings: American Aces from Coast and County Radio!

An FMV game!? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your console!? It may seem unlikely, but Wales Interactive's latest offering is exactly that - how will this murder mystery fare in an age where FMV feels so long forgotten? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

With major reveals from some of Sony's top Japan-based studios as well as some wonderful indie favourites, this month's State of Play had plenty to offer the discerning player - find out more in this extended clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sail, climb and explore the vast, sunken seascape of Submerged: Hidden Depths in this sequel to the cult classic! Steven investigates the world and compares it to its predecessor - how does it hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

One of the most anticipated games of 2022, Elden Ring has consistently seen praise from fans of the series, but how does it compare for newer players? Dark Souls veteran Steven takes the game apart and decides once and for all how the latest FromSoftware offering holds up in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Resident JRPG lover Steven gets his hand on the latest game in the Atelier series - how does it stand compared to its predecessors? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Do we live in a universe where What Lies In The Multiverse is a great game? Or do we live in a universe where the dead rise? Find out with our review from Coast and County Radio!

With a rocky history and divisive roots, can this sequel to the cult classic science fantasy RPG bring ELEX into the spotlight? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

Many games have tried to tackle the Action RPG genre, but few have succeeded - how will Ocean's Heart fare? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sometimes we just need a really nice game to pass the time, but does Grapple Dog - the first title published by Super Rare Originals - have what it takes to fill that gap? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

A hundred years, a hundred turns. How would you build your kingdom? Combining puzzle and strategy to create an intriguing gameplay loop, Steven dives into what makes this game work - find out his thoughts in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

After 8 years, one of the pivotal Sherlock Holmes titles has made its way to the Nintendo Switch, but how does this port hold up? Does it still retain that classic Frogwares charm? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

As a big fan of JRPGs, Steven has his sights set on the latest title from Midgar Studios - Edge of Eternity. Will this game be too grand a scale for such a small team, or will it become a cult classic? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

In this 20 minute special, Steven breaks down the content of the Nintendo Direct from 9th February 2022, discussing some of the new releases, upcoming titles and major announcements for your enjoyment!

This clip was also broadcast throughout the show on Coast and County Radio.

Missed the Nintendo Direct? Check it out here!

There's a new tactical RPG on the block, but how does Reverie Knights Tactics hold up against the hardened competition? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Have you ever just wanted to paw at the Mona Lisa, or rub your face against Salvador Dali's 'The Persistence of Memory'? We can't promise you that you'll be doing any of those things, but the creative puzzle experience offered by Please, Touch The Artwork is the next best thing! Find out what Steven thinks of this abstract piece in his review from Coast and County Radio!

The brand new PvE spin-off the Rainbow Six Seige explores a whole host of new ideas, but does it do enough to separate it from its predecessor? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What happens when you blend a detective thriller, a sci-fi epic and a stunning art style? You get Lacuna! Steven talks about how this game holds up in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Unlike our usual host of games, Museum of Mechanics serves as a library of different ways game developers tackle lockpicking, offering an extensive look at the ways previous game developers have tackled this problem! We discuss this and more in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Steven revisits one of his favourite games of the past few years as Chicory: A Colorful Tale hits the Nintendo Switch store. We already know that Chicory is a charming little game, but does it benefit from everything the Switch can offer? These questions and more answered in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Cooking isn't a new concept in video games - from the succulent dishes of Little Dragon Cafe to the multitude of meals Link can cook in Breath of the Wild, food has been a staple in most games. Dungeon Munchies takes this to a new level, introducing Metroidvania elements to a unique world of food and fiends! Will it produce a prime meal or will this be a dubious dish? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

2022 is set to be a year of fun, frivolity and possible lockdowns, but the gaming landscape is an interesting mix of genres, including various remakes, remasters, ports, sequels and original IPs. Tune in to this New Year special where we discuss the games that will (pending any more delays) be released in 2022!

After a long year full of highs and lows, it's finally time to look back on 2021 through the gaming landscape, exploring the best and worst that the year had to offer.

