A.J. Maciejewski
Shoot 'em up fans will be put off by the overall monotony of FullBlast's gameplay but it definitely looks and sounds great.
Observing all the retro references in The VideoKid is only exciting for a few minutes.
If you want to play an inexpensive and brief 2D platformer while having a few laughs then Sigi: A Fart for Melusina is worth a download.
If you grew up in the '80s and '90s playing video games then Old School Musical is a must-play game for the nostalgia factor alone.
If you ever see a monkey floating around on a cloud then you should slap him to prevent any more of these games from being made.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Shadows: Awakening and hope that the developers eventually work on a sequel that irons out all of its issues.
Even with its flaws, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk is one of the most enjoyable dungeon crawlers that I've ever played.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is a classic action game that holds up beautifully.
Fans of fantasy RPGs will absolutely love their time with Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition.
Although I enjoyed Blade Strangers quite a lot, it still doesn't reach any particularly high notes for a fighter.
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy's primary appeal is its female cast of characters and they don't even look that good.
Whenever you want to play a laidback yet undeniably challenging puzzler, Flood of Light will certainly do the trick.
In the end, if you're looking for a modern take on classic games like Monkey Island, Sam & Max, or Broken Sword then Detective Gallo will certainly do the trick but it definitely doesn't bring many new and exciting elements to the table.
When it comes to 3D platformers, Tyler: Model 005 is likely the worst one that I've ever played.
Ninja games have been around since 8-bit classics like Ninja Gaiden, Strider, and Shadow of the Ninja. The Messenger fits right in with its tight gameplay, challenging degree of difficulty, and satisfying campaign.
Slowly working your way through Torn's mansion setting while gradually uncovering the strange plot makes for an immersive experience.
Insomniac Games created something very special with Marvel's Spider-Man.
Indie games don't get much more memorable than Hyper Light Drifter and this Special Edition acts as a good excuse to finally play it if you haven't already.
CastleStorm has been entertaining gamers for over 5 years and this Switch version is the most enjoyable iteration to date.
Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle may have interesting and satisfying dungeon crawling survival gameplay but its presentational aspects definitely take a lot of fun out of the equation.