A.J. Maciejewski
Kiln is bursting with smashtastic gameplay and so much charm that I want a Celadon poster just so I can remember how cool it is to be silly. đē
I had so much fun with Go! Go! Mister Chickums that I highly recommend it, especially to anyone who loves throwing eggs at snails and stuff. đ¤
Tiny Bookshop is a cute and simple bookshop sim with some light challenges and is best enjoyed by those who appreciate a good read. đ
3D platformers don't get much more relaxing or stylish than Gecko Gods and for that, it really stands out as something quite special. đĻ
Spica Adventure does some nifty things with its gameplay but it still feels quite middling, especially in Taito's epic library of great classics. âī¸
There's so much packed into Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and as you progress, you'll be impressed with how much variety there is to enjoy. â ī¸
ROGOLF is fun but with its basic gameplay and sometimes frustrating win conditions, it's a couple strokes away from qualifying for the Masters. âŗ
SAROS takes what made Returnal such a epically awesome action game and turns the dial way up while simultaneously offering such a distinct and immersive game world that it'll haunt your dreams even long after the end credits roll. âī¸
Not everyone will appreciate the deliberate combat in Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster but if you go in with an open mind and learn how to effectively fight, you'll be impressed with how skillful you can dispatch your foes while emerging unscathed. đ°
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred contains a huge and unforgettable campaign along with so many tweaks, new systems, additional challenges, and awesome boss fights that it makes me wish more developers would pour this much love and attention into their expansions. đ
I had a lovely time with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and its quirky look at human existence made me realise just how silly we all are. đī¸
GRIME II is a strange-looking game and as you play it, you'll find yourself immersed knee-deep in its alien world filled with unique challenges. đē
Super Meat Boy 3D modernises the 2D classic in such a fleshed-out and meaty way that it's really quite scrumptious what they cooked up. đĨŠ
There are so many mechanics in Beyond Words that it can be overwhelming but once you start to earn gold trophies, it sure feels awesome. đ¤
I had a blast with ChainStaff in all of its disgustingly gruesome action-packed glory; it's indie 2D action at its most ridiculous and I love it. đĻ
People of Note is an incredibly stylish indie with the bones of a PS1-era RPG and it does a phenomenal job of pulling you into its imaginative music-filled game world as you gradually get the band together and proceed to make beautiful music in the heat of combat. đŠâđ¤
Sigma Star Saga DX is a spot-on iteration of one of the most unique and enjoyable classics in the Game Boy Advance library that modernises a lot of its dated aspects to make it more enjoyable while its gorgeous sprite animations have held up exceptionally well on their own. đ
Taito Milestones 4 includes some excellent classics as well as oddities that not everyone will enjoy and overall, retro gamers like me are sure to smile as they explore the included titles and figure out the less conventional gameplay formulas. đšī¸
Darwin's Paradox! is a beautiful and variety-filled 2D platformer that expertly blends platforming, puzzles, and stealth so if you don't mind a little trial and error then be sure to give this delightful octopus a chance. đ
It has a highly unconventional premise yet everything in DAMON and BABY works so well together and it's super-charming to boot. đļ