Aside from some frustrations due to unclear object interactions, the puzzles were mostly clever and logical. It’s a short experience, taking only about three hours to complete, but it’s packed with action, strategy, and an emotional narrative that feels satisfying. If you enjoy old school point-and-click adventures, dinosaurs, and sci-fi, then Theropods is worth checking out.
Twisted Tower is a nonstop thrill(carnival) ride from start to finish, and can be completed in one sitting as it only takes about four to six hours to complete. There’s also a New Game Plus option, which will give you access to other areas on each floor that were previously boarded up, so there’s plenty of incentive to play it more than once. I know I will. If you love Bioshock and want to play a severely demented carnival-themed take on it, then its time to scale the Twisted Tower.
Even though there have been Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remasters for other systems in the past, this newest version for the Nintendo Switch 2 has them all beat. It combines every new addition and Quality of Life improvement from each iteration and provides them in one convenient package. The only drawback to this version (and yes, it’s kind of a big one) is that there are no save data transfers available from the Switch to the Switch 2. There is also no discounted upgrade path for existing owners of the Switch version.
I was eager to play Capy Castaway ever since I first saw it announced and was not disappointed. The beginning was a little slow, but it quickly opened up and had me completely hooked. I played the whole game from start to finish in about six hours, but I know there are things that I missed and I’m absolutely going to play through it again. It gave me that same warm, feel-good experience that I got from A Short Hike and A Tiny Sticker Tale.
D-topia is a game that I was intrigued by after playing the demo, but I wasn’t prepared for just how much I’d end up enjoying it. It surprised me in a lot of good ways. Beneath its cutesy exterior, D-topia is an unexpectedly thought-provoking game. It addresses some deeper topics such as an overreliance on technology and what it means to be human, all in a charming manner.
Schrödinger’s Call is one of those rare visual novels that sticks with you after playing it. I’m in awe of just how profound it can be at times. It’s rare to find a game that can make you smile and shed tears in almost equal measure. I can’t recommend this game enough to anyone who’s a fan of thought-provoking visual novels.
For a game I was so excited for, it didn’t deliver what I was expecting or hoping for at all. What I felt with Mixtape wasn’t blissful nostalgia brought about by a poignant narrative. What I felt was complete and utter bewilderment that such a pretentious, mediocre product is being absolutely glazed as brilliant perfection by nearly every other major outlet. There are no stakes, no dialogue choices, no secrets, no alternate endings. There’s nothing but a boring, hollow experience that had me questioning if the creators even knew what the 90s were like. So I ask again, am I missing something?
I understand it’s supposed to be a casual experience, and that’s fine, especially with the additional hints options for better accessibility, but there’s honestly no challenge to be had here. Because of this, I fear that Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery might become another case that eventually grows cold.
To say I enjoyed my time with Tides of Tomorrow would be an understatement. I’m still obsessing over this game, even after having beaten it. Just like with Road 96, this is a game I’ll be playing many times. There’s so much left to uncover, places to explore, and characters to understand. With seven different endings to unlock (and to truly get the whole picture), Tides of Tomorrow is a game that doesn’t just encourage multiple playthroughs, it insists on it. This is a challenge I’ll gladly take up time and time again.
It’s not a flawless experience, but it does what it set out to do successfully, for the most part. The characters were cute (even when they were trying to murder me), the world was full of wonder and secrets, and being able to camouflage myself in front of an entire alien factory practicing Tai Chi is something I didn’t know was missing in my life until I did it. I wish the game had been a little bit longer, only because I was having so much fun exploring the strange environment, but at about five to six hours to beat (without searching for all of the hidden collectibles), Darwin’s Paradox! is absolutely worth diving into.
Even though it wasn’t quite the bizarre comedy I thought it was going to be, it proved to be a delightful and thought-provoking time. I would like to take a moment to provide a word of caution though, as if you’re currently dealing with some more serious mental health issues, then this game might bring up some unpleasantness, especially if you haven’t dealt with things properly. That said, Vampire Therapist treats mental health issues with the utmost respect and is a surprisingly deep game that’s worth sinking your teeth into if this sort of thing interests you.
The premise is intriguing, but the frustrating combat and stealth make this game a chore to get through. A bizarre choice at the end undercut the whole narrative that was being built.
The amount of enjoyment you’ll get from Poker Night at the Inventory depends heavily on both your love of poker and knowledge of these relics from another time.
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse is a wonderful follow-up to the The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. You won’t need to have played the first game to understand this one, but there are a few references to characters and events from that game that will give fans of the first an extra layer of appreciation. The pacing is can be rough, especially during the opening hour or so, but beyond that is a game that has plenty of twists, turns, and thought-provoking themes.
It makes me feel the same way I felt about the Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King collection. We were young and didn’t have many better options for games centered around licensed IPs back then, so we were more patient and willing to look past the glaring flaws within these games. Now that we have countless better options at our fingertips, I think it’s better to leave some relics from our past in the past.
There are some who think, “if you’ve played one Just Dance, you’ve played them all”, but I respectfully disagree. Between the new modes, fine-tuned returning modes, new song list, and the vastly improved controls and motion tracking technology, Just Dance 2026 Edition is an incredible entry for both newcomers and veteran fans alike.
There are quite a few anomaly-finding games out there, but The Cabin Factory has a few unique twists that help to set it apart from the rest. The story is nothing to write home about, but let’s be honest, that’s not what most people are going to care about. What’s important is that the game is fun, easy to play, and delivers on some satisfying scares. It’s a short game, taking about an hour or so to see everything it has to offer, but for its low three dollar price tag, it’s well worth checking out.
Microids seems to be finally finding their stride with these Agatha Christie games, and I couldn’t be happier! The story is compelling, even if it felt overly padded at times with the inclusion of another protagonist, the gameplay has been reworked so it feels much more satisfying, and the puzzles are a lot of fun without being overly complicated. This is by far the most fun I’ve had playing an Agatha Christie game in a long time.
CyberConnect2 took the formula from the first successful game and added even more polish and depth, making Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 a must-play if you’re already a fan, or have ever even simply been curious as to what all the fuss is about.
I was optimistic about The Drifter just from seeing the trailer, but I was unprepared for just how remarkable the game truly is. From gorgeous pixel art, to fantastic vocal performances, to a truly bonkers and melancholy storyline, The Drifter is one of the most memorable and unique experiences I’ve had in a point-and-click adventure in a long time. If you’re a fan of the genre, The Drifter is undeniably a must-play.