# Gaming Furever ## Posts - [Trying to Satisfy a World-Ending Dragon! - Baladins Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/trying-to-satisfy-a-world-ending-dragon-baladins-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 PM ET! Description on Steam of “Baladins“:  Embark on a whimsical journey and bring joy to a bright fantasy world in this roleplaying adventure for 1-4 players. Craft your own story and solve quests how you like, […] - [Retro Nintendo! - Devil World Edition](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/retro-nintendo-devil-world-edition): Welcome to my Retro Nintendo Series, where I look at old Nintendo games and try to review them. Starting of course with the Nintendo Entertainment System(NES). - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for May 27-June 2, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-may-27-june-2-2024): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of May 27-June 2, 2024: JustAxe (PC) - May 27 The Rogue Prince of Persia (PC early access) - May 27 Ultimate Godspeed (PC) - May 27 Seed of Life (PS5) - May 27 Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling (Switch) - May 28 MultiVersus (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - May 28 Old World (PC) - May 28 Reus 2 (PC) - May 28 Capes (PS5) - May 29 Nine Sols (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — May 29 Madzik (PC) - May 30 Astor: Blade of the Monolith (PS5, PS4) - May 30 Horizon Chase 2 (PS5) - May 30 Potion Permit: Complete Edition (PS5, PS4) - May 30 Umbraclaw (PS5, PS4) - May 30 Skald: Against the Black Priory (PC) - May 30 Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip (PC) - May 30 F1 24 (PS5, PS4) - May 31 Skeler Boy (PS5, PS4) - May 31 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Indie Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Hypercharge: Unboxed (Xbox) Review - by DJ MetalWolf](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/hypercharge-unboxed-xbox-review-by-dj-metalwolf): Digital Cybercherries is small development team who clearly had a vision for their product. Unfortunately, outside of its premise, Hypercharge: Unboxed really doesn’t do anything to make it stand out from the crowd. - [PlayStation News - Days of Play, Fur Sale and more!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/playstation-news-days-of-play-fur-sale-and-more): It’s a good time to be a PlayStation fan. Sony has their Days of Play celebration which includes sales, specials, and is currently happening. Their State of Play which premiered on 5/30/24 sadly didn’t have much in the way of Furry related titles(Thank you Daxel for letting me know). That said, there’s still plenty for gaming furs to appreciate.  Sly Cooper the Thievious Racoonis, the first game in the Sly Cooper series, is being added to the PS2 classics catalog for Plus members on June 11.  Additionally, a number of games have gone on sale! Until 6/12, a selection of premium […] - [Tears of the Kingdom - A Link To The Future Retrospective](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/tears-of-the-kingdom-a-link-to-the-future-retrospective): The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom released on May 12, 2023, almost a year ago as of the time of this writing. And before it, Breath of the Wild on March 3, 2017. Both games released to major acclaim and both have left their marks on gaming history. Yet, Tears of the Kingdom ultimately didn’t have the same impact as its predecessor. - [Fur Sale! - Steam Open World Survival Crafting Sale "Furry" Games](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fur-sale-steam-open-world-survival-crafting-sale-furry-games): Our staff searched through the Steam Open World Survival Crafting Fest games and found the games that feature furries, animals, or other little creatures we think you’d find intriguing! Peruse our list below and see if there are any that pique your interest. Don’t Starve Together – Spider Skin, Woodie (Weremoose, Werebeaver, Weregoose), Lots of Furry Player Mods Void Train – Rofleemos (Little fuzzy helpers) Dead Event – Insectoids/aliens (Player) Doomed Lands – Pets Wrong World – uh furry creature? (Player) Dinos Reborn – Dinos Twilight Tails – Raccoon (Player) Guardians of the Sanctree – Anthro Birds (Players) Multiplayer Werewolves – Werewolves Animallica – Animals Zero-based World – Dinos/animals (Rideable) […] - [Val Plays EVERY Wolf Game! - Werewolf: The Apocalypse, The Wolf's Hunt, Wolf Souls](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/val-plays-every-wolf-game-werewolf-the-apocalypse-the-wolf-s-hunt-wolf-souls): This week Valraven played Werewolf: The Apocalypse, The Wolf's Hunt, and Wolf Souls! (May 21, 2024) Valraven with the Uncivil Gamers Stream team is on a mission to play EVERY Wolf Game on Steam! Every week she'll choose at least one game that features or includes a wolf or werewolf! Then, the day after she'll give her likes and dislikes of each! Tune in every week at 8 PM CT on her Twitch channel, Twitch.tv/The_Valraven! - [Cozy Caravan Review - by Daxel](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/cozy-caravan-review-by-daxel): You’re the proud new purveyor of fresh creations on the local market scene with your fixed up Caravan in 5 Lives Studios’ new Early Access release, Cozy Caravan. This is a single player “cozy” casual indie game in which you explore, gather, complete little fetch quests, and other easy-going activities in an attempt to raise your “Happiness” level and upgrade your caravan and cooking abilities while interacting with the local fauna (your townmates!) The game is currently in Early Access with a roadmap to add more throughout the year and plenty of communication through their social channels. I got to spend a few hours with the lovely townsfolk of this world, so here are my thoughts as the game currently stands! - [Moss Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/moss-review-by-leon-sarambi): When the Quest Premiered back in 2019, Moss was one of the original games available upon release date. It came out to rave reviews for the time and one of the must haves for the sadly short lived console. So while it is an older game, it's still available on Steam, Oculus Store, Pico Store and Playstation VR 1 & 2. - [Jet Force Gemini RETRO Review - by DJ MetalWolf](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/jet-force-gemini-retro-review-by-dj-metalwolf): Coming off the classic titles 'Goldeneye 007', 'Diddy Kong Racing', and 'Banjo-Kazooie', you'd think Rareware had nowhere to go but up right? I mean they were delivering some classic titles so we had no point of worrying, right? Enter the year 1999 and the disappointment that was the sci-fi shooter 'Jet Force Gemini'. Would you like to know more about why this game is a disappointment? Well, join The Mobile Infantry and strap in, cause this is: JET FORCE GEMINI! - [Val Plays EVERY Wolf Game! - The WereCleaner, Wolf Adventures, ROOT](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/val-plays-every-wolf-game-the-werecleaner-wolf-adventures-root): This week Valraven played The WereCleaner, Wolf Adventures, and ROOT! (May 14, 2024) Valraven with the Uncivil Gamers Stream team is on a mission to play EVERY Wolf Game on Steam! Every week she'll choose at least one game that features or includes a wolf or werewolf! Then, the day after she'll give her likes and dislikes of each! Tune in every week at 8 PM CT on her Twitch channel, Twitch.tv/The_Valraven! - [The WereCleaner - UWRP Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/the-werecleaner-uwrp-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 PM ET! Description on Steam of “The WereCleaner”: Kyle is a Janitor. He’s also a Werewolf. And now he’s got the night shift. Fight for your life – and your paycheck – in a stealth-comedy game with surprises […] - [Little Kitty, Big City Review by DJ MetalWolf](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/little-kitty-big-city-review-by-dj-metalwolf): Ever wanted to experience life as a cat that doesn’t involve VR? Well, ‘Little Kitty, Big City’ from developer Double Dagger Studio has got you covered with this charming, yet brief, game. The main objective is as simple as it can be: You’re a cat and you need to get home. Not gonna win any Oscars for a deep narrative, but it gets the job done. There are some animal characters you can interact with, like a duck, a crow who you can give shines (which you can find scattered everywhere or by putting cans in recycling bins) to for hats, a tanuki, a gecko, and other cats, though these mostly just boil down to small little side-quests you can do. The tanuki is an interesting character as, once you talk to him, you’ll unlock a special fast-travel system. In exchange for feathers, which you get from pouncing birds, you can use the fast-travel to go from place to place. I will admit, I didn’t really use this system outside of the quest line as the map is pretty small and easy to navigate. I did find the camera to be just a bit of a pain to use, especially when navigating the tight spaces when climbing up to reach the cat’s home. The controls also felt just a bit slippery and finicky at times, especially when it came to jumping as sometimes it felt like I knew I could reach an area, but the cat would randomly jump off and not let me land properly. - [Fur Sale! - Devolver Digital highlights the Week of May 20-26, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fur-sale-devolver-digital-highlights-the-week-of-may-20-26-2024): On today’s edition of Fur Sale, I bring you the latest deals on the greatest games! You can always find a good bargain if you know where to look. Presently on Steam, there are a few specials: Devolver Digital is currently running a 15th Anniversary Sale featuring a number of games they’ve published!  Notable titles include: Inscryption, a roguelike deckbuilder where the player is treated to an rpg card game experience by a mysterious individual, currently 50% off ($9.99, normally $19.99) Wizard with a Gun, an online sandbox survival game with some fun to look at cartoon visuals, also 50% off […] - [Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Preview & Demo Playthrough](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/moses-plato-last-train-to-clawville-preview-demo-playthrough): Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville immediately gained my attention from the premise: A murder mystery aboard a train? I love these types of things - Ace Attorney is one of my favorite franchises and this game definitely gave me those vibes.  Moses and his partner Plato are police detectives whose task is to protect the ambassador from the fictional country Stowonia as he embarks on a train ride to some peace negotiations. The game starts with the two outside the train station waiting for the Clawville Express. As they wait, the various other passengers arrive and the player gets the chance to interact with them by clicking on them and striking up conversations. Players can also check out the environment and visit Moses’ mental Mind Garden, where they can review clues, characters and lore. I like the idea of being able to go back over notes at times and double checking what details might be important. An inventory also exists where players can examine items and even use them on other characters or the environment. The demo sadly doesn’t utilize this but I appreciate it being an option and something I could see being very useful down the line. - [Trepang2 Review by DJ MetalWolf](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/trepang2-review-by-dj-metalwolf): Fans of the gameplay of the F.E.A.R franchise have been eating well lately, with games like Severed Steel and Ultrakill taking heavy inspiration from the iconic game. Now, a new contender enters the arena in the form of Trepang2 (no, there is no Trepang1) and it’s a well-made disappointment. If you’re looking for a good story to keep you engaged, then prepare to be disappointed: Trepang2 story is, virtually, non-existent. Playing as Subject 106, you are rescued from a facility by a team calling themselves TaskForce 27 and you team up with them to take down the Horizon Corporation. While there are some hints at something bigger going on and a twist that I was able to call early on, I feel the story is this game’s weakest aspect as I never really felt engaged in anything that was going on. By the time the twist did happen, I was ready for the story to be over, which surprisingly came very quickly as, if you don’t do any of the six side missions, the game is over in less than four hours as there are only five main and short missions to complete and this was even playing on the standard difficulty. Again, there are hints to something bigger going on in Trepang2, like a moment in the second mission and one near the end that I won’t spoil, but those really don’t amount to anything substantial. - [Feather Party - UWRP Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/feather-party-uwrp-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 PM ET! Description on Steam of “Feather Party”: Welcome to the fantastic party on the adorable planet of chicks! Feather Party is a multiplayer party game for up to 8 players. Engage in a diverse array of fun […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for May 13-19, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-may-13-19-2024): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of May 13-19, 2024: Baladins [PC] - May 15 BioMutant [Switch] - May 14 My Little Pony—A Zephyr Heights Mystery [PC PS5 PS4 XBX XB1 NS] - May 17 Morbid: The Lords of Ire [PC PS5 XBX XB1 NS] - May 17 Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut [PC] Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [PC NS] - May 16 Read Only Memories: Neurodiver [PC PS5 XBX NS] - May 16 Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution [PS5 PS4 NS] - May 14 Fabledom [PC] - May 13 Homeworld 3 [PC] - May 13 The Land Beneath Us [PC PS5 XBX NS] - May 13 Braid: Anniversary Edition [PS5 PS4 NS PC XBX] - May 14 Arcadia: Colony [Switch, PC] - May 16 Men of War 2 [PC] - May 15 Mullet MadJack [PC] - May 15 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Foresight- [PC] - May 15 Furry & Animal Indie Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Venture to the Vile (Game Preview)](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/venture-to-the-vile-game-preview): I travelled to Rainybrook for a quick playthrough of the “Venture to the Vile” game being released May 22, 2024. Developed by Cut to Bits Studio and Aniplex, Inc., Venture to the Vile is a snappy 2.5D Metroidvania. I enjoyed the introduction to its movement and combat mechanics, and it looks like the origin story and pursuit of your doe-faced wife is going to be an intriguing ride. Here’s the Steam Description: “Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their […] - [GF Staff Recruitment Opens](https://gamingfurever.com/gf-announcements/gf-staff-recruitment-opens): Gaming Furever is looking for active gaming enthusiasts in our community of furry gamers that are interested in finding and reporting on anthro-centric gaming news, demoing and previewing upcoming games from up-and-coming developers, and playing and reviewing newly released games within our furry interest zone. Even if you don’t believe you’ll be able to contribute a lot weekly, feel free to contact us and let us know what you’d be up for! We want to be the preeminent place for news, previews, and reviews of furry games, and even the smallest amount of help helps! Below, we’ve laid out the type […] - [SAND LAND - Release Party Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/sand-land-release-party-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 PM ET! Description on Steam of “SAND LAND”: ” SAND LAND is an action RPG where you become the main character as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of […] - [Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/moses-and-plato-last-train-to-clawville): It is a story-rich investigative adventure with point & click, and visual novel elements where you play as Moses & Plato, two clueless detectives embroiled in a wild case while traveling on the famous luxury train, the Clawville Express. When the client you are supposed to protect, an ambassador on a peace mission, is murdered, you become the main suspect! Be the slyest fox detective and find a killer in a race against time. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? If not, war […] - [Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Demo is Coming May 9th, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/moses-plato-last-train-to-clawville-demo-is-coming-may-9th-2024): Welcome aboard, detectives! The demo for the newest installment in the World of Wilderness series is coming! Step into the shoes of detectives Moses and Plato, familiar faces from previous title. A crime is happening on the train, and the prime suspect? None other than Detective Moses himself. It’s up to you to crack the case aboard the luxurious Clawville Express before it reaches its final destination. The demo will be released May 9th, 2024. Gaming Furever will be sure to post a preview with our thoughts once it arrives! For now, check out the new demo teaser trailer here: Moses […] - [DogDogDog - UWRP Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/dogdogdog-uwrp-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 PM ET! Description on Steam of “DogDogDog”: “DogDogDog” is a horror adventure game set in modern times. Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you, making you anxious with the feeling of being watched and hearing […] - [Minotauros - UWRP Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/minotauros-uwrp-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 PM ET! Description on Steam of “Minotauros”: Minotauros is a single-player horror game that lets you experience the challenge faced by the hero Theseus. Explore, fight or flee when the Minotaur finds you. You’re both hunter and prey. […] - [Unicorn Overlord Review - By Brandon Billingsley](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/unicorn-overlord-review-by-brandon-billingsley): Unicorn Overlord is a tactical rpg developed by Vanillaware and released on March 8th, 2024. Those familiar with Vanillaware's work might remember Dragon’s Crown (2013) for PlayStaion 3/Vita and/or 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (2019) for PlayStation 4, both of which also featured sidescrolling and strategy elements. If you haven’t heard of them, don’t worry. Neither did I until doing research for this review.  - [Trying EVERY Furry Game Demo in the Steam Deckbuilders Fest 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/trying-every-furry-game-demo-in-the-steam-deckbuilders-fest-2024): I went through the ENTIRE Steam Deckbuilding Fest list of games that had demos available and grabbed em all! I played them on stream at Twitch.tv/DaxelTheDeer and I've listed them all here below! There are some gems in here and I'm looking forward to playing them when they release! - [UWRP 2/19-2/25, 2024: Save Twiks, The Lost Legends of Redwall: Feasts & Friends, Altitude's Toll](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/uwrp-2-19-2-25-2024-save-twiks-the-lost-legends-of-redwall-feasts-friends-altitude-s-toll): This series explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. Our criteria to be selected: must be released the same week, must be a new game (no dlc or demos), needs to catch one of our streamer's attention, and typically we try to stay at or below the $10 mark. For some weeks we may theme the weekly games by choosing a special criteria such as many short ~$1 games, all the same theme, only multiplayer, only horror, and many more. Who knows what this party may bring! - [Oh Deer Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/oh-deer-gaming-furever-review): As a fan of deer, you may think I am biased towards them. However, I’d argue there’s no one better than a deer to judge the quality of cervine-based games. With that said, a new trendy game released on March 15, 2024 called Oh Deer, and oh boy is it a trip. The game consists of (up to) four player-controlled deer trying to survive being hunted by one player-controlled hunter. Every round, the hunter is randomly selected from the group of players at the beginning of the round and the cycle continues over and over until you end the session. During the round, the deer try to blend in with other NPC deer that are ambling around the level by moving like them and faking eating grass. However, the deer players have a hunger meter that they must keep above empty by eating mushrooms that are scattered around the map, or their stomach will start growling -very- loudly, and the hunter can be tipped off to their location. On the flip side, the hunter has a Sanity meter that, if it reaches zero, the day becomes night and ALL of the deer players become deadly wendigos that then attempt to attack and kill the hunter before they reach a randomly selected cabin around the map for safety. The hunter loses sanity over time, and a chunk if they shoot a deer that isn’t a player. They also gain sanity if they do successfully take out a player deer, and they win if they kill them all. - [Minecraft Adds 8 New Wolf Variations & Armor](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/minecraft-adds-8-new-wolf-variations-armor): Eight new wolf variations have been added to the testing versions of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta and preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. These include: Pale, Rusty, Spotted, Black, Striped, Snowy, Ashen, Woods, and Chestnut. The developers of these newly released furry pal variations are looking for feedback as well. Dyeable wolf armor is also available to test, and it’s gotten an upgrade. Wolf armor absorbs all enemy damage until it breaks. Wolf-health-parity came with the most recent Bedrock Preview and Beta, meaning every wolf across both editions of Minecraft will now have 40 hearts when fully grown (Bedrock wolves only had 20 previously. Keeping your […] - [Sonic X Shadow Generations Announced for Fall 2024 Release](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/sonic-x-shadow-generations-announced-for-fall-2024-release): Announced during Sony’s Playstation “State of Play” Event, Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences. Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign featuring never-before-seen powers and abilities that prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form! SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS also includes a complete remaster of the classic hit SONIC GENERATIONS, featuring newly remastered versions of iconic 2D and 3D stages with upgraded visuals and new bonus content, including 60+ frames per second. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is coming to PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, […] - [Pokemon Scarlet & Violet with DLC Review - By Brandon Billingsley](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pokemon-scarlet-violet-with-dlc-review-by-brandon-billingsley): On February 27, 2022, Pokémon Presents announced Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Players were surprised as Legends Arceus had only just released a month prior in January. A few months later, the newest Pokémon games were released on November 18, to a bit of a mixed reception. The general consensus among most is that many like the games but they’re not without their share of issues. To be fair, Scarlet and Violet were by no means a perfect release. Performance bugs including lag, rendering problems etc. And a few other oddities such as the first few seconds of the Elite Four theme being stuck in a loop. These were the kinds of things players noted. Now, this isn’t anything really new for Pokémon, the original Red and Blue became infamous for their number of exploitable bugs and game breaking glitches, Diamond and Pearl had an exploitable bug that let players catch event exclusive Pokémon without the required event exclusive items.  The DLC, collectively known as The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was announced exactly a year later, with Part 1: The Teal Mask releasing on Sep 13 and Part 2: The Indigo Disk releasing on Dec 14 of the same year. Neither fixed all the bugs and magically made the games perfect but both brought welcome additions with new areas, new characters and new Pokémon. - [Party Animals Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/party-animals-gf-review): I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that everyone reading this review on this site probably would find something cute about Party Animals, developed by Recreate Games. The punchy, rollicking party beat-em-up then throw ‘em out game intends to have everyone in the 8-player lobbies enjoying themselves as they attempt to score points in various ways, mainly after using the fluffy yet furious punching, headbutting, and grabbing methods available to them on the many maps.Pick your animal, your costume, and then get thrown into the fray. Party Animals is akin to Gang Beasts in that it provides a ragdoll, physics-based character to run around with. Using your fists, feet, head, or a variety of weapons including bats, fish, tasers, and more, you or you and a team try to knock out other players after a certain amount of damage or a particularly strong wallop. Once the character has gone limp, they stay that way for a certain amount of seconds, allowing for their limp body to be hurled over the side, into a trebuchet, or any other number of hazardous situations, leading them to being out for the round or needing to wait to respawn. During this “out of match” screen, eliminated contestants can throw fish, bombs, and other pitfalls onto the map to affect the game after their demise. A pretty cool concept that I’d love to see in more games. After a certain amount of points are gained, or characters are eliminated, the match ends and you get an end screen with an adorable winner’s podium and a picture is taken of all the contestants, followed by a rundown of the achievements and experience you gained during the match. It all flows pretty seamlessly and encourages back-to-back matches. There are daily, weekly, and all time challenges to complete, each with their own currency rewards or outfit customizations to unlock. - [The Game Awards 2023: Games of Furry Interest](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/the-game-awards-2023-games-of-furry-interest): The Game Awards have grown in popularity over the years, and with that audience comes the chance for developers to debut the games they've been working on for the past year that they're ready to announce. Here at Gaming Furever, we have a soft spot for games featuring anthropomorphic characters, or animals in general. To that end, we've compiled a narrowed down list of the games we saw that showed off a little animal influence. - [An Interview With The Uncivil Gamers](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/an-interview-with-the-uncivil-gamers): By Brandon/Saber725 Originally started in 2011, GamingFurever was a community driven site for gamers of all stripes. To commemorate the site being revamped and relaunched in 2023, I had the opportunity to reach out to the people behind it. Known by their fursonas Daxel the Deer and The Valraven, the duo form the driving force behind GamingFurever as well as their Uncivil Gamers stream team over on Twitch which at present consists of 3 members including themselves and upcoming channel Mentrum_Gaming.  Known for their variety of content including shooters, horror survival games and a plethora of multiplayer experiences, you can find all three of them on Twitch under their own unique channels as well as a joint GamingFurever channel(Links to all socials will be provided at the end). Massive thanks to Daxel and Valraven for agreeing to do this! It's been a pleasure watching their gaming adventures and even participating on occasion. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for November 12-18, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-november-12-18-2023): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of November 12-18: Spirittea [PC, XSX, XBO, Switch] – November 13 Ark: Survival Ascended [XSX] – November 14 Farming Simulator 22: Premium Edition [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – November 14 Gods of the Twilight [PC] – November 14 Hogwarts Legacy [Switch] – November 14 Howl [PC, Switch] – November 14 UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for October 22-28, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-october-22-28-2023): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of October 22-28: Dungeon Full Dive [PC] – October 23 Just Dance 2024 Edition [PS5, XSX, Switch] – October 23 Three Minutes To Eight [PC] – October 23 Cities Skylines 2 [PC, PS5, XSX] – October 24 Dark Envoy [PC] – October 24 The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria [PC] – October 24 Metal Gear Solid […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for October 15-21, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-october-8-14-2025): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of October 15-21: Growth [PC] – October 16 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake [PS5, XSX] – October 16 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint [PC] – October 17 Diablo 4 Season 2 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 17 Legend Creatures 2 [PC] – October 17 Sonic Superstars [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 17 Alaskan Road Truckers […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for October 8-14, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-october-8-14-2024): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of October 8-14: Forza Motorsport [PC, XSX] – October 10 Lil Gator Game [PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 10 Meta Quest 3 – October 10 Roblox [PS4] – October 10 Wild Card Football [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 10 The Front [PC] – October 11 Honkai: Star Rail [PS5] – October 11 Total War: Pharaoh [PC] […] - [Dead by Daylight Introduces "Cursed Cats" Collection of Outfits](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/dead-by-daylight-introduces-cursed-cats-collection-of-outfits): The team over at Behaviour Interactive brings something a little feline over to their asymetric horror game Dead by Daylight this Halloween season with their "Cursed Cats" Collection of outfits for The Hillbilly, The Clown, The Blight, and The Trickster. There's also a set of clothing items featuring dogs and cats for Jake Park, Haddie Kaur, Vittorio Toscano, Jonah Vasquez, Yun-Jin Lee, and Kate Denson.  “The latest additions to our Collection featuring some of our favourite animal friends!” says Kirby Taylor, Dead by Daylight’s Live Operations Specialist. “These designs are always enjoyable to work on, and we have many meetings admiring the cute patterns for these Cosmetics. And yes -- we still do track whether Cats or Dogs sell better... One of the most requested styles of horror we’ve seen over the past year has been for monster horror, so we cooked up something truly cat-astrophic for you. The team had a lot of fun designing these, especially all the little details on the weapons. If the player reception is positive, we’ve already got a few ideas for more monster horror in the future.” - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for October 1-7, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-october-1-7-2023): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of October 1-7: Dinky Guardians [PC] – October 2nd Battle Shapers [PC] – October 3 Scorn [PS5] – October 3 Silent Hope [PC, Switch] – October 3 Station to Station [PC] – October 3 The Fabulous Fear Machine [PC] – October 4 Worldless [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 4 Assassin’s Creed Mirage [PC, PS5, XSX, […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for Sept. 24-30, 2023](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-sept-24-30-2023): Welcome to “Fresh Fur!” Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of September 24-30: Project Planet – Earth Vs Humanity [PC] – September 25 Relic Hunters Legend [PC] – September 25 These Doomed Isles [PC] – September 25 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion [PC, PS5, XSX] – September 26 Mineko’s Night Market [PC, Switch] – September 26 My Time At Sandrock [PS5, XSX, Switch] – September 26 Paleo […] - [Welcome to Gaming Furever! Again!](https://gamingfurever.com/gf-announcements/welcome-to-gaming-furever-again): Welcome one and all to the newly relaunched Gaming Furever! Some of you may remember GF! We first launched in 2011 as a place where furries and anthro video game enthusiasts could come together to discuss current happenings, get the latest gaming news for games featuring furries of all sorts, and to host a database of every type of game featuring animal anthros (or games where you play as an animal.) We grew over the next 10 years to host an incredibly talented group of volunteer staff and writers who streamed a bevy of games, published quality editorials and reviews only […] - [Stream Replay: A Short Hike (Daxel The Deer)](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/stream-replay-a-short-hike-daxel-the-deer): There’s nothing like “A Short Hike!” This could be said about the act and of the game. With a wonderfully vibin’ soundtrack and a perfectly compact slice of gaming, A Short Hike was a joy to play through. Take in the entirety of the game with DaxelTheDeer’s stream replay, and be sure to follow on Twitch to watch these type of games live! - [Uncivil Gamers - The Official Stream Team of GF](https://gamingfurever.com/gf-announcements/uncivil-gamers-the-official-stream-team-of-gf): Announcing the Official Stream Team of Gaming Furever, “Uncivil Gamers” This will be the calling card for all things GF Streaming! Featuring a team of streamers who get together often to play games, have a good time, and interact with the GF community. They’ll be hosting giveaways, events, and more throughout the year. We have lots of big things planned for the future, including 24-hour streams, charity events, podcasts, and new furry-centric game release parties. If you’re interested in participating in some of our streams, be sure to join the Uncivil Gamers Discord by clicking here! The Team: DaxelTheDeer – Streams primarily […] - [Kickstarter: Garbage & Glory TTRPG](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/kickstarter-garbage-glory-ttrpg): Fans of raccoons, shiny trash, and grabby paws will surely be interested this upcoming tabletop role-playing game from Wet Ink Games that has already passed its funding goal over on Kickstarter. Check out the details below: “Garbage & Glory is a tabletop role-playing game about friendship, adventure, and dumpster diving. You play as a raccoon adventurer searching through the alleyways and forgotten lots of human civilization in a constant pursuit for the best trash and the fame it brings. Enter the unseen world of the raccoons and the other animal ruffians who share our urban environment. To human eyes, raccoons are […] - [Dust: An Elysian Tail Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/dust-an-elysian-tail-review-by-jojo): Back in 2009, a man by the name of Dead Dodrill submitted a game to Microsoft's Dream.Build.Play competition. The game won, and was awarded a contract for an Xbox Live Arcade release. Three years later, we finally get our paws on that game; Dust: An Elysian Tail. After spending a good amount of time with the game, I can without a doubt say it was worth the wait. Dust is not only dripping with anthropomorphic influence, it is a charming and enthralling action game that is sure to entertain, furry or not. - [Sef's Interview with Ed Annunziata, Game Designer of Ecco the Dolphin](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/sef-s-interview-with-ed-annunziata-game-designer-of-ecco-the-dolphin): In 1993 Genesis owners were given a surprising game that turned heads of Sega fans and critics. That game was Ecco The Dolphin. The game involved the player controlling Ecco as he transverses the ocean trying to locate clues to his missing pod. The game was beautiful and mesmerizing, and the game had a fantastic soundtrack as well. There was one thing that tripped up gamers was the unforgiving difficulty. However, although the game was hard, players continued to go back to the game. This series has a cult following, and to help commemorate the 20’th anniversary of the game I was able to get an interview with the game designer, Ed Annunziata!  - [Interview with Armello Director and League of Geeks Founder, Trent Kusters](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/interview-with-armello-director-and-league-of-geeks-founder-trent-kusters): (Article originally published in 2013) We recently were able to grab an interview with Trent Custers, the Founder, Creative Director, and Game Designer of League of Geeks, a studio designing an upcoming indie title called "Armello", which features an anthropomorphic cast of characters. Check out what he had to say about the work so far on the game, and some special details about the story, characters, and furry influences. Armello is a swashbuckling adventure that combines RPG elements with the strategic play of card and board games, creating a personal, story-fuelled experience. You play as a 'Hero' from one of the four animal clans: Rat, Rabbit, Bear or Wolf. Players navigate their fully animated 3D character across the board (procedurally generated from 3D hex tiles) as they quest, scheme, explore, vanquish monsters, perform the Mad King's royal edicts, and face off against other players, with one ultimate end goal in mind—storming the palace and becoming King or Queen of Armello. Armello is League of Geeks’ attempt to revolutionise digital board and card games, whilst providing players a rich world within which they can craft their very own stories of epic adventure. - [Sine Mora Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/sine-mora-review): Shoot 'em ups, or shmups, for short, are one of my favorite classic styles of gaming. The only problem is that recently, they have been of the 'impossible' type. I'll download a demo, play for a few seconds, and explode. Now, I know there's a ton of people that love that difficulty. It's why the play the game. For those of us who don't have the reflexes of a friggin squirrel, I really appreciate it when game makers make modes for the rest of us. This is what Sine Mora does. It manages to create a nice hill to climb as far as being able to enjoy the game and get better, upping the difficulty at your own pace. - [(un)Lucky7 Interview with Blaze Sanecki](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/un-lucky7-interview-with-blaze-sanecki): Recently, I pointed our viewers to an in-production game titled (un)Lucky7. The game is a "horror, sci-fi themed, jRPG-view, story-driven, pixelart puzzle game" that is now running active campaigns on IndieGoGo and Steam Greenlight. Blaze Sanecki, one of the men behind the Indie game studio Asylum Creatures, who is creating the game, gratefully answered a few questions we had about the upcoming furry-themed title. - [Bioshock Infinite Reviews](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/jojo-reviews-bioshock-infinite): It's been a while since I've written a review, but after playing Bioshock Infinite, I was inspired to get back into the spirit. Also, I want to assure you that this review will hold back from revealing any spoilers, so no worries. Infinite is the third game in the series, but escapes the confines of Rapture and takes flight in the floating city of Columbia. You play the part of Booker DeWitt, who has been mysteriously transported to this seemingly perfect oasis of civilization in search of a girl. However, things are not always as they seem... I've played through the first two Bioshock games. The first one was revolutionary, and the world of Rapture pulled me in hook, line, and sinker. Bioshock 2, to me, was more of the gameplay-focused title many games become, but finished with a strong second act. To be honest, I was tempted to dislike the new setting in Infinite because I had fallen so in love with Rapture. I managed to hold back the pessimism though, and went into the world of Columbia with an open mind, hoping that Irrational Games would deliver again. Not to spoil anything, but they definitely did. - [Developer Interview With John Warren, Founder of Minicore Studios, The Sun At Night](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/developer-interview-with-john-warren): (Originally posted in 2013) Acharky got a chance to sit down with CEO and Founder of Minicore Studios John E. Warren. Minicore is currently working on Laika Believes: The Sun at Night the first installment of a three part series of 2D action games being made for PC, Linux, and Mac OS. - [Wargroove 2 Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/wargroove-2-review-xbox): Your mousey crew lands on Aurania, a land of mystery and potential. What follows is an epic turn-based adventure filled with twists and turns, lots of interpersonal and faction-crossing drama, and plenty of combat. Wargroove 2 follows the events in Aurania 3 years after Queen Mercia and her allies defeated the ancient adversaries and restored peace to Aurania. Now, this team of explorers and researchers (with some formidable fighting skills) seems keen on unearthing forbidden tech that could have catastrophic consequences. Filled with beautiful sprites, luscious maps, and engaging cutscenes, Wargroove 2 turned out to be a great time for pixel-lovers and turn-based aficionados alike. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for November 18-24, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-november-18-24-2024): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of November 18-24, 2024: Once Alive (PC) - November 18 Dimensionals (PC) - November 18 (Early Access) Towers of Aghasba (PC, PS5) - November 19 (Early Access) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 19 Toads of the Bayou (PC) - November 19 Genshin Impact (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - November 20 Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 20 Luma Island (PC) - November 20 SUPERVIVE (PC) - November 20 Star Wars Outlaws (PC) - November 21 Loco Motive (Switch, PC) - November 21 Servonauts (Switch, PC) - November 21 The Devil Within: Satgat (PS5, PC) - November 21 Total War: Empire (iOS, Android) - November 21 Mercury Abbey (PC) - November 22 Spirit Mancer (PS5, Switch, PC) - November 22 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Metal Slug Tactics Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/metal-slug-tactics-review): What happens when you take the run-and-gun gameplay of a classic arcade game and replace it with strategy gameplay and sprinkle in roguelike elements as a topping? You get Metal Slug Tactics; A spin-off of the long-running iconic arcade franchise and, though it’s not a bad game, it’s one that does one area well but doesn’t really stick the landing in the other area. - [Making a Home in the Wilds: Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/making-a-home-in-the-wilds-guild-wars-2-janthir-wilds-impression): An unusual elk was spotted in the highlands, and I was part of the hunting party racing to its last location. From the back of our journeykin, we pounced the elk and it fought with leyline-infused techniques. We were making progress, when it started running, forcing us to remount our journeykin and pursue it! We readied harpoons with chains to slow it as it zigged and zagged, trying to throw us off. It took several attempts but we stopped it and continued the assault. As before, we waylaid the elk, exhausting its vitality before it began to run again. This time our pursuit led us to another situation, a wolf pup was sickened and the kodan needed help gathering herbs to fight the sickness. It was looking rough, there weren’t enough people to hold off the titans and gather herbs. Trusting the party that began the hunt to finish it, I broke off and went to the pup’s aid. This series of events is exactly why I love playing Guild Wars 2. You begin one of the many tasks that unfold in the world and it intercepts another task. These events are built to engage you with the world and convey the themes of each map. The Lowlands map doesn’t have a meta event, relying on small local events to convey kodan culture, from hunting and gathering to agriculture and combat. You tend to basic chores around towns, and maybe get an unusual request from a cryptozoologist, however, a strange rot spreads, and you’ll investigate the underlying threat while fighting its effects on the ecosystem. - [Speedollama (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/speedollama-xbox-review): Ever wanted to play a gun-totin’ llama engaged in a war against the evil alpaca empire? Then this game is for you! Speedollama (pronounced Speed-o-llama) is a fast-paced 2D side scroller where you choose one of three distinct llamas and battle your way through nine worlds in order to defeat the evil alpacas. So, when I first heard of this game and saw the screenshots, I honestly thought this was another Contra-style game and, normally, I’d be less than thrilled. But, after playing the amazing Iron Meat, I was more open to another Contra-style indie game. Well, that’s what I thought I was going to get with this game but boy was I wrong. Not only is Speedollama nowhere close to Contra, it’s more akin to those run-and-gun flash games from sites like Newgrounds and Shockwave. Which is not a bad thing, mind you, as I grew up playing many titles with this style of gameplay on those websites back in High School. In fact, if I could boil this game down to one sentence, it’d be ‘Easy To Play and Easy To Master’ which, again, is not a negative. - [Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/romancing-saga-2-revenge-of-the-seven-review): The SaGa series is an interesting case in the JRPG world. It follows its own rules and was never quite as popular as Square Enix’s flagship Final Fantasy or even the much newer Bravely Default. Recently though, it's seen a bit of a resurgence with Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song getting the remastered treatment and now Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Even though it says 2, the SaGa series is quite a bit longer and like Final Fantasy, they don’t really relate to each other. So what is Romancing SaGa 2 about? - [Fruitbus Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/fruitbus-review): I’ve been following Fruitbus for a while, which piqued my interest with its quirky animal characters, boppy sound design, and charming visual style. Since I played the demo, the developer Krillbite has refined the concept they introduced, which has you driving around a set of islands, chopping and cooking up food recipes for people around the various areas using fruits, veggies, and other foodstuffs that you acquire by gathering them through various means as you explore. It’s a simple concept with a few twists and bugs to navigate around along the way, but overall I truly enjoyed my time with Fruitbus and its cast of characters. - [Ravenswatch Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/ravenswatch-review): A tale as old as time, Ravenswatch brings Folktale heroes and legendary characters together to stop the nightmare that is rising in the land and restore the balance that was once there. Under the full moon turn into a werewolf as you play as Little Red Riding Hood (Scarlet), Lead your Rat army as the Pied Piper, or redeem yourself as Wukong, the Fallen Monkey King. Will you be able to rescue your fellow heroes and comrades like the Three Little Pigs or Sinbad? Only the Ravenswatch stands between the Nightmare and restoring balance! - [Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/aero-the-acro-bat-rascal-rival-revenge-review): I love the fact that we’re getting so many remasterings and re-releases of classic video games as of late. From classics like the upcoming Gex Trilogy to all the titles Nightdive Studios put out, we seem to be living in a golden age for this market and I’m all for it. However, not all games hold up well and, sadly, this is one of them: Aero The Acro-Bat. First of all, I don’t ever even remember hearing about this game’s existence. I mean, outside of a small blurb in an old Nintendo Power magazine, I don’t recall ever seeing anybody talk about it. Heck, I never even saw it in any YouTube videos on the subject of forgotten mascots, so you’d think that means this is a hidden gem, yes? If we’re talking about the original console versions, then maybe, but not in this game’s case. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for November 11-17, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-november-11-17-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of November 11-17, 2024: The Rise of the Golden Idol (PS5, XSX, PC, PS4, NS) - November 12, 2024 Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? (PC) - November 13, 2024 Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (PC, PS5, XSX, NS) – November 14, 2024 Lego Horizon Adventures (PC, NS, PS5) – November 14, 2024 Farming Simulator 25 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 12, 2024 Tetris Forever (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - November 12, 2024 Temtem: Swarm (PC) *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for November 4-10, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-november-4-10-2024): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of November 4-10, 2024: Metal Slug Tactics (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - November 5 Monarchy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - November 6 Planet Coaster 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (PC) - November 6 Magical Bakery (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - November 7 Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) - November 7 Metro Awakening VR (PSVR 2, Quest, PC VR) - November 7 Sengoku Dynasty (PC) - November 7 Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 7 Slitterhead (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 8 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Extremely Powerful Capybaras Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/extremely-powerful-capybaras-review): There are plenty of bullet hells out there, but none that you can team up with friends for a 1-4 roguelite battle against foes as a Capybara…until now! Extremely Powerful Capybaras is a frantic roguelite that was great for a few entertaining gaming sessions with friends, but did become a bit worn after a while, with a difficulty curve that seems to hit a few walls along the way. There are some intriguing combos of abilities that are able to be used to take down foes in droves, and the capybaras themselves are a highlight of the experience. - [Amber Isle Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/amber-isle-review): Dinosaurs can be considered many things: fascinating, prehistoric, even frightening! To some though, there’s nothing cuter than a dino. That’s obviously how the development team behind Amber Isle, Ambertail Games, feels about them, because they’ve gone out and released a game that features a plethora of precious “paleofolk” to entice to your island through the creation of a burgeoning shopping empire and a blossoming town, appropriately named “Amber Isle.” Suffice it to say but if you’re thinking that sounds a lot like Animal Crossing but with dinosaurs, you’re correct. But also, you’re probably not disappointed. I sure wasn’t, and I have so far enjoyed a lot of my time with the game. - [Paws and Leaves - A Last Tale - Kickstarter](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/paws-and-leaves-a-last-tale-kickstarter): The crowdfunding campaign for “Paws and Leave” just kicked off! In it, you’ll follow “Me” the fox on his final journey to rediscover his memories. By his side is a charming butterfly named Ani, who will help you, sometimes more, sometimes less. Me relies on his senses, like smelling, to locate his memories in the realm between life and death.  The Kickstarter campaign has lots of stretch goals and exclusive opportunities for backers to have some of the most treasured memories immortalized in the game itself. It looks like a wonderful little adventure, full of surprises and cute (and mysterious) critters. Check out more […] - [Vampire Hunters Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/vampire-hunters-review): Ever have a game come along that slips under your radar and ends up being one of the most fun games you’ve ever played? That’s what happened to me with Vampire Hunters; a game I recall seeing one trailer for and not hearing anything else until it was released and let me tell you something. Of all the FPS I’ve played, this one might be one of the best ones in a while. - [Mercury Abbey Preview - A Mystery Unsolved](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/mercury-abbey-preview-a-mystery-unsolved): What do you do when you’re in need of inspiration for your writing? Why, you take a much needed break and visit the creepiest abbey in town. This is the premise of Mercury Abbey. Players step into the paws of Harrod, a character based on a gray wolf who’s a struggling writer. At the start of the story, Harrod is working on his latest novel and feeling pretty pessimistic about it. Sales have been lackluster since an influx of competition from similar works have flooded the market including a cyberpunk style adventure featuring a cat as a protagonist. Harrod isn’t given any peace to work or stew as he receives a call from his sister, who tells him that she's dropping off his nephew Willie with him. It’s at this point, the game finally starts.  - [A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-the-road-ahead-review): I’m not the biggest fan of modern horror cinema. Sure, every so often, I watch one and I do enjoy it, like Tucker And Dale VS Evil and, surprisingly, Halloween Ends. But, most, if not all, of modern horror cinema I tend to avoid as I’m just not the biggest fan of how many horror films are going for the over the top gore and cheap, telegraphed jumpscares. In fact, I tend to gravitate towards classic horror and the more comedic ones, like Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Same goes with horror games as I usually tend to gravitate towards games like the Resident Evil series or the 2017 version of Prey, a game which I will always defend and I feel is better then the 2006 original. Anyway, this is where the 2018 movie A Quiet Place comes into the picture. Now, I have never seen any of the films yet, but I do know of them and have seen various clips of them, so I do have a bit of knowledge of them. Yet, it was also one franchise I never thought a game adaptation could work and yet? Here we are with A Quiet Place: Road Ahead, a game that is quite surprisingly one of the better horror games I played in a while. - [DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/dragon-ball-sparking-zero-review): I remember way back when, waking up on christmas morning and finding out Santa had brought all of my siblings a Playstation 2. To our delight it was hooked up already and sitting there waiting for us was Dragon Ball Z: Budokai. We played it to death and as the series grew we could never keep ourselves away from the newest game. That never stopped and I’m happy to share my review of Dragonball Sparking! Zero, a continuation of the Dragonball Budokai series. - [Crossy Road Castle Review (PS5)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/crossy-road-castle-review-ps5): I have always loved inviting friends over to play silly platformer games like N++, Rayman Legends, Super Mario Bros. games, and the like. Of course, I also have played my fair share of mobile phone games. So a game like “Crossy Road Castle”, developed by Hipster Whale, piqued my interest quickly when I saw it was coming to consoles. I was able to get my hooves on a review copy, and I’ve spent quite a few hours exploring the procedurally-generated floors of the various castles with my wife in local couch co-op, and I’m relieved to say it didn’t let me (or her!) down! - [Starship Troopers: Extermination Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/starship-troopers-extermination-console-review): I really enjoyed the first Starship Troopers movie, though I felt it was one of those movies that should’ve been a one and done deal. Sure, Starship Troopers 2: Hero Of The Federation was watchable, Starship Troopers 3: Marauder is probably the worst sequel I’ve seen in a long time, and the CGI films I heard are OK (I personally only seen Invasion and that was decent), but I still feel that the first film is probably the best movie. Still, movies aside, you’d think a movie like Starship Troopers would be prime real-estate for games, right? I’d thought that, too, but outside of two real time strategy games and a 2005 first person shooter, there really hasn’t been much in the way of video games for the series. Until recently with the release of Starship Troopers: Extermination; a game that, no joke, is a prime candidate for my Game Of The Year, even with a few issues I have with the title. Would you like to know more? - [Nikoderiko: The Magical World Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-review-xbox): The best way, I think, that I can describe Nikoderiko: The Magical World is that it’s essentially a Crash Bandicoot-style game. That is, you run on a 2D plane that sometimes transitions to 3D, from one end of the level to the other, collecting various items on the screen while avoiding traps and either avoiding or taking out the various enemies. Nothing really revolutionary but still a fun concept. However, Nikoderiko doesn’t really bring anything new to this genre to make it stand out from the others on the market. It doesn’t mean it’s a bad game, mind you, just that it could’ve been the next great mascot platformer. - [Before Your Eyes Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/before-your-eyes-review): I’ve always been interested in unique gaming gimmicks. Ones that are either using a very used function of a controller or very obviously just a way to get a headline in a gaming article to sell a big piece of plastic that you will only use for one game *coughsteelbettalionforthexboxcough*. Having a gimmick can ruin or enhance an experience, especially if it’s one where you don’t need any special skills or equipment to use. Enter “Before Your Eyes”.  Before Your Eyes is an immersive story focused first person experience with a unique gimmick. If you have a webcam, you can control […] - [Elestrals Clash! - Kickstarter](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/elestrals-clash-kickstarter): Elestrals is a new face in the TCG world. Designed and created by YouTuber aDrive and his amazing team, Elestrals sees players harness the powers of elemental spirits to call upon powerful enchanted creatures called Elestrals. It’s a full blown card game complete with varied mechanics and even an in-universe origin story and lore. They’ve put a lot of love into it and it shows. Their website is filled with information about the various cards, how to play, the lore and much more.  The TCG game was announced back in 2022 and reached massive success on Kickstarter with almost $1.5 million […] - [EVERY Furry & Animal Game In Steam's Next Fest - October 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/every-furry-animal-game-in-steam-s-next-fest-october-2024): Another GIANT list of games we have this season for the Fall 2024 Steam Next Fest! We're looking forward to a ton of these games and have compiled as many as we could find with animals and/or anthropomorphic characters featured in them! Be sure to let us know of any others you find by commenting below! We'll be playing some of these demos this week and next, and hopefully providing some previews and progress updates throughout development! Additionally, we have an actively updated Furry & Animal Games List over at @GamingFurever that you can follow and get constant updates for lots of indie titles with TONS of lovely furry characters! If you're a developer of any of these games, feel free to hit us up on email over on our Contact Us page! Here's your October 2024 Steam Next Fest list: - [2024's Xbox Partner Preview - Thoughts & Trailers](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/2024-s-xbox-partner-preview): So, today was the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where the latest in third-party games coming to Xbox were shown and to be perfectly honest? Outside of a few select titles, there really wasn’t much noteworthy here to really get excited about, which is a shame as, usually, I find a good bit of games that look fun, but not this time, sadly. That doesn’t mean that there wasn’t anything good on the show, just that nothing really screamed MUST GET, for me at least. - [Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Preview](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/romancing-saga-2-revenge-of-the-seven-preview): Strategy focused RPGs are always some of my favorites. I’m not always good at them, but I enjoy them. So when I saw the announcement for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven a few months ago, I was intrigued. A non-linear rpg with multiple characters and different formations? That doesn’t involve a standard exp system? This promises to be pretty interesting, especially since I’ve never heard of the SaGa franchise before this game. Fortunately, like Final Fantasy, the number is mostly a formality: knowledge of other entries in the series is not all required to play or enjoy this one. Which means we can jump straight in. - [Alchemist: The Potion Monger Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/alchemist-the-potion-monger-review): Ever dreamed of being an alchemist in a fantasy town full of anthropomorphic villagers, slightly dangerous monsters, and a wealth of ingredients for your potion-crafting needs? Alchemist: The Potion Monger is all of those things and more, and provides a heaping dose of things to do in a casual setting that allows for you to grow your knowledge and skills at your own speed. Even after spending numerous hours with the game, there’s still more for me to find and do. Though it takes some time to craft the more funny potions in the game, the journey to get there can be a rewarding one, even if it takes a little longer to get there than I expected. - [Copycat Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/copycat-review): The concept for Copycat is rife with opportunity. Lovingly and fully voice acted by a cast of Australian locals, Copycat is driven by the concept of a nature documentary narrator following your cat, Dawn’s, adventures through adoption and rehoming. Your new life is upended when a “Copycat” tries to take your newly found place in the family with an elderly lady named Olive. Olive and her daughter also have a lot of real life issues that they’re having to handle, and you get caught up in the effects of all of them, while also battling with the implied trauma from your last family. People tell me I’m an emotional guy, and this game does nothing to prove them wrong. Throughout the game I was on a rollercoaster of emotions, all of them culminating in an incredibly fulfilling ending that was worth the price of admission. - [Sunderfolk Announced - A Furry-Filled Co-op RPG from Blizzard Co-Founder](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/sunderfolk-announced-a-furry-filled-co-op-rpg-from-blizzard-co-founder): Sunderfolk, the first game developed by Secret Door., has been announced! Published by Dreamhaven, Sunderfolk is designed for players who love tabletop, board, and video games, and will be available on Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™.  Sunderfolk is a tactical couch co-op RPG created with the purpose of bringing new and veteran players together in a shared tale of tactics, survival, and triumph. You and three of your friends can pick one of six available heroes—the Arcanist, Bard, Berserker, Pyromancer, Ranger, and Rogue—and begin a one-of-a-kind experience told through both the “main screen” (the shared TV or monitor) and your phone or tablet, which acts as your controller for the adventure. - [Castlevania Dominus Collection Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/castlevania-dominus-collection-the-unending-rebirth-of-dracula): Castlevania is perhaps the most well known vampire video game series, famous for its gothic horror elements and of course, the constant threat of Dracula. Much like the vampire the series is based around, it rises and falls time and time again. Recently, it has been re-emerging from its coffin with the success of the animated Netflix series that’s still considered to be among the best on the platform and seeing re-releases of older games. For example, the Anniversary collection which features the original NES/SNES titles plus a few extras like Bloodlines and Kid Dracula and the Advance Collection which includes the GBA trilogy of games as well as Dracula X. With the recent announcement of Castlevania Nocturne getting its much needed season 2, now seems like a good time to talk about the most recent collection of re-releases, Castlevania Dominus Collection. - [Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Remastered Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/turok-dinosaur-hunter-remastered-review): When I did my review for ‘Turok 3: Shadows Of Oblivion’, I had mentioned that I used to work for a radio station and two of the earliest reviews I did were on the HD remasters of both Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil. Well, seeing as that station is no more and the reviews are now lost, I figured it’s time I revisit these two games and see if my thoughts on them from back then still hold up or if they had changed over the years. Beginning with the first Turok and my thoughts on this one greatly changed from my early review of it. Back when I first first played the game, I felt that Turok: Dinosaur Hunter did not age well, even with it being remastered and that its biggest issue was the gameplay feeling archaic and very clunky in its design. I also felt that the sequel was superior to this game because it not only improved and fixed the issues this game has, but it feels like what the first game should've been. However, after doing some replays of both games, I actually feel the opposite now. Yes, the game still didn’t age well in a few areas and I still feel the frequent platforming areas and the huge difficulty spikes throughout the game do hurt it, but I actually prefer this one over Seeds Of Evil, though I still say Shadows Of Oblivion is the better game. - [Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/warhammer-40k-space-marine-ii-xbox-review): The Warhammer 40k universe, though widely popular, was something I never really gotten into at all. I have played some of the games, like the Vermintide series and BoltGun, but it was really never something I felt compelled to be a part of in any way. Still, I did enjoy the few games I played, Vermintide 2 being one of them, and I did like the original Space Marine when I played it a few years back, so when a sequel was finally announced in 2021 at the Game Awards, I’ll admit that I was curious but not super excited. I’m kind of glad I wasn’t hyped for the game as, unfortunately, the game did not live up to the years of waiting. Sure, it has some good moments here and there and it isn’t broken in any way, it’s just not a fun game overall. - [Critter Cove - Early Access Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/critter-cove-review): What do you get when you mix Animal Crossing at its best with a cozy town building, crafting, life sim game set on a post-apocalyptic archipelago paradise? Why, you get Critter Cove! Though it's premiering in early access on Steam, it is well into the “worth it” category already upon initial launch. I’ve spent a good 15 hours in the world of Critter Cove and it has flown by. There’s a wonderfully pleasant and interesting gameplay loop that involves exploring the world bit by bit, picking up important resources along the way, and finding new villagers and questlines as you go. You can find furniture for your house, improvements for your town, or new tools to create lots of usable or displayable objects. I was impressed by how much I kept discovering new areas to explore, each holding a new trinket to collect for my museum, or rare items to dismantle and eventually build in my house. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s get started! - [The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/the-stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe-review-xbox): You are Stanley. You work in an office complex pressing buttons. One day, no instructions come through your computer and everyone is gone. Wanting to find out what happened, you leave the office and begin your unpredictable journey in, what is quite possibly, my second favorite game of all time. - [Democracy 4 Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/democracy-4-review-xbox): I don’t like using the phrase ‘one of the worst games I ever played’ to describe any game. In fact, I rarely use it as is, even some of the bad games out there I still found some enjoyment or I question why said game is considered by many to be bad. However, this game is one of those rare exceptions: Democracy 4 is, without a doubt, one of the worst games I’ve played in a long while and, no joke, a game that made me rethink on how I do future reviews. - [Maple Forest - Kickstarter Launches](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/maple-forest-kickstarter-launches): The island your ship landed on is sinking for mysterious reasons! Explore, make new friends, and face deadly foes in this action RPG! Maple Forest just launched their Kickstarter, and it's already fully funded! Maple Forest is an action RPG inspired by a bunch of 90s classics. In it, you'll adventure across an island that's begun to sink for mysterious reasons. The residents of the island's main village tell you that their legends say the power of the god of the island is what keeps the island afloat. The god of the island lives in a shrine at the top of the mountain, but that shrine has been sealed off by a huge stone door for longer than anyone in the village can remember. If there was a way to open that door and speak with the island's guardian, the island might be saved, but noone on the island has been strong or courageous enough to brave the island's wilderness in search of a way to unseal the door...until now! - [Gori: Cuddly Carnage Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/gori-cuddly-carnage-review-xbox): What happens when you take the over the top violence of Superjail, the heavy metal soundtrack of Metalocalypse, the sheer absurdity of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and the killer unicorns from the songs of Gloryhammer? You get Gori: Cuddly Carnage, a game I can only describe as an AdultSwim cartoon in video game format and I mean that in the best way possible as this game is insanely over the top and one of the most fun games I’ve played all year, though I do have some small gripes with it. - [Leo: The Firefighter Cat Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/xbox-leo-the-firefighter-cat-review): I grew up in an era when games for kids were well made, not rushed out, and designed so that everyone could enjoy them. Games like the Carmen San-Diego franchise and the various Magic School Bus games, a series I loved playing on my old Windows 95, come to mind as something anyone of any age could pick up and enjoy. I bring this up because, lately, it seems games geared towards a younger audience have really been lackluster as of late, basically relegated to shovelware, and Leo The Firefighter Cat is no exception, which is a shame as there is a fun game hidden somewhere in here. - [Isle of Swaps Review: Don't Swap This One Out](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/isle-of-swaps-review-don-t-swap-this-one-out): I mentioned in my preview for this game a while back that I’ve spent a lot of time playing card games, and those are always some of my favorites. I had a lot of fun playing that demo and I’m very excited to be coming back to it for this review. It's easily some of the most fun I’ve had with a card game in a long time and it has always managed to put a smile on my face thus far. If you enjoy card games like I do, you’re in for a treat. - [First 15 Minutes of Windblown Gameplay](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/first-15-minutes-of-windblown-gameplay): Developer Motion Twin has posted a new gameplay video for the in-development game “Windblown” and it is looking GOOD! From the developers of Dead Cells, Windblown is a 1-3 player online co-op action Roguelite with lightning-fast action and developed for co-op from the ground up. Check out the video below for a sizeable first look, and read up on more details about the game on their recent blog post. - [Iron Meat (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/iron-meat-xbox-review): I’m not gonna beat around the bush: Iron Meat is friggin’ awesome! This was a game that never really entered my radar at all so I really had no idea what I was to expect. All I did know was that it’s another game from Retroware, the guys who published the Angry Video Game Nerd games, and that it was another retro style game. Gonna be honest, I’m so glad I went into this knowing very little cause, holy meat pie, this game is, like I said so eloquently at the beginning, friggin’ awesome! - [Bearnard Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bearnard-review): Forced to go on a quest to retrieve a legendary bow to save his home woodland, Bernard grabs his trusty bow and helpful sidekick owl Blue and embarks on an epic platforming, card grabbing, arrow shooting adventure. There’s a refinement of the gameplay formula that the game crafts that allows for a real honing of strategies and possibilities as you proceed through Bearnard’s many levels. I found myself thinking two steps ahead and contemplating the possibilities of combat and exploration more and more with every obstacle I faced and overcame. Whilst doing that, the player is treated to some unique witty writing for the characters’ dialogue and notes found around the world, which added to the charm of it all. Bearnard was enjoyable to pick up and easy to come back to over and over as I progressed. - [WitchSpring R Review: A Witchy Adventure](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/witchspring-r-review-a-witchy-adventure): WitchSpring R is one of the most unique RPGs I’ve ever played and it's a lot of fun. So what is WitchSpring R? It's a remaster of Witch Spring, a mobile game by Korean developer KIWIWALKS that released in 2018. It went on to have a few sequels before they started getting adapted to consoles starting with this games predecessor: Witch Spring 3 Re:Fine. WitchSpring R definitely doesn’t feel like a mobile game and it most certainly isn’t. It's a full blown remaster boasting improved graphics, gameplay elements etc. I’ve never played the mobile games and hadn’t heard of this series until I got the opportunity to play and review it. But I think even those familiar with the series would be able to enjoy this.  - [Kitsune Tails Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/kitsune-tails-review): Platformers are almost as popular as roguelikes these days. There are so many examples of ones that are pretty good, using the same tried and true formula for the genre, not innovating way too much and providing a decent amount of content. There are far fewer examples of games like Kitsune Tails, which manages to surprise you over and over again with its nonstop parade of new level ideas, wonderful costume & ability changes, and a wealth of content to perfect. Rarely does something come along that is truly a wondrous addition to the plethora of platforming options like Kitune Tails. It has its faults, but they are so easily looked beyond in favor of appreciating what was so lovingly crafted here. - [Top 3 Games in July 2024 - Uncivil Monthly Awards Party!](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/top-3-games-in-july-2024-uncivil-monthly-awards-party): We chose our Top 3 FAVORITE Steam Games from all of the ones we played during the month of July 2024 for the Uncivil Weekly Review Parties we release every Monday, Wednesday, and are live on Friday! This Monthly awards video provides some background commentary going much deeper into the games we loved from last month. Video Edited by Dark, Staff here at GF. - [Farewell North Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/farewell-north-review): The emotions are felt to the core and I would die for Chesley. The bestest boy travels the Scottish isles with his human companion, Cailey, as he helps her recover from the loss in her past and finally says farewell to the north. What a masterpiece of story driven art and a must play for anyone looking for a game that really moves you and swells the feelings in your soul. - [Nintendo Direct - Furry Edition](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/nintendo-direct-furry-edition): Fellow Nintendo fans are gonna be in for some treats this holiday season. Nintendo recently had a massive showcase featuring indie games and select partner titles, which encompass a wide range of genres and playstyles. There’s a lot to get excited for!  - [Explore Gardens as a Sparrow in "Garden Trills" - Official Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/explore-gardens-as-a-sparrow-in-garden-trills-official-trailer): Play as Tomi, the little sparrow, in her gardening excursion through the floating gardens of her new neighborhood. Garden Trills is a cute and wholesome game in which gardening becomes a lively adventure. Explore Tomi's new town and work hand in hand with the residents to make the ground flourish and create blooming sceneries for you to fly around. Wishlist Garden Trills on Steam if you're interested in its release this December 2024! - [Exophobia (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/exophobia-review): I’m just going to cut straight to the chase: Exophobia is a barebones metroidvania-style FPS set on a crashed ship with its main redeeming quality being its pixel art style. - [Genopanic Review - Nothing to Panic About](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/genopanic-review-nothing-to-panic-about): Ah Genopanic. It's without a doubt the most Metroid non-Metroid game I’ve ever played. It has a lot of those same themes and elements but also does manage to stand out on its own. - [Wholesome Games 2024: Furry Edition!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/wholesome-games-2024-furry-edition): We've got a PLETHORA of furry & animal games in the "Wholesome Games Celebration" on Sale on Steam right now! We put together what we could find  in the list of games that are currently selling at a reduced price and those that are upcoming (and with demos!) Check out the full list below! - [FixFox Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/fixfox-review): What if we wanted to take on the climate change crisis by simply modifying our DNA so that we took on animal traits like fur so that we could regulate our body temps? Or work out medical issues that overtake our bodies with a fresh new species takeover? That’s the baseline of the story of “FixFox”, a solo game venture by Rendlike and published by Joystick Ventures. You’re a spacefaring clumsy foxy fixer-upper named Vix who is accompanied by her toolbox Tin, and you’re pulled into one last job to prove you’ve got the repairing chops to keep your job. Unfortunately, you crash land on a planet in a system that looks down on tools and fixing, and will police your attempts to solve the various planets’ problems, unless you distract them with a radio broadcast. Over the course of trying to escape the planet’s various communication and humanitarian problems, you discover a story of humanity’s past and its innate problems in the present. FixFox had a vibe & story that pulled me in and kept me engaged with its many twists and turns, and so many little unique details. - [Barkour - Official Reveal Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/barkour-official-reveal-trailer): Just watch the trailer and tell me you don’t want this game, we dare you. Barkour is “an action/stealth game where you take on the role of a tail-wagging canine 009 agent, unleashed by a secret organization to fight evil in a world that that’s anything but ruff and serious.” I mean COME ON!  - [Creatures of Ava Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/creatures-of-ava-review): What do you do when you learn about a deadly disease killing a planet? You go rescue all the inhabitants of course! Creatures of Ava start you off landing/crashing on the planet of Ava. It’s up to you and basically you alone, to rescue all the creatures and convince the local intelligent population, the Naam, to leave the dying planet and come live on the space station Bioark. - [Star Wars Bounty Hunter (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/star-wars-bounty-hunter-remastered-review): I’m gonna start this review with a hot-take: I don’t think Episode II: Attack Of The Clones is a bad Star Wars movie. In fact, out of all three prequels, it’s actually my favorite of the three films. Yes, some parts do drag but they weren’t enough to soil my enjoyment of the movie. I loved how it expanded on Coruscant in the beginning (Yes, I liked the diner scene and, yes, I’m OK with something like that existing in Star Wars) and the entire Geonosis battle sequence is a visual spectacle of sheer beauty. However, I never played any of the games based on Episode II growing up as they were on systems I didn’t own, like the Gamecube and Xbox as I still had a N64. Thankfully, thanks to the folks over at Aspyr, one of the games I missed out on has got a second chance at life with the remastering of 2002’s ‘Star Wars Bounty Hunter’ and, I gotta say, this game is a mixed bag. - [Palworld Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/palworld-review): Wow I sure have a lot of hours on survival games, I also really like creature collecting games. Wouldn’t it be awesome if I enslaved a ton of creatures and forced them to work in the mines and fight with you to capture and enslave even more creatures could find a bunch of cool pals to hang out with while playing a survival game? Seriously though, Palworld takes the best from both survival and creature capture games, plus GUNS, you almost never get guns in creature capture games. In Palworld, you can turn your pals into guns!  - [BioGun Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/biogun-review): Metroidvanias can be a dime a dozen in the gaming world. Similar to roguelikes, they’re a popular genre amongst indie developers. When looking at these types of games, there needs to be a creative “hook” or new spin in setting or design that grabs your attention and shows you, “Hey, this is something worth checking out!” BioGun manages to do this right at the forefront with a game completely played from inside of your best friend. You explore the many body organs as a gun-wielding vaccine injected into your dog to fight the catastrophic “dooper” virus that has duped scientists around the globe as it wreaks havoc on pets. Along the way you’ll meet up and be helped (or hunted) by a vast array of cute, cool, and corrupted characters, most of which have an anthro spin on them, if they’re not viruses or enemies plaguing your dog. All of this in pursuit of eradicating the Dooper virus once and for all. - [The Age of Rats: An Age of Wonders 4 Tale](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/the-age-of-rats): The forests of this realm were quiet, and an unsettling chill always lingered in the air. Though we channeled the Tome of Glades to camouflage our race with fur and our uncanny ability to traverse the woods gracefully, the land was hostile with an unrelenting sense of wrongness. Our magic changed barren spaces to something livable, but death wasn’t just an intangible thing here, it claimed this world and the beasts in them. - [Neckbreak (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/neckbreak-xbox-review): I remember first hearing about this game when it went under the title of Project Downfall and thought it looked like a fun first-person shooter, but that’s as far as I got with the game as it was, at the time, a PC exclusive. Now, with it getting a console release under the new name of Neckbreak (or, as I called it by accident, Neckbrake), I’m happy to say that, outside of a few small issues I had, the game was worth the wait. - [Fur Sale - Friends Edition](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fur-sale-friends-edition): It’s been too long since we’ve had a good Fur Sale article. Lets fix that and I have the perfect sale to report for it. Currently until August 11th, Nintendo Switch is having a multiplayer sale! Enjoy playing games with others? You came to the right place! Games of furry interest include: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, bring up to 16 friends in various multiplayer modes and compete to become the top banana! Or try out the new adventure mode. $37.49($49.99) Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition, slash, stomp and blast your way through hordes of foes in this Legend of Zelda/Warriors crossover! […] - [MTG Bloomburrow: A Furtastic Adventure](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/mtg-bloomburrow-a-furtastic-adventure): Bloomburrow: A Furtastic Adventure  Anyone who plays any sort of TCG has undoubtedly heard of Magic: The Gathering. Having been around for more than 30 years, it’s been one of the most popular card games to ever exist and has constantly evolved and expanded over the years. This year however, they released a new set that is especially exciting: Bloomburrow! - [Disney Dreamlight Valley Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/disney-dreamlight-valley-review): What happens if you take Animal Crossing and inject Disney into it? Well, outside of a modded Animal Crossing, you get Dreamlight Valley. A fun, though a bit tedious, game from Gameloft that sees you traveling to the titular valley in order to restore it and reverse a curse that caused the villagers to lose their memories living there. - [Top 3 Games in June 2024 - Uncivil Monthly Awards Party!](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/top-3-games-in-june-2024-uncivil-monthly-awards-party): We chose our Top 3 FAVORITE Steam Games from all of the ones we played during the month of June 2024 for the Uncivil Weekly Review Parties we release every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! This Monthly awards video provides some background commentary going much deeper into the games we loved from last month. Video Edited by Dark, Staff here at GF. - [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines - Preview](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines-preview): Awoooo time for some interdimensional adventures! The sequel to the beloved and acclaimed Grapple Dog, Grapple Dogs Cosmic Canines aims its sights on having players jump, dash and grapple their way across various levels. The unique visuals of this game reminded me of something you might see on the Game Boy Advance, which tickled a nostalgic itch and gave me plenty of reason to try out the demo. - [Parkitect: Deluxe Edition (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/parkitect-deluxe-edition-xbox-review): Way back when I was a young pup, I used to go to Hersheypark every summer and it was a fun experience. Riding the Trailblazer, getting soaked on the Canyon River Rapids, and being whipped around on the Whip, Hersheypark was amazing. But, like most things in life, I ended up growing out of it and stopped going but, deep down, I still enjoyed amusement parks and wouldn’t mind going to one again. The original Roller Coaster Tycoon on PC helped in this regard and I put about who knows how many hours into it, designing my own theme park and creating fun roller coasters. So, when I heard about the console release of ‘Parkitect’, I was excited and I had hoped for another fun roller coaster sim but, alas, this wasn’t meant to be. - [Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/monster-hunter-puzzles-felyne-isles-review): Pssst Hey, do you like cats? Do you like the Monster Hunter Series? Do you like MOBILE PUZZLE games? Then guess what! Felyne Isles is for you! Your main character is a Felyne that you can customize in SO MANY different outfits that you unlock as you progress through the game. Help other Felynes rebuild and recover the island by completing puzzles (some pretty difficult) and rescue other Felynes in need! - [Escape From Ever After: Onboarding Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/escape-from-ever-after-onboarding-review): I'm not sure if this is the best or worst timing for Escape From Ever After: Onboarding (“Escape” from here on out) with the influx of amazing RPGs coming out. In the past couple of months, we received 2 excellent RPG remakes from Nintendo: Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. I love turn based RPGS, as someone who has lived in the golden age of RPGs (SNES era), I'm happy to see this style of RPG start to become popular and seeing a resurgence in the eyes of the gaming market. However, is this Paper Mario inspired fairytale a page turner, or will it be a better use as a table straightener? - [Whiskerwood, A Cat-and-Mouse RTS - Announcement Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/whiskerwood-a-cat-and-mouse-rts-announcement-trailer): We’ve got a new game announcement for you! Whiskerwood, an upcoming cat and mouse themed city-building game from developer Minakata Dynamics and publisher Hooded Horse (Manor Lords, Against the Storm), released their new trailer this week. Establish a home for your industrious mice, explore new lands, and traverse oceans as you construct grand cities. Withstand the forces of nature, develop complex production chains, and live out the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse. Check out this first look at some Whiskerwood gameplay to see the city-builder in action. Whiskerwood is coming soon to PC via Steam. Wishlist in there and check […] - [Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-xbox-review): I’ll be honest: I am one of those fans of the first James Cameron’s Avatar movie (as of this writing, I still haven’t seen the sequel yet), although I will admit it’s not a perfect film and I do agree that the story itself wasn’t that memorable. However, that really didn’t bother me as the film was just downright gorgeous to look at and I think the tech behind the film is amazing. But, I haven’t seen or even thought about the series since I last watched the first movie, way back in 12th grade, so when I first heard that Ubisoft was making an Avatar video game, it was one that I just went “Cool” and really didn’t think much of it. Even when it was officially revealed as ‘Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora’, I still was just “Cool” and, again, didn’t think much of it, especially when it was released last year. But, after finally being able to play the game, I have to admit something. This game? Kinda flew under my radar as it’s not a bad game! It’s not perfect or anything and I do have some issues with it but, overall, it’s a surprisingly fun game! - [SCHiM Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/schim-review): When I first saw SCHiM peek out of the shadows back in 2021, my interest was immediately piqued by its striking contrast art style and inventive gameplay idea. It’s not hard to see the potential for a game involving jumping from shadow to shadow to reach new locations and objectives, since, well, everything’s got a shadow! It’s a concept that has yet to be explored with this type of whimsy. As the game came into focus over the years, the vibe and feel of SCHiM became more established, blossoming into one that focused on nifty platforming and encouraged interaction with every shadow you came in contact with, all while wrapped in a beautifully colored package that had you hopping smoothly across a Dutch/European-inspired city and countryside. I’m glad to report that after years of waiting, I had the chance to play through SCHiM before its release and was relieved that the unique idea became a really fun reality. - [Cozy Caravan Update - Change your Species!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/cozy-caravan-update-change-your-species): Cozy Caravan released a new update with a much anticipated ability within the game, along with a couple new species to play as and some additional customizations! Firstly, you can now visit The Magic Cave...of Magic! Talk to the mysterious ghost, and let it change you into the animal of your choice... for a price. That's right! You can now change your species after choosing your initial cute self at the beginning of the game. This is a welcome "change" for us, as its one of the critiques we had in our review of the game.   - [Hotel Galactic - Kickstarter Campaign](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/hotel-galactic-kickstarter-campaign): Hotel Galactic is a cozy management game where you transform a rundown intergalactic hotel into a thriving tourist destination. Inspired by the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli, Hotel Galactic blends wholesome nostalgia with modern fairy tale magic, ushering you into a new era of simulation games crafted by Ancient Forge. The Kickstarter campaign recently launched and is picking up steam to be fully funded! Keep reading to find out a bit more info about the game straight from the campaign details, or go and wishlist the game on Steam! Embark on a magical journey to restore Hotel Galactic, making it a beloved destination for travelers far and wide. Embrace the creative process, experiment with new ideas, and watch as your hotel thrives under your care.  Gaming Furever's Quick Preview: Wow, the art style and vibe of the game is so unique and well-crafted. You can tell the team behind this one loves the world they're making and believe in creating a new type of cozy management game that's inspired by such a famous look. -Daxel - [Teardown (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/teardown-xbox-review): As the owner of the failing Löckelle Teardown Services, you thought you were getting a simple job to teardown a house to make way for a mall, only to be hired by a criminal investigator to gather evidence on the person who originally hired you, along with other dubious jobs coming from other customers. A surprisingly complex plot for a, sadly, mediocre title that shows its hand too early. - [Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/werewolf-the-apocalypse-earthblood-review): Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood may just be the best werewolf game of all time. But seriously, the smooth shifting between forms, the carnage, the exploration and stealth. Earthblood is a gem out of all the other wolf games available. I really hope the developers bring another one to the table, I feel this game was critiqued more harshly than it deserved, especially for really the first of its kind. It has a lot of room to improve, but the bones are good! - [AVGN I-II Deluxe Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/avgn-i-ii-deluxe-review): It’s no secret that many of us, myself included, grew up watching The Angry Video Game Nerd on YouTube. Created by James Rolfe and Mike Matei, the series is still going strong and still has fans excited for the future, even though I will personally admit that his recent episodes weren’t the best. So, like all long-running franchises, you know there’ll be merchandise and, today, I want to focus on the video games, in particular ‘The Angry Video Game Nerd I-II Deluxe’, which combines both ‘The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures’ and ‘The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures 2: ASSimilation’ into one package, along with a third game ‘The Angry Video Game Nerd in Tower Of Torment: The Final Chapter’. Is this package worth your money or should you spend your money elsewhere (Couldn’t think of a good AVGN quote, sorry!) - [Sunset Hills - Kickstarter Campaign](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/sunset-hills-kickstarter-campaign): Navigate mysteries, aid others, solve crimes, and dodge pursuits in a serene Victorian-inspired world inhabited by cute puppies in CottonGame's upcoming hand-drawn puzzle adventure, Sunset Hills. The Kickstarter campaign for the first 2 of 5 chapters has launched and is well on its way to being full funded! Keep reading to find out a bit more info about the game straight from the campaign details, or go and wishlist the game on Steam! Check out CottonGame's other published indie titles on their website. Sunset Hills is a story set in the early 19th century in a fictional world. Nico, the protagonist, is a veteran who adopts a writing career after the war 7 years later, Nico publishes his first novel. Carrying a copy and a notebook with him, Nico starts traveling around the world by train, to seek his old comrades. During his journey, Nico gets to meet all kinds of people, witness all kinds of things, run into all kinds of troubles, and solve all kinds of problems by all kinds of means. With all these experiences Nico begins to recall his old memories of the war piece by piece. Eventually the player will see the true intention of Nico's journey. - [Turok 3: Shadows Of Oblivion Remastered Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/turok-3-shadows-of-oblivion-remastered-review): I have a little bit of a special history with the Turok games as the first two were some of the earliest games I reviewed when I used to work at an online radio station called The Cove Radio. I knew there was a third game from old Nintendo Power articles but, at the time, there was no way to play the game outside of buying a used copy for the N64 or emulating it. However, thanks to the wizards at NightDive Studios, the game has been fully remastered and is available on all next-gen consoles and, for the first time, PC. Was it worth the wait? Well, outside of a few issues I have, this is honestly my favorite of the trilogy*. - [Retro Review! - Jak II](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/retro-review-jak-ii): Jak and Daxter are back in the hit sequel Jak II (Jak II Renegade in Europe!) The series returns to its roots with Platforming, collecting, and puzzles all while adding new aspects like gunplay, dark powers, and a sweet new hoverboard! Our heroic duo must once again save the world, this time against a dark metalhead force! There is one thing I need to know, and that is where can I get a crocodog plushie? (Read Valraven's Review of the first game in the series, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, here!) - [Cat Quest III Preview](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/cat-quest-iii-purrview): Arrgh avast ye mateys! There be treasure in this game. The latest in The Gentlebros series of cat based adventure games, Cat Quest III has players set sail across the Purribean in an honestly fun and immensely cute pirate themed tale. The premise is that you are a seeker, a cat with a magic star shaped fur spot and under the guidance of the disembodied ghost cat head Captain Cappey, you set off on an adventure to find the North Star. A magical object said to grant wishes that was hidden by the seekers long ago. - [Edenfall - Kickstarter Campaign](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/edenfall-kickstarter-campaign): Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens is an atmospheric action-adventure with an intricate story combining exploration as human and three different animals, solving puzzles and combat. Edenfall is set in the world of Eden, a realm high above the clouds and long forgotten by any human being. After a strange dream Venya - a young woman - wakes up in a beautiful, yet strange land just to find that she is completely alone. Soon she will meet Alkina - a spirit fox - who tells her about the great threat Eden is facing. Together they untangle the long forgotten story behind this lands, find their inner peace and restore beauty and peace in Eden. - [Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/crash-team-racing-nitro-fueled-review): With the success of Crash Bandicoot: N-Sane Trilogy, Activision is taking us back to the tracks with the long-awaited remastering of Crash Team Racing with Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled and this is easily, without a doubt, one of the best kart racers. - [Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster-review): I love Star Wars. I loved the movies, including Last Jedi, the shows, and, especially, the games. I remember all the times I spent playing the original Star Wars on NES, flying X-Wings in Rogue Squadron, being scared out of my wits in Shadows Of The Empire (No joke, the wampas in that game scared me as a youngling) and, the subject of today’s review, fighting Dark Troopers in Star Wars: Dark Forces. The very first Star Wars FPS, the game has now been remastered by the amazing team at NightDive Studios and, once again, it’s another excellent remastering. - [Pipsqueak! - Kickstarter Campaign](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/pipsqueak-kickstarter-campaign): Pipsqueak! is a Metroidvania starring Tofu, a small mouse exploring a strange and hostile world. Uncover the truth of this expansive labyrinth through exploration, discovery, combat, and platforming challenges. Bring hope to this dying land and its tiny inhabitants in this grand adventure of mouse-sized proportions! Pipsqueak is already above its funding goal and has lots of exciting stretch goals to reach for! Support the campaign here! - [Fur Sale! - Bandai Namco Edition](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fur-sale-bandai-namco-edition): Time once again to highlight some of the latest and greatest deals on Steam, and today publisher Bandai Namco is having a sale on some of their most noteworthy titles. Furry relevant games include: Digimon Story Cybersleuth Complete Edition – Become a Cyber sleuth in an increasingly digital world when an accident leaves you with more questions than answers. Or become a hacker in Hacker’s Memory. $9.99($49.99) Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered – Embark on a magical journey with wondrous creatures in this fantasy RPG with an artstyle inspired by Studio Ghibli. $7.49($49.99) Klonoa Fantasy Reverie Series […] - [Retro Review! - Banjo-Tooie](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/retro-review-banjo-tooie): When you hear the word 'Sequel', either one of two things will pop in your mind: Either happy images of great sequels like 'The Empire Strikes Back' or ‘The Expendables 2’ or nightmares of horrible sequels like 'Son Of The Mask' or ‘Halo 5: Guardians’. So, what happens when a great product receives a sequel that does improve on the previous faults and introduces new ideas but, at the same time, seems like a step backwards? That's where 'Banjo-Tooie', the sequel to the legendary Rare game 'Banjo-Kazooie', seems to fall. Now, before you raise your pitchforks at me, hear me out: While it does improve all the original faults and issues that I had and I do still like the game, it oddly feels like it takes a few steps backwards as well. What do I mean by this? Well, ready your trusty side-kick and prep your new moves, cause it's time to Beak Bomb into: BANJO-TOOIE. - [Nintendo Direct Highlights & Furry Games - June 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/nintendo-direct-highlights-furry-games-june-2024): Nintendo Power Hour!  A much anticipated Nintendo Direct finally premiered on June 18th, 2024. With it, came news about a variety of upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch happening in Q3 and Q4 of the year. A lot of fun games had been announced both first and third party with several coming soon. Lets look at some of the highlights. - [Kitsune Tails Preview - A Foxy Adventure](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/kitsune-tails-preview-a-foxy-adventure): Having recently come back from playing Super Mario Bros. I was naturally intrigued by Kitsune Tails which got showcased as part of the Wholesome Direct I covered previously. It's adorable, full of Japanese inspired charm and the protagonist is a fox. All things that very much appeal to me. And like the game series it clearly takes gameplay inspiration from, it is brutal. Players step into the paws of Yuzu, a kitsune who has recently become a courier. Yuzu is a curious and energetic fox who frequently gets into trouble. Which becomes all the more apparent with a cutscene after the first level where Yuzu gets attacked by an oni while foraging for mushrooms in a cave. A couriers life is not an easy one, especially as Yuzu gets tasked with delivering a letter to a ghostly warlord in a haunted house. The amount of stage variety in the demo isn’t bad and they aren’t easy to clear either. - [Retro Review! - Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/retro-review-jak-and-daxter-the-precursor-legacy): Naughty Dog really had something special when they started the Jak and Daxter Series. Platforming, collecting, engaging puzzles with just the right amount of difficulty, and to top it all off, it had the first seamless 3D open world with no loading screens. And who doesn’t love a furry otter-weasel hybrid sidekick? I just wish they had kept the plans to have Jak a wolf-like humanoid! Always could use more wolf characters! - [Team up as Mongooses in Nikoderiko: The Magical World](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/team-up-as-mongooses-in-nikoderiko-the-magical-world): A new trailer for an all-ages platformer that looks like some of the fantastic cartoony games of old has made its way out of the bushes and into the open! It looks to feature a cool mix of 2D and 3D action that switches planes of control from one to the other. Developed by VEA Games and published by MY.GAMES, Nikoderiko: The Magical World piqued our interest with an array of colorful creatures and adventurous, action-filled gameplay. Also, Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise is creating the soundtrack! Check out the trailer below: - [Wolf Thoughts: Xbox Showcase 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/wolf-thoughts-xbox-showcase-2024): Let’s be honest: The State Of Play from Sony and Geoff Kieghly’s yearly ‘Summer Games Fest’ were less than stellar. While both had some interesting games, general consensus seems to be that they were the weakest, especially Summer Games Fest. So, all eyes were on Xbox and their showcase, with everyone hoping we got at least some decent games announced and did we? Well, I’m happy to say that not only did we get that and then some, I feel Xbox may have had the best show they’ve had in a long while! In fact, general consensus seems to be in agreement as well, with a recent poll by Geoff Kieghly ranking Xbox’s showcase with an A, the highest, I think, the showcase has ever gotten. Do I agree? Personally, outside of two games we’ll get to, I think this was the best show I’ve seen in a while! - [Retro Review! - Super Mario Bros.](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/retro-nintendo-super-mario-bros): It’s-a me! Super Mario! Originally released in 1985 for NES and Famicom, There is little doubt that Super Mario Bros. has an immense legacy. Mario is one of the oldest and most recognizable names in pop culture. It's one of the earliest titles in what would become one of the biggest and most well-known gaming franchises to ever exist. In fact, it’s considered one of the greatest games of all time and in the context of the time period in which it was released, it definitely is something special that earned that legacy without question.  - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for June 10-16, 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-june-10-16-2024): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of June 10-16, 2024: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 14 Monster Hunter: Stories (PC, PS4, Switch) - June 14 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked! (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) - June 11 Wayfinder (PC) - June 11 (out of Early Access) *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Indie Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Isle of Swaps Preview: A Critter Card Collect-a-thon!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/isle-of-swaps-preview-a-critter-card-collect-a-thon): Steam Next Fest is here and it has so many highlighted games and demos. Today I’m looking at one that caught my attention: Isle of Swaps. For those who are unaware, I have a long history with card games. I’ve collected Pokémon cards since I was little. I found a Yu-Gi-Oh structure deck in a shed once(Don’t ask me what it was doing there) and play Magic: The Gathering with friends on occasion. I’ve played several digital card games of varying types. So when a new and especially cool looking card game comes along, I become interested. Now if this game sounds familiar, that's because Isle of Swaps was featured before as one of the games Daxel played for the Deckbuilders Fest back in March. It's back for round 2 as one of the games highlighted for Next Fest. - [Deep Beyond (Featuring a cute dog partner!) - Uncivil Gamers Video](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/deep-beyond-featuring-a-cute-dog-partner-uncivil-gamers-video): This comedic video series from the Uncivil Gamers stream team for GamingFurever.com explores new released games on a weekly basis. Our streamers each select one game that was just released within the week and each play through their own game. We then edit together the best and funniest moments from the gameplay and deliver them to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 PM ET! Description on Steam of “Deep Beyond“:   Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance. Link to video (also embedded below:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW8uv2fIADE Subscribe to Uncivil Gamers on […] - [ALL the Furry & Animal Games In Steam's Next Fest June 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-the-furry-animal-games-in-steam-s-next-fest-june-2024): HOOOO BOY do we have a long list for all you readers out there! Don't feel like going through 1800+ games to see which ones had furries, animals, creatures, and other wonderfully fluffy, feathery, scaly, or otherwise exciting anthropomorphic qualities? Well, our wonderful staff member Valraven did! She's compiled an absolutely CRAZY list of all the games we could find that had an ounce of furry in em, or some sort of animal focus. We'll continue to look through the games and see if any slipped through, but even so, this is a big list of games that feature some potentially awesome games in them. Steam links and the image for them provided for easy access! We'll be playing some of these demos this week and next, and hopefully providing some previews, reviews, and developer interviews as many of these games progress through development! Additionally, we have an actively updated Furry & Animal Games List  over at @GamingFurever that you can follow and get constant updates for lots of indie titles with TONS of lovely furry characters! Anyways, without further ado, the LIST: - [Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition (Xbox) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/rise-of-the-triad-ludicrous-edition-xbox-review-by-dj-metalwolf): Originally conceived as a follow-up to Wolfenstein 3D entitled ‘Wolfenstein 3D Part 2: Rise Of The Triad’, Rise Of The Triad was originally released in 1995 by legendary developers Apogee Entertainment and became a cult classic amongst gamers and FPS fans. Now, Nightdive Studios and New Blood Interactive, the later being the minds behind the FPS hits ‘Dusk’ and ‘Amid Evil’, have teamed up with Apogee to remaster the game and bring us Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition, along with bringing it to consoles for the first time. Does this game live up to its boast of ‘Really Cool Explosions’ or should it have stayed a cult hit? Let’s get psyched and find out! - [Summer Fest 2024 - Wholesome Furry Fun!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/summer-fest-2024-wholesome-furry-fun): Summer Fest has rolled around and with it, a number of reveals, announcements and so much more. In particular what got my attention was the Wholesome Direct, which showcased a lot of cute and cozy games, most of which are upcoming and have demos already out. Some of these are even headed to multiple systems. Check out some of the more notable titles below. - [Spill the Beans - Game Preview](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/spill-the-beans-game-preview): Mystery “whodunit” type stories are a fount of opportunity that have produced some really good movies, novels, and games over the years. The concept of deducing which of a slew of suspects has committed the crime carries with it a sense of discovery and sleuthing that’s fulfilling and exciting. Skeletal Games’ upcoming visual novel “Spill the Beans” aims to turn the familiar plot device on its head by having you be the known culprit as you try and pin it successfully on someone else while you’re the detective. It’s an idea ripe with webs of ways the story could go, and luckily you’ll be the one in charge of directing the charade.  - [PO'ed: Definitive Edition Review - by DJ MetalWolf](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/po-ed-definitive-edition-review-by-dj-metalwolf): “What the hell am I looking at?!” These were, no joke, the first words in my head and the first words out of my sister’s mouth when I first booted up PO’ed: Definitive Edition. Of all the games I’ve played, this one really tops the list of weirdest games I’ve played. - [Val Plays EVERY Wolf Game! - Wolf Territory, Blood of the Werewolf](https://gamingfurever.com/stream-replays/val-plays-every-wolf-game-wolf-territory-blood-of-the-werewolf): This week Valraven played Wolf Territory, Blood of the Werewolf, and continued Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood! (May 28, 2024) Valraven with the Uncivil Gamers Stream team is on a mission to play EVERY Wolf Game on Steam! Every week she'll choose at least one game that features or includes a wolf or werewolf! Then, the day after she'll give her likes and dislikes of each! Tune in every week at 8 PM CT on her Twitch channel, Twitch.tv/The_Valraven! - [Atomic Owl Review - Soaring High and Low](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/atomic-owl-review-soaring-high-and-low): Picture this: It’s a peaceful day in the city. You’re about to have lunch with friends when suddenly an enemy overwhelms you all with dark spiritual power. That’s the beginning of Atomic Owl. The latest from publisher eastasiasoft and developer Monster Theater, Atomic Owl sees players step into the wings of Hidalgo Bladewing, the prince of the Bladewings who just returned from a dangerous mission to chow down on ramen with his friends. Only for things to go horribly wrong as the malevolent Omega Wing appears and conquers Judanest, but not before imprisoning Hidalgo and corrupting the aforementioned friends. Two years later, Hidalgo is freed by Mezameta, his now sentient sword and two embark on a quest to stop Omega Wing.  - [Earth vs Mars Demo Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/earth-vs-mars-demo-impressions): Relic developed one of my favorite strategy games, the Dawn of War series. So when they announced Earth vs. Mars, I was taken aback that they were making a turn-based game instead of an RTS. Announced earlier this year, it was a departure from their usual style of gritty real-time violence. Earth vs. Mars is a turn-based strategy that feels intimately familiar to those who played games like Advanced Wars, Wargroove, or Tiny Metal. Units consist of infantry, tanks, artillery, and helicopters, led by commanders with special abilities you charge up by winning fights and capturing points. There are two things I noticed that expand the formula. - [Birdigo Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/birdigo-review): Widespread love of quality word games has permeated throughout the history of puzzle pastimes. Whether that’s games like Hangman, Crosswords, Scrabble, Boggle, or more recently Wordle, there are limitless variations on finding joy in parsing together pieces of our collective vocabulary and alphabet to accomplish various goals. Entering the scene is a mix of many of those games in “Birdigo”, created by screenwriter John August (Corpse Bride, Charlie’s Angels) and developer Corey Martin (Bonfire Peaks, Pipe Push Paradise). You’ll guide various birds along their migration paths by crafting words using a custom “deck” of letters that you draw from at the start of every turn. Utilizing a healthy dose of Balatro-like elements to boost your scoring power as you guide your bird along a roguelike migration path to reach their final destination, Birdigo excels at providing a simple game concept with satisfying scoring devices and a “one more round” addictiveness that makes it hard to put down. - [Pokémon Presents: July Updates, New Adventures!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/pokemon-presents-july-updates-new-adventures): It’s that time again fellow trainers! A new Pokémon Presents premiered on July 22nd. While on the shorter side, it did showcase a few cool projects in the works and even revealed bits of new info for upcoming games. Let’s take a look at some highlights! - [Interview with Dillo's Dillema Indie Dev Team, MoonSpice Games](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/interview-with-dillo-s-dillema-indie-dev-team-moonspice-games): MoonSpice Games, the creators of the upcoming collectathon Dillo’s Dilemma, featuring an innovative and inventive armadillo, gave us the opportunity to ask some questions about the new game to their Project Lead, Zakhar Sheyko, and their team. We “rolled” our way through the areas presented in the demo, enjoying Dillo’s fun game design and creative puzzle solving challenges, and are excited to learn more about what went into designing this indie adventure! - [Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/worms-armageddon-anniversary-edition-review): Back in my high school years, me and my friends, whenever we were on the computers, always played whatever game we found on Shockwave or that someone had downloaded and passed around to us, with the biggest being the original Halo: Combat Evolved. But, one we sank the most hours in was a small title called Pocket Tanks, where the objective was to get more points by hitting the opponents tank with whatever weapon you have, be it explosives or other wild weaponry. Why do I bring up Pocket Tanks? Well, at the time, I had no idea it was inspired by an older game called Scorched Earth, which in turn inspired another game and the subject of today’s review: Worms, in particular Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition and, I’m not going to lie, if you were a fan of the original, then this game’s for you. But for newcomers, not so much. - [Back to the Dawn Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/back-to-the-dawn-review): You don’t often expect the level of world-building and story-crafting woven into games like Back to the Dawn, a gritty, engrossing, and multi-layered RPG game by Metal Head Games that just released out of Early Access. But I found myself locked inside the prison escape narrative just like its protagonists. Featuring fantastic game design and narrative pacing with just the right amount of quirkiness, Back to the Dawn can go lots of ways in its main campaigns, and it's hard not to wonder if you’re making the right move as your fate becomes more and more unpredictable. - [Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Expansion Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/guild-wars-2-visions-of-eternity-expansion-announced): ArenaNet and NCsoft have announced that Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity launches on October 28, 2025, and, like the previous two expansions, will bring with it a year of story chapters and three major content updates. Read all about the new features below and on the expansion’s official sites. The Story: “Tyria’s leaders are anxious about rumors of covert Inquest voyages launched in search of Castora, an island so remote that it’s long been thought to be inaccessible—or even nonexistent. The risks involved prevent all but the most tenacious (and perhaps foolhardy) of pursuers from investigating the Inquest’s plan.” Your race to […] - [Greedland Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/greedland-review): Every year, there seems to be a game that comes out and does something to really grab gamers attention, to where every developer wants to capitalize on it in their own way; From the many Half-Life style games to those aping Doom Eternal’s gameplay. This year, it seems the game to take inspiration from was Vampire Survivors. Now, we had Vampire Hunters which took the core concept but put it in first person (and, speaking personally, was one of my favorite games of 2024), so what happens when you take the concept of Survivors and, say, put it in space? That’s where Greedland comes in: A game, outside of accidentally calling it Greenland, is another fun ‘Vampire Survivor-like’ game, if not just slightly rough around the edges. - [Advertising with GF](https://gamingfurever.com/gf-announcements/advertising): Thank you for your interest in advertising with Gaming Furever! Gaming Furever reaches tens of thousands of people monthly, all with a focused audience and SFW approach to content publication. Step 1: Email glados@gamingfurever.com, and include your website URL, a brief description of your site, and include your ad as an attachment on the email. Advertisements that need to run for a certain amount of time or start on a specific date are allowed. We will respond to your email within 3 days. Step 2: Advertising banners and links will be reviewed for both content and quality. We will provide feedback if necessary. […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for July 1 - 11, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-july-1-11-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our bi-weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [Star Wars Outlaws Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/star-wars-outlaws-review): I said it once and I'll say it again: I love Star Wars, but even I will admit that the series has had some missteps throughout the years. The recent shut down of Star Wars Hunters comes to mind, and I think, personally, would've had a better longevitiy if it made it to Steam and Xbox. But, I digress, as that's neither here nor there. Today, I want to focus on a title that came out last year that seems to have been ignored by many and passed off by others: Star Wars Outlaws. It's a pity it got such a weird reception from fans as this is actually a pretty fun Star Wars game, if not one of my favorites. - [Bunny Battle Nemesis Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bunny-battle-nemesis-review): Every so often, a game comes along that grabs my attention to where I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s not often but it does happen and today’s game is one such game. Not just for how many times I called it BAD Bunny Nemesis (don’t ask me why I did) and not Bunny Battle Nemesis, but for some fun, if basic, gameplay and a neat artstyle that I instantly fell in love with. - [RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-review): I need to make a confession: I have never played an Atlus game before. I’ve certainly heard of them and am familiar with their reputation. It’s hard to exist in the video game space without the name Persona 5 coming up at least once. Metaphor ReFantazio, one of their most recent projects, released less than a year ago to critical acclaim. Garnering numerous accolades and being praised for its story and well designed characters. Even the most successful companies start somewhere though, and it’s interesting to take a look back at that history. Either out of curiosity due to the recent hits, or because a remaster of a lesser known title makes its way into the spotlight. Enter Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. - [Ruffy and the Riverside Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/ruffy-and-the-riverside-review): Ready for a kooky one? Ruffy and the Riverside is one of the quirkiest games I’ve played in quite a while, and though it took me a bit to warm up to it, once I started to get comfortable in the world, I found myself really appreciating the vision the developers set out to bring to life. Ruffy is an adventurous open world puzzle extravaganza with a kaleidoscope of retro and hand drawn graphical treats to enjoy whilst figuring out its wealth of brain teasing tests sprinkled judiciously around the town of Riverside and its many outlying regions. It’s weird, it’s wildly inventive, and it’s worthy of your time! - [Shuffle Tactics Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/shuffle-tactics-review): Roguelikes are meant to be tough. The best ones are designed in a way that the gameplay loop encourages you to learn as you fail. That is, until your learning becomes so good that you succeed. Then maybe they’ll add on an additional challenge, or another stepping stone. Some even reward you as you progress, making it easier to succeed, eventually. Not all of them do though, and that’s not inherently a fault. Sometimes it’s rewarding to try, try, and try again…as long as things feel fair in the end. Unfortunately, as much as I loved the preview demo I played of Shuffle Tactics, the full experience of the newly released game ratchets up the difficulty with unforgiving randomness when it comes to succeeding in this roguelike genre it firmly sits within. - [Atlyss Early Access Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/atlyss-early-access-impressions): Kiseff has made an amazing adventure with fast action, impactful class fantasy, relentless enemies, a strong emphasis on defense and positioning, a healthy amount of customization options, and the ability to host a small server of friends! Atlyss races come in 5 forms, mischievous imps, rabbit/fox like poons, the cheng rodents, corvid like byrdles, the scaley goobers the kobolds. You can play with face characteristics, tails, species-defining characteristics like ears or beaks, body size (we all know about this), color, and body patterns. It’s satisfying playing with these tools, making your character. You’re a reincarnated creature, summoned by the Guardian, Angela, to prevent the world from succumbing to corrupt energies. You get acquainted with the hub, accept your starting quest, and begin a deceptively simple task of killing slimes.  - [Donkey Kong Bananza First Look! New Gameplay Features Revealed!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/donkey-kong-bananza-first-look-new-gameplay-features-revealed): Get ready to have a monkey of a time because Donkey Kong is slamming on to the scene next month! Nintendo just released a direct looking at the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza and it certainly looks like a Bananza! Donkey Kong has gone to Ingot Isle in search of legendary golden bananas. There he ends up getting blasted underground where he encounters a strange rock that soon reveals itself to be the talented young singer Pauline! DK must help protect her and get her home, while also searching for bananas and navigating the underground.  - [Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/duck-detective-the-ghost-of-glamping-review): Just when you think you’re out…they pull you right back in! Eugene McQuacklin is back to quackin’ a case in Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping. This time around, he’s got a partner in crime helping him, as the veritably enthusiastic fan-turned-Watson wannabe Freddy Frederson joins you throughout your sleuthing search. I thoroughly enjoyed the first entry in this series, “The Secret Salami”, so I was very excited to see what kind of changes, if any, would be made in the second game. I wouldn’t consider it a “sequel” as it doesn’t attach too much story to the first game, and you can safely play either in whichever order you’d like. I’m happy to report that the same charm that made the first game such a memorable and fun little experience is overflowing in The Ghost of Glamping, and I actually preferred this story and the way it was told even more. Right after I cracked the case, I immediately hopped on the web to see if we’d get more time with the amazing characters and world of Duck Detective. It’s that good. - [Summer Game Fest 2025 - A Step Up From Last Year!](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/summer-game-fest-2025-a-step-up-from-last-year): Well, it’s that time of year again! The time when all the big names and small names in the gaming industry gather in one place and get us gamers excited for what’s to come in our favorite pastime! Yep, it’s SUMMER GAME FEST 2025 and I have to say? Compared to last years which, in my opinion, was a really dull and disappointing show, this one was way better by a mile. Sure, there were some games that didn’t interest me, personally, but, overall, this was a really good show and I want to highlight some of the bigger announcements and ones that may be of interest to you! - [Immortal Redneck Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/immortal-redneck-review): Remember Redneck Rampage? That old DOS FPS from back in the 90’s where you control a redneck fighting aliens? Well, what happens when you put a redneck in Egypt and tell him to fight mummies and other egyptian creatures? You get ‘Immortal Redneck’ from Crema Games: A fun yet challenging FPS that, despite some setbacks, is honestly one of the more fun FPS’s I’ve played all year. - [Date Everything Review - Yes, Really!](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/date-everything-review-yes-really): Date Everything. Yes, really. In Date Everything, you’re able to D.A.T.E. all the items in the game. Of course, this means “Directly Acknowledge a Thing’s Existence.” Silliness aside for a moment, Date Everything is an abundant treasure trove of creativity; a veritable kaleidoscope of talent on display that bursts from every voice actor, character design, and writing choice. There is so much packed into this visual playhouse that fans of dating sims, playful writing, and inventive premise ideas should not hesitate to give this experience a try. You’ll laugh, you’ll smile, and most of all, you’ll fall in love with everything, including the game itself. - [Life Below Preview - An Underwater City Builder](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/life-below-preview-an-underwater-city-builder): The city builder genre is a bit…dry, don’t you think? Developer Megapop is here to change that with their upcoming game, Life Below, published by Kasedo Games. In a refreshing twist, the game takes place below the waves, as you play as an ocean guardian named Thalassa, who is tasked by Gaia to resurrect struggling underwater ecosystems using coral, seashells, lures, and much more to attract and satisfy local wildlife and flora. Through the use of quite a few resource management systems, you’ll slowly start to bring life to the sparsely populated ocean floor. - [ALL Furry & Animal Games In Steam's Next Fest - June 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-furry-animal-games-in-steam-s-next-fest-june-2025): It seems like just yesterday (or February, if you want to be technical) that we had a Steam Next Fest. Well, we here at GF are back with the June 2025 edition list! Every game that we could find that featured an anthropomorphic character, or featured animals primarily, is on this list. Yes, we went through all 2500+ games to get to this list of 260+ games.  We have an actively updated Furry & Animal Games List over at @GamingFurever that you can follow and get constant updates for lots of indie titles with TONS of lovely furry characters! If you're a developer of any of these games, feel free to hit us up on email over on our Contact Us page! We'd love to talk to you about your development! Here's your June 2025 Steam Next Fest list (in alphabetical order): - [Wholesome Direct - Wholesome Furry Goodness!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/wholesome-direct-wholesome-furry-goodness): It’s that time again folks! On June 7th, the annual Wholesome Direct went live! A showcase of adorable and chill games all about promoting wholesome vibes and bringing communities together. There’s something in this Direct for everyone, whether you’re looking for platformers, relaxing experiences or just something cute. Even better, it’s Wholesome Directs 5th anniversary so this year in particular is a special one. Let’s look at some lovely highlights. You might find a new furry favorite! - [Hela, a Beautiful Co-op Mouse-venture - Summer Showcase Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/hela-a-beautiful-co-op-mouse-venture-summer-showcase-trailer): Take on the role of a little mouse tasked with helping save and assist their good witch mentor, as you trek and solve puzzles across the stunning Scandanavian-inspired wilderness in Hela, the debut title from Windup Games, published by Knights Peak. Check out the newest trailer for Hela below, and some of its expected features right after!  Hela tells the enchanting story of a witch and her familiars—a gang of brave little mice. For ages, the kind witch has used her magic to aid the local folk, but now she has fallen ill and needs help herself. It’s up to the […] - [Revenge of the Savage Planet Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/revenge-of-the-savage-planet-review): There will never be enough cooperative story games in this world. I can’t get enough of them. But, I still want them to be well-designed, fun to play, and easily accessible to play with whomever I want. Revenge of the Savage Planet is a sequel that checks every single box and does it with tongue in cheek and cheeks on face. I played through the game from start to finish with my wife and we both thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent figuring out every puzzle, exploring every cave and mountaintop, and scanning each and every living thing around us, all the while being ferried along by a wealth of humor and personality mixed into a tasty slurry. - [Spirit of the North 2 Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/spirit-of-the-north-2-review): Becoming one with nature. Enjoying moments of zen in beautiful surroundings. Running through vast environments, enjoying the thrill of exploration and discovery. Developer Infuse Studio has refined these experiences in the sequel to the acclaimed Spirit of the North. The sheer scale and opportunity of the new land you find yourself as a fox in is lovingly crafted at every peak, step, and turn. If you’re able to flow with the up and down nature of the relaxed vibe of the exploration parts of the game, and then the much more challenging “boss” sections at the end of each area, Spirit of the North 2 will be a special game that is buoyed by its beauty, and raised by its unique charm. - [Shovel Knight Dig Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/shovel-knight-dig-review): So, confession: I never played Shovel Knight before. I knew of it and I was always curious about it, but I never really got around to actually playing it. Now, thanks to Shovel Knight Dig, the latest game in the series, I finally was able to play this series and, yeah, it is fun! Though it’s not without flaws. The basic gist of the game is that your loot has been stolen by the evil Drill Knight and you must break a rule you learned in Minecraft and dig straight down into his lair and recover what is rightfully yours once again. A very simple premise yet it’s this simple premise that kept me hooked for hours on end, trying to get that perfect run without having to restart at the very top. But it’s not without flaws and there are two very big flaws that hold it back from being something truly amazing. - [Preserve Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/preserve-review): There’s something about sitting in the middle of a beautiful landscape, playing Preserve, that makes it even more wondrous. I had the opportunity to write this review while sailing up the Fjords and surrounding Alaska wilderness and I don’t know if there could have been a better setting. I could see an eagle flying around outside the window of my cabin as I made a habitat to place down for its in-game counterpart.  