Bearing a delightful artstyle and a unique crafting focus, how does Wytchwood's focus on relaxed, puzzle-centric gameplay help it stand out from the competition? We explore this in a clip from Coast and County Radio!

From its origins as a French audio play to the creation of the spin-off tactical RPG and the recent DLC, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk has a long and storied history, but how does it fare on next generation consoles? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Puzzle platforming has expanded in many different directions over the years, but how does the newest back-to-basics game in this genre hold up? Find out in our review of OMNO on Nintendo Switch as broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

Although Titan Quest has had a rocky existence, it remains a well rounded RPG, touting Diablo-like gameplay and holding a considerable and devoted community, but this latest surprising DLC release takes players East into a new legendary adventure, with a difficulty spike to match! How will players adapt to this new world? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Played on Nintendo Switch, Paradise Lost is a harrowing 'what if' scenario in which you must explore a long derelict underground bunker in Nazi-era Germany. With a focus on the disturbing practices and belief in an Aryan race, will Paradise Lost be a tactful interpretation, or will it fall into messy misinterpretation? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

What happens when you combine the platforming prowess of the likes of Inside and Limbo with a depth of Animal Farm? White Shadows seeks to answer that question, but just how well does it do? Find out in our review, originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

The late 90s and early 00s saw an influx of games about farming, monster catching and living live vicariously through video games, but one such game stood out among the others, with a revolutionary approach to all three genres, allowing the use of real life CDs to summon a variety of creatures. Over two decades on, how does this hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Bringing together a narrative of political intrigue and a multitude of resource management mechanics, will This Is The President succeed as a satirical exploration of the American democratic system? We ask these questions in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

What happens when you combine space, physics and a sinister sense of humour? Heavenly Bodies is a brand new exploration of the famous final frontier from the perspective of those who have to maintain our space stations and satellites! Will this be a masterpiece in madcap gameplay or a physics flop? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Adding a breath of new life to the second season of Telltale's Sam & Max adventure, does this entry keep up the pace? Can we expect to see the third chapter of their story brought to the fore in the near future? We might not have all the answers, but we certainly have thoughts to share in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

I might have said this before, but Loop Hero is an incredible game - while this PC hit has had a massive impact on the mid-indie scene, will this success translate to Nintendo Switch? Find out as we go over the game one more time in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Three decades in the making, how does this forgotten classic stand up by todays standards? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio where we discuss preservation and the perfect balance between modernisation and maintaining the classics!

Mess with time in this chrono-rific take on the tactical planning genre! Currently in early access, will No Plan B prove to be a great time, or will it need to race against the clock to better itself? Find out in this preview on Coast and County Radio!

The (very, very) long awaited spiritual sequel to Revolution Software's cult classic point and click adventure Beneath A Steel Sky has finally made its way to consoles, but how does this new game evolve the long-standing genre? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Making its way to consoles, this critically acclaimed action RPG tells the tale of the reapers, hunting souls to make a meagre living - but how does the console edition stand up compared to its PC counterpart? That's the question we ask in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Building the perfect festival takes time, dedication and a boatload of money, but with Festival Tycoon you can live those dreams in the comfort of your own home! Will Festival Tycoon be fire or Fyre? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Available now on Xbox GamePass, Before We Leave is a relaxed simulation and resource management game about rebuilding civilisation, but how does it hold up? Find out in this review of the console edition from Coast and County Radio!

With the full release of Hammerting, much has been added to make this dwarven mining sim stand out, but how does it hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What do you get when you blend the brilliance of subtle storytelling with a world of theoretical physics? A short pseudo-narrative adventure about space, time and loss of course! Join us as we pilot our way through the highs and lows of the universe in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

Send your Braves into the wild world of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization as we discuss this early build of a game promising to deliver a discisive management sim. Put your thinking caps on as we explore the expanses of Kainga's early regions in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Dive right into the comic book action of Liao Tianding, as we explore this 2D side-scrolling Platformer from top to tail and decide if the crisp cartoon style is backed up by substance. This clip originally aired on Coast and County Radio.

