Shaun Cichacki

@ShaunCichacki

Former Contributor @ VICE. Former Staff Writer at The Escapist, & Prima Games. Email & PR Contacts: shauncichacki (at) gmail (dot) com

Neshkoro, WI

Joined August 2023

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Dec 26

Had a chance to chat with @graysonZ80 about the design process for Antonblast, what goes into making a game like this, and everything in between. Thanks for taking the time out to chat! Read & Watch the interview here: bit.ly/3ZKWuNK

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Antonblast' Game Director Tony Grayson talks about the game design, the post-release excitement, and more in this interview.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 17

Looking for something strangely nostalgic with a soundtrack that just RIPS? @MenacingMecha is dropping Y2ROLL tomorrow, and this looks like a hoot and a half. Need this in my life ASAP tinyurl.com/5ev863ya

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Y2ROLL' takes inspiration from games like 'Super Monkey Ball' and 'Marble Blast Ultra', but adds a soundtrack that makes the game rip.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 15

I'm late to the party, but I recently found myself jumping into @Jakob_Wahlberg's 'GO MECHA BALL', and found it to be one of the most slept on games I've ever played. It's incredible in all the right ways, and you owe it to yourself to try it. It's V GOOD: tinyurl.com/32vftvb2

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. I was drawn in by the art, but I stayed for the genuinely astonishing gameplay. 'Go Mecha Ball' deserves all the love in the world.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 2

I've been watching @NewFutureKids work on 'Bobo Bay' for quite a while from a distance, but I just couldn't help but chat about it today. @_austo and @AsleepInTheBR should be incredibly proud of this adorable little game: tinyurl.com/2sksnarf

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. I grew up playing 'Sonic Adventure 2' on the Dreamcast, and I adored the Chao Garden. 'Bobo Bay' is hoping to expand on what made it great.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 17

Need @RatshakerGame to let me scream as a DLC rat, please and thank you

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 16

SHAKE. ON. XBOX SERIES X|S. DO IT. NOW. SHAKE.

IID@Xbox@ID_Xbox · Jul 16

Y'all like variety gaming? We've got variety gaming. 🎮 Check out the indie games launching on Xbox today! Find links to each game in the comments 🔗 ⬇️

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 15

If you've been looking for something cute, cozy, and creative, look no further than @ScoreBoard_game' 'Tiny Shop: Make It Cozy'. Thanks to @paulavaynshteyn for retweeting Tiny Shop's posts! (also, check out The Nerdy Type, an amazing indie-focused site.) tinyurl.com/4jmptdkm

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Tiny Shop: Make It Cozy' looks like a beautiful and peaceful game, teeming with plenty of charm. It's also flying way under the radar.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 15

We're just about a week away from @MiscATinyTale launching on Switch, and I'd say that it's a necessary platformer for anyone with a Switch 2. Taking what made 'Chibi Robo' special and building upon it, this platformer stole my heart quickly: tinyurl.com/3k7n35af

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Misc. A Tiny Tale' takes inspiration from 'Chibi Robo', but takes the adventure to places I would have never imagined.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 11

System Shock 2 is a game that means A LOT to me, so being able to play it on a console (and PC, to be fair) and not feel like the controller makes it worse? It's incredible, and you owe it to yourself to play it. They don't do it like System Shock 2 anymore.

NNightdive Studios@NightdiveStudio · Jul 11

We're thrilled to see System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster recommended as "Best In Its Class" by @VICE as part of a brand new Waypoint Mini Review Roundup! ⚡ vice.com/en/article/way…

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 11

This is AWESOME to see! Also, please play Kunitsu-Gami if you haven't yet. It's incredibly good!

KKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess@Kunitsu_Gami · Jul 11

Check out this great article from @VICE on #Kunitsu_Gami: bit.ly/4eLjJyw "It’s not often that I find a game that instantly grips me the way that Kunitsu-Gami did... It’s such a fresh game, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this turn into a cult classic as the years go…

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Shaun Cichacki Retweeted

CleanFall ✨August 8th Early Access Release✨@cleanfallgame · Jul 11

Wow! We are SOoooo glad you are enjoying CleanFall @ShaunCichacki and thank you for your incredible support! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 ‘Cleanfall’ Jumps and Blasts Into Early Access Next Month, and This Is One You Should Have Your Eyes On vice.com/en/article/cle…

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Heavy Metal Death Can@krufs · Jul 9

I had the absolute pleasure to be interviewed by @VICE about Heavy Metal Death Can! Thanks to @OverloadComms for making it happen 🍻🥰 vice.com/en/article/zom…

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 10

Out of all of the games that I've been playing on my Switch 2, I think my favorite so far has to be @Kunitsu_Gami. There's nothing else like it on the market, and if you've got a Switch 2 (or any other platform, tbqh), you owe it to yourself to try it: tinyurl.com/55pk6a8p

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. There is no other game out there that is quite like 'Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess'. After playing on Switch 2, I am officially a fan.

Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 7

Okay, stop what you're doing and go buy or wishlist @godmode_true's 'Suit for Hire'. @thecrimsondev completely knocked it out of the park with this one, and my expectations have been fully surpassed. Seriously, this game is incredible: tinyurl.com/2yxp3px5

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. I've been craving something like 'Suit for Hire' since the days of the Xbox 360. I'm so glad that this game exists.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 4

can you guys go kiss (with consent) the official writer of our Vice article, ok thx

SShaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 3

Man, oh man, I can't contain my level of hype for @ssrwives after trying the demo. At first, the incredibly unique aesthetic is what drew me in. But after playing the demo, the genuine horror is what kept me around. Are you Team Tradwife or Team Pupgirl: tinyurl.com/bdf7998p

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 3

I can't even lie: I need that Scout plushie. @AggroCrabGames and @LandfallGames are parterning up with @Makeship to make official PEAK plushies happen, and you need to act fast if you want one of your own: tinyurl.com/5fcc6nzn

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. Bing Bong must have asked to be turned into Marketable Plushies by MakeShip, as 'PEAK' is about to get some official merch.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 3

I can't believe that it just took a DLC pack from @NecroDancerGame to finally expose me properly to the world of @hololive_En. What's even better? The music slaps so incredibly hard, it's not even funny: tinyurl.com/b3h62vpa

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. I finally get it. I finally understand why people love HoloLive after diving into the 'Rift of the NecroDancer' DLC pack.

Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 3

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. I've never seen a horror game look as appealing as 'SSR Wives: Murder of My Winter Crush' does. It mixes and mashes so well.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 2

I've never been big on roguelikes, but @fairplay_games' 'Nightmare Circus' may be on the fast track to change that. It looks SO cute, and I just want to dive into this world as soon as possible: tinyurl.com/d69zmz8c

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Nightmare Circus' may look adorable on the outside, but slick combat and interesting mechanics make this one to keep an eye on.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 1

I knew from the moment that @Rag_Bell told me about 'Uazo: Free as a Bird', it was going to be something I would love more than words could ever describe. If you've been searching for a new cozy crafting game, this could be your new favorite, too: tinyurl.com/4xtksrbm

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Uazo: Free as a Bird' is looking to shake things up in the cozy genre. Play as a bird, bring your friends, and explore weird worlds together.

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Shaun Cichacki@ShaunCichacki · Jul 1

I've been waiting for @angerfootgame from @freelives to hit consoles for way too long, and @devolverdigital has published yet another banger. Feet, meat, and beats make 'Anger Foot' a must-play for everyone: tinyurl.com/4ncntnju

ShaunCichacki's tweet card. 'Anger Foot' makes the jump to PlayStation 5, and the results are something fantastic. I can't put this one down for the life of me.