Overall, the Tour de France 2026 game is really for the cycling enthusiast who thrives on the technical and tactical nature of bike racing. The game is visually stunning, and you can really get lost in the beauty as you are pedalling along. The AI, from all reports, has been improved over previous titles, making it unpredictable and a real challenge, whether you are playing single-player or multiplayer. With the length of the races and the need to constantly monitor the weather and tactics, you will have hours of enjoyment in this title.
Overall, I must admit, I really didn’t expect much from this title, but it shocked me. It is just a wholehearted fun game. There are no time limits, no stress, but you do have to plan your next move as you progress through the puzzles; they keep becoming more intricate. That’s what keeps you coming back, the challenge. There is no right or wrong way to complete the puzzles, as everyone may approach them from different sides and angles, etc., but we will all get the same result.
Overall, Dark Scrolls is a basic action platformer that stays true to the genre roots. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel and sticks to its strengths. The variation of characters and one life will ensure you get a few hours of enjoyment out of this game. If you enjoy this style of game, make sure to check out Doinksoft’s back catalogue, as they have released a number of these types of games, so you’ll never be disappointed!
With only three types of cards, though, it can get repetitive once you have filled up your binder. Overall, it’s a solid simulator, just not a lot of content that affects longevity, but it will give you a few hours of enjoyment
Overall, Hollowbody continues the tradition of Headway games, a survival horror game that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You are given the direction of the story at the start, then it is up to you to write the remainder with minimal input or prompts from the developers. If survival horror is your genre, jump in and support this indie dev. While you won’t have days of enjoyment, there are still a good few hours you can sink into this title.
Were a lot of those purchases made by cult fans of the 007 series? Perhaps, but were they treated to a master craft of a title? 100%. Stealth, ingenuity, and the ability to use your surroundings to your own benefit are the backbone of this title. We will all get the same result in the end, but how you get there can differ in so many ways, which gives the title its longevity. To quote from the Goldfinger movie, this title is “Shocking, Positively Shocking”, in a good way!
Overall, Blind Box Shop Simulator was a game I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. There are great variations in blind boxes, the ability to customize and decorate your store, and the ability to hire AI staff to assist you relatively early on really resonated with me. I couldn’t put the game down, trying to collect the rares, and fulfilling your collection was just so addictive. If you enjoy simulators and management, this is the game for you, like I said, not something I do in the real world, collecting, but I was hooked.
Overall, Consol Store Simulator tries to be different in a genre that is becoming flooded. The structure is there, and it will be interesting to see how the game develops over the next 12 months. The idea of multiple shops and an open-world city block is very unique, and they have pulled it off nicely. If you enjoy simulators, you’ll sink a few enjoyable hours, as your gaming empire expands
Overall, Toll Both Simulator gets a big tick from me. It has massive potential, and during the week I have been playing it, there has been a patch every day, so it is actively being worked on and improved based on community feedback, which is great to see. There is already so much in the game and more to come, a good light-hearted fun game, fingers crossed it becomes multiplayer in the future, as you could really cause some chaos.
Overall, MotoGP26 developers Milestone S.r.l. have again taken the motorcycle genre gaming to a new level. Rather than rest on their laurels, they have again upped the ante, introducing a rider-based handling system, Rider cards, visual accuracy with bikes, teams, and leathers, coupled with near-unlimited customisation, and created what can only be described as a masterpiece of gaming.
Overall, Hacked: The Streamer is a well-put-together title; the story is engaging and keeps you guessing as you go along. Its storyline taps into people’s real emotions around online bullying and the danger of putting yourself in the public eye, a sick mother who needs to be looked after, and the realisation that you cannot always control the outcome of a situation. If you enjoy FMV games, you will enjoy this one, though there aren’t many hours of content. What’s there though, can be rewarding if you manage to sort out who the hacker is.
Overall, Blood Reaver is a solid demon-horde first-person shooter title. It goes back to the roots of 2000’s gaming, where it was about horde management and shooting, not all the fancy bells and whistles new titles try to bring in and reinvent the wheel. As developers add more content, you can see there will be longevity in the game in the future. If you want to relive your old COD zombie days, with hassle-free shooting and killing while trying to manage the numbers of the hordes, Blood Reaver is the game for you.
If you have some spare time and want to challenge yourself, jump in, but you have been warned, and the developers noted it on their Steam page; be prepared for some rage quits! Grab your friends, as well; it is good for a few laughs and some solid fun.
Overall, Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together is a masterfully crafted cooking simulation game. I must stress this is a very in-depth simulation, not a casual cooking game. You will have to expertly season all your food correctly, prepare all your ingredients, have a station ready to go, and order correctly for the day before you even think about managing the business side of the restaurant. There are hours of fun in the game if this is what you are into.
Looking at the developer road map as well, there is so much more coming to what is already a polished game. This is a must-play if you are into this genre; you will be laughing your head off and having fun for a very low entry price. Don’t hesitate; see if you have what it takes to pay off your debt.
Overall, Dysplaced, for me, is a cozy, dungeon questing game; it is a lot of genres mixed into one, and it works. It’s hard to pigeonhole this game into a specific genre, and that’s what I love about it: it can be many different games to different people.
Within the community, it is commonly believed that Death Stranding is better experienced on the PC due to its graphical enhancements, and Death Stranding 2 – On the beach will be the same, in my opinion. This title is something special and is a must-play for new players and old fans alike. Be prepared to have your breath taken away by the beauty and the horror that is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
This is what the gaming community needs: developers who want to push the boundaries and lead, not follow what has been done before. This one is a must-play for all of you who love arcade racing games; it’s high-octane fun with a mix of classic golden-era gaming and anime.
Overall, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a very solid game in a genre that is flooded. Except for the vehicle aspect, it doesn’t do anything different that sets it apart from other zombie horde games, but it is still a quality product and scores very highly in my opinion. By yourself or with a few mates, you will have hours of fun. The different zombies, the optimised hordes, the storyline and beautiful environment really make this title the complete package.
Overall, Crabmeat is a nice little game. It takes the realistic machines and processes from crab fishing and mixes them into a horror game. While this is an unusual mix, with the storyline, it actually works. If you’re after a little challenge and enjoy the fishing process, jump in and see if you have what it takes to clear your debt and head back to society; your family will thank you.