Here at the Evening Arcade, we understand the joys of the fine food arts - something which also explains our need to diet - but what if you could relive the fantasy of cooking the finest food around without the risk of burning down your kitchen? We'll be putting Epic Chef over the fire to see whether we end up with a fine Flambé or a bowl of burnt cereal in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What happens when you blend Bomberman and the humble game of chess? Chessplosion! Find out whether this fun little game is worth investing in, or whether it will bomb with this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Draknek & Friends have published 3 classic puzzle games to the Nintendo Switch, introducing new players to Sokobond, Cosmic Express and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build, but how do these games hold up on the handheld hybrid? Steven answers this question on this Coast and County Radio clip!

Professional pun-master Steve gives his thoughts on the latest iteration in the World Rally Championship series of games. Will it race ahead of its competitors or will it stall at the start? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Over 30 years since its original conception, King's Bounty returns with a fully-fledged sequel - does the formula still hold strong today or is the game a relic of a forgotten time? Tune in to find out in this clip originally broadcast for Coast and County Radio!

Have you ever wondered why racing games are so over-complicated? Well fear not, as art of rally (which, yes, is uncapitalised) seeks to offer us a vision of a minimalist racing world. Does the game succeed? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Out now on Nintendo Switch and PC, Haven Park is one of life's more straightforward delights, pitting you against nothing more than the gentle sounds of a nature park in need of some TLC. Find out how Haven Park holds up in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sequels are always dangerous territory, but can the delightful indie exploration game get the formula right and replicate the success of the first game? Tune in to this snippet from Coast and County Radio to find out what Steven thinks!

When you hear about a hacking game, your first thought may be of being sat at a computer or terminal, typing away with the hopes of gaining access with just a few keystrokes - Recompile asks the question "what if hacking was a 3D action-platforming Metroidvania?". Find out how the game holds up in this review from Coast and County Radio!

The latest in a long line of Metroidvania-style action platformers, Greak: Memories of Azur has plenty to show for itself, but how does this compare to other similar titles? Join Steven as he explores the good, the bad and the Urlag in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Take to the track on two wheels with RiMS Racing, the latest motorbike racing simulation that sees you maintaining, racing and upgrading your bike. Will RiMS rise victorious, or will its back wheel lose traction at the first corner? Tune in to this review, originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio, to find out!

Acclaimed deck-building roguelite Monster Train has finally made its debut on Nintendo Switch with the First Class edition, but how does this game stand up on the portable console? Tune in to find out in this review originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

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What if museums weren't built for humans to explore the intricacies of the world, but for monsters to explore the oddities of humanity? That's the question posed by gentle puzzle exploration game A Monster's Expedition! Tune in to Steven's review as broadcast on Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade!

Combining clean, crisp and refreshing combat with the tangy taste of wacky anime storytelling, can Scarlet Nexus compete with other games of its kind? (Spoiler alert: yes, it can!)

Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Check out Scarlet Nexus here: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/scarlet-nexus/scarlet-nexus/

Looking for a game to get lost in? Look no further than puzzle game Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective! Based on the acclaimed puzzle book of the same name, how does the video game adaptation hold up?

Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Find out more about the game: https://www.labyrinthcity.com/

After a brief hiatus to bring his daughter into the world, Steven returns to form with a preview of Hokko Life - the life sim set in a charming little town inhabited by pleasant animal people. Sound familiar?

Originally broadcast for Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Check out Hokko Life: https://hokko.life/

The prequel to the 2017 steampunk dungeon crawler improves on the existing formula, but how does Vaporum Lockdown hold up? Tune in to find out! This clip was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about the game: https://fatbot-games.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Steven takes a look at the stealthy El Hijo as part of his reviews on Coast and County Radio!

Check out the game: https://www.elhijogame.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

You've saved the world, now enjoy your retirement! Littlewood is a delightful game of building, befriending and beginning anew which will charm all who play it, now available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Follow creator Sean Young on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SeanYoungSG/

With the release of point and click webcomic tie-in Cyanide & Happiness Freakpocalypse, Steven asks the important questions - is it funny? Tune in to find out with this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Find out more about the impending Freakpocalypse here: https://www.freakpocalypse.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Steven gets a hands-on look at the next-gen upgrade of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - how does this upgrade stack up compared to the original release? This clip was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about Crash: https://www.crashbandicoot.com/crash4/home

Tune in to Coast and County Radio:http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

This week's Indie Spotlight focuses on Dorfromanntik from Toukana Interactive, a peaceful game about building the world around you using a multitude of colourful times.

