A.J. Maciejewski
Demon's Crystals may be one of the simplest twin-stick shooters that you'll ever play but that's what makes it so enjoyable.
As a huge fan of all things Dark Witch, Music Episode: Rudymical is a big disappointment.
Lethal League is an enjoyable and unique competitive game that features fast-paced and immediately gratifying gameplay.
If you dig arcade basketball then NBA Playgrounds is a great addition to the genre.
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy features fantastic classic dungeon RPG gameplay with many unique and satisfying mechanics.
World to the West is an enjoyable overhead adventure featuring a varied cast of characters that are great fun to play as.
River City Melee: Battle Royal Special contains a ton of characters to battle with in fun gimmick-filled stages.
Bit Dungeon+ is a simplistic and enjoyable little dungeon exploring roguelike with a decent amount of enemy variety.
Super Rude Bear Resurrection may be the next great super-tough platformer but it doesn't quite reach the high notes of its predecessors.
The Caligula Effect tells an engaging story that has a deep thought-provoking message.
Blazing Star is a solid classic shmup that doesn't quite stand out in such a crowded genre.
Deformers provides some off-the-wall fun with an oddball cast of kooky characters.
Even with its flaws, Rolling Bob is such a delightful game to play yet it maintains a level of challenge that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
Puyo Puyo Tetris mixes two classic puzzle formulas into one seamless experience that'll keep you hooked.
Voodoo Vince is nothing short of a 3D platforming gem and this Remastered version will hopefully get it the attention that it deserves.
The Disney Afternoon Collection is yet another fantastic six-pack of 8-bit Capcom classics.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap may essentially be the same game as the original but its brand new graphics and sound make it worth checking out for existing fans and newcomers alike.
2017 has been a phenomenal year for gaming so far and I must say that Flinthook is up there with the best.
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom is a beautiful action RPG full of fantastic and varied gameplay.
At its core, Lichtspeer works as a simplistic arcade experience.