Daniel Tack
With incredibly satisfying combat, weird and wonderful creatures, and an awesome aesthetic, Scarlet Nexus is well worth your time
Wildermyth expertly gives players stories to explore with choices that have a significant impact on gameplay. If you like tactics games or tabletop roleplaying, Wildermyth is not to be missed.
Diablo II: Resurrected is a mastercraft remaster that reminds us how the original game changed the gaming landscape forever
With disasters, elections, and new tasks to complete at every turn, Tropico 5 provides a structured and entertaining city building experience
A combat-rich ride with excellent mechanics and interesting customization
Fans of tactical RPGs can find a lot to enjoy here
KSP provides fun on different levels of engagement, from tinkering with unlimited funds in the sandbox to create cool or outlandish ships to tackling the dizzyingly difficult career mode.
If you're looking for a meaty, turn-based, tactical RPG, Disgaea 5 won't steer you wrong. It has a ton of content to explore, classes and characters to master, and a robust post-game that provides hours of entertainment
A solid follow-up, but it gets bogged down in plodding encounters in battle and on the overworld
Succeeds as a shining example of the bullet-hell roguelike that's just tough enough without coddling the player
If you’re a fan of games like Minecraft and Terraria, Starbound is not to be missed. It can keep you enchanted for hours, whether you’re playing solo or on a server with friends
One of the best pure RPGs available for the 3DS. Any fan of turn-based battles and creating the ultimate combination of evolutions will have a blast
Labyrinth of Refrain is an enjoyable dungeon crawler, though it can be grindy and combat can feel automated when all your gears are in place.
For card game enthusiasts, Artifact is an intense, clever conflict that offers a continually shifting board where hundreds of micro decisions lead to eventual victory or defeat.
Three Kingdoms is a striking addition to the Total War series with plenty to love, though it takes a slight dip in on-the-field tactical choice
Gobs of lackluster bosses and lack of any real endgame experience drag down a whimsical world full of secrets, challenges, and fun customization
Offering a host of bosses to battle, challenges to overcome, and massive customization opportunities, Nioh 2 is a tantalizing treat for those with a thirst for serious and sometimes frustrating adversity
Valorant takes a traditional template and adds some flash and flair to the competitive formula
The world is yours to shape and form however you choose. While a bit rough around the edges, the exploration and discovery entertainment is top-notch.
Beating back the tide with a variety of mouse-related strategies is an enjoyable romp