A.J. Maciejewski
When it comes to impressive video game sequels, Unravel Two is up there with the best.
If you're looking for a wacky and colourful competitive puzzler that can be enjoyed by casual and hardcore gamers alike then Sushi Striker is a solid experience.
If you're looking for a relaxing and cute experience where you can watch a world evolve in front of you then Happy Birthdays is definitely a game to add to your want list.
If Milanoir were a Tarantino film, it would be Death Proof; a self-indulgent exercise in tedium that would make most people who experience it want their money back.
PixelJunk Monsters 2 is a decent follow-up to the classic tower defense game.
Dark Souls is one of the greatest video games of all time and my personal favourite Soulsborne game to date.
Yoku's Island Express is the best indie game that I've played this year so far.
I Hate Running Backwards features fun core gameplay but its high degree of difficulty and roguelike structure make it far less accessible than it should be.
Shift Quantum is one of the best practical puzzle games that I've ever played.
If you love the 16-bit era as much as I do then purchasing Sega Genesis Classics should be mandatory.
Ikaruga is a classic shoot 'em up in every sense of the word and I'm happy to say that it holds up beautifully after over 15 years.
Even with its flaws, Detroit: Become Human marks a monumental moment in story-driven gaming.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon brings back the essence of the 8-bit Castlevania games in a masterful way.
Azure Reflections is a top-notch shoot 'em up and a welcome entry in the much celebrated fan-made Touhou universe.
The premise of Grand Cruise seems promising: a virtual reality mini-game set in One Piece's colourful world.
Disco Dodgeball Remix may look like a goofy multiplayer sports game and it is.
Even though it's the third game in the series, Runner3 is full of a surprising amount of variety and challenges to master.
Battlezone Gold Edition is not only the best PlayStation VR game that I've ever played; it's also one of the best roguelikes.
My hat is off to Spearhead Games. They managed to improve upon the formula that they established with Stories: The Path of Destinies to craft a far superior experience with Omensight.
Fox n Forests is impressive in its authentic SNES visuals, sound, and gameplay.