A.J. Maciejewski
Online multiplayer games don't get much more chaotic than Bandit Trap and its lighthearted atmosphere really ties it together wonderfully. π
If you have a few chums to play with, The Spell Brigade will quickly become your go-to multiplayer Survivors-like funfest for sure. π§ββοΈ
The clever ways in which Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship blends Survivors-like gameplay with management strategy make it one unique indie. π§
STARBITES may be generic in a lot of ways but there's no denying how charming its cast is and how well its many elements come together to formulate a rewarding battle system that gradually becomes more strategic as you progress. π¦Ύ
Akuma Rise is one of my new favourite retro-inspired RPGs thanks to its meaty story and orb management system that'll keep you happily experimenting with breaking down and building up your arsenal as you forge ahead through its unconventional game world. πΉ
If you're looking for a cute and chill fun time then you have to play Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + City Town because it's so full of adorable characters and rewarding content that it's hard to stop thinking about once you put it down. ποΈ
Punching through the gorgeous game world of Decline's Drops is a thrill, especially as you discover its many secrets and unlock fun goodies. π₯
Cinematic 2D action adventure games don't get much more striking or immersive as REPLACED and its intuitive gameplay systems are superb. π¨
Out of all the Survivors-likes that I've played, TerraTech Legion stands out as one of the most unique and it's highly entertaining stuff indeed. π₯
As an enjoyable yet standard 16-bit shoot 'em up, ZPF is a merely passable shooter albeit with some fleeting moments of fun here and there. πͺ
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a great action RPG that has stood the test of time and this Day 1 Edition is a superb treasure trove of goodies that any Ys fan will cherish for years to come. πΊοΈ
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. πΊ
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. π€
Tiny Bookshop is a cute and simple bookshop sim with some light challenges and is best enjoyed by those who appreciate a good read. π
3D platformers don't get much more relaxing or stylish than Gecko Gods and for that, it really stands out as something quite special. π¦
Spica Adventure does some nifty things with its gameplay but it still feels quite middling, especially in Taito's epic library of great classics. βοΈ
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. β οΈ
ROGOLF is fun but with its basic gameplay and sometimes frustrating win conditions, it's a couple strokes away from qualifying for the Masters. β³
If you're looking for a simple multiplayer game that anyone can easily enjoy then you'll love the super-charming Fruit Mountain Party. π
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. βοΈ