Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker is another solid installment in the drink-making visual novel genre, though I admittedly enjoyed Coffee Talk Tokyo a bit more.
Schrodinger’s Call is an atmospheric and emotionally engulfing visual novel that lets us work out mysteries while offering closure.
Mina the Hollower is a a robust game that is a joy to play and proves Shovel Knight wasn’t lightning in a bottle for Yacht Club Games.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey may have a few quirks on the Switch, but I like Beehive Studios’ take on the Pokemon concept. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Coffee Talk Tokyo is another serving of the same experience Toge Productions served up before, and it’s still quite delicious.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is not only an unusual platformer, its experimental nature makes it feel like an entirely new type of experience.
A glance at Wax Heads might make you think it’s about assisting record store customers, but it’s not just some shop management simulation.
While InKonbini: One Store Many Stories is pleasant, I wish there was more impact associated with some of my actions. Switch version reviewed.
Find Your Words is a charming game that gets you thinking about communicating, with conversations sometimes feeling like puzzles. At the same time, it might offer a window into a different kind of life. This title could get you thinking about accessibility and how easy to might be to reach out to others and how easily it could be to connect to other beyond the more typical methods of communication.
Darwin’s Paradox can be a lot of fun, but how much you enjoy it depends on how much you enjoy stealth games where dangerous enemies chase you.
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I still feel Super Mario Bros Wonder - Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is a 9 out of 10 game, but the upgrade is really geared toward the multiplayer experience. Switch 2 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection feels like it prioritizes story, characters, and combat in a way that makes the game feel even more like a JRPG. Switch 2 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Esoteric Ebb is an unexpected delight that pairs elements of D&D campaigns with Disco Elysium, which turns out to be a perfect fit.
While I’m a bit disappointed in the Adventure campaign, Mario Tennis Fever feels strong thanks to its Fever Rackets and range of modes. Switch 2 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Mewgenics is satisfying, and I think the development team isn’t exaggerating when they say the campaign can last over 200 hours. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
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Cassette Boy is at its best when challenging you to rethink your perspective to solve puzzles in this The Legend of Zelda and Fez style adventure. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
The gameplay in Angeline Era is challenging and entertaining, reminiscent of Ys games, but its story feels even more important.
Dogpile combines the Suika Game formula with deck-building, and I really like the results.