Is Ardenfall The Next Big Indie RPG? - 'Rich Plays Ardenfall For The First Time' ⚔️ @ardenfall #GameDev #IndieGame

Rich steps into the world of Ardenfall, a deeply immersive, choice‑driven RPG inspired by classic open‑world adventures.

In this PC demo gameplay video, we explore the opening areas, test out the systems, chat with the locals, and get a feel for the worldbuilding that’s already turning heads in the indie RPG scene.

Quick Facts (For Early Access Version)

• 2 Regions to Explore
• 2 Major Settlements
• 16 Skills
• 20+ Unique Monsters
• 100+ Characters with Dialog
• 30+ Spells

Let’s Journey Nintendo Switch 2 Review 5/10 "Not as idle as you’d think" 🎒 @PotionPlayer #IndieGame #GameDev

A couple of weeks ago I fancied something a little straightforward and was offered the opportunity to cover Let’s Journey. Originally released on PC in 2020, it has now found its way to the console market. 

Whilst it has its moments, due to it not being a true idle experience – requiring player interaction to proceed – it ties you to the game, and unfortunately, whilst there is a lot of content here, the lack of variety creeps in pretty quickly, and it starts to feel more of a time sink than a fun time to be had.

Five games to heal a broken heart this Valentine's Day 💝💘💔

Whilst couples celebrate Valentine's Day, a games expert has revealed five titles offering an alternative for those nursing broken or lonely hearts.

Nick Rodriguez, Dean of Games and Creative Technology at MetStudios, believes certain games do more than distract from emotional pain, providing a structure for processing difficult feelings.

 

Research from the Oxford Internet Institute published in April 2025 identified 13 distinct ways video games can influence players' mental health, both positively and negatively. 

 

A separate UK study published in August 2025 found video games offered psychological benefits during times of stress by providing agency, social connectedness and a sense of progression.

 

Here are the top picks: