Dungeons of Eternity is one of the most polished cooperative action games in virtual reality, but it will appeal to you most if you’re playing cooperatively with a group of friends. If you’re more of a solo player and are looking for a more cinematic experience, try Skydance’s Behemoth, for example.
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Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is, therefore, a rather mixed sequel which, whilst offering enjoyable racing in attractive settings, rarely manages to step out of the shadow of its more established rivals. If you’re looking for a light-hearted racing game focused primarily on the pure driving experience, Gear.Club Unlimited 3 might keep you entertained for a while. Nevertheless, many might rightly expect something more spectacular from the creators of Test Drive Unlimited.
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SPRAWL zero is a confident and well-crafted prequel which, aesthetically, follows in the footsteps of the original Sprawl, but in terms of game design moves in a more intense, tactical direction. The gameplay loop is entertaining, the weapons deliver a real sense of power fantasy, and the atmosphere is immersive. The only thing dampening the enthusiasm is the tedium that sets in as the game piles on one intense firefight after another. In any case, this is a serious contender for one of the best indie shooters of the year.
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We can now say that Halo Infinite did not turn out to be the grand return to the mainstream hall of fame that 343 Industries had envisaged. Although the multiplayer – which is not covered in this review – attracted a lot of people at launch thanks to its free-to-play model, it failed to sustain its popularity in the long term and is now barely mentioned outside the fan community. With the benefit of hindsight, however, the single-player campaign is now receiving more positive reviews than it did at launch, and we can count it amongst the very best in the entire series. In any case, Halo Infinite is a fascinating phenomenon: it went through a phase of immense anticipation followed by online ridicule, only to ultimately become the undisputed king of 2021, a year in which the FPS genre otherwise offered few major competitors.
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‘Apidya’ Special is, in essence, exactly the same game that players fell in love with on the Amiga more than thirty years ago. It retains the brutal difficulty, distinctive atmosphere and unmistakable charm of the original, but boasts a more detailed and technically superior audiovisual presentation. Given that the original Apidya ranks amongst the very best of European shoot ’em ups and was never officially released outside its home platform, the Amiga, we might have been grateful even for a classic emulated re-release. We’ve been given much more than that.
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How one rates Aphelion depends heavily on one’s perspective. It is fair to say that a video game which is difficult to control, is highly linear and does not allow players to find their own solutions is a bad game. Equally, it is fair to view Aphelion primarily as a narrative experience that is powerful and relatively original. These perspectives are not mutually exclusive, and one can agree with both at the same time. For my numerical rating, I have therefore chosen precisely the set of criteria in which the game performs best. And I also wanted to acknowledge that I simply enjoyed playing it.
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Duskfade has essentially delivered on everything it promised and is even better than the promising and very impressive-looking demo suggested. It captures the spirit of classic series such as Jak and Dexter, boasts beautiful visuals and appeals to a wide range of players. Furthermore, when compared to the excellent, though sadly criminally overlooked, Dracamar, it comes across as a much larger and more polished production overall. It’s almost hard to believe that the development studio, Weird Beluga, has fewer than 20 employees.
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Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a very faithful spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, coming across almost as a high-quality remaster or remake. It retains the charm of the original whilst skilfully incorporating modern elements. The game will be most appreciated by those who are truly fond of early shooters, but it should also appeal to most fans of the modern wave of retro shooters. Whilst the version reviewed still needs some fine-tuning and the multiplayer mode could do with expanding, the single-player campaign is thoroughly entertaining.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved finds itself in a position where it cannot please everyone, as fans naturally want both new features and improvements, as well as fidelity to the original. The result, however, offers an impressive synthesis of both. It remains true to the spirit of the original Halo – its atmosphere, aesthetics and the feel of the shooting – whilst at the same time not mechanically replicating every decision made by the developers at Bungie twenty-five years ago. It retains what has aged well in Combat Evolved and, without undue nostalgia, does away with elements that were more a consequence of the limitations of the time or rushed development. It is precisely for this reason that it is not merely a prettier version of an old game, but the best way to play the first Halo today. It is particularly recommended for complete newcomers, but also for players who were never won over by the original Halo: Combat Evolved.
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All in all, LIFTED is a charming, funny and, for the most part, laid-back platformer that will particularly appeal to families with children, casual gamers and fans of 1980s films. Whilst more experienced veterans of the genre will have no trouble completing it in a single afternoon – and may not find its mechanical simplicity entirely satisfying – it works reliably as an accessible little game.
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Bubsy 4D isn’t a spectacular comeback that would turn the once-ridiculed mascot into a new star of the genre, but it is certainly the best and most ambitious instalment in the entire series. Fabraz has managed to capture the energy of classic platformers and enrich it with more modern movement options, making jumping around in the fur of this chatty, cat-like beast more fun than ever before. On the other hand, the game doesn’t feel quite as polished as earlier projects from the same developers and is unlikely to charm many players who haven’t yet developed a positive relationship with the platformer genre.
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Gorn was fun and engaging years ago, but today it feels a bit clunky and outdated. Gorn 2 brings its concept into the modern era and is better in practically every way. It’s easier to control, looks better, offers more varied content, and draws you deeper into its fictional world. If you own a virtual reality headset and aren’t opposed to grotesque violence and adolescent humor, you shouldn’t miss it.
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Manairons is a game full of contradictions. On the one hand, it offers an enchanting world inspired by Catalan folklore, striking audiovisual styling, and a pleasantly intimate runtime that prevents it from exhausting its ideas. On the other hand, its short legs are repeatedly tripped up by imprecise controls and a confusing sense of space. As a result, players who can overlook its technical and design flaws in exchange for the originality of its theme, picturesque atmosphere, and fresh folkloric settings will enjoy it the most.
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Despite its obvious age and some questionable elements, Gorn remains one of the most entertaining virtual reality fighting games and a significant chapter in the history of VR gaming. Its conceptual simplicity is more of a strength than a weakness. Gorn is physically exhausting, but mentally, it’s more relaxing than almost any other game.
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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is probably the best and most accessible way today to experience one of the most acclaimed series in the survival horror genre. The use of the Katana Engine has breathed a captivating, darkly beautiful visual style into the decaying village of Minakami, while the modernized camera system helps you better navigate the environment. If you appreciate the game’s fidelity to the aesthetics of Japanese horror films and its focus on building a suffocating atmosphere over action and an intuitive combat system, this is the game for you.
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Saros is an example of a well-crafted sequel to a successful title—in this case, *Returnal*. It isn’t a mindless rehash, but a thoughtful expansion of what worked before. The game is more accessible to a wider audience, yet it doesn’t compromise or sacrifice any of its essence. It’s easy to succumb to its hypnotic charm, even if you’re initially skeptical of the roguelike genre. Saros is just as engaging an experience as major story-driven titles, but compared to many of them, it leaves a fresher impression.
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Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a somewhat sad reminder that virtual reality games simply operate on a different logic than titles designed for traditional screens, and what works in one format may not work in the other. The atmosphere, sound design, and unsettling aesthetics live up to the standards set by the previous installments, but the gameplay itself suffers as a result of a mechanical transplant. If you’re looking for a well-designed and easy-to-control game that takes full advantage of virtual reality, Altered Echoes will be a nightmare for all the wrong reasons.
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Overall, Machine Gun Fury is a solid retro action game that knows exactly what it wants to be. It’s not a big game, and it’s not for everyone. It will appeal mainly to players who love classic arcade shooters and don’t mind either the higher difficulty or the short playtime. Machine Gun Fury is therefore best suited for fans of old-school run-and-gun games and anyone who wants to relive the days when we could see our dream action heroes in a jumble of pixels and went to sleep with our fingers sore from pressing the “Fire” button.
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Dracamar is exactly the kind of game you might easily overlook at first glance, but it will surprise you all the more once you give it a chance. Its unassuming style hides a superbly designed 3D platformer full of imaginative levels, a pleasant pace, and the joy of discovery. Thanks to its lower difficulty and approachable tone, it’s also ideal for younger players or family gaming. At the same time, with its variety and thoughtful design, it easily holds its own even among more experienced fans of the genre. Great platformers are still alive and well—and not just on the Switch!
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ZPF is proof that games for 16-bit consoles have their own unique charm that never gets old and never goes out of style. From a technical standpoint, it pushes the capabilities of the home Mega Drive to the limit and can easily hold its own against its role models—namely, Thunder Force and Lords of Thunder. However, the pursuit of flashy pixel art and diverse environments also makes the game feel less focused and polished than its top-tier competitors.
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