Max Fagandini
The charm of a beautifully-rendered forest world and its adorable denizens belies a challenging Metroidvania experience in Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, an updated re-release of the 2015 indie hit. Will you be able to restore light to the forest, or will you fall prey to the razor-sharp talons of the dreaded Kuro?
Traverse a fragmented alien world as a lovestruck couple and hunt down answers to the mysteries surrounding you in Haven, new from the developers of FURI. As you explore the planet and follow this mature and honest portrayal of their romantic relationship, do you have it in you to help them take control of their own destiny and protect each other from the sinister forces of the Apiary?
A blind girl, a faithful dog and a harrowing journey across a country ravaged by war: the new episodic narrative game from DreamTree Games looks to pose some tough questions and lay bare some harsh realities about a land wracked with violence. In DeLight: The Journey Home, young Sammy must find her way to safety while her world falls apart around her.
Hot on the trail of the demons who kidnapped her little brother, brave Raji finds herself drawn into an adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can you help her and her divine patrons thwart the plans of the evil Mahabalasura in this beautiful celebration of Indian culture and mythology?
Get ready to match dice like never before in TENS!, the new puzzler from Kwalee. Travel to far-flung terrains and meet a roster of wild and wacky characters in your quest to prove yourself the ultimate master of dice! Which is a big deal. Honestly.
Turn-based combat and adorable deadly monsters abound in Crown Trick, the new roguelike from Next Studios and Team17. Can you defeat the evil Duke Vlad and save the Realm of Nightmares? And what’s the deal with that fancy-looking crown?
Take the future of Earth into your own hands and venture into the ScourgeBringer, a mysterious floating tower full of fast-paced hack-and-slash action and enigmatic secrets. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and not even death will stop you.
Villainous robots have made off with your daughter’s mind in MindSeize, a planet-hopping action-platformer in the vein of retro Metroidvania games. Is it a worthy successor to the classics, or does it prioritise style over substance? Let’s review.