The music playing while we cruised the water matched perfectly, and many times I found myself pausing the game to watch the wildlife around me as I continued to listen to the game's music.  - [Frog Legs Review - Short, Silly, and Surprising](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/frog-legs-review-short-silly-and-surprising): Firstly, let me just say that Frog Legs is silly, short, and fun. It doesn’t take itself seriously, is meant to be completed in one play session, and is less than $3. As such, this review won’t be too long-winded and instead will focus on my overall experience with the little serving of goodness that is Frog Legs. Frog Legs focuses on a set of frogs that start off inside of the classic “Frogger” game, trying to convince a cautious fellow frog that making it across the busy street ain’t so scary. Unfortunately, that peer pressure leads to an event and adventure that will change them all…in more than a few ways. Featuring gameplay that hops from arcade to horror to boomer shooter, Frog Legs will be sure to surprise and elicit some laughs for its 30-40 minute runtime. - [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review - Dawn of the Yoyovania](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo-review-dawn-of-the-yoyovania): Indie games are often the sources of some of the most innovative ideas out there. A lot of these games also wear their inspiration on their sleeves. It’s impressive when a game can both bring its own unique ideas to the table while also paying homage to the titles that inspired it. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is one such game. A lovingly crafted and self-proclaimed “Yoyovania” that pays homage to titles like The Legend of Zelda and Castlevania while still maintaining its own unique identity. No small feat, but Pipistrello accomplishes it. - [Wild Assault Early Access Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/wild-assault-early-access-impressions): Wild Assault didn’t just provide well-designed anthro characters, it committed time to developing animations that added to the uniqueness of each species. A third-person shooter, Wild Assault has you engaged in battle as one of 10 valiants, using their unique powers to capture territory or objective markers and deplete your opponent’s points. Early access starts with 2 game modes, Conquest and Raid, and two maps, the Mojave Desert and the Rocky Mountains. Mojave’s only playable in Conquest, while the Ricky Mountains are in both Conquest and Raid. Raid matches use one of two halves of the mountain map, with one side attacking, the other defending. Defenders win once the attackers lose all their points or time’s up. Attackers win when they capture all points. Both maps are littered with lots of cover. Ironically, this makes it easier for people to sneak around and kill you without noticing. I favored Raid more, for faster matches and a clearer idea of the battle lines, though the half-sized maps feel small with 40 players fighting for objectives. They recently added a Deathmatch for a limited time, with two teams of 8 participating in a classical battle to wear out their opponent’s points. - [Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade-review): Looking for something new in the roguelite scene, my attention was caught by a handsome tiger warrior in the trailer for Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, an action RPG with roguelite elements by 7QUARK. Beyond that, the game oozed style and fast-paced action that begged to be experienced. Thankfully, that game has finally arrived on Steam. Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is full of character, captivating gameplay, and just as intriguing storytelling. If you’re a fan of Asian art styles and lore, this game will be a must-play for you. - [Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/clash-artifacts-of-chaos-review): I made it no secret that while I love the first person genre, I’m always on the lookout for games outside of my comfort zone to check out, so when I stumbled across Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos, it did tick those boxes but I didn’t pay much attention to it at first. That is, until I saw that the developers, ACE Team, also made Zeno Clash; a game I really enjoyed and felt it deserved a bigger audience then it had. So, seeing them return with a new title in the same universe, I was excited and, outside of some shortcomings, I don’t think I will ever play any game that is quite like Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos and I mean that in the most positive way possible.  - [Fur and Fables - Early Access Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/fur-and-fables-early-access-review): Bullet hells aren’t necessarily a unique type of game to see over the past few years, so if you’re gonna develop one now, you’ve got to bring something unique (if not a few things) to the table. Fur and Fables is an Early Access release by Double Crow Games, with the spin on the tried-and-true formula being a cast of furry animal heroes that can battle through levels as a team of 1 to 6, all controlled by you in a line that becomes an auto-firing battalion that you move around the boundless stages. Additionally, the characters that make it through to the end of the stage keep the levels you upgrade them to. It was an overall surprisingly deep and fun experience that featured quirky art, unique gameplay ideas, and forgiving strategy. - [Hidalgo Preview - Creatively Constructed Co-op](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/hidalgo-preview-creatively-constructed-co-op): When you’re looking for games to play with a buddy, sometimes you just want to work together in a comfy setting, sitting back on your couch or over Discord and enjoying a story together. Hidalgo looks to provide that in a lovely way, based on our playthrough of the demo. After a successful Kickstarter campaign that you can still make late pledges to, Hidalgo is expected to come out May 2026. This should give the team at Infinite Thread Games plenty of time to craft and perfect an already pleasant experience. Here are our thoughts on the demo of Hidalgo, which I played on Steam for this preview. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for April 12 - 25, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-april-12-25-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our bi-weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of April 12 - April 25, 2025: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Tape 2) - (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - April 15 Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut (PC, PS4/PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 15 Monument Valley 1 + 2 (Switch, PS, Xbox) - April 15 #DRIVE Rally (PC) - April 16 (Later for consoles) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5) - April 17 Gorn 2 (SteamVR, Quest) - April 17 (later for PS VR2) Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch) - April 17 Lunar Remastered Collection (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) - April 18 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (PS5, PC, XSX/S) - April 22 Sunderfolk (PC, PS5, Switch, XSX/S) - April 23 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - April 24 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S) - April 24 Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (PC) - April 24 Days Gone Remastered (PS5) - April 25 World of Goo 2 (PC, PS5) - April 25 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Cassette Beasts Review: Going Viral in New Wirral](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/cassette-beasts-review-going-viral-in-new-wirral): Have you ever had a game on your radar that just slipped you by for a while until for whatever reason, you finally cave and give it a try? That was Cassette Beasts for me. My first exposure to Cassette Beasts was when Daxel and Valraven played it together on Stream a couple of years back. I thought it looked really cool at the time and I liked the gameplay I saw. I didn’t actually get it until recently though, just in time for its second anniversary. And it’s easily one of the best creature battler rpgs I’ve ever played. - [Prohibeast Unveils Official Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/prohibeast-unveils-official-trailer): SUPER AC is thrilled to unveil the first trailer for Prohibeast. This first glimpse reveals the game’s distinctive atmosphere, tactical intensity, and richly crafted world. From the trailer and media, it appears the player gets to take on the roles of multiple different animal species and tactifully move around the city that’s inhabited by other anthros. In Prohibeast, players are transported to 1930s Chicago, a city riddled with corruption and illegal meat trafficking following a nationwide consumption ban. Players step into the shoes of Eliot Ness and his team of Untouchables, determined to dismantle Al Capone’s criminal empire by operating from the shadows. Key Features: • Real-time strategic […] - [Seafrog Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/seafrog-review): Is there anything slicker than a frog? What about a sea frog with a rocket-powered wrench expertly grinding and sliding his way around an overflowing amount of dangerous, varied, and exciting obstacles and objectives across giant sea-faring vessels? Seafrog, developed by OhMyMe Games, is all that and more. There’s a huge amount of gameplay stuffed inside the seahole that Master Seafrog is trapped inside that you’re trying to get out of. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the overall experience, and the game fully took advantage of its designed systems. - [Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (iOS) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/duck-detective-the-secret-salami-ios-review): You’re on the case as the Duck Detective in the debut entry in the cozy and quaint series: The Secret Salami! I’ll be reviewing the iOS mobile app version that just released in April, but the other platform versions are exactly the same, save for the touch controls. There’s a wonderful charm to the style and humor that Duck Detective carries throughout its 2-3 hour runtime, which is buoyed by the personality-filled graphics and voice acting. Developer Happy Broccoli Games has a great thing going with this series, and The Secret Salami was an engaging mystery to solve. - [Pilo and the Holobook Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pilo-and-the-holobook-review): So there I was standing on the back of a space whale, looking for stickers to put in my book, when all of a sudden some weird tar appeared on the back of the whale! I knew immediately I had to save her! Pilo and the Holobook was a delightful experience with dazzling visuals, good puzzles, and stickers around every corner, literally! I loved exploring the beautiful worlds looking for stickers to fill my holobook while at the same time investigating the mysterious story. It was a short adventure, I 100% the game right at 3 hours, but I really did enjoy the experience and felt like this game could also be a great game for parents and kids to play together (or kiddos who can do it themselves.) - [Windblown: Early Access Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/windblown-early-access-impressions): Quick and Flashy A graveyard of rusted automatons, decorated in bright red grass. Hanging from the floating islands were gears, indistinguishable from stone. The area was called the Golem Gardens, a verdant ruin reclaimed by nature. Bushes and saplings grew from sentinels actively guarding the rubble. These machines, covered in detritus with the emblem of a vortex molded on their chassis, could easily kill careless Leapers. My best chance of surviving is to move, swiftly, find the openings to strike, and get away. Something I learned immediately after a sphere-shaped sentinel tried to hinder my paws with goo, was to never […] - [Fur Sale: Nintendo Partner Spotlight! - April 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fur-sale-nintendo-partner-spotlight-april-2025): Though the Nintendo Switch 2 is just under two months away, Nintendo Switch 1 owners can rest easy knowing that the console is still getting a lot of love. In fact, a huge sale on digital games for Nintendo Switch is happening until 4/27! Featuring a number of wonderful and acclaimed titles from third party developers. This is a good chance to grab one of your future favorites for a good price! Let’s check out some furry relevant highlights from this sale. - [Willow Guard Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/willow-guard-review): Engaging storytelling devices paired with inventive spins on tried-and-true gameplay define Willow Guard, a new anthro character filled Medieval RPG by developer MiTale. You play as Ghweros, a badger “Willowguard” that is investigating a series of monster attacks on a remote village in the Northern Hinterlands. As you proceed through the game, you’ll build a deck of cards, a batch of clues, and a bunch of interpersonal relationships to try and help those in need that have been affected by the various afflictions that have arisen with the monsters’ arrival. The core of the gameplay is the ability to use skills within combat dungeon explorations, allowing you to hack, slash, spell cast, and defend your way through increasingly difficult situations and creatures. This gameplay loop of going between well-scripted, interactive investigative dialogue scenes of story content and then skillful isometric action segments is tightly constructed and easy to get wrapped up in; like an engrossing “Choose Your Own Adventure” book. - [Gaming Furever Nominated for a 2024 Ursa Major Award - Best Magazine](https://gamingfurever.com/gf-announcements/gaming-furever-nominated-for-ursa-major-awards-2024-best-magazine): We are proud to have been nominated for an Ursa Major Award in the Best Magazine category for the year 2024! It has always been a goal of this site and its staff to be nominated for this award, and we are extremely honored to be considered among such incredible other magazine sites that were also nominated. The Ursa Major Awards are presented annually for excellence in the furry arts. It is intended as Anthropomorphic (a.k.a. Furry) Fandom's equivalent of the Hugo Award® presented by the World Science Fiction Society, mystery fandom's Anthony Award, horror fandom's Bram Stoker Award, and so forth. Anyone may nominate and vote for candidates for the Awards. These Awards are decided entirely by the fans, not by the ALAA committee or a panel of judges. Voting for the awards is open now and ends April 19th! Those interested in voting can do so at the voting page HERE! We hope you'll consider GAMING FUREVER as your #1 choice for the Magazine category! - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for March 29 - April 11, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-march-29-april-11-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of March 29 - April 11, 2025: Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 28 Wildkeepers Rising (PC) - March 31 Nif Nif (Switch, PC) - April 1 Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 2 Elroy and the Aliens (PC) - April 2 Steel Hunters (PC) - April 2 Jin & Jan (PC) - April 3 Peppered (PC) - April 4 Cursed Dawn (PC) - April 7 Armored Brigade 2 (PC) - April 8 Burden of Command (PC) - April 8 Locomoto (PC) - April 8 South of Midnight (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 8 Commandos: Origins (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 9 Driveloop (PC) - April 9 Blue Prince (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 10 Crashlands 2 (PC, iOS, Android) - April 10 Monaco 2 (PC) - April 10 Monster Energy Supercross 25 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 10 Promise Mascot Agency (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 10 Willow Guard (PC) - April 10 Traveler's Refrain (PC) - April 11 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Finding Frankie Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/finding-frankie-review-xbox): What happens when you mix Mirror’s Edge with the movie The Running Man and throw in killer animatronics? You get Finding Frankie: A surprisingly decent, if short, mascot “horror” game that doesn’t overstay its welcome, but has some little issues that prevent it from being anything more than just an OK entry into the ever-growing Mascot-Horror genre. - [Mother Machine Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/mother-machine-review): Have you ever started playing a game as a gremlin and looked at almost every interactable and wished you could eat it? WELL, do I have good news for you. If you can pick it up in Mother Machine, you can eat it, and that may be my favorite part of the game, trying to dodge small enemies attacks and grab them to gobble them up, or finding a glow slug on the ceiling and farting my way up to grab it, so I too can glow. Mother Machine is good fun with friends, and I definitely recommend trying to get a full party (up to 4). The more the better! - [Squirreled Away Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/squirreled-away-review): Is there anything more whimsical than watching squirrels run around in the park, finding little treasures and chirping at birds that get too close? Maybe becoming squirrels and running around the gardens yourself? Squirreled Away is a sleeper find that almost slipped by. It has plenty to praise on too, multiplayer co-op, exploration as a squirrel, adventure, and a nice little story with quests. As a player I also enjoyed achievement hunting to 100% the game, which my friends could help with while they played alongside me. We especially liked unlocking the different colors of the squirrels, and there were plenty to unlock. - [Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Announcements, Games and More!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-direct-announcements-games-and-more): Nintendo finally showed off the long speculated Nintendo Switch 2 in a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, 2025. What they had to offer surprised a lot of people, with several new game announcements, features and other info specifically relating to the Switch 2 and the future of Nintendo. There’s plenty to get excited about for gamers, both furry and non-furry! - [Monster Hunter Wilds Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/monster-hunter-wilds-review): Note: Most of this review has been written during the initial 1.000.02.00 launch I am very new to the Monster Hunter series. I know it has been going on since the original Playstation 2 back in 2004 and I have only played Monster Hunter 4 as a demo on my 3DS. I enjoyed my time with it but was not in a good financial situation to buy the full game. I skipped over Worlds for the same reason. However Wilds came in at a time when I had some spare cash to spend and turns out I was assigned to review it! So let's boot it up and see if the series can get a hold of a newbie to the series. - [On Your Tail Review - An Early Vacation](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/on-your-tail-review-an-early-vacation): Welcome to Borgo Marina, a beautiful port town off the coast of Italy. They have everything here: shops, food, and mysteries to be solved. I’ll be your guide as we explore the scenic vistas and get to know the locals. Get ready for a very memorable vacation! - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for March 15-28, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-march-15-28-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of March 14-28, 2025: MLB The Show 25 (Switch, PS5, XSX/S) - March 18 33 Immortals (PC, XSX/S) - March 18 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (PS5, PS4, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 20 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) - March 20 Wreckfest 2 (PC- early access) - March 20 Assassin's Creed Shadows (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 20 Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 21 Bleach: Rebirth of Souls (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S) - March 21 AI Limit (PC, PS5) - March 27 Atomfall (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 27 Hitman: World of Assassination (PSVR2) - March 27 Rift of the NecroDancer (Switch) - March 27 The First Berserker: Khazan (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 27 Disney Villains: Cursed Cafe (Switch) - March 27 Saga Frontier 2 Remastered (PC, Mobile, PS, Switch) - March 27 Rain World DLC 'The Watcher' (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S, Xbox One) - March 28 inZOI (PC) - March 28 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Croc Legend Of The Gobbos - Remastered Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos-remastered-review): After the evil Baron Dante arrives at their valley home and captures the tiny Gobbos, it’s up to Croc to venture forth and free the Gobbos from the evil baron and reclaim their land. Now, I never grew up playing Croc, let alone heard of the reptile growing up outside of one small Nintendo Power ad for the Game Boy game, so I was going into this game with no nostalgia in any way and, I have to say, right off the bat? This is a fun game and one I’m surprised I never got around to playing until now. - [Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025 - Furry Highlights!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/nintendo-direct-furry-highlights): Nintendo fans got some things to be excited about today. Nintendo came out with a Nintendo Direct on March 27, 2025 a week ahead of their highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 direct coming at the beginning of April. The direct focused on upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and a couple of other things. Let’s look at some of the furriest highlights! - [Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Preview](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/atelier-yumia-the-alchemist-of-memories-the-envisioned-land-preview): It’s dark and foreboding. A group of 6 stand upon an elevator as they ascend up some kind of ruined tower dotted with eerie glowing crystals. Unfamiliar architecture lies crumbling and decaying as it surrounds them while they proceed upward. Whatever purpose this structure served, whatever splendor it held, has long since been lost to the ages. All that remains now are debris and buried secrets. What is this place? Who are these people that make the perilous trek toward the top? - [PAW Patrol World Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/paw-patrol-world-review): As I’ve stated many times, I grew up in an era when games for kids were well made, not rushed out, and designed so that everyone could enjoy them and that, lately, it seems games geared towards a younger audience have really been lackluster as of late, basically relegated to shovelware. Paw Patrol World, when I first saw this game, I thought it was going to be the latter but, to my surprise, it turned out to be the former. Yeah, this is honestly one of the better games for kids, for that matter a licensed game, that I played in a while! - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for March 1-14, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-march-1-14-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of March 1-14, 2025: Carmen Sandiego (Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, Switch, Xbox One) - March 3 Age of Mythology: Retold (PS5) - March 4 Two Point Museum (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 4 Split Fiction (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 6 Dragonkin: The Banished (PC) - March 6 Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone (PC early access) - March 6 FragPunk (PC, XSX/S, PS5) - March 6 Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 6 Wanderstop (PC, PS5) - March 11 Rise of the Ronin (PC) - March 11 FATE: Reawakened (PS4/5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 12 On Your Tail (Switch) - March 13 Midnight Murder Club (PS5, PC) - March 13 Dungeons of Hinterberg (PS4, PS5) - March 136 WWE 2K25 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 14 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Ronny’s Climb Review - A Cute & Classic Platformer](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/ronny-s-climb-review): Game dev has become so accessible over the past decade. With the advent of so many intuitive tools, code learning resources, and a community of passionate creators just like Zephyrix, who developed Ronny’s Climb and offered to let us give it a try, we as gamers are able to play so many games now as a result. Not every game promises to be as big as World of Warcraft or as high tech as Crysis 2 (throwback for the millennials!) but there’s nothing more pleasant and satisfying than a tightly crafted experience that oozes love and dedication to a vision, no matter how small. Ronny’s Climb is a perfect little example of this, as its platforming, writing, pixel graphics, and good, old fashioned 16-bit musical backing is a great experience all around. - [Dancing Pandas: Ranger's Path Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/dancing-pandas-ranger-s-path-review): Sometimes you just wanna be a panda dancing to the beat as you eagerly explore a lush island dotted with other friendly pandas, helping them solve little problems while you search for your Nana. That’s the experience of Dancing Pandas: Ranger’s Path as you take on the role of Mico, who has arrived at the island in search of his grandmother after a mysterious letter arrived for him. The game is a nice and cozy stroll (and soar) from start to finish, lasting about 4-5 hours if you’re trying to find most of the stuff on the island. If this style […] - [Animals in Ace Attorney](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/animals-in-ace-attorney): The Ace Attorney franchise doesn’t feature any anthropomorphic characters. Sure, it can get zany and feature strange stuff at times but for the most part it opts to be somewhat realistic with its cases. There aren’t any werewolves walking around or talking animals taking the spotlight. But there are characters who are animal tamers or otherwise work with animals that play pivotal roles in the cases they’re in. There are characters with names and attributes that clearly take inspiration from the animal kingdom. Animals themselves even show up as crucial evidence or get put on the witness stand. I intend to highlight those cases and characters here. Minor spoilers ahead for several games in the franchise, though I won’t delve too deeply into the cases themselves or discuss major plot points.   - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for February 22-28, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-february-22-28-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of February 22-28, 2025: Longvinter (PC) - February 24 Sayonara Wild Hearts (PS5) - February 24 Spectre Divide (PS5, XSX/S) - February 25 PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5, PC, XSX/S) - February 28 Glover (PC, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 27 Monster Hunter Wilds (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - February 28 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Tails Of Iron II: Whiskers Of Winter Review - Winter Is Coming](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/review-tails-of-iron-ii-whiskers-of-winter-winter-is-coming): Ever have a game come along that instantly you know you’re going to enjoy thoroughly, to the point of calling it one of your favorite games of the year, if not of all time? Well, that’s what happened to me with Tails Of Iron II: Whiskers Of Winter, a game I originally wasn’t too interested in but now I can’t stop playing. Seriously, I never found myself wanting to keep playing a game, even after the credits rolled, as much as I did with this one. - [Pokémon Presents: Legends A-Z updates and more!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/pokemon-presents-legends-a-z-updates-and-more): Happy Pokémon Day! For those unaware, Feb 27th is the date that Pokémon Red & Green launched in Japan almost 30 years ago. Every year around this time, Pokémon Company does their annual Pokémon Presents presentation where the latest news and updates about all your Pokémon favorites are shared! Check out the 19 minute presentation and our coverage of it below! - [ALL Furry & Animal Games In Steam's Next Fest February 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-furry-animal-games-in-steam-s-next-fest-february-2025): It's Steam Next Fest time, which means GF is here to bring you an exhaustive list of animal & furry games from the February 2025 version! We have compiled as many games as we could find with animals and/or anthropomorphic characters featured in them! Be sure to let us know of any others you find! We have an actively updated Furry & Animal Games List over at @GamingFurever that you can follow and get constant updates for lots of indie titles with TONS of lovely furry characters! If you're a developer of any of these games, feel free to hit us up on email over on our Contact Us page! We'd love to talk to you about your development! Here's your February 2025 Steam Next Fest list: - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for February 8-21, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-february-8-21-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. Major New Releases for the Weeks of February 8-21, 2025: Sid Meier's Civilization VII (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch) - February 11 Warriors: Abyss (PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 12 Dawnfolk (PC) - February 13 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (PS5, PS4, PC, Switch) - February 14 Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 14 Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Tape 1) - (PC, PS5, XSX/S - February 18 Avowed (PC, XSX/S) - February 18 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S ) - February 21 Die in the Dungeon (PC) - February 21 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Mostrocopy Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/mostrocopy-review): Outside of first person shooters, another genre of games I enjoy playing are the Fighting games. Games like Street Fighter VI, Mortal Kombat 11, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the 2013 incarnation of Killer Instinct are some of my favorites to play (Not online as I am nowhere near THAT skill level yet to even attempt anyone online) now and then and I do get interested whenever a new fighting game is announced. However, sometimes, one can slip under my radar and go unnoticed by me for who knows how long and today’s game is one such game: Mostrocopy. I had no idea this was even in development until a friend told me about it and I gotta say? This is a fun fighting game though it has some minor issues that do affect my enjoyment. - [Shuffle Tactics Demo Preview: A New Roguelite with Bite!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/shuffle-tactics-demo-preview-a-new-roguelite-with-bite): I had the opportunity to spend some time with a preview build of “Shuffle Tactics”, a new roguelite deckbuilding tactical RPG developed by Club Sandwich and published by The Arcade Crew, that features a sharply pixelated cast of anthropomorphic heroes and sidekicks. Starring in the demo is the anthro canine Doberknight, as well as Catalina, along with a few animal-based sidekicks to choose from in your runs. Other than the creative characters, Shuffle Tactics focuses on blending light environmental tactics with inventive deckbuilding options. - [Maneater Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/maneater-review): I think of all the animals on this planet, Sharks are the ones that tend to be the most misunderstood, thanks to the many cheesy killer shark movies out there. According to a study by the Florida Museum of Natural History in 2023, in the States alone, even though there were 36 unprovoked attacks, there was only 1 fatality. In fact, you’re more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to be bit by Jaws himself. Yet, that hasn’t stopped film makers from making such “classics” like Sharknado, Deep Blue Sea, 5-Headed Shark Attack, The Meg series, and Planet Of The Sharks. However, one area that this hasn’t penetrated was video games. Sure, there was Jaws on the NES and the Xbox’s Jaws: Unleashed, but, most of the time, sharks are relegated to being just either an obstacle or a random enemy to kill. Enter TripWire with their 2021 game Maneater, where you finally control a shark and do what Hollywood thinks it does best: Eat, Kill, and Destroy. While the game does those three well, it kinda falters in the other areas and has a few design choices that, I have to say, I’m not a real fan of, but it wasn’t enough to make me hate this title. - [Upcoming Furry Games from Steam's Couch Co-op Fest 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/upcoming-furry-games-from-steam-s-couch-co-op-fest-2025): We've gone through the list of upcoming games in Steam's Couch Co-op Fest and compiled the ones we felt had a good amount of animal and/or anthropomorphic influence and have listed them below! Lots of fun options coming up to enjoy with friends! If you find a game we don't have listed, send us an email! Animal & Furry Games in Steam's Couch Co-op Fest 2025: - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for February 3-7, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-february-3-10-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. New Releases for the week of February 3-7, 2025: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5, PC, XSX/S) - February 4 Rift of the NecroDancer (PC) - February 5 Starlight Legacy (PC) - February 5 While Waiting (PC, Switch) - February 5 Stray Path (PC) - February 6 Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 6 Ailuri (PC) - February 6 Big Helmet Heroes (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 6 Keep Driving (PC) - February 6 A Game About Digging A Hole (PC) - February 7 Wild Rumble (PC) - February 7 *Bolded games have furry/animal influences/characters Furry & Animal Steam Game Finds: These games were found in the New Releases section of Steam this week and will be updated as more come out throughout the week! - [Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/xbox-turok-2-seeds-of-evil-review): I’m not going to mince words here, but between all three Turok games? Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil is, arguably, my least favorite of the trilogy, which is funny because, back when the HD remaster first came out, I actually enjoyed this one more then the first one and said that this is what the first game should’ve been. But, time’s a cruel mistress and, over the years, my thoughts on Seeds have drastically changed and, unfortunately, not for the better. - [Interview with Nikoderiko Game Director Dmitry Smirnov](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/interview-with-nikoderiko-game-director-dmitry-smirnov): Developed by ascendant indie studio Vea Games and published by Knight’s Peak, Nikoderiko: The Magical World was released on October 15, 2024 across multiple platforms, including Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch, later followed by a Steam release on December 5. A loving homage to platformer classics like Crash Bandicoot and Donkey Kong Country Returns, Nikoderiko has been a hit with critics and gamers alike. Gaming Furever’s own reviewer played it for xbox and overall had a good time with it. Now Gaming Furever is here to bring you an interview with its Game Director, Dmitry Smirnov.  - [Idle Critter Adventure Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/idle-critter-adventure-announced): Isle of Swaps developer Fuzz Force recently announced their latest project, Idle Critter Adventure!   Idle Critter Adventure is a game that players can have safely running on their second monitor or on their desktop while they do other things. Simply choose an area and Alfa will start battling trainers and collecting critters. Assemble a strong team to take on clubs and work your way toward being the champion! Players can even be a bit more active by pressing run to run faster or cheering on their critters. Get ready to embark on a new adventure with your favorite critters as […] - [Threefold Recital Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/threefold-recital-review): When looking for new adventure narrative games to play through, I want to know that what I’m starting is gonna be compelling enough to finish. It’s like opening a new book after reading the teaser on the back cover. What’s going to make me want to start that first chapter? Threefold Recital, the first release by developer Everscape Games, grabs your attention with a threefold story that revolves around a wolf-turned monk, a fox-turned-priest, and a snake-turned-artist. Its beautiful art is the backdrop for weaving a story within an oriental fantasy world that mixes magic, technologies old and new, and the tensions between humans, dragons, and the beastlings (like the ones we get to play as within the intertwining stories.) Though it takes a bit for the plot to really get going, once it does it becomes like a book that you don’t want to put down until you reach the end. With charming storytelling, a diverse cast of furry characters throughout, and enough inventive puzzle-solving minigames to keep things gamified enough, Threefold Recital had me hooked. - [Coridden Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/coridden-review): What’s better than sitting on a couch with friends, playing through a cooperative experience together, joyously enjoying each other’s company and a shared love of gaming? Well, riding them like a mounted cavalry into battle as you both combine powerful magical attacks sounds better, doesn’t it? That’s what Coridden promises will separate itself from the pack of action RPGs out there. In Coridden, you and up to 3 friends explore the world of Heera cooperatively, completing quests and fighting mobs of creatures and bandits to try and find your way into the legendary and locked away city of Aasha. To accomplish this, you’ll have to level up and choose to go down a plethora of possible specialization paths to equip yourself with new attack spells, defensive buffs, and, even more excitingly, beastly abilities. For a small dev team, Aftnareld has given gaming friend groups a nicely packaged adventure that is 100% worth playing. - [Eternal Strands Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/eternal-strands-review): Every now and then, a game will be released that reminds you why you love playing big, well-produced games in the first place. Ones that go beyond simple concepts or entertainment, and really deliver on the satisfaction of feeling like you’re playing something that could only be polished and produced at the time of gaming that we’re living in. Eternal Strands is one of those experiences. You play as Brynn, a Weaver of magic that leads an eclectic group of determined fellow Weavers on a mission of discovery and salvation. Throughout your time in the “Enclave” and beyond, you’ll face element-enhanced minions, towering & thunderous constructs, and scaly & feathered beasts in abundance, as you piece together what happened while the denizens outside of your home city were locked beyond “The Veil” that none can cross because of the “tangles” that are fatal to try and pass through. At your disposal will be a bevy of magical abilities and attacks, including ones based on fire, ice, and kinetic energies, along with weapons. All of these, along with the ability to pick up and throw just about anything (including enemies), are combined for some of the coolest and most hectic combat situations I’ve played in a while. Eternal Strands combines an engaging storyline with an impeccably chosen cast of characters and voice actors and an inventive magic casting combat system to pull you into a world you won’t want to escape from. - [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-s-revenge-review): As a 90’s kid, you’d think I’d be one of the many who grew up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Yet, I don’t remember ever watching the show as a kid at all, outside of renting the second TMNT movie from Blockbusters one day just out of sheer curiosity. To be honest, I was more into shows like Beetleborgs (which I’m still waiting for a game of that series) and Van-Pires (if you remember that show, you are my friend for life), so something like TMNT probably didn’t interest me at the time, though I could be wrong. But that doesn’t mean I know nothing of them. On the contrary, I do have some knowledge of the Turtles, thanks to the advent of the internet and the 2003 show which I do recall watching some episodes of when it aired, but not enough to say I’m a huge fan. With that being said, you’d think a game like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge wouldn’t really interest me. Surprisingly, it’s actually one of those games I took a chance on and found myself really enjoying, even though it does have some shortcomings that prevent it from being anything really amazing. - [Toby Fox Joins The OFF Soundtrack!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/toby-fox-joins-the-off-soundtrack): Last month, Belgian developer Mortis Ghost and publisher Fangamer announced the unexpected return of the influential RPG OFF in 2025. Now, they’ve announced that legendary indiegame creator and composer Toby Fox (UNDERTALE, DELTARUNE) will be a featured music composer for the new soundtrack that was developed for the game’s newest release. Toby Fox first discovered OFF’s English fan translation on the Starmen.net forums, an EarthBound fan website whose staff eventually created Fangamer. Toby cited OFF multiple times in his UNDERTALE Art Book as an inspiration for his designs, especially the character designs. ​ Papyrus’s appearance initially inspired by the first boss, […] - [Ōkami HD Retro Review - The Rising of the Sun](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/okami-hd-retro-review-the-rising-of-the-sun): The Majestic Wolf Runs Flowers Bloom Along the Path And Once Again Spring Beckons Ōkami is one of the most unique games I’ve played and also one of the most interesting success stories. Odds are, if you’re like me, you’ll have seen Amaterasu the White Wolf around. She’s become a gaming icon of sorts and still shows up at times in games like Marvel vs Capcom. . And yet, she seems like an enigma as unlike Ryu or Chris Redfield, her story isn’t as widely known. Ōkami was developed by Clover Studio, and released in 2006 for the PS2. Formed by Capcom R&D veterans, Clover Studios' other notable work was adapting Viewtiful Joe for PlayStation 2 and developing its sequel for both PS2 and GameCube. They created only two original works: Ōkami and their last game God Hand. While both were interesting concepts, neither were considered financial successes as they didn’t sell as well as Capcoms more well known franchises. To be fair, Resident Evil 4, which released just a year earlier, set the bar at an unprecedented high which a new IP was probably not gonna come even close to. Despite all that, Ōkami received critical acclaim, nearly around a 9/10 universally at every notable publication. A lot of people noted how Okami’s unique gameplay seemed especially suited to Nintendo’s Wii and DS systems, both of which were very new at the time. The clamor was enough that Ōkami did get a well received port to Wii and while it wasn’t ported to the DS, that system got Ōkamiden, a spiritual successor. The game was later ported to modern consoles in an HD release that has gone on to perform pretty well. The love for Ōkami was still strong and with the 2024 Game Awards shocking announcement of Ōkami 2, now seems like a good time to take a look at this beloved classic. - [Nintendo Switch 2 Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-announced): On January 16th, 2025 Nintendo casually dropped a teaser for the Nintendo Switch 2. Rumors, speculation and leaks had been going around about a sequel to the acclaimed Nintendo Switch for years, with things reaching a peak toward the end of 2024. Finally, Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming.  - [Lil Gator Game: In the Dark DLC Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/lil-gator-game-in-the-dark-dlc-announced): Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble have announced a new expansion to Lil Gator Game! Lil Gator Game: In the Dark is currently in development for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series S/X and Nintendo Switch with a release date TBA. “Lil Gator is back in an adorable new adventure, and this time it’s bigger than ever! The In the Dark expansion will double the size (and the fun!) of the full Lil Gator Game experience and will also introduce a host of new characters! In this charming expansion, new adventures and friends are just beneath the surface – literally! Get ready to ‘cave in’ to the fun and find that you’re ‘stalag’- right where you […] - [Chrono Trigger (Steam) - Retro Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/chrono-trigger-steam-review): When I was young, in grade school, and when I visited my grandma, my uncle lived with her at the time and had an SNES, while I had a Genesis. He always played 3 games when I visited: Super Mario World, Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger. I think this memory is what kicked off my love of RPGs but I remember Chrono Trigger always being the one that always eluded me in trying to find ways to play it. It wasn't until I got my PS1 where I got the chance to play Final Fantasy 4 and Chrono Trigger in the Final Fantasy Chronicles pack. And over 20 years later, I decided to give Chrono Trigger another try to see if It still held up. I picked up the Steam version which is the most accessible version at this time, So let's see if one of the best RPGs of all time still holds up today.  - [Ride Friends & Shapeshift into Monsters in Coridden - Release Date Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/ride-friends-shapeshift-into-monsters-in-coridden-release-date-trailer): Ever wanted to shapeshift into a fierce beast and take on enemies as your friend rides on your back and fights with you in an action RPG? Well Coridden is finally giving you that chance! Anshar Publishing, and two-person development team, Aftnareld, have revealed their upcoming co-op, creature-riding Action RPG, Coridden, will be launching for PC on January 29, 2025. Jump in solo or with up to 4 players as you shapeshift between your human form and the beasts you defeat. Upgrade both your human and beast skills as you advance through an action-packed, vibrant world and attempt to uncover the dark secrets that lie within. Wishlist here and check out the new trailer below! More details below the trailer, too. - [Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/chicken-police-into-the-hive-review): There’s nothing quite like a game by “The Wild Gentlemen”, a developer who has gained a reputation for fantastic narrative forays into detective work, which also just so happen to feature a wonderful bevy of anthro furry characters as the bedrock of the experiences. They create games in this “World of Wilderness” setting where all the cities and politics are inhabited by furries, which also heavily lean into the animalistic traits and interactions that may happen because of their species. I wish more games with animal characters did this, where we get an insight into the societal landscape that would form with predators, prey, insects, and everything in between having to learn to live with (or forcibly without) each other around. Their newest release, titled “Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!” is a sequel to the 2020 game “Chicken Police: Paint it RED!” in which we follow along with two clucking good detectives, Sonny and Marty. These two chickens are anything but, as they venture into the most dangerous of places around the city of Clawville to find the answers to their most dangerous case yet. You won’t soon forget the story and the way it’s told, and “Into the HIVE!” is one of the best narrative games I’ve played, bar none. - [The Art of the Inhuman](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/the-art-of-the-inhuman): Fellow beast, raise your snouts and notice a change in the gaming landscape. Once dominated primarily by human characters, the gaming ecosystem is booming with projects where the protagonists are quadrupedal animals, anthropomorphic animals, or monsters. We’re surviving in a Rain World, preserving the young of the Endling: Extinction is Forever, in competitions where Friends vs Friends, leading cults like the Cult of the Lamb, leading nations in an Age of Wonders, and reclaiming a kingdom through Tails of Iron. These stories are depicted through simple hand-drawn art, abstract lighting, stop motion, and fully rendered 3D environments. Beast races are making a return, not simply as niche characters, but as epics, expanded upon and featured as the main characters of mythological stories, like in Black Myth: Wukong. - [Gaming Furever Staff Choice Awards 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/gaming-furever-staff-choice-awards-2024): The staff here at Gaming Furever work all year long playing tons of games, and unsurprisingly, not all of them are filled with fluffy creatures and upright-walking animal people! Who'd have thought! We asked each of our staff members for their personal choices, without genre restriction, as it relates to the same categories as The Furry Game Awards 2024 we gave out this month, with an additional category for their "Extra" pick, without regards to what year the game was released, but they really found themselves playing a lot more of this year. We hope you enjoy taking a look through each of our own favorites for the year. We've got a wonderful group of writers here at GF, and can't wait to see what next year holds in the world of gaming and here at Gaming Furever! If you're interested in joining us on staff, we're still looking for more awesome people to join us in this journey. Here are our Gaming Furever Staff Choice Award 2024 Winners: - [The Thing Remastered Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/the-thing-remastered-review): I don’t think I ever saw a game with such a strong contrast of opinions as I did with The Thing. When I first heard of this game years ago, the reviewer I was watching called it another dime a dozen third person shooter, so I admit I passed this game up because of said review. But, as the years went on, I started to hear more praise for this game, with some calling it a hidden gem, and it did kinda stir my interests in it but not enough to find a copy for the PS2 or original Xbox. But, thanks to the talented people at Nightdive Studios, we now got a remastering of The Thing with The Thing Remastered and to be honest? I do fall in the camp of calling this a hidden gem, but I also fall in the camp of saying that the game does have some rough spots too. - [The Furry Game Awards 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/the-furry-game-awards-2024): Welcome to The Furry Game Awards 2024, presented by Gaming Furever! Every year, we'll come together as a staff and decide on our most beloved, most played, and most exceptional games from the past year of new gaming experiences. 2024 was filled to the brim with so many games featuring anthropomorphic characters and animals. It was hard to choose just one winner for all of these categories, and the separation between the nominees and ultimately the winner was miniscule. All of the games on these lists are highly recommended by our staff, and we can't wait to continue enjoying them! So, without further ado, here are our Furry Game Awards Winners for the year 2024! - [Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping - Announcement Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/duck-detective-the-ghost-of-glamping-announcement-trailer): The Duck Detective is back! When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery! Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping is a new stand-alone game in the acclaimed Duck Detective series from Happy Broccoli. Get ready to interview suspects, inspect evidence, and deduce the truth. This campsite might have ghosts, but the real thing haunting Eugene McQuacklin is his failed marriage and bread addiction. Can he escape the shadows of his past? Features: A 2-3 hour long cozy mystery game! A stand-alone sequel to […] - [Piece by Piece - Paint & Sell Prized Possessions as a Fox](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/piece-by-piece-paint-sell-prized-possessions-as-a-fox): Developed by Gamkat and published by No More Robots, Piece by Piece is a new game where you relax and play as a little fox who runs a repair shop; fixing, building, painting and reselling all sorts of curious items from a model cat all the way to binoculars. Enthrall yourself in the townsfolks stories, battle them in a game of 'Bear, Fish, Bee' and grow plants to create pigments for paint to decorate your newly fixed items. I love the little ways you can customize the items and shop you have with paints, and the fluffy and cute cast of characters that inhabit this lovely little world so far! Check out the announcement trailer below and wishlist the game on Steam! The trailer was revealed as part of the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards 2024 Presentation - [Capy Castaway - Reveal Trailer](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/capy-castaway-reveal-trailer): You can never have enough capybaras. At least that’s our opinion! Luckily, the developers at Kitten Cup Studio have the same opinion, and they just announced (and revealed a trailer) for their new upcoming game, Capy Castaway. In Capy Castaway, “Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and explore a vibrant world brimming with wonder, challenges, and heartwarming friendships at every turn.” The pairing of Capy and Crow looks to be a creativity-filled duo that encourages the player to explore with childlike wonder the […] - [Sonic X Shadow Generations Review - A Look Back and Forward](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/sonic-x-shadow-generations-review-a-look-back-and-forward): Sonic the Hedgehog, a name many know and love. And what a history he has. Much like the loops he speeds through on his way to stop Eggman, Sonic has had a lot of ups and downs. His early days on SEGA consoles solidified his popularity. Then in 1998, he made his first jump to 3D with Sonic Adventure. The early 3D era went well enough until it started going downhill with the divisive Shadow the Hedgehog in 2005 and the disastrous release of Sonic ‘06 a year later. To say ‘06 severely damaged Sonic’s reputation is an understatement. It took years before the Hedgehog recovered and was back on his feet. 5 years later in 2011, Sonic Generations released as a celebration of the Hedgehogs 20th anniversary at the time.  - [Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/uncle-chop-s-rocket-shop-review): Out of nowhere, your ship starts to sputter. Your oil is low, your radiation analyzer and tomfoolery modules are on the fritz, and you have to make a quick decision. Luckily, you look on your intergalactic map to see that Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is within landing distance. You’re able to touch down safely on the platform and are met by a four-eyed “fox where it counts”, who leads you into a coffee shop before getting to work on your ship in need. That’s where you come in, playing that fox guy and helping customers in need so that you can pay R.E.N.T. to your employer before he murders you for being too much of a financial liability. Oh, and what a joy this arrangement is, as Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is an employment contract I’d sign again and again. - [Dungeon Clawler Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/dungeon-clawler-review): Ahh the joys of arcades. Flashing lights, games of skill and chance, competitive playfulness, and of course, tickets and prizes. With all this goodness going for it, there have been a bevy of arcade-y games released over the years. In fact, arcades are often chock full of virtual machines. Dungeon Clawler takes that formula and merges a loved arcade game with a loved genre, combining a dungeon crawler roguelite with a claw machine. Yes, it is as fun as it sounds. - [Cel Damage HD Retro Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/cel-damage-hd-retro-review): Back in the day, one of the best game genres we had was the Car Combat genre. Games like the Twisted Metal franchise, Interstate ‘76, Vigilante 8 and its sequel 2nd Offense took many hours of lives as we strapped rocket launchers to our vehicles and blew each other up to cheesy rock music. However, for every classic one, we did get some stinkers like Streets Of SimCity or ones that went under the radar and never got the recognition they deserved and this is one of them. Released back on the GameCube, Xbox, and on the PS2 in Europe, Cel Damage had a mixed reception upon release back in the day but, it must’ve had a cult status as, between the years 2014 and 2019, an HD version, appropriately titled Cel Damage HD, released on modern consoles and it’s this version that’ll be the subject of this review. Is it any good or should this be sent to the scrapyard with the others? - [Autumn Steam Fur Sale 2024](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/autumn-steam-fur-sale): With Autumn soon giving way to Winter, it's the perfect time to cozy up with a hot beverage and your favorite video games. Fortunately Steam has you covered with a limited time Autumn Sale of everyones favorites. Ranging from the high budget highly acclaimed titles to Indie hits, this sale is sure to have something for everyone. Act fast though, it ends on Dec 4th. Let's take a look at some highlights! - [Pokémon TCG Pocket: A TCG in Your Pocket](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/pokemon-tcg-pocket-a-tcg-in-your-pocket): Pokémon, easily one of the most popular franchises in all of gaming. Even the most casual gamers who have never touched Pokémon, know what Pikachu looks like. And with that popularity, comes a significant number of spin-offs and attempts to branch the franchise out. One of which is of course the Pokémon TCG.  Released in 1996 not long after the games which it was based on, and just like those games, the Pokémon TCG quickly took off in popularity. So much so that they even made a Pokémon TCG game for the Game Boy. It was a golden era for GameFreak and their franchise. Even after Pokémon's popularity declined for a bit, the TCG scene remained active and to this day, it's considered one of the “Big 3” of TCGs alongside Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering. It’s received dedicated apps, at least two different digital versions and constantly updates alongside the video games. Then on October 30th, 2024 The Pokémon Company released Pokémon TCG Pocket, the newest app developed by DeNA(Who also worked on Pokémon Masters) and Creatures Inc which seeks to recapture that feeling of opening card packs and hoping for the rarest cards. So what is Pokémon TCG Pocket? - [Star Wars Games Are Better When the Weird Little Creatures Matter](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/star-wars-games-are-better-when-the-weird-little-creatures-matter): Something Star Wars games have always been especially good at when they remember to do it: letting the strange little creatures of the galaxy become part of the experience, not just background decoration. Because honestly, Star Wars is better when the weird little guys matter. - [Star Fox (2026) Review - A Mixed Bag](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/star-fox-2026-review-a-mixed-bag): Growing up, the NES and Nintendo 64 were the consoles I remembered spending hours upon hours playing. While there were many classic titles I spent days playing - like Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire, Excitebike, Deja Vu, Goldeneye 007, and Aerofighters Assault - one title always stood out to me as I found myself playing more often than not: Star Fox 64. From the iconic characters to the fun levels to trying to get the high score on the leaderboards to learning how to get the max score of 999 on Solar, this was one of my favorite games and I was always interested in seeing what came next for the series. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for June 13-July 3, 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-june-13-july-3-2026): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [Mousebusters Review - Who Are You Gonna Call?](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/mousebusters-review-who-are-you-gonna-call): If there’s something strange in your neighborhood. If it’s something weird, and it don’t look good. Who are you gonna call? Not Huey Lewis for plagiarism, but the Mousebusters! OK, yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m not the first one to make this connection but that’s probably the best way I can describe this latest indie game. I don’t mean the comparison as a negative, let me be clear there. This is, quite possibly, one of the most charming little games to come out this year and one with an engaging premise and story that kept me hooked all throughout the game. - [Witchspire - Early Access Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/witchspire-early-access-review): Witchspire is many things, but I believe it’s best summed up as a creature collecting survival adventure game, at its core. You’ll scavenge materials, craft and find equipable weapons and equipment to upgrade your character (and familiars), and level up everything along the way as you expand your exploration opportunities to nearby lands, fighting enemies and “bondable” creatures that you can recruit to your team (if you’re lucky!) - [ALL Furry & Animal Games In Steam Next Fest - June 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-furry-animal-games-in-steam-next-fest-june-2026): Welcome to the tri-annual Steam Next Fest list of ALL furry & animal games we could find this time around! Play as a sheep hunting, or hunt sheep! Fish to your heart's content! Run bars, be jumpscared, or try every conceivable way to jump as a frog (again!) Our staff goes through the entire list of games published in the Fest to find and list each and every one that features anthropomorphic character(s), or features animals as a focus. This time, we scoured through all 4350+ games to get to this list of 370+ games. We could've missed a couple, but we hope this is an all-encompasing list for this season's available games! Almost every one has a demo, so go have fun and wishlist the ones that pique your interest! - [Hawthorn Preview - Humble Beginnings](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/hawthorn-preview-humble-beginnings): When you first see the visuals and scenes from NEARstudios’ upcoming cooperative sandbox RPG sim Hawthorn, it’s immediately apparent how much care has been taken to instill the experience with the feeling of being nestled into the wondrous, cozy nature sanctuary the game takes place in. In it, you’ll take on the role of a woodland creature (an owl, mouse, or otter) who is an integral part of this little community of anthropomorphic animals and fairy creatures. You can play the game solo or cooperatively, with everyone able to work together on recipes, building plans, and more to provide for your hearths.  - [Cassette Beasts 2002 is on the way](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/cassette-beasts-2002-is-on-the-way): Following the success of Cassette Beasts in 2023, fans have been eagerly waiting to see if Bytten Studio had planned to follow up and sure enough, Cassette Beasts 2002 has been announced! Taking place in London in 2002, Cassette Beasts 2002 sees the player get dragged down a rabbit hole into the mysterious world of Nodnol. Who is the cultist Westerly and what are they planning? The mystery beckons as players can make a new avatar or import the one from the first game and team up with 12 new companions including new character Nell. Record and transform into a variety […] - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for May 4-June 12, 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-may-4-june-12-2026): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! - [Voidling Bound Review - Creative Creature Taming](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/voidling-bound-review-creative-creature-taming): The creature taming genre can never have enough entries, in my very humble opinion. Combining that experience of collecting new critters with fast-paced, varied combat is a new entry into the field; Voidling Bound by indie developer Hatchery Games. It’s the first game coming out of the Canada-based studio, which was awarded a grant by Epic Games back in 2022 to help bring their game to life, as it highlighted the best of the Unreal Engine. If Voidling Bound is anything to go off of, the future in their offices is bright, as the experience is one familiar yet new, and with some surprisingly unique customization options for your voidlings that bring the genre to unexplored peaks. - [Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced for 2027](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/spyro-a-realm-beyond-announced-for-2027): Spyro fans, rejoice! After years of rumors and speculation, a new Spyro has finally been announced and it looks amazing. Those who have been following Spyro know that the purple dragon has had quite a history. Spyro reached prominence in the late 90’s/early 2000s with his original game and then hit a few bumps in the intervening years with an edgy reboot and the toy based Skylanders games. Spyro then blazed his way back with the Reignited trilogy developed by Toys for Bob and released in 2018.  