A.J. Maciejewski
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is bursting with nostalgic fighting fun for any fan of Nihon Falcom's RPGs. Although it's rather basic, there's so much packed in that you're bound to love unlocking oodles of goodies as you take in all the lovely sights and sounds. βοΈ
Even if you end up playing only 1 or 2 of the games, the level of quality showcased in Simogo Legacy Collection makes it well worth owning. π±
My gaming chum and I had so much fun with Ultimate Sheep Raccoon that we're bound to play it whenever we're in a silly competitive mood. π²
Completing the increasingly complex puzzles within LOK Digital provides a great deal of fun for any puzzle game enthusiast so check it out. βοΈ
INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is such a jam-packed game that even if you only end up playing one of its many modes, you'll still have a great time. With its vibrant game world, rewarding progression systems, and super-fun strategic gameplay, it certainly deserves a trophy. β½
POPUCOM is a top-notch co-op game that'll keep you and your chums delighted for hours upon hours. With a colourful and cute game world that's welcoming and bubbly and a superb blend of puzzle, action, and platforming fun, it's sure to pop straight to your heart. π
I had so much fun with Tomba! 2 Special Edition and it reminded me just how special of a game it is thanks to its unorthodox approach to platforming, general goofiness, and stage designs that often offer much more than initially meets the eye. Plus, there are piggies. π·
If Terminator 2D: NO FATE released back in the day, it would have been a huge step up from the light gun games but it still wouldn't manage to reach the heights of run 'n' gun classics and considering this was made decades later, why even bother? π€
Milano's Odd Job Collection is a lovely laidback game for those who enjoy the small things in life and aren't looking for a particularly exciting experience. If you are, though, then you may be annoyed by the slow pace and gradual progression in this lighthearted funfest. π°
Fighting your way through a jungle filled with lighthearted hilarity, tight combat, varied builds, and rewarding unlockables makes Dunjungle stand out as one of the best 2D action platformer roguelikes. So, go monkey around, chums! π΅
Despite its adorableness, BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons is one of the toughest games that you'll ever play; think Spelunker but even more unforgiving. However, if you're willing to stick to it, you'll end up having a great time mastering its oodles of content. π¬
Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam is jam-packed with flashy shoot 'em up fun that's set in a bubbly world filled with awesome characters and enjoyable bosses. β
If more work were put into making She's Leaving's gameplay fleshed out, it would be an excellent and unique horror game for sure. π©Έ
My gaming chum and I had a lot of fun with the clever amount of variety in All Hands on Deck but it's certainly not a smooth experience. π§€
Schildmaid MX turns shmup action on its head with its cool shield mechanic and I highly recommend it if you enjoy aiming for high scores. π‘οΈ
If it had more effort put into its sound and visual effects, StarLightRiders: HyperJump would have been a pretty good little shmup. π
Experimenting with Nightmare: The Lunatic's weapons, builds, and options make it one supremely enjoyable and customisable action game. π‘οΈ
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an impressive experience that will stay with you for a very long time. As you gradually unwrap its intricate game world that's packed with some of the best stage designs ever, the sense of accomplishment is simply unmatched. πͺ
My gaming chum and I had a wonderful time with MARVEL Cosmic Invasion so if you enjoy beat 'em ups then playing this gem of a game is a must. In fact, I think I'll put a little cape on my physical copy when it arrives in March. π¦ΈββοΈ
Keeper is one of the most unique and captivating games that you'll ever play. With so many unexplained otherworldly sights, you'll feel like you visited some strange yet beautiful alien planet that you'll think fondly back on long after the credits roll. π‘