Reviews

Goetia 2 is a sequel that improves on its predecessor in every way. The occult World War II setting is fascinating, the watercolour art direction is an absolute triumph, and the puzzles are far better integrated into the world. This is a demanding, atmospheric point‑and‑click, reserved for genre enthusiasts looking for something visually and narratively memorable. A true indie gem. The story is the game's great asset: the D'Aberdown family caught in the machinations of sinister Nazi occultism, with revelations carefully distilled and a dense, elaborate lore. The writing is more ambitious than in the first episode, and the staging is smarter. The gameplay follows the classic point‑and‑click formula – exploration, object collection, puzzle solving – with puzzles that are better integrated and more numerous. The game assumes an old‑school difficulty that will frustrate newcomers but delight genre fans. The watercolour art by Guillaume Singelin is absolutely magnificent in its dark sophistication. The atmospheric soundtrack reinforces the unease perfectly. Technically flawless. The only downsides: demanding difficulty that isn't newcomer‑friendly, a short playtime (6‑8 hours) for its price, and the need to have played the first Goetia to fully appreciate it. But for those who fit the profile, this is a small independent pearl not to be missed. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-goetia-2/

Vagrus: The Riven Realms is an exceptional indie work that proves two passionate developers can build a universe as rich as the genre's biggest licenses. It's demanding, dense, sometimes intimidating, but those willing to invest the time will discover one of the most singular and deepest RPG-strategy games of recent years. The lore, the choices, the pitiless logic of caravan survival: everything combines to create an unforgettable experience for fans of complex narrative games. The game blends three pillars: caravan management (food, morale, resources), open hex-based exploration, and turn-based tactical combat. Between these, a text-based narrative of prodigious richness – random events, faction quests, branching dialogues – immerses you in lore of impressive density. The learning curve is brutally steep: the game doesn't hold your hand, early failures are inevitable, and some mechanics take hours to grasp. The world of the Riven Realms is the standout: a post-cataclysmic dark fantasy where the gods are dead, every NPC and faction has a coherent story, and moral choices have real consequences. The hand-drawn art is sober and elegant, the soundtrack atmospheric, and the console ports are well optimised. Not for everyone – the steep learning curve, slow pace, and dense interface will put off many. But for the right players, a true hidden treasure. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-vagrus-the-riven-realms/

Curious Expedition 2 is a remarkable success: an accessible, generous, and deeply endearing narrative roguelike, carried by an art direction that makes it instantly recognisable. Maschinen-Mensch delivers a work that fully deserves its reputation, and will reward any player curious about adventure and exploration. Each expedition sends you to a procedurally generated island, managing mental health, supplies, and relations with locals. Random events offer juicy moral dilemmas with real consequences. Combat is light – functional but lacking strategic depth – which is fine, as the game's heart lies elsewhere. Replayability is excellent: the variety of explorers and islands ensures every run feels different. The universe is the real standout: it doesn't just reproduce Victorian adventure but questions it, with indigenous peoples as genuine actors whose reactions matter. The episodic narratives give structure and motivation to progress. Visually, it's a triumph: a magnificent oil‑painting style evoking 19th‑century adventure books, with fluid animations and an exotic, adventurous soundtrack. Technically flawless on all platforms. The only flaws are light combat and slight repetition in island structures over the long run. Highly recommended for anyone who loves adventure, exploration, and smart storytelling. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-curious-expedition-2/

Peglin is one of those indie gems that prove a simple idea, well executed, can give birth to something exceptionally addictive. Red Nexus Games has taken two proven concepts – Peggle's pachinko and Slay the Spire's roguelike progression – and turned them into something unique and jubilant. Every run is different, every successful combo is an explosion of satisfaction, and the game's infectious good mood makes it an ideal companion for both short sessions and evening marathons. The genius lies in the deceptively simple loop: aim and launch your orb into a board of coloured pegs, chain combos, deal damage. Between battles, a Slay the Spire-style map lets you build synergies between orbs and relics. The depth is real, the variety immense, and the "one more run" factor is extremely powerful. The pixel art is polished and readable, the soundtrack is catchy, and the game runs perfectly on Switch and Steam Deck. Yes, randomness can frustrate, there's no story, and difficulty varies. None of that matters. Version 2.0 added a fourth act, making the value for money unbeatable. If you're looking for an accessible, original roguelike that puts a smile on your face, Peglin is for you. One of my favourites of the period, without hesitation. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-peglin/

As much as I liked the art style and the few H-scenes that I've seen so far, this game is not really worth playing. It's heavily monetized and it's designed to bottleneck your progress so hard that you won't be able to make smooth progress unless you actively put thousands of dollars into the game. There's some very expensive content that can't be obtained through gameplay. And I also have reason to suspect that the game has content that can't be obtained anymore, which is one of the biggest reasons I generally avoid adult MMOs (really most MMOs, but more so for adult MMOs), as I don't support games that use FOMO for increasing profits.

The only reason I can see playing this game, which is also the reason I'm going to continue playing occasionally, is that this game is okay for multi-tasking. After a certain point, PVP battles become long enough that you have plenty of time do other things while the game plays itself with it's auto-battle system. Since unlocking new content takes so long, I'm going to be skipping all of the cutscenes I unlock and watch them later, so I can hopefully get an actually good goon session out of this game.

The only other thing I want to mention is that I was able to play this game on both Linux and android. In Linux, it worked mostly fine with the version of Proton Steam defaulted to but it gave me audio crackling for some reason, so I switched to a different version and that fixed the audio. On android, I used the android version that's available on Nutaku and that seemed to work well. There's also a browser version on Nutaku if you need it. I should mention, though, that you can't transfer progress between Steam and Nutaku.