A.J. Maciejewski
Simply put, The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone's mix of platforming and shooting makes for some superb entertainment.
METAL GEAR SOLID: Master Collection Vol.1 includes some of the most groundbreaking video games ever made so even if the featured ports aren't all that special, you still get one awesome package and the extras are quite lovely to boot. ❕
The pose-based gameplay of WarioWare: Move It! sets it apart from previous entries and it all works out impressively well with mostly intuitive controls and a super-fun co-op Story mode. Wario's moves aren't quite as smooth as they were back in the day, though. 💃
It was wonderful revisiting Rena and Claude yet again in STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and it's undoubtedly the best edition of their grand journey so far. I wasn't expecting to be reminded of as much retro baggage as I was, though, but it's still a great RPG. 🌌
I figured The Jackbox Party Pack 10 would have been a celebration of the series that took things to new heights but instead, it's a mostly middling offering that doesn't reach many high notes. Please bring back You Don't Know Jack next year! 🤭
Lil Gator Game is as relaxing as it is adorable and if that's the sort of game that you're looking for then you should definitely play it.
If you like Lil Gator Game then you'll want to check out the adorable Mail Time as well even if it doesn't quite reach the same heights.
As a brilliant combination of rhythm mini-games and online competition, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a delightful music-based funfest.
If you want to strut down the street as your favourite Sanrio chums while listening to cool pop tunes then this is a must-play game.
Harmony's Odyssey offers a wide variety of puzzle goodness that'll have you assembling many memorable scenes while having a blast.
I had a decent amount of fun with Mineko's Night Market and if there's ever a sequel, I hope they make the gameplay more engaging.
I had a great deal of fun with subpar pool at first but that fun quickly turned into repetition so keep that in mind before cueing up.
Suika Game is an entertaining bite-sized puzzler that can be a lot of fun for a few minutes at a time but it could use much more content.
Between the action-packed shooting, strategic resource management, online or local multiplayer for up to 3 players, charming cast of characters, diverse assortment of elemental enemies, and distinct dungeon themes, ENDLESS Dungeon adds up to a heck of a lot of fun.
I loved my time with the very silly Bish Bash Bots and can easily say that it's my new favourite co-op tower defense game - great stuff!
Although modern audiences will likely be left perplexed, fans will happily relive the clever puzzles in A Boy and His Blob: Retro Collection.
There are better indie shoot 'em ups out there for sure but if you simply want a quick fix then you can't go wrong with RedRaptor.
With so many retro games returning, it's incredible when a collection releases that's as enjoyable and value-packed as VISCO Collection.
With superb bosses, solid stealth gameplay, and rewarding upgrades and gadgets to utilise, Haunted House is one great Halloween game.
As an ode to old-school horror adventure games, Sunshine Manor is packed with charm and rewarding gameplay that'll make you smile.