Geek Culture Reviews

Rob reviews Replikator on Nintendo Switch… Replikator is a title that’s worthy to call itself a rogue-like. It’s a punishing game that’ll have you roaming around procedurally generated space stations, fighting all manner of nasty enemies, and avoiding insidious traps. Whether you head into the gauntlet cautiously, or throw this caution to the wind, one things a certainty - you will die…a lot!  Developed by R-Games and Maridian4, with publishing falling to indie game powerhouse, Ratalika Games , Replikator isn’t a game that’ll change the formula for rogue-likes yet to come. But, it doesn’t really need to. Instead it’s a simple rogue-like that builds upon the solid foundations that have already been laid by its forbearers.  Taking place in the future, Replikator places you into the boots of a mercenary who finds themselves up against a rogue AI. Much like Skynet, this AI sees humanity as a threat, and it’s up to you to fight through its defences and ultimately turn it off. Howev...

Rob reviews Quest For Infamy on Nintendo Switch... Quest For Infamy is a love letter to a genre that time has forgotten. At one time the classic point-and-click adventure was the bread and butter to every console on the market. With titles such as Monkey Island, Sam & Max, and Broken Sword being the prominent ones in my experience. Aiming to capture the greatness of this once-proud genre is Ratalika Games with their title: Quest For Infamy .  Initially released back in 2014 on PC, Quest For Infamy sees you play as the drifter, William Roehm as he makes his way to the town of Volksville to view an upcoming execution. Before heading to the town square, you'll be able to explore the town and meet a few of its eclectic citizens. Sooner or later you'll then find yourself at the execution and it's here where Quest For Infamy begins.  Unlike other point-and-click adventures, Quest For Infamy allows you to choose what vocation makes for Roehm's backg...