A.J. Maciejewski
Moving a knight around grid-based stages as if you're a ninja chess piece is unique so Chess Knights: Shinobi can be a pretty fun game.
Taking inspiration from classics like Pac-Man and Bomberman, Go! Birdie doesn't quite live up to an '80s-era level of quality.
I liked the original but Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition made me a fan by being a much-improved iteration of a promising platformer.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a lovely game through-and-through so if you like the idea of getting lost in a lighthearted old-school adventure that's full of fun surprises then you'll enjoy every second of this adventure.
Goddamn, Let's have a match to shatter the pancake mood.
Hood: Outlaws & Legends features an impressive amalgamation of gameplay elements that will have you hooked. However, its overall gameplay loop will start to become monotonous sooner than you'd hope due to its repetitious nature.
As a game that has a little of everything, I highly recommend Retro Machina to anyone with an appreciation for unique indie games.
Devil Slayer Raksasi is one of the most enjoyable roguelikes that I've played all year so if you're up for a challenge then give it a go.
It's a brutally challenging game for sure so if you want to test your gaming mettle then you should definitely check out Godstrike.
Flowing Lights cleverly blends shooting gameplay with physics to make one impressive action-packed puzzle-like arcade experience.
If all you want is a casual puzzler to play once in a while then Graviter is certainly a solid choice with its tricky gravity-based gameplay.
I had fun with this little planet simulator but its small scope means it doesn't deliver the same feeling of adventure as Summer in Mara.
You can't get a more immersive poker experience than Poker Club so if you enjoy Texas Hold 'em then you'll love what it has to offer.
As if Beach Buggy Racing 2 wasn't a fun-filled enough game already, it now has plenty of Hot Wheels content. What's not to love?
Chroma Quaternion is a solid retro-style RPG that genre fans will enjoy, especially if you love lighthearted stories filled with delightful characters. From its clever role system to its unconventional MP-less combat, it's one unique and fun RPG adventure.
SaGa Frontier is one of the most unconventional RPGs you'll ever play and this Remastered version refines it without taking away from the original's charm at all. If you're up for something truly unique then you won't regret giving it a go.
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a wonderful collection of 3 excellent games with oodles of additional content. If you still haven't played these delightful RPGs then you need to add this compilation to your collection.
Its gameplay is supremely rewarding and streamlined, its music is incredible, and it's genuinely funny at times. What's not to love?
Overall, I find it to be quite an inspiring tale of independence and determination.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle DX includes a brand new painting that actually allows you to explore a bit of the world from Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists which contains its own boss quests. It's awesome when they tie games together like this, isn't it?