Is Ebola Village the Resident Evil Clone You Should Play?

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If you’ve spent any time browsing the “New Games” section of the Xbox Store recently, you’ve likely scrolled past a title that stops you in your tracks: Ebola Village. Developed by the aptly named Indie Games Studio, this title is the fourth entry in a series that has slowly built a reputation for being the “Resident Evil at home” of the indie horror scene.

But is it a hidden gem for survival horror purists, or just another case of “indie jank”? I spent a few hours in the titular village to find out.

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Game Review: The Zen of the Void in A Game About Digging A Hole

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In an era of gaming defined by massive open worlds, complex skill trees, and high-octane battle royales, sometimes you need to get back to basics. And it doesn’t get more basic—or more strangely addictive—than A Game About Digging A Hole.

Recently released on Xbox, this title does exactly what it says on the tin. But beneath its minimalist surface lies a meditative experience that is perfect for a rainy afternoon or a “palette cleanser” between AAA blockbusters.

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