Now Toys for Bob is ready to make new games, starting with a brand […] - [Wholesome Direct 2026 - Animal Game Highlights](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/wholesome-direct-2026-animal-game-highlights): It’s that time of year again where we all eagerly look forward to the coziest, most wholesome games on the horizon. Wholesome Direct 2026 did NOT disappoint, with a number of comfy games that furries and non-furries alike will appreciate. Once again, the entire Direct is up on YouTube, so give it a watch as I’m not going to cover everything and there was a lot this year. Huge shoutout to Wholesome Games and the wonderful people who curate and co-host the Direct as it is a joy to watch every year. Now without further ado, let’s get into the highlights for us here at GF. - [Wild Bastards Review - One Step Forward, Four Steps Back](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/wild-bastards-review-one-step-forward-four-steps-back): Before we begin this review, let’s hop into the Wayback Machine I’m borrowing from Mr. Peabody for a bit and journey back to the year 2019. See, before I joined Gaming Furever, I used to work for a now-defunct online radio station called The Cove Radio. Alongside the show I hosted called ‘The Realm Of The Metal Wolf’ - in which I played, well, heavy metal music alongside the occasional classic 80’s rock - I did video game reviews for them and I aired them live (OK, they were pre-recorded) on my show before posting them on the site. I mention this as one of the games I reviewed was a little title called Void Bastards; a game that, outside of its eye-catching title, I said was fun but very mediocre with boring gameplay and just felt unfulling. Now, here we are in 2026 and we got the official follow-up with Wild Bastards: A game that I feel is much better than Void with more enjoyable gameplay and is a much better FPS Roguelike, but still has many of the faults that plagued Void Bastards. - [Mina the Hollower Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/mina-the-hollower-review): I can imagine the disappointment that Yacht Club Games felt when they couldn’t release this in October 2025, because Mina the Hollower is rife with Halloween spirit! The colors, music, creatures, and environment embody the month of ghosts and ghouls. When entering a major province, a beautifully animated still showcasing the region, with our titular rodent heroine grimacing at the distant tower, became the cue to tighten my belt and get ready for the real journey. It gives the locales an episodic quality. Sean Velasco of Yacht Club Games admitted that where Shovel Knight was their Mario, Mina the Hollower is their Zelda. I think it lives well beyond the visage of Zelda, because Mina’s adventure feels like a top-down Castlevania with creatures and mundane and supernatural weapons, and twists that culminate in a world of monsters and a civilization that’s both familiar with the danger but unprepared for it. There are larger species on Tenebrous Isle, so being the smallest species leads to harrowing encounters with monsters and denizens. - [LumenTale: Memories of Trey Review - A Tale Worth Remembering](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/lumentale-memories-of-trey-review-a-tale-worth-remembering): The Monster Tamer genre has seen quite the renaissance lately. New games are being released all the time that experiment and explore the time tested mechanics of the usual turn based RPG formula. Games like Doki Monsters evoke nostalgia while games like Cassette Beasts bring with them unique and innovative concepts. So what happens when you have a game that manages to do both? You get LumenTale: Memories of Trey. Developed by Beehive Studios and published by Team17(the same publisher who gave us the impressively well made Date Everything and Amber Isle), LumenTale is poised to make its debut and I couldn’t be more excited to share my thoughts on it. This is one game I'm going to be playing for a while. - [Six One Indie Showcase 2026 Shows Off New Animal Premieres](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/six-one-indie-showcase-shows-off-new-animal-premieres): The Six One Indie Showcase for 2026 premiered today, and it was stuffed with games that showed off a lot of awesome new upcoming games with animal-based characters. We've listed them all below, and here's the full presentation before the list: - [Bubsy 4D Review - The Cat Is Back!](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bubsy-4d-review-the-cat-is-back): You know that saying “That wasn’t on my bingo card” whenever something surprising and/or shocking happens during a year? Well, I’m pretty sure a new Bubsy game wasn’t on ANYONE’S bingo card for 2026 but here we are with Bubsy 4D! The first fully 3D entry since Bubsy 3D - a game I do not think was as bad as everyone made it out to be - and coming from the talented folks over at Fabraz who created the Indie hits Demon Turf and its sequel Demon Tides; two games I will freely admit I’ve yet to play and are now in my list of games to check out (I’m never going to get through this backlog, aren’t I?). Did Fabraz make a paw-some game that breaks the so-called ‘Bubsy Curse’? In short, yes they did as Bubsy 4D is paws-itively paw-some! - [Seth Review - Become a God, for a Limited Time](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/seth-review-become-a-god-for-a-limited-time): Embody a disgraced Egyptian god of chaos, grab a shotgun, crossbow, or rocket launcher, and wreak havoc on a legion of Apophis’s evil-doers in this short but well-done boomer shooter roguelite by newcomer developer Chaotic Games. When you pick up a game like Seth, you’re hoping for a tightly-executed gunplay experience paired with a growing set of challenges that reward learning how to best take advantage of your combat options, along with the roguelite element encouraging additional playthroughs. Seth executes the gameplay aspect quite well, but left me wanting more in regards to content after finishing my first couple runs. That’s a credit to how fun blasting through the rounds of enemies was in the dark, techy Egyptian surroundings the game takes place in. - [Star Fox Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 Detailed, Releasing 6/25/26](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/star-fox-remake-for-nintendo-switch-2-detailed-releasing-6-25-26): Nintendo premiered a surprise "Star Fox Direct" presentation today to show off the new remade Star Fox game that will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026 for $49.99 digitally, TBA physically. Here's the full video, along with the new release detailing the specifics of the remake. - [HarlowPuppy Joins The Cast of Gold Gold Adventure Gold as Beast Tamer Hero](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/harlowpuppy-joins-the-cast-of-gold-gold-adventure-gold-as-beast-tamer-hero): HarlowPuppy Joins The Cast of Gold Gold Adventure Gold as Beast Tamer Hero - [Adorable Adventures Review - A Complete Cozy Animal Experience](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/adorable-adventures-review-a-complete-cozy-animal-experience): Adorable Adventures only needed one static image to pull me in. That picture of a baby boar, sitting there wide-eyed and ready for adventure had me hook line and sinker. Upon further digging, what sat behind that big snoot of his was a gaming experience like no other, and one that shows what a little precious idea can become with time, love, and a developer that doesn’t leave any part of the playing experience unpolished. What starts off as a simple gathering quest quickly becomes one fantastically pleasing romp through an amazing nature wonderland. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for April 27-May 3, 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-april-27-may-3-2026): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [No Stone Unturned (Early Access) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/no-stone-unturned-early-access-review): No Stone Unturned is hard to describe, but I’ll try my darndest to by saying it’s a comedic dialogue-fueled fever dream filled with a variety of minigames, chase sequences, and adventurous sleuthing by one very confident squirrel with a case of amnesia to overcome and a case of murder to solve. Your job as Detective Cox is to try and find out what the heck happened to you and a slain chicken you come upon right after waking up outside. Alone and confused, you set off on a search for answers. Developers Wise Monkey Ent. Ltd. have employed some fantastic writers and artists for this project, as I found myself absolutely delighted throughout my playtime, as the whip-smart humor, incredibly creative minigames, and avant garde mish-mash of art styles never left me bored, and always kept things entertaining. - [Neopets - Mega Mini Games Collection Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/neopets-mega-mini-games-collection-review): If you’re a millenial, like me, or have a thing for experiences and games that give a dose of nostalgia, like me, then you’re probably at least aware of the existence of Neopets as a brand. Founded in 1999, Neopets has served as a hub for kids and kids at heart to adopt, care for, feed, and adventure with colorful creatures. Primarily based online at the Neopets website, users have for years been able to play a plethora of minigames to earn points, get items on the site, and achieve high scores. Finally, after all that time, the Neopets - Mega Mini Games Collection - The Neopian Arcade Odyssey makes playing those games outside of the website, and even on the go through the Steamdeck system, possible. Overall, 26 classic, retro-inspired mini games were recreated within Unity for this collection. Was the foray beyond the walls of the Neopets website worth it after all these years? Unfortunately, I believe it’s only for the hardest of hardcore Neopets enthusiasts who want to earn Neopoints on the go, or those who don’t mind pushing through a way-too-buggy experience just to scratch that Neopets nostalgia itch. - [MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/mouse-p-i-for-hire-review): Whenever a game finally comes out after what feels like years of delays, the fear of it not living up to the hype it generated is warranted. While some games are able to live up to the hype and others take a bit before achieving said status, some just end up not being able to and either crash and burn or end up remaining as vaporware. Thankfully, that isn’t the case with Mouse: P.I. For Hire; a game originally announced back in 2024 and had multiple delays before finally being released this year. Does it live up to the hype? Heck yes! Will I be doing a lot of cheese puns in this review that may or may nacho cheese everyone? Yep and hopefully I don’t swiss any and they’ll be very gouda puns! - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for April 20-26, 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-april-20-26-2026): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our bi-weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [GEX Trilogy Review - It's Tail Time!](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/gex-trilogy-review-it-s-tail-time): The folks at Limited Run Games are back at it reviving our childhoods again! This time, the amazing folks brought back another forgotten icon from the 90’s in the form of the Gex Trilogy and unlike Bubsy? I actually grew up playing these games! Well, sans the first Gex as that was on the 3DO and I had no idea that even existed as a young one. No, my introduction to Gex was the entry he’s more well known for, Gex: Enter The Gecko, and it was one of those titles that I rented whenever I could from Blockbusters until I was able to buy it for myself, alongside Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. For years afterwards, I always hoped to see a resurgence for Gex of some kind or even a remake of the series but, like a lot of titles, it seemed destined to be stuck in the past, forever labeled as a failed mascot game. But, thanks to Limited Run Games, Gex is back and I’m happy to say these games still hold up, sans a few issues I’ll touch on when we get to them. - [Cozy Sanctuary Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/cozy-sanctuary-review): We like cute things around here. So when we have the opportunity to start a community of precious animal cuties along the bottom of our screen, we take it. That’s what we got from Cozy Sanctuary, a new casual desktop idle “farm” management game that lets you keep a flock of furry friends happy along the edge of your taskbar with light farming, cleaning, and maintenance tasks to help you grow and populate your precious farm of animals. - [The Day I Became A Bird Review - Feathery Friendship](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/the-day-i-became-a-bird-review-feathery-friendship): What’s it like to feel love for the first time? To become head over heels for another, and become enamored with the beauty they see in life, too? The Day I Became A Bird is a short, simplistic game based on a children’s book that explores these experiences. Ingrid Chabbert, the author of the book, and Guridi, the illustrator of said book, along with Passion Animation which crafted a short based on the book, along with Developer Hyper Luminal Games Ltd and Publisher Numskull Games help bring the story and its lightly emotional narrative to life within the game’s approximately 60-90 minute runtime. I knew going in that I would be in for an experience that wouldn’t have me relying on keen gameplay senses, but more on soaking up every ounce of comforting, goosebump-inducing adolescent reminiscing I could gather. When the game has you tearing up and smiling as you reach its precipice, you know it’s been worth it.  - [Pokémon Champions Review - A New Era of Battling](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pokemon-champions-a-new-era-of-battling): Ever since its inception, Pokémon has continued to grow in popularity, eventually becoming a mainstream phenomenon. This growth has also resulted in players finding a variety of different ways to play: There are the challenge runners who impose rules and restrictions on themselves. Shiny hunters who have been blessed with the patience of saints as they constantly reset for starters and of course, the competitive battlers. Make no mistake, Champions is firmly aimed at making competitive battling more accessible than ever before. Players, both new and old, will find that there is plenty to like here while there are also a few head scratchers. It’s a brave new frontier trainers. - [ChainStaff Review - Beyond your imagination](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/chainstaff-review-beyond-your-imagination): A Star Spore has crashed onto Earth, bringing with it creatures beyond our nightmares and slowly decimating the Earth and killing all life, including our protagonist, Sergeant Varlette. But, it seems Lady Luck had other plans as one of the aliens has decided to make your body it’s home and now, imbued with their powers (as well as the future knowledge that your head was up an alien’s butt), it’s up to you to use these gifts and fight back against the spore menace and save the world. I played many games that had crazy premises for alien invasion, but I don’t think I played any with a concept as wild and out there as ChainStaff, from developer Mommy’s Best Games (the same guys behind the seriously under-rated Serious Sam Double D XXL), and I mean that in a good way: This game is insane, wild, disgusting, beautiful, and I just couldn’t stop playing. - [Nova Antarctica Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/nova-antarctica-review): The Antarctic Circle is one not made for easily traveling through. It’s rough, intimidating, and bleakly mysterious. Nova Antarctica’s devs decided that’s exactly where we should challenge our players. So, I strapped on my weather-resistant suit and set off with nothing in my backpack but a hope and dream of reaching the South Pole. What followed was a challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding experience that I’m only beginning to see the fruits of my labor from. Surprisingly, those fruits are pretty satisfying, even after all of the struggles. I originally started this game just after launch and didn’t get very far into the game, but then they put out a huge update a few months afterwards that transformed the playability of the game, and really allowed me to push further into the harsh lands they had set out before me. - [Celsius Strays - A New Visual Novel in the BROK Universe Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/celsius-strays-a-new-visual-novel-in-the-brok-universe-announced): COWCAT Games has announced Celsius Strays, a new visual novel spinoff in the BROK the Investigator series where the choices you make, and the relationships you build, shape the future of the story. - [Critterrupters First Look Preview - Playground Fun](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/critterrupters-first-look-preview-playground-fun): Imagine this: You’re on the playground(or maybe the park) and decide it’s a good time to break out Pokemon GO or a similar app and go hunting for cute creatures that might be hiding around the landscape. This is the premise behind Critterrupters, the newest critter catching adventure being developed by Isle of Swaps dev Fuzz Force. I’ve been given the wonderful opportunity to play and share my thoughts on a pre-alpha build of it and I have to say, there is a lot of potential here. - [Lost and Found Co. Review - Hidden Object Heaven](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/lost-and-found-co-review-hidden-object-heaven): Oh no! You’re a duck who has been turned into a human! Now you find yourself indebted to the Goddess who saved you, and they need you to help them find stuff for people so that she can regain her power. You establish a new company to do just that, and Lost and Found Co. is born. Thus begins one of the greatest point-and-click searching games ever made. - [Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bonnie-bear-saves-frogtime-review): Something beyond words compelled me to try out Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime. With its simple design, off-beat characters, and the question of “what the heck is frogtime” needing to be answered, I clicked start and began a little adventure that kept me guessing, laughing, and transported into a world beyond words. At the heart of it all is this mysterious “Frogtime” game that everyone in the game is absolutely obsessed with. No one has a qualm with quelling quarrels with this simple to understand yet deceptively strategic Chinese Checkers-like experience, where the goal is to move your frogs from one end of a game board to the other while your opponent tries to do the exact same thing. You never know who (or what) you’ll be playing Frogtime against, but it’s the engine that drives the funky comedic trip that is Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime. It’s off-kilter, made from a place of surely beautiful personalities, and always runs parallel to a feeling of community and friendship. - [Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/starship-troopers-ultimate-bug-war-review): Every so often, a game comes along that not only surprises me but becomes one of my favorite games of all time. It’s rare - especially as of late - that it happens, but when it does? I can’t help but gush about the game and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is one such game. Not only is this one of the coolest and best games I’ve played so far this year? It’s also, quite easily, my third favorite game of all time and a prime contender for my game of the year. I’m serious, I’ve never had a game that made me smile this hard and gave me this many hours of fun since Earth Defense Force 2025. Yeah, there were games in between that release and this one that I had fun with and that also made me smile, but not to the extent I did with this title. Would you like to know more? - [Messy Up! Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/messy-up-review): Remember Catlateral Damage? The game where you play as a psychotic cat destroying everything on site? Ever wanted the same type of game but, instead of a cat, you’d play as a dog or a bird? That’s where Messy Up comes into play: A fun, if somewhat lacking and slightly boring, party-style game where you make your owner’s life a living heck as you destroy their home. - [Collector's Cove Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/collector-s-cove-review): The tagline of “cozy farming adventure on the high seas with an adorable animal companion” is enough to get me very intrigued by a game, and developer VoodooDuck had to know they had a great idea when designing Collector’s Cove, because that’s one heck of a premise. I’ve spent quite a few nights now enjoying the lapping waves on my boat as I fished for new surprising catches, sprouted tons of fun crops, and outfitted my animal-carried boat with a productive set of machinery, trees, storage boxes galore, and lots more. That’s before even mentioning the new friendly merchants I met that are definitely not all the same person with different clothing. Truly, Collector’s Cove was like a pleasant bedtime tea; not overly in-your-face, and nothing too extravagant, but hits the right spot when you want exactly what it provides. - [Squad up as Raccoons in 'Trash Day'](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/squad-up-as-raccoons-in-trash-day): Multiplayer games filled with creative ways to enjoy chaos together are having a big moment recently, and we’re all for it! Entering the fray is “Trash Day”, a game that has you teaming up with your buddies to form a raccoon squad in a physics-based co-op adventure. Scavenge trash, fill your shopping cart, and work together to get back home. Hijinks and accidental (purposeful?) craziness is sure to follow as you and your furry friends feverishly fetch “valuable” loot amidst a barrage of human and other animal interference. You’ll have to cross various obstacles with your trusty shopping cart, all in […] - [TMNT Meets MtG!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/tmnt-meet-mtg): Turtle Power! How many of you remember the TMNT fondly from your youth? I know I do. I personally grew up with the 2003 series and it still holds a special place in my heart. But I’ve grown to love other versions of the Turtles over the years as well. Long time readers will know this isn’t the first time the Turtles made headlines on GF. My colleague reviewed Shredder’s Revenge a little over a year ago. So when I heard they would be coming to one of my favorite card games, you can bet your kunai I was excited and honestly? They’re pretty fun to play with. - [Hotel Galactic (Early Access) Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/hotel-galactic-early-access-review): Going beyond just a simple hotel simulator, Hotel Galactic invites its players into a role filled with mystery, management, and a multitude of tasks to complete to build up a rundown intergalactic hotel into a bustling, beautiful hub of life and hospitality that tourists from across the galaxy visit to feel renewed, well fed, and taken care of. To accomplish this, developer Ancient Forge has employed the use of nostalgic anime-styled visuals, a hefty helping of unlockable and satisfying gameplay elements, and well-tuned audio accouterments to compliment it all. Through its bumpy beginnings, Hotel Galactic manages to set sail and take you on a trip that you’ll gladly continue revisiting. - [Croak Preview: A Hopping Good Time](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/croak-preview-a-hopping-good-time): Platformers are a curious breed. Ever since the days of Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog, they’ve remained popular. Yet being innovative and different can be a little difficult to accomplish at times. Fortunately Croak, the upcoming bouncy 2D platformer from WoodRunner Games doesn’t have such difficulties. In a Steam Next Fest, it takes a lot to really stand out and after playing the demo, I can see why it caught the eye of my fellow staff members. This game is a gem in the making and will be well worth checking out when it fully releases. - [Pokémon Day 2026! Highlights, New Releases and More!](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/pokemon-day-highlights-new-releases-and-more): It’s Pokémon Day! It was on this day 30 years ago that Pokémon Red & Green released in Japan. While we celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, this is a good time to look forward as we appreciate the past! As always, the whole direct itself is on YouTube and I recommend watching it as there are things I won’t mention or spend much time on in this article. Besides, it'll be more fun to see what surprises are in store that way. - [The Monty Mole Collection Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/the-monty-mole-collection-review): The 80’s was an era of some incredible memories. We had the birth of many amazing horror films, we saw the rise of heavy metal, and video games really started to take off. As a child of the 90’s, I missed out on many classics from that era, so I’m thankful many publishers and developers are bringing many of these titles to modern systems either with new collections or remakes. However, that doesn’t mean all the games from that time were pieces of art and, sadly, The Monty Mole Collection is one such case. Originally developed by Gremlin Graphics for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, this collection includes the original trilogy of Wanted: Monty Mole, Monty On The Run, and Auf Wiedersehen Monty, along with three bonus games by the names of Monty Is Innocent, Sam Stoat: Safebreaker, and Moley Christmas (which was given away as a free games in copies of Your Sinclair magazines back in the day). Now, while it’s always awesome to see older games make a comeback and I’m all for game preservation, that doesn’t mean that every game aged well and this is one of those cases. - [ALL Furry & Animal Games In Steam Next Fest - February 2026](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-furry-animal-games-in-steam-next-fest-february-2026): Everyone loves Steam Next Fest here at Gaming Furever! Our staff goes through the entire list of games published in the Fest to find and list each and every one that features anthropomorphic character(s), or features animals as a focus. This time, we went through all 3450+ games to get to this list of 370+ games. We could've missed a couple, but we hope this is an all-encompasing list for this season's available games! Almost every one has a demo, so go have fun and wishlist the ones that pique your interest! - [Demon Tides Review - Feeling the Flow](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/demon-tides-review-feeling-the-flow): Before I came across Demon Tides, I was unfamiliar with developer Fabraz and their brand of slick, colorful action platforming and exploration that they established with the first two games in their “Demon Turf” series. But after spending some time in their newest game, I can confidently say I’m addicted to it wholeheartedly. This bodes well for the fate of Bubsy 4D, the next game on the horizon from this developer. First though, we get this gem of a title that is absolutely bursting with content, charisma, and charm. Demon Tides grabs you by the fashionable collar and pulls you furiously across vast water zones in search of more and more answers and collectibles, with a healthy dose of narrative along the way. - [HAMSTERMIND Review - A Sandy Yet Satisfying Puzzle Game](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/hamstermind-a-sandy-yet-satisfying-puzzle-game): What happens when you combine archeology, puzzle-solving and hamsters? You get Hamstermind, the adorable puzzle game by indie dev Righteous Tree. Solve puzzles and dive deeper into a mysterious pyramid in search of treasure. The premise has just enough going for it to keep you intrigued and the puzzles themselves are actually pretty relaxing and cozy. I wasn’t ever bored in my time with Hamstermind. It’s not revolutionizing the puzzle solver genre but it also doesn’t need to. - [Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection Review: "What Could Pawssibly Go Wrong?"](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bubsy-in-the-purrfect-collection-review-what-could-pawssibly-go-wrong): Bubsy. If there is any name that brings dread and hatred to gamers, it’s Bubsy. In the entire history of gaming, I don’t think there’s any series that has as much undeserved hatred as the Bubsy series. Ever since I can remember, I’ve seen nothing but negativity and vitriol towards this series: From AVGN to JonTron to even Top Ten lists of the Worst anything, it seems Bubsy was destined to be the internet’s punching bag. And yet? Yet, there still seems to be a fan base, as evident by the upcoming release of Bubsy 4D and the release of the topic for this review: Bubsy In: The Purr-Fect Collection, the latest collection release from Limited Run Games and Atari. Now, I have never played any of these games before this collection came out. Heck, I never knew of their existence until the rise of sites like YouTube and the early days of game reviewers, as well as sites like GameTrailers, so back then? The most I knew about the series was that they were bad. Yet, in the back of my mind, I always wanted to try these games and actually see if they were terrible or not as bad as people made them out to be. Well, after finally trying the games for myself, I can safely and quite honestly say: These are not terrible and I don’t think they are deserving of their infamous reputation. In fact, I actually really liked the games and think they might be actual hidden gems. - [PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/paw-patrol-rescue-wheels-championship-review): Back in 2025, I did a review for a game called PAW Patrol World; a game I said I was pleasantly surprised by and actually really enjoyed playing, giving it a 4/5 score. Since then, I’ve been on the lookout for other games based on this show, hoping to have maybe another surprise and hopefully find a children’s game that anyone, regardless of age, could enjoy. Which is when I heard about Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship and I got, admittedly, a little excited. As a fan of racers since the N64 golden years of Mario Kart 64, Diddy Kong Racing (which I wish Nintendo would do a new entry for), and the Rush games (another series I wish would make a comeback), I was looking forward to checking this out and hoping this would be another great kids game. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case as this turned out to be just an average racing game that really doesn’t do anything new and, sadly, feels like a step down from Paw Patrol World. - [Winter Burrow Review - A Little Survival Treat](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/winter-burrow-review-a-little-survival-treat): Woods, snow, a warm fire, and soft critters are the definition of cozy. Developer Pine Creek Games and Publisher Noodlecake bring all of these quintessential qualities together in the woodland survival game, Winter Burrow, to make for a nicely paced, albeit short experience that is best experienced in a few comfy gaming sessions.  - [Rightfully, Beary Arms Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/rightfully-beary-arms-review): Whenever I browse the Xbox storefront, I’m mostly looking for sales on games I’ve missed out on or possible hidden gems I can recommend to gamers. Rightfully, Beary Arms is one such title and it’s one that really took me by surprise. Not just because I kept calling it “Rightfully, Bear Arms” but because its simple premise hooked me right from the get go. - [Bel’s Fanfare Kickstarter - A New Adventure Awaits](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/bel-s-fanfare-kickstarter-a-new-adventure-awaits): Every once in a while, an intriguing looking Kickstarter crosses my feed. Bel’s Fanfare just launched and it’s already making waves. Straight from indie developer Chibig(Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, Deiland, and more) comes another Kickstarter for a beautiful looking game. And this one is worth the excitement. Bel’s Fanfare follows Bel, a demon whose family has spent many years trapped in the depths of The Witch of the Sea, as she becomes the new Aura Cleaner of the ship at the behest of Captain Popplar. Bel also receives a family heirloom from her dad Belceboo before reporting in: the ukobach […] - [2XKO Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/2xko-review): Despite being a rather slow month for major releases, January does, once in a while, sneak in a surprise or two. The oddly titled 2XKO, a fighting game from the makers of League Of Legends and one I’ve called 2KXO more times than I can count, is one of those surprises of the month. Now, I’ll freely admit I know next to nothing about League Of Legends: I never played the MOBA, I never paid much attention to the lore, nor have I watched the Netflix series Arcane. The most I know of the series is the song ‘Get Jinxed’, which I’ll admit is a pretty darn catchy tune, so a lot of the in-game lore and references I won’t be delving into and, instead, will just be focusing on the game itself. Which, spoilers, is quite possibly one of the more fun fighting games I’ve played in a good while. - [Escape From Ever After Review - A Fairytale Adventure](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/escape-from-ever-after-a-fairytale-adventure): Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in an actual fairytale? To approach the castle of your archnemesis, knock down the door and…find it converted into an office space? That’s the premise behind Escape From Ever After, a delightful rpg inspired by the classic Paper Mario games. If you needed a fun game to take you back to those days and scratch an itch you didn’t know you had, Escape From Ever After is for you. This was one charming story that had me smiling the whole time despite a few minor kinks. - [MtG: Lorwyn Eclipsed is Out Now](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/mtg-lorwyn-eclipsed-is-out-now): January has been a big month for Magic the Gathering as its latest in-universe set, Lorwyn Eclipsed, released on the 23rd with its pre-release the week before. What’s Lorwyn you ask? Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is a plane with a duel nature that’s often at odds with itself, as plants, animals and even the inhabitants themselves change drastically between the daytime of Lorwyn and the nighttime of Shadowmoor. Originally visited in the original Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block almost 20 years ago, the time has come to return to the iconic setting in this highly anticipated expansion. - [Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/tailside-cozy-cafe-sim-review): Sitting down and deciding what to do with your precious free time can be hard. There’s a wealth of options, with experiences ranging from the most competitive face-offs with other gamers hell-bent on ruining your day, to the easiest gaming tasks accomplished whilst bundled up and sipping on a delicious coffee. All of these games have their place, just like the one I had the pleasure of moseying cozily through recently for this review. Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim is exactly that; a simple yet satisfying coffee shop simulator where you’re the owner, decorator, janitor, and barista, all at once. What makes the experience special though is not just the addictive gameplay loop, but the lovely cast of characters that make their way through your doors and into your hearth. - [Air Hares Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/air-hares-review): Shoot-em-up top-down airplane games are some of the most classic gaming experiences in history. A simple formula that can be built upon in so many ways to produce a variety of challenges. Usually, this format is used to shoot bullets at armies of enemies whilst dodging a hellstorm of bullets. Air Hares puts a swerve in the expected style by having you be a bunny in the skies equipped with seeds and water shots, charged with defending and replanting their vital crops for the cities below. It’s a solo or co-op retro arcade treat that doesn’t have too much in the way of content, but doesn’t try to be too grand in scope to where it forgets its charming identity. - [MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review - Reality is Often Disappointing](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/marvel-cosmic-invasion-review-reality-is-often-disappointing): Annihilus has invaded the galaxy from the Negative Zone and is threatening to destroy all life as we know it (so, a typical Tuesday in the Marvel Universe). It’s up to a team of heroes to band together to stop Annihilus in Marvel Cosmic Invasion: the latest 2D side-scrolling beat-’em up from the creators of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. However, instead of being another smash hit for the studio, Cosmic Invasion falls short and, instead, delivers a very mediocre and by the numbers game that fails to live up to their predecessor. - [Cat God Ranch - Xbox Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/cat-god-ranch-review): Ever wondered how it’d feel to work on a farm run by a feline deity that, shockingly, doesn’t want world domination? Well, Cat God Ranch is here to answer that question. From CrazyPotato Studios and originally released on PC, this is a charming little game with some cute ideas but is bogged down by a glaring difficulty problem that hurts an otherwise enjoyable title. - [The Furry Game Awards 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/the-furry-game-awards-2025): Welcome to The Furry Game Awards 2025, presented by Gaming Furever! Every year, we come together as a staff and decide on our most beloved, most played, and most exceptional games from the past year of new gaming experiences that include anthropomorphic animals or animals as a focus of the game overall. The number of high-quality games that have animal influences shine seems to grow every year, and 2025 was no exception. Here are our Furry Game Award Winners for the year 2025! NOTE: Nominations were voted on by GF Staff, and criteria for inclusion included having animal and/or anthro animal focus or character(s) for the majority of the game, along with the games having to have been played by the staff member who nominated it. Because of this, some games you may expect to see aren't listed. Other fantastic furry games released this year are listed below the awards! - [UMAMI Review - A 3D Puzzle Treat!](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/umami-review-a-3d-puzzle-treat): UMAMI is a simple game idea executed perfectly. You put back together deliciously crafted wooden food puzzles that have been scattered across colorful culinary canvases, complete with adorably fluffy furry animal characters throughout. Each level provides its own theme and foodstuff, like a bee-topped honey waffles stack, or a lovey-dovey bear cake, or a garden vibes bunny baked beauty, just to name a few of the 15 puzzle environments. I was easily whisked away into the cozy cooked comforts with a calming soundtrack, fun little tactile interactions throughout the artfully crafted dishes, and lack of stressful goals like timers or mistake counters. UMAMI is truly about sitting down for a sense-satisfying session of blissful no-stress puzzle solving. - [Doki Monsters: Quest Review - Nostalgic Yet New](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/doki-monsters-quest-review-nostalgic-yet-new): If you’re like me, you probably grew up with a Game Boy Color back in the day and poured hours into 8-bit adventures. I fondly remember my time with games like Dragon Quest IV, Oracle of Ages and a few others. Back in those days, the technology wasn’t very sophisticated, so game design was much simpler and exploration wasn’t guided by nav points. It’s that kind of nostalgia that Doki Monsters Quest chooses to invoke. Memories of bygone days where game mechanics were explained in booklets rather than in the game itself. This philosophy of old meets new works to both Doki Monsters benefit and its deficit. - [Brandon's 2025 at GF: A Look Back](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/2025-at-gf-a-look-back): Welcome to something a bit different. Rather than a traditional Game of the Year style list where I choose my favorites, I’ve instead decided to just take a look back at the various games I played and reviewed on this site alongside a few highlights. My work for GF this year has mostly been these reviews with the occasional preview and news article. Speaking of news, one of the biggest things to happen was the Nintendo Switch 2 and while I probably won’t be getting one for a while, it’s already seen a ton of coverage and support. I’ve covered the news surrounding it a few times and what I’ve seen of it has looked pretty good. It does mean however, that support for Switch 1(at least from first-party developers) is nearing its end. But it's been great to do reviews on my Switch for as long as I have. Cheers Nintendo. I got a few more memories with you this year at least. - [Squirrel with a Gun Adds Varmint Collection Free Update](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/squirrel-with-a-gun-adds-varmint-collection-free-update): If you haven't played Squirrel with a Gun, you've been missing out! Our team at Uncivil Gamers very much enjoyed the time we spent with it during our Uncivil Weekly Release Party video recording. Squirrel with a Gun today received the Varmint Collection update, now playable on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch 2 to arrive soon, announced publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Dee Dee Creations. The brand-new free DLC adds a slew of mischievous critters to the game’s squirrely action. Take a peek at the Varmint Collection’s wacky additions in today’s trailer:  - [BROK: The Brawl Bar Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/brok-the-brawl-bar-review): The world inside the indie hit BROK the InvestiGator has more to give, as solo developer COWCAT (Breton Fabrice) brings the new standalone title BROK: The Brawl Bar to consoles and PC. The Brawl Bar is a wild party beat ‘em up that features over 60 varied and surprising arcade-style “Event matches” (à la Smash Bros) that range from easy to difficult to complete. Throughout your pursuit of knocking out all of these challenges, you’ll get to know a few of the patrons and staff in this “brawl bar” you find yourself drawn to as you try and rekindle those fighting flames your gator-y self used to love sparking. Though I took my lickings in some of the harder stages, BROK: The Brawl Bar was an exciting game to punch, kick, and finesse my way through. - [Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review (Xbox)](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/jurassic-world-evolution-3-review): Let me start this review by saying that I’m really not the biggest fan of the Jurassic Park franchise. I’ve read the first book back in middle school and seen some of the first Jurassic Park at a young age but that’s about it. Truthfully, the first film kinda freaked me out at that young age and scared me to the point where I won’t even watch the series at all (Silly, I know). I also haven’t really kept up with the gaming side of the franchise, but occasionally one does enter my radar. Which is where Jurassic World Evolution 3 comes in: The third entry in the park building Evolution series. I do want to stress that I’ll be approaching this review as a casual park builder player so I won’t be going too in-depth with what’s on offer. With that being said, this is a fun game but it has some issues that I feel may hurt the enjoyment for many casual gamers. - [Abra-Cooking-Dabra Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/abra-cooking-dabra-review): There can never be enough cooking games, and Abra-Cooking-Dabra, the newest gaming foray by developer Door 407, helps prove that theory. You’re whisked away to a mysterious new restaurant in London, where you must help an eccentric suave cat serve any customer that strolls up to your establishment. What makes this game different is the methods and challenges you’ll face along the way, all whilst using a card-based cooking system to make and serve meals. It’s as wild and weird as it sounds, and yet feels neatly crafted and comfy in execution, requiring harvesting all of your forethought and planning to perfect it. - [Stay Focused & Furred with On-Together: Virtual Co-Working, Coming January 19th](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/stay-focused-furred-with-on-together-virtual-co-working-coming-january-19th): Everybody’s got work to do, so why not make those tasks more fun and connected? Feeling like you’re enjoying yourself (even just a little) while getting things done is a very recent trend, but one that I’m glad has grown so much. I wish I had the benefit of lo-fi tunes and little temporary visual treats like the demo of On-Together provided when I was in college. Developed by GigaPuff and Future Friends Games, On-Together is a Virtual Co-Working multiplayer productivity game that occupies a section of your screen, allowing you to keep up with whatever tasks you desire to work on while also enabling socialization, communal focus-keeping in-game locations, and little doses of dopamine with cute emotes, fishing, and engagement motivators. The demo is live now, and the full game was just announced for release on January 19th, 2026. I really enjoyed my time padding around in the demo, and I’m actually using it right now whilst I write this preview article. You’re able to customize your character (up to 3 slots of pre-saved outfits), which includes plenty of adorable animal designs, including various tails, ears, and colorful “fur” choices. Some choices require earning and spending coins within the game itself before they can be equipped, which can be achieved by casual fishing, playing quick interactive activities, chatting and interacting with other people on your chosen server, or completing your own set up tasks within the game. Those coins can also be spent on little trinkets, drinks, and other fun items within the game. These can give your character fun visual effects, things to hold on to or wear, along with a nice discoverable set of interesting time-spenders during your breaks. Earning these little prizes made my next set of timed work sessions that much more enjoyable and focused. Of course, the included radio of calming, light background music was a huge plus, and one that will get heavy usage by yours truly. I’m looking forward to continuing to spend more time in On-Together, and believe it will be a cornerstone of quite a few people’s work process in the coming months, if it's popular demo population is any indication. - [Steam's Animal Fest Highlights 2100+ Games](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/steam-s-animal-fest-highlights-2100-games): Steam has just debuted the “Steam Animal Fest“ for 2025, and it features over 2100 games, either already released or upcoming, that have animals of some sort in them. Of course, there are way too many games for us to list all of them here, and luckily Steam gathered them all together conveniently already. We’re sure to cover many of these games in the coming months here on GF! New Steam Points Shop Items for Animal Fest 2025 are also available! - [Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC confirmed for Dec 10, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-mega-dimension-dlc-confirmed-for-dec-10-2025): As the narrator of the Pokémon anime famously says: “The adventure continues!” Right off the heels of our recently published Legends Z-A review, Nintendo and Pokémon Company released new information to the anticipated(and divisive) upcoming Mega Dimension DLC along with a confirmed release date. And this DLC certainly promises to take things to a whole new dimension. Storywise, this DLC is intended to begin after the events of the Legends Z-A’s main story. The premise is that distortions have begun appearing around the city that lead to a strange place known as Hyperspace Luminose. Team MZ will have to team up with new […] - ["Brew"ing a Roguelite - An Interview with Isak Wahl, CEO of Snow Leaf Studios](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/brew-interview-with-ceo-of-snow-leaf-studios-isak-wahl): We have the very exciting opportunity today to talk with Isak Wahl, the CEO of Snow Leaf Studios, developers of the newly released roguelite title, Brew! I spent time playing the demo of Brew over the Summer and absolutely adored the characters, gameplay loop, and unique story that their team is putting together. It’s clear that the direction and mission of the team is full of unique experiences and drive, as evidenced by the well-developed demo and intriguing taste of the world we now get to blast, brew, and dodge our way through. With that said, we couldn’t wait to get some additional insight into the development of this furry character-filled world. - [Pokémon Legends Z-A Review: Looking Forward To The Future](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pokemon-legends-z-a-review-looking-forward-to-the-future): The year is 2013. Pokémon X and Y released on Nintendo’s highly successful 3DS console and marks the first time a main series Pokémon game has been fully rendered in 3D. This is the best Pokémon has looked up to this point and it’s the start of an exciting new era. Beyond the pretty visuals however, X and Y also left a legacy of unfulfilled ideas and wasted potential. The rumored Pokémon Z never materialized and we inevitably left Kalos and Mega Evolution behind…that is, until recently.  - [Aethermancer Early Access Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/aethermancer-early-access-review): Monster capturing plus roguelite, turn-based battling is a combo that seems tailor-made for the current gaming landscape. With that much potential, it’s no surprise that the folks at moi rai games, developers of the popular indie hit Monster Sanctuary, would decide to bring their new game Aethermancer to Steam in an Early Access format. Luckily, the game debuts at an exceptionally playable place, and is teeming with taming goodness mixed with a deep, robust skill and gameplay loop that will benefit even more with some tinkering as the development cycle continues into their Early Access Roadmap. For now, let’s check out what’s good (and needs some work) when it comes to Aethermancer in its current state. - [N64-inspired Soulslike 'Mouseward" from Void Sols dev Announced](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/n64-inspired-soulslike-mouseward-from-void-sols-dev-announced): Independent developer Finite Reflection Studios has announced Mouseward, an N64-inspired Soulslike, coming to PC. Featuring a modern take on retro aesthetics, the game is "a nostalgic love letter to the golden age of 3D adventures." Watch the Mouseward announcement trailer: - [Become a Wolf, Raccoon, & Raven in Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens Demo](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/become-a-wolf-raccoon-raven-in-edenfall-legacy-of-the-first-wardens-demo): Austrian developer Everflux Games is excited to announce their debut title, Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens is coming to Steam in 2026. Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens is a single-player action-adventure set in a charming, hand-crafted environment. Players will play as Venya, a young shapeshifting heroine, on her journey through a whimsical world. Eden has been overrun by evil creatures. It’s your task to drive them out and heal the world. Discover your people’s past and uncover your magical abilities, including the power to transform into animals, including a wolf, raccoon, and raven. Key Features Explore | Traverse a magical world in four forms: human, wolf, raccoon, […] - [Keeper Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/keeper-review): This may sound like a weird way to start a review but hear me out: Remember the 2021 movie Malignant? That James Wan horror film where a woman has a twin literally inside her? OK, remember how the film was a typical horror film up until the last act where it becomes this insane action flick? That’s how I describe Double Fine’s latest game Keeper: It starts out as one genre but suddenly changes to another genre out of nowhere and does it really well. In Keeper, you play as a lighthouse that has gained sentience and, teamed up with a […] - [Elestrals Awakened Kickstarter](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/elestrals-awakened-kickstarter): A couple of months ago, Elestrals Clash entered Early Acess on Steam. In the time since, it’s received a few updates and a public statement. New cards have been added, and the team behind it have already started on adding a revamped tutorial, new features and more. The Elestrals train keeps chugging and isn’t stopping anytime soon either. While Clash gets much needed improvements, creator aDrive has been sharing bits of footage of his latest project over on his socials. Elestrals Awakened is the next frontier for Elestrals. A monster taming rpg inspired by classic games and brimming with Ancient Greek […] - [ALL Furry & Animal Games In Steam's Next Fest - October 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/all-furry-animal-games-in-steam-s-next-fest-october-2025): It's Steam Next Fest time here at Gaming Furever! That means it's time for us to scour the huge gamut of upcoming games to find every one featuring all types of fur, scales, feathers, and animal features! Every game that we could find that featured an anthropomorphic character, or featured animals as a focus is on this list. Yes, we went through all 2800+ games to get to this list of 280+ games.  We have an actively updated Furry & Animal Games List over at @GamingFurever on Twitter and  another List over @GamingFurever on Bluesky that you can follow and get constant updates for lots of indie titles with TONS of lovely furry characters! If you're a developer of any of these games, feel free to hit us up on email over on our Contact Us page! We'd love to talk to you about your development! Previous Steam Next Fest Articles: June 2025 | February 2025 | October 2024 | June 2024 Here's your October 2025 Steam Next Fest list (in alphabetical order): - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for September 14-30, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-september-14-30-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our bi-weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [Fire Emblem Shadows - Fire Emblem Gets Furry](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/fire-emblem-shadows-fire-emblem-gets-furry): I’ve been a fan of the Fire Emblem franchise for quite a while now. I got into the series thanks to Sacred Stones and like many, fell back in love with it thanks to Awakening. I’ve been following it ever since so imagine my surprise when I check social media and find out that a new mobile game just released with little to no warning. - [Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition Review - Digivolving to the Next Level](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/digimon-story-cyber-sleuth-complete-edition-review-digivolving-to-the-next-level): Ah Digimon. If you grew up in the 90’s, the word likely brings to mind a group of kids getting lost in a strange world and meeting up with an assortment of monsters including an adorable dinosaur. Digimon hasn’t had the same impact as other similar franchises, but it remains impressive how it stood the test of time and managed to maintain a healthy fanbase across the globe. Nowhere is this more evident, then with Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth. - [Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/alien-rogue-incursion-evolved-edition-review): Now, I’m not, what you call, a die-hard fan of the Aliens franchise. While I enjoyed the second movie and I played and enjoyed many of the games like the 2010 Aliens VS Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines, I’m more or less what you call a casual enjoyer of the series. But, I’m also a fan of the FPS genre so when I first heard of this game, I was curious about it. That is, until I saw it was VR only. Thankfully, the game now has a console release with Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition, meaning us non-VR players can finally check this title out. Was it worth the wait? In a way, yes it was! At the same time, it does suffer from some small issues that, while not game-breaking, were noticeable enough to make me, well, take notice. - [Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review - Looking Toward the Past](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/pokemon-legends-arceus-review-looking-toward-the-past): I’ve mentioned the upcoming Legends Z-A a few times now. But before we venture into the bright lights and busy streets of Luminose City, I thought it would be good to take a look back, in more ways than one. - [ROCKBEASTS Preview - Managing the Menagerie](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/rockbeasts-preview-managing-the-menagerie): Ready to take on the monumental task of being the manager of a band destined for…wait, where’d they all go? They were supposed to meet me here at 9 AM! Oh no, they’re probably down at the bar again. What have I gotten myself into… Well, welcome to ROCKBEASTS, and your chance to help bring a rowdy, ragtag group of misfit bandmates trying to make it big in the world of music in the mid-1990s.  - [ID@Xbox Indie Selects - Favorite Demo Previews](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/id-xbox-indie-selects-favorite-demo-previews): Let’s be real here: If you’re a PC gamer, then you have a huge selection of furry games to choose from of all types of genres. But, if you’re a console gamer, like me? Well, outside of the occasional port from PC and something from Nintendo, we mostly get shovelware, basic platformers, and Sokoban clones. So, trying to find a decent furry console game teeters on the side of hard but not impossible. That isn’t to say they don’t exist as there are some good ones out there (I mean, look at the amazing games we reviewed on the site). In fact, just recently, a bunch of demos popped up onto the Xbox store via the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Event, including a few furry ones coming to the system, and I want to take some time and highlight some that I came across. - [Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview - The Next Great Sonic Racing Game?](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/sonic-racing-crossworlds-open-network-test-the-next-great-sonic-racing-game): Over the weekend of August 29th to September 1st, the open network beta for the upcoming Sonic Racing: Crossworlds took place, giving us players the chance to check the game out and try out a few maps and modes, both online and offline. I have to say, the game is shaping up to be a good racing game and another fun Sonic Racing entry, but I do have some small qualms about a few things, some of which I do hope gets fixed prior to release. - [Fresh Fur: New Game Releases for September 1-13, 2025](https://gamingfurever.com/furry-gaming/fresh-fur-new-game-releases-for-september-1-13-2025): Welcome to "Fresh Fur!" Our bi-weekly installment going over the newest game releases, and which ones you can expect to find anthros/furries in! Check the list below for all the games we could find with animal/anthro influences and characters. - [Gold Gold Adventure Gold Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/gold-gold-adventure-gold-review): The concept of Gold Gold Adventure Gold is an intriguing one. You play as a God-like overseer watching over a growing kingdom meant to do one thing: acquire more and more gold through various means. Whether this is by selling goods, completing dungeon quests, or enticing generous adventurers into your tavern and other market stalls, your omnipotent powers are constantly used to build on, upgrade, and expand your settlement, whilst also making sure it doesn’t fall to the nearly nightly hordes of monsters that try and attack it if you don’t keep them at bay. All the while you’re also joined by a God-beast of your choosing that acts as a “boots on the ground” being that wreaks havoc on enemies, or assists adventurers in their quests. This is still an early access game, so I’m taking that into account in this review.  - [Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review - A Grand Re-Opening](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar-review-grand-re-opening): It’s a brand new day. You wake up and get out of bed in time to go about your daily business. You feed the animals, an assortment of cows, sheep and chickens.You go out and water the crops. Harvest anything you can and then promptly decide to go into town. Along the way you find colorful flowers and weeds to cut down and interesting looking rocks to smash. Once in town, you visit with the townsfolk, say hi and buy food and feed from the different shops. Maybe while this is happening, you have a run in with an old friend who wants to tell you something or share some exciting news. When the day is spent, you return to your farm and turn in for the evening, excited for the weekly bazaar to start back up the next day. - [Kimono Cats Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/kimono-cats-review): Getting lost in a new item-filled, minigame packed, decorating encouraged experience is always exciting. There are visuals to be delighted by, characters to meet, and fresh grass to spread out your newly acquired trinkets on. One such game that just pounced its way onto Steam is Kimono Cats, developed by HumaNature Games and published by RedDeer.Games. In it, you pop prize bubbles with darts that then reward you with coins or a bevy of other fun experiences to take part in, which lead to you and your purrfect partner building a customizable village of fantastically fun decorations that you can show off to other players. I had a great time sitting back and enjoying the cozy, casual nature of the Kimono Cats, and think it’s an overall very well-developed and paced experience. - [Bean Beasts Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/bean-beasts-review): I had such an unexpected surprise when I was scrolling Steam’s new releases and spotted Bean Beasts' release! It’s been quite a while since I played a tower defense game and Bean Beasts definitely ticked all the boxes for intriguing me. I instantly picked it up, had it installed, and was setting up my first defensive run in probably the fastest impulse decision possible, and you can ask Daxel, I don’t make a ton of fast impulses when it comes to buying games. Was it the cute blue lizard main character riding his trusty turtle steed? Was it the dog beast galloping by your side, defending you with all his might? Maybe it was the feeling of impending doom with a giant dinosaur looming just over the horizon, roaring to challenge those who enter his domain. Who’s to say? All I knew was I was in it to win it, and Bean Beasts was scratching the itch of conquest. - [Gamescom 2025: What's Coming For Us Gamers?](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/gamescom-2025-what-s-coming-for-us-gamers): Gamescom 2025 has come and gone and, with it, a slew of new and exciting games for gamers of all types to get excited over! While the show itself was just OK - I do feel like Geoff Keighley has a weird track record where one show is bad but the next show is good - the games shown were anything but just OK and I want to take some time and, well, highlight some of the more notable ones that were showcased this year, along with news we’ve all been waiting for (Spoilers: It’s not Half-Life 3). - [Dragon Detective: A Friend From the Shadows Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/dragon-detective-a-friend-from-the-shadows-review): I do enjoy a good mystery. There’s something to be said for that moment when you figure out the culprit and are rewarded for your diligence. I love games like Ace Attorney where humor meets murder mystery, leaving you smiling as much as it leaves you thinking. So when the opportunity to review a detective game where you play as a dragon came along, I was all for it. - [Inkshade Review: A World Painted Black](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/inkshade-review-a-world-painted-black): When you start this game, you are dragged along the floor by a large, mysterious creature. When this blue-eyed creature greets you from the shadows, telling you we’re going to play a game, it bears an uncanny resemblance to Inscryption’s first chapter. This is perhaps everyone’s favorite part of Inscryption, the grim atmosphere, playing a game of life or death with an unknown creature that narrates your encounters in their game. Inkshade successfully captures that feeling of being trapped with an entity that treats this situation with the same callous amusement as someone pulling the wings off flies.  - [Wildgate Review - A Spacefaring Frenzy](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/wildgate-review): Space-faring ship warfare with friends is a great hook for a game. Even since videogames have been a thing, people have wanted to fly around outside of our Earthly orbit and take fiery, laser-powered shots at one another. What’s surprising is that it hasn’t been done on the carefully crafted scale that Wildgate does it at. Five ships with 1-4 person crews all spawn into a battlefield filled with hazards, loot-filled PvE opportunities, challenges, and a game-winning artifact to capture. Pilot, protect, and power up your ship’s arsenal all whilst the constant threat of opposing ships sits somewhere within the nearby space you occupy as they all try and reach the same goal: capture the artifact or take out all other ships to win the match. Wildgate, at its core, is a fun & super engaging team-based extraction shooter that facilitates some really epic moments with your buddies, but comes with a pretty steep learning curve to achieve success. After 7 hours in the skies around the Wildgate with various crews, I can say that I did come around to understanding and appreciating the mission Moonshot Games had with Wildgate, but there are some areas where I wish they’d tweak some decisions to better the gameplay experience for all skill levels. - [OFF Review - Unforgettable Surrealism](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/off-review-unforgettable-surrealism): Something’s…off. You arrive in a mysterious world in control of a mysterious “Batter” character. Suddenly, you’re approached by a semi-terrifying cat-like character named “The Judge” and tasked with purifying the world you’ve been thrown into. Oh…okay, you say, unaware of the repercussions of your actions in this virtual world. How often do we go along with whatever a videogame places in front of us? This is the basis for “OFF”, a remastering of the original 2008 classic that inspired many RPG concepts after it, including the incredibly popular “Undertale” game. After playing through it, I can see why the uniquely unsettling nature of this game could be the seed that produced such thought-provoking concepts Undertale tackled later on. I wasn’t sure how I felt about OFF until about 2/3rds of the way through the story, when it all started to tie together more tangibly. After that, it became very clear how this little game became so influential. - [Elestrals Clash! Early Access Impressions](https://gamingfurever.com/editorials/elestrals-clash-early-access-impressions): Previously, I talked about Elestrals when I covered the Elestrals Clash! Kickstarter a while back ago. Now, the highly anticipated digital client for the TCG is finally in early access and available to the wider public. It’s still rough around the edges but it shows a lot of promise and now that I’ve had a bit of time with it, I’m excited to talk about it.  - [Roguematch: The Extraplanar Invasion Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/roguematch-the-extraplanar-invasion-review): Let’s be real: When you hear the term ‘Match 3’, your immediate reaction is probably an eye roll, followed by a groan and utterance of “another one?” and I wouldn’t blame you. One look at mobile game stores and you’ll find enough games from that genre to make a ladder long enough to reach Tatooine and still have enough to reach back here. But, what if I were to tell you there are some good match-3 games out there and what if I told you there’s one that mixes that genre with the dungeon crawling RPG genre? You might think I’m crazy, but it’s true! It’s called Roguematch: The Extraplanar Invasion and it’s, quite easily, one of the better, if not best, Match-3 games I’ve played since Bejeweled 3. - [The Wandering Village Review](https://gamingfurever.com/reviews/the-wandering-village-review): I’m going to freely admit that this was a bit tricky review as the city builder genre was never something I really got deeply invested in. They’re fun games and a nice break from the FPS genre, but that’s the extent of my enjoyment of them. So, I’m going to be approaching this title as a casual player and one who enjoys playing these games to just relax. 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