Wishlist the game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455840/Dorfromantik/

Follow Toukana Interactive on Twitter for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/_toukana/

Spiders. With their long legs and their insistence on hiding around the house, scurrying out at the worst moment, who wouldn't want to set their whole house alight to get rid of them? Well now you can, as Steven (reluctantly) hunts for spiders in this week's review of Kill It With Fire! for Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about the game (TW - Arachnophobia): https://www.killitwithfiregame.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

What could possibly be better than monster trucks and big open spaces? Find out what Steven thinks with his review of Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 for this week's episode of Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about the game: https://www.monsterjamgame.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

What do you get if you mix The Legend of Zelda with a well-rounded rogue-lite? Find out this week when Steven reviews Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos - originally broadcast for Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about Rogue Heroes: https://www.team17.com/games/rogue-heroes-ruins-of-tasos/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Taking a step back in time to 1985, how does the remake of Ghosts 'n Goblins hold up? Tune in to find out! Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

More about Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection: https://www.ghostsn-goblins.com/resurrection/uk/

Tune in to Coast 'n County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

The recent port of Hellpoint to Nintendo Switch gives players the chance to enjoy the souls-like on the go, but how does it hold up? This review was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about Hellpoint: https://www.playhellpoint.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

What is a life without summer? Seek out the season of sun in Summer Catchers - curious as to what that means? Tune in to this review which was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about Summer Catchers: http://summercatchers.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

In Shakespearian times, a doctor was revered for their medical prowess, although Simon Forman has yet to actually be recognised as a doctor - nonetheless, in Astrologaster you will take on the role of the witty, amorous astrologer as he helps cure the ailments of numerous historical figures with the aid of the stars. This review was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio.

Find out more about Astrologaster: https://www.astrologaster.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Even a cold can't stop Steven from talking about the upcoming release of Persona 5 Strikers, available February 23rd on PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. This review was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade.

Find out more about Persona 5 Strikers: https://atlus.com/p5s/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Steven interviews Andy Robertson, editor of the Taming Gaming website and author of the book of the same name. This interview was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade.

Visit Taming Gaming at: https://www.taminggaming.com/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Could you survive after crash landing on a deserted island? Aground is a survival RPG which poses this very question as Steven discusses in his review. Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio, this clip offers a glimpse in to the mechanics of the game and how they hold up compared to other games of it's kind.

Find out more about the game: https://fancyfishgames.com/Aground/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio, Steven reviews the highly anticipated sequel to the terrifying masterpiece 'Little Nightmares II'.

The review was undertaken on the PlayStation 5 using the PlayStation 4 versio and the game was kindly provided for review purposes.

Find out more about the game by visiting: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/little-nightmares/little-nightmares-ii/

For more information about Coast and County Radio, head to: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio, Steven reviews the highly anticipated Action RPG 'Werewolf The Apocalypse: Earthblood'.

The review was undertaken on the PlayStation 5 and the game was kindly provided for review purposes.

Find out more about the game by visiting: https://werewolf-videogame.com/

For more information about Coast and County Radio, head to: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

After a successful PC and Console release, archeology game 'Heaven's Vault' has finally made it's long-awaited debut on Nintendo Switch. This clip was originally published on Coast and County Radio.

The game was very kindly provided for review purposes.

To find out more about the game, head over to: https://www.inklestudios.com/heavensvault/

Tune in to Coast and County Radio at: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Originally broadcast in February 2020 on Coast and County Radio, Steven speaks to renown composers Bob and Barn about their work on games such as MediEvil, Brink and their work for Channel 4's Dead Pixels.

As well as talking about their own incredible compositions, Bob and Barn also talk about their dream project, the delightful musicians they have collaborated and the path towards recreating the stunning MediEvil soundtrack for the 2019 remake!

Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Bob and Barn: http://www.bobandbarn.com/