What should have been a journey of adventure and discovery instead feels like a museum tour where the guide forgot the script.
And yet, it’s also one of the worst PC ports of the year, a technical embarrassment that insults the very masterpiece it’s trying to celebrate. The multiplayer is garbage, and the core design will feel ancient to anyone without nostalgia goggles. If you are a die-hard veteran, the ability to play MGS3 with these graphics and controls is almost worth the pain. For everyone else, wait for a sale and a year's worth of patches. She was a true patriot, but this port is not.
MISERY is one of the most conflicting games I’ve played. It's buggy, unbalanced, and technically a mess. By all accounts, it should be a "Not Recommended." And yet, I can't wait to log back in with my friends. The core loop is just that good, the atmosphere is that thick, and the potential is that high. The developer's honesty and activity in fixing the game's initial, glaring flaws have earned a lot of goodwill. If you are a picky gamer, stay away. But if you and your friends love Stalker and Lethal Company and have a high tolerance for jank, MISERY is a $10 diamond in the rough that is absolutely worth the trouble. – ColdMoon
Amanda the Adventurer 2 is a stellar sequel that avoids the "more of the same" trap. It intelligently expands on every single concept from the original, weaving a deeper, more complex mystery with genuinely challenging puzzles and a terrifyingly self-aware antagonist. It’s a must-play for fans of the first game and a strong recommendation for anyone who loves puzzle-horror, escape rooms, or just wants to see a children's cartoon go completely off the rails. MANGLEDmaw Games has created a fantastic bridge to the finale, and we're counting the days until Part 3. – Flare
SILENT HILL f is a triumphant return to the spirit of the series. It’s a masterpiece of atmosphere, storytelling, and sound design that proves the "Silent Hill" name is about a feeling, not a location. Ryukishi07 and NeoBards have crafted a truly disturbing and memorable psychological horror experience. However, this brilliant narrative core is trapped inside a frustratingly flawed game. It’s held back by clunky combat, an indefensible weapon durability system, and technical issues that break the immersion. This is a game you will love for its story and art, but one you'll have to fight against its own mechanics to see through to the end. It's a must-play for horror fans, but be prepared for the friction.
Royal Revolt Survivors is an excellent concept with a strong visual and technical foundation. It successfully proves that the Survivor-like formula can thrive in a 3D, action-RPG setting, especially with friends. However, its current lack of late-game scaling and artificial time limits keep it frustratingly short of its full potential. We are optimistic about its future in Early Access, but today, it's a solid, flawed gem. – ColdMoon
I understand it's a "reimagining," but it feels completely unoriginal. The developers have taken Doom Eternal, mashed it with Vermintide, added a painfully thin campaign, and tacked on a roguelike mode nobody asked for. All the unique aspects of the original Painkiller are gone. Personally, as a massive fan of the originals, I feel sour playing this. It's Painkiller in name only. That being said… if you have never played the original games, you might love this. If you can get over the name, forget it's a Painkiller title, and treat it like a new co-op shooter spin-off, it's actually a very good game to play. The shooting is fun, it runs perfectly, and it’s a decent co-op romp with friends. It's just not the game fans were waiting for.
Dreamed Away is a triumph. It’s a game that understands what made Earthbound, Omori, and Undertale special, but it uses those inspirations to tell its own unique, haunting, and deeply human story. It’s a labor of love that shines through in every pixel, every note of music, and every emotional gut-punch. If you are a fan of "Motherlikes," emotional RPGs, or just a damn good story, you owe it to yourself – Flare
Baby Steps is a masterpiece of game design and storytelling. It takes the "Foddian" genre and adds a new layer of open-world freedom and emotional depth. You will hate it, you will love it, and you will not forget it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I left my hat somewhere up on the manbreaker.
Train Sim World 6 is the best and worst of its kind. It's a detailed, engaging simulation wrapped in a frustrating, buggy, and cynically-marketed package. All aboard! But be warned: this train is haunted, the tracks are bumpy, and the company running it doesn't seem to care if you enjoy the ride—only that you've paid for your ticket. – ColdMoon
Absolum doesn’t just revive the side-scrolling beat ’em up — it elevates it. This is a game forged with fire, magic, and heart — a modern classic in the making. – CtrlQueen
Dreams of Another isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection on creativity itself. In a landscape dominated by predictable formulas, Q-Games has crafted something rare and brave: a dream that dares to ask what it means to create. And in doing so, it reminds us that destruction and beauty often walk hand in hand.
In a year of sprawling AAA releases, CARIMARA: Beneath the Forlorn Limbs proves that sometimes the most powerful stories whisper, not shout. For an hour, it invites you to sit in the dark, listen to the dust, and remember — even silence has something to say.
LEGO Voyagers is proof that you don’t need dialogue, combat, or collectibles to move people — just a friend, a few bricks, and the courage to build something together. – ColdMoon
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26: Madden NFL 26 won’t silence the critics, but for the first time in years, it feels like EA’s listening. Built from Sundays — and finally built with some real heart.
Roadwarden is not a game for everyone — and that’s part of what makes it special. If you want fast-paced combat or endless crafting, you won’t find it here. But if you love rich storytelling, roleplaying depth, and choices that truly matter, Roadwarden is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll find on Switch. It’s a dark, sometimes punishing, always engaging journey through a world that feels alive in both its brutality and its beauty. While the port isn’t flawless, the chance to experience this on a handheld screen makes it easy to recommend to anyone even slightly curious. – Asmodeus
It’s not just another sci-fi shooter. It’s a survival-horror experience that respects the franchise, leans into its strengths, and finally gives fans the proper follow-up to Isolation they’ve been waiting for.
UNYIELDER is not for the faint of heart. It’s chaotic, punishing, and at times overwhelming—but also exhilarating, stylish, and addictive. The mix of roguelite progression, movement FPS mechanics, and boss-focused design makes it stand out in a crowded genre. It’s rough around the edges, with performance issues, steep difficulty spikes, and a lack of polish in places, but its foundation is strong. If TrueWorld Studios can refine the balance, improve clarity in fights, and expand on the boss variety, UNYIELDER has the potential to become a cult classic. For now, it’s already one of the most unique FPS roguelites out there. Step into Erebus, build your arsenal, and embrace the chaos—you’ll either walk away triumphant or collapse under Antarctica’s icy grip. – Flare
No, I’m Not a Human is less about traditional horror and more about psychological unease. It thrives on paranoia, forcing players to second-guess themselves with every decision. While it may not have the deepest mechanics or the most polished execution, its atmosphere and concept are powerful enough to leave a lasting impression. This is a game that doesn’t just want to scare you—it wants to make you doubt, hesitate, and carry its questions with you long after you shut it off. If you’re looking for a polished, content-rich survival horror, you may walk away disappointed. But if you’re craving an unsettling, paranoia-driven experience that lingers in your mind, No, I’m Not a Human is worth the knock at your door. – ColdMoon
CloverPit is brutal, brilliant, and dangerously addictive. It takes a mechanic most people dismiss as pure chance and transforms it into a tense, tactical rogue-lite. Every spin is a gamble, every run a story of desperation, and every victory a hard-fought act of defiance against a system designed to crush you. It’s not perfect—sometimes the randomness feels cruel, sometimes the escalating debts feel impossible. But that’s the point. CloverPit doesn’t want you to win easily. It wants you to fight, claw, and cheat your way through. And in doing so, it delivers one of the most unique and unsettling indie experiences of 2025.