A.J. Maciejewski
Although Necrosphere Deluxe features simplified yet challenging 2D platforming gameplay, it's a very short game that can be a bit too frustrating at times.
OlliOlli may be a tricky series to master but it's very rewarding to do so.
If you're looking for a local multiplayer game to add to your collection then Stunt Kite Party is a fantastic competitive party game that'll keep a couch full of chums entertained.
Getting good at Pumped BMX Pro is like mastering the cup-and-ball; even when you do it, you still kind of look like a dumbass.
Agartha-S reminded me of the times I'd blindly rent a NES game as a kid then become pleasantly surprised upon playing it.
Although Puzzle Bobble 2 is definitely a step up from the barebones original, it isn't much of an improvement.
God Eater 3's core gameplay is spot-on for exciting combat yet its missions are too one-note for it to remain engaging for more than a few hours.
Although The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince's story and presentation are beautiful, its often frustrating and tedious gameplay makes it a difficult game to enjoy.
It may be a niche JRPG but Death end re;Quest is impressively innovative in both its storytelling and battle system.
Melbits World is the cutest game that I've ever played.
8-Bit Invaders is a solid finale to a fantastic trilogy of accessible RTS games.
If Animal Super Squad's gameplay was tightened up and it offered more of a challenge then it would be as fun as it is funny.
My Memory of Us is a beautiful game that recalls real world history through a child's eyes which in turn, makes it a more poignant tale.
Construction-based puzzlers don't get much better than When Ski Lifts Go Wrong.
Dragon Marked for Death's action-packed gameplay is phenomenal and its missions are huge and rewarding to master.
If you're a fan of competitive puzzlers then ACA NeoGeo: Puzzle Bobble is a fun albeit simplistic old-school entry in the genre.
FutureGrind is a colourful and highly addictive vehicle-based platformer that'll thoroughly test your 2D gaming skills.
It's been years since it debuted but Mark of the Ninja is as much fun now as it's ever been so if you've never had the pleasure to play it then getting this new Remastered version is a good excuse to finally do so.
At Sundown is an innovative and enjoyable competitive shooter but it could definitely use more balancing and finer tuned online play.
If you love pretentious indie games then you may enjoy Vane but those just looking to have fun will likely get irritated with it.