This section will feature reviews and showcase independent works in anime, manga, games, and products.
- I Married a Monster on a Hill [Indie Spotlight]
This is a little different from my typical posts but I decided to write a reaction post for the trailers of the upcoming visual novel, I Married a Monster on a Hill by Stec Studio aka All Ages of Geek! Summary Get ready to dive into the heartwarming Boys Love world of “I Married a … Read more - Actala: The Hero’s Shadow Demo Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
💙INDIE SPOTLIGHT💙Actala: The Hero’s Shadow Demo Game Review. Please give this post a read and like, share, subscribe, or leave a comment! corereviewsblog.com Thank you! #CoreReviews #IndieSpotlight #Actala #Chattercap #Otome #IndieGames #Blackgirlblogger #Otome #VisualNovel - Belle Automata Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Released: March Developer: Jellyfish Parade Genre: Sci-Fi, Otome, Amare, Romance Platform: Mac/PC/Linux TW: The full version of this game contains brief flashing and blinking background effects. If you have a sensitivity to these types of effects, you can turn off animations in the options menu. Steam and Itch.io This year has been on fire with more indie otome games. Especially … Read more - An Everyday Love Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Released: November 9th, 2022 Developer: Hollow Rose Studios Genre: Otome, Amare, Slice-of-Life, Contemporary, Romance, Visual Novel TW (spoilers): Medical trauma, body talk/discomfort, death, workplace abuse, biphobia/family abandonment, car accident injury Platform: PC, Mac Itch.io – An Everyday Love Summary Being young is the best – you’re full of energy, relentlessly optimistic, and can take on as many risks … Read more - Endigo Society #1 Manga Review [Indie Spotlight]
Endigo Society Genre: Action, Superhero Written By: Norwick Robinson Illustration By: Mikhail Sebastian Volumes: 1 This week’s edition of Indie Spotlight will focus on the indie manga Endigo Society which is a black indie manga created by Norwick Robinson. Summary Humanity has always been intrigued by the many puzzling mysteries of the universe. One of the … Read more - Dear Mom: My Letter to You Game Demo Review [Indie Spotlight]
Full Release: TBA Developer: Mangoku418 Genre: Visual Novel, Role Playing, Dating Simulation, Slice-of-Life, Yuri Platform: PC (Itch.io – mangoku418.itch.io/dear-mom-my-letter-to-you) Steam – Dear Mom: My Letter to You Kickstarter: Pre-Launch Page Everyone, I’ve been presented a game that I truly believe will be a big success! Not only has it piqued my interest but it has some of the … Read more - High School Daze: Junior Year Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Full Release: October 2022 Developer: Hummingbird Games Genre: Visual Novel Platform: PC (Itch.io – hummingbird-games.itch.io) High school; you either love it or hate it. I had a very strong love/hate relationship with high school. It was mainly my friends that I wanted to see every day that prompted me to keep going. Plus, about three teachers made learning … Read more - College Craze Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Full Release: Summer 2023 Developer: Pretty Ink Genre: Visual Novel, Life Simulation, Dating Simulation Platform: PC (Itch.io – prettyink.itch.io/collegecraze) Steam – College Craze Mark my words when I say I have found a game that has essentially checked off every item on my checklist. For years, I’ve searched and longed for a dating simulation game where I can … Read more - Our Life: Beginnings and Always Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Released: November 16th, 2020 Developer: GB Patch Games Genre: Visual Novel, Slice of Life, Simulation Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux, PC Android, Steam, itch.io SUMMARY A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to … Read more - No Team No Way! Manga Review [Indie Spotlight]
No Team No Way! Genre: Science Fiction Written By: Krist Anthony Almario Illustration By: Krist Anthony Almario Volumes: One-Shot Today, I bring you guys something a little different than my normal reviews. For the first time, we’re going to be looking at an independent manga released by Krist Anthony Almario. When I was approached to review this … Read more