A new developer doesn't rock the boat in what's an enjoyable if only gently iterative outing for the construction and management sim.
A slightly dated reintroduction to one of Capcom's hack-and-slash greats.
A frequently gorgeous, sadly generic open-world game that runs out of steam well before its extended play-time is over.
Sega's marriage between its best-selling series and the cult anime ends up sloppy and half-hearted.
Arcane busywork leaves little room for genuine pleasure in this fascinating and frustrating genre oddity.
Yakuza continues its good run with a fine - if a little lumpy - retread of a modern classic.
Darksiders' schlocky action makes a welcome return, though it's not enough to shake the feeling you've played this before - and better.
Despite moving slowly in both its story and in combat, Triangle Strategy ultimately rewards your patience.
Offering a beautiful canvas to work with, Unpacking is a calm and tactile little sim about something most of us would usually dislike.
The mind behind Threes brings us this 'cosy-crunchy' turn-based adventure that's delightfully deep and brilliantly approachable.
A strong love for storytelling and the feel of games like Earthbound makes Eastward shine even where the gameplay flags.
Capcom shakes up the formula slightly for this enjoyable historical romp rooted in real-life events.
A beautifully realised old school JRPG whose only downfall is its story of all things.
Thanks to its adorable characters and a story that makes no excuses for how absurd it is, World's End Club is a lot of fun.
This cosmic point-and-click looks and feels like no other game out there.
An unusual setup, interesting characters and tongue-in-cheek writing make Astrologaster one of the most fun visual novels around.
A fascinating experiment in narrative techniques, even if there's some tonal whiplash along the way.
By marrying metroidvania, management sim and a good dose of kindness, Spiritfarer manages to feel simultaneously familiar and refreshing.
Eager to please genre fans, Sakura Wars delivers an olds-chool experience with a hefty dose of drama.
Night School Studios follows on its excellent work in Oxenfree with this touching look at the absurdity of life and video games.