A.J. Maciejewski
It may offer solid space combat but Redout: Space Assault's lack of ambition to try anything new holds it back from being special.
It may owe a lot to Hidden in Plain Sight but Unspottable manages to elevate its gameplay to new heights with its super-fun gimmicks.
It's a funny and chaotic Kunio-kun-inspired soccer romp but Strange Field Football could use a bit more structure and fine-tuning.
Those who enjoy Epic Dumpster Bear's humour will surely have a good time with JankBrain yet it remains a bit rough around the edges.
As far as first-person adventure games go, Call of the Sea is a somewhat short and memorable one that you'll be glad you experienced.
Figuring out the many puzzles within Down in Bermuda is a treat thanks to its laidback and adorable game world and simple gameplay.
As a rather short yet wholly immersive puzzle-filled adventure, Iris.Fall manages to remain clever and captivating from start to finish.
Its over-reliance on solving grid-based puzzles takes away from The Pillar: Puzzle Escape's otherwise clever adventure gameplay.
I absolutely loved my time with Dadish 2 so if you're a fan of 2D platformers and silly humour then be sure to add this to your collection.
If quickly solving math equations sounds enjoyable to you then you'll have a great time slaying the hordes of uncool monsters in S.U.M.
The Snake King wears the classic Snake formula on its sleeve which offers a solid albeit sometimes trite arcade-style adventure.
If you like the idea of guiding an impatient bunny to its destination while collecting carrots, you'll have some fun with Bunny Adventure.
For all that Ys IX: Monstrum Nox does that's new, there's no denying that it's still a tried-and-true Ys game at its core. Although I wish it took more risks with its setting and gameplay, it's still a great action RPG that fans like me will love.
Although I still prefer the original, Atelier Ryza 2 is a wonderful experience that fans of the first game will love. It may be a confusing journey at times but the amount of wonder and charm throughout make persevering consistently feel rewarding.
Cyber Shadow is definitely a genuine old-school experience which mostly works in its favour although it can be a frustrating test of patience at times. No matter which way you slice it, if you enjoy old-school 2D action games, playing Cyber Shadow is a must.
Turrican Flashback Collection includes 4 undeniably old-school run 'n' gun games that genre fans may want to play but be warned; there are plenty of aspects that haven't aged well at all which makes playing this compilation quite annoying at times.
Rod Land is an unexpected surprise from the golden age of adorable single-screen arcade games. Its nifty scoring mechanics and wide variety of enemies make it quite a satisfying treat so if you enjoy retro games then definitely give it a go.
Your enjoyment with Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom will vary according to how much mileage you get out of its gameplay loop until it begins to become tedious. Before that sinks in, it's a great RPG but afterwards, you'll gladly come back to it just every once in a while.
Twin-stick shooters simply don't get much better than Synthetik: Ultimate with its intricate and tactical approach to gun-based combat.
If the idea of a simple yet challenging rhythm game appeals to you then you'll have a blast aiming for high scores in Rhythm of the Gods.