HOTEL BARCELONA is a chaotic roguelite sidescroller that blends dark humor and inventive mechanics. With challenging combat and high replay value, it rewards persistence and creativity. Fans of VHS-inspired horror will find it endlessly entertaining.
CULTIC: Chapter Two is worth your time. If you've got even a shred of love for the boomer shooter genre, this is the one. It's creepy, it's brutal, and it's stylish as hell, a perfect homage to the RE franchise. Three years was a long wait, but it was worth every second.
Moros Protocol delivers a fun, messy, and surprisingly deep experience that rewards both careful planning and chaotic improvisation. It's a game that doesn't hold your hand, but every risk taken makes you feel godly. For y'all boomer shooter lovers, it's a game that I heavily recommend.
LEGO Voyagers is a reminder of how special shared play can be. It doesn't need flashy combat or huge worlds to make its point. Instead, it leans into teamwork. For LEGO fans, the theme alone will feel nostalgic. For everyone else, it's still a heartwarming co-op.
Shape of Dreams succeeds because it doesn't just copy what other roguelikes have done. The ability to constantly rewrite your character mid-run makes experimentation the heart of the game. With good fighting and a progression system that makes you feel good about yourself, this roguelike is great even when it's still warm from the oven. There is always a fresh way to explore the dreamy yet scary world, whether you are playing alone or with pals in four-player co-op.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a game you can jump into casually or sink hours into refining your play. It may not surpass the PS4 edition in scope, but it delivers fun, just what we associate with the series.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a game for people who adore mechs and want to customize them in every way possible. It’s ambitious, sometimes flawed, but always fun. Now you know where to obtain a nice old-fashioned mech adventure.
Hell Is Us isn’t a flawless game. The combat is underwhelming, the enemy variety is lacking, and many of you may be frustrated by its refusal to hold your hand. But those flaws are outweighed by what it does so well. The exploration, puzzles, atmosphere, and handling of its themes—war and the supernatural—combine into something unique.
METAL EDEN is exactly what it sets out to be: a chaotic cyberpunk shooter that doesn't waste your time. The story is borderline nonsense; eventually it ends up finding its feet by the end, but they leave it a little too late. The environments sometimes blur together, and the lack of variety keeps it from being an instant classic. But when you're in combat and tearing up a CORE, nothing else matters.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a triumph in reviving a classic franchise. It balances old-school nostalgia with modernity, offering a game that’s truly a coming-of-age experience. Some features do miss the mark, but for those willing to join in on a nostalgia party, you have our invitation.
Robots at Midnight is fun. It nails its retro-futuristic aesthetic, its combat feels good in motion, and the story itself is worth playing the game for. Zo is a solid protagonist, and the MITT gauntlet is a clever tool that helps both exploration and combat.
Mortal Sin is not perfect by any means, but coming from a solo dev, we can cut the man some slack, right guys? It excels in what matters most for a roguelike, which, truth be told, remains combat and strategy, and the game ticks those boxes.
Dungeon Stalkers is a game that looks great, plays well enough to keep you engaged, and could become a staple in the PvPvE space if the developers continue to fine-tune combat and maybe lessen monetization. For now, it’s a rocky start, but Dungeon Stalkers has laid the foundation for future success here, but if the mistakes persist, the game also may succumb to a dungeon of obscurity.
Given Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening’s budget they have worked with, we can cut Magic Pockets some slack for some of the game’s shortcomings. The story campaign offers approximately twelve hours of content, with side missions and unlockables adding to its replay value.
High on Life is obviously controversial. Comedy is what truly matters in this game; if that is something you care for, this is the right Xbox exclusive for you, which is now playable on PlayStation too. The game's combat and mechanics aren't strong enough to support it without humor, so if you don't like it, you won't enjoy it. As a shooter, it's average. But if you do like the humor, it's an incredible experience.
Sword of the Sea proves that games can be art. It is a stunning and captivating experience. Where at times the plot may fall short, the grandiosity of the world really does the heavy lifting. It encapsulates everything Sword of the Sea, or for that matter, Giant Squid stands for: art. It is safe to say that this game is a win for its art itself.
Madden NFL 26 delivers improved presentation and solid improvements to Franchise and Superstar Mode, but it is still a middling football experience that is not worth buying new. Better luck next time, EA.
Echoes of the End is a strong debut for a new studio. The narrative maintains Ryn’s focus while subtly hinting at larger events. Gameplay is well-paced, alternating between intense combat, exploration, and puzzles. The 14-hour runtime will never make you feel overwhelmed due to the consistent pacing.
Deadzone: Rogue does not ask for excuses. It's fun; it's chaotic. If you're looking for a fast, clean FPS with a roguelite backdrop, tight gunplay, and progression that doesn't treat you like a spreadsheet, $20 is an absolute steal. It's just a solid game that's flying under the radar right now.
UFO 50 is, in and of itself, a library of memories and of games lost in time. It holds the capability to bring a chronically online generation back to the glory days of the roaring 80s. UFO 50 is one of the most impressive collections of games you'll ever come across. Once you overcome the initial skepticism, since compilations like these do end up being such cash grabs, you'll find out that UFO 50 is not your average game compilation; it's an indie classic in the making.