The Evening Arcade

Available now on Xbox GamePass, Before We Leave is a relaxed simulation and resource management game about rebuilding civilisation, but how does it hold up? Find out in this review of the console edition from Coast and County Radio!

With the full release of Hammerting, much has been added to make this dwarven mining sim stand out, but how does it hold up? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What do you get when you blend the brilliance of subtle storytelling with a world of theoretical physics? A short pseudo-narrative adventure about space, time and loss of course! Join us as we pilot our way through the highs and lows of the universe in this snippet from Coast and County Radio.

Send your Braves into the wild world of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization as we discuss this early build of a game promising to deliver a discisive management sim. Put your thinking caps on as we explore the expanses of Kainga's early regions in this clip from Coast and County Radio.

Dive right into the comic book action of Liao Tianding, as we explore this 2D side-scrolling Platformer from top to tail and decide if the crisp cartoon style is backed up by substance. This clip originally aired on Coast and County Radio.

Here at the Evening Arcade, we understand the joys of the fine food arts - something which also explains our need to diet - but what if you could relive the fantasy of cooking the finest food around without the risk of burning down your kitchen? We'll be putting Epic Chef over the fire to see whether we end up with a fine Flambé or a bowl of burnt cereal in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

What happens when you blend Bomberman and the humble game of chess? Chessplosion! Find out whether this fun little game is worth investing in, or whether it will bomb with this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Draknek & Friends have published 3 classic puzzle games to the Nintendo Switch, introducing new players to Sokobond, Cosmic Express and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build, but how do these games hold up on the handheld hybrid? Steven answers this question on this Coast and County Radio clip!

Professional pun-master Steve gives his thoughts on the latest iteration in the World Rally Championship series of games. Will it race ahead of its competitors or will it stall at the start? Find out in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Over 30 years since its original conception, King's Bounty returns with a fully-fledged sequel - does the formula still hold strong today or is the game a relic of a forgotten time? Tune in to find out in this clip originally broadcast for Coast and County Radio!

Have you ever wondered why racing games are so over-complicated? Well fear not, as art of rally (which, yes, is uncapitalised) seeks to offer us a vision of a minimalist racing world. Does the game succeed? Find out in this snippet from Coast and County Radio!

Out now on Nintendo Switch and PC, Haven Park is one of life's more straightforward delights, pitting you against nothing more than the gentle sounds of a nature park in need of some TLC. Find out how Haven Park holds up in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Sequels are always dangerous territory, but can the delightful indie exploration game get the formula right and replicate the success of the first game? Tune in to this snippet from Coast and County Radio to find out what Steven thinks!

When you hear about a hacking game, your first thought may be of being sat at a computer or terminal, typing away with the hopes of gaining access with just a few keystrokes - Recompile asks the question "what if hacking was a 3D action-platforming Metroidvania?". Find out how the game holds up in this review from Coast and County Radio!

The latest in a long line of Metroidvania-style action platformers, Greak: Memories of Azur has plenty to show for itself, but how does this compare to other similar titles? Join Steven as he explores the good, the bad and the Urlag in this clip from Coast and County Radio!

Take to the track on two wheels with RiMS Racing, the latest motorbike racing simulation that sees you maintaining, racing and upgrading your bike. Will RiMS rise victorious, or will its back wheel lose traction at the first corner? Tune in to this review, originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio, to find out!

Acclaimed deck-building roguelite Monster Train has finally made its debut on Nintendo Switch with the First Class edition, but how does this game stand up on the portable console? Tune in to find out in this review originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio!

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What if museums weren't built for humans to explore the intricacies of the world, but for monsters to explore the oddities of humanity? That's the question posed by gentle puzzle exploration game A Monster's Expedition! Tune in to Steven's review as broadcast on Coast and County Radio's Evening Arcade!

Combining clean, crisp and refreshing combat with the tangy taste of wacky anime storytelling, can Scarlet Nexus compete with other games of its kind? (Spoiler alert: yes, it can!) Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/ Check out Scarlet Nexus here: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/scarlet-nexus/scarlet-nexus/

Looking for a game to get lost in? Look no further than puzzle game Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective! Based on the acclaimed puzzle book of the same name, how does the video game adaptation hold up? Originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/ Find out more about the game: https://www.labyrinthcity.com/

After a brief hiatus to bring his daughter into the world, Steven returns to form with a preview of Hokko Life - the life sim set in a charming little town inhabited by pleasant animal people. Sound familiar? Originally broadcast for Coast and County Radio: http://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/ Check out Hokko Life: https://hokko.life/

The prequel to the 2017 steampunk dungeon crawler improves on the existing formula, but how does Vaporum Lockdown hold up? Tune in to find out! This clip was originally broadcast on Coast and County Radio. Find out more about the game: https://fatbot-games.com/ Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

Steven takes a look at the stealthy El Hijo as part of his reviews on Coast and County Radio! Check out the game: https://www.elhijogame.com/ Tune in to Coast and County Radio: https://www.coastandcountyradio.co.uk/

You've saved the world, now enjoy your retirement! Littlewood is a delightful game of building, befriending and beginning anew which will charm all who play it, now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Follow creator Sean Young on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SeanYoungSG/