Dylan Pamintuan
Amber Isle is a fun prehistoric adventure that values the friendships and profits made in the game. However, it is held back by some issues that can get in the way of truly enjoying the experience.
Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes is a nice and cosy mystery to solve on a rainy day, but don't expect something more complex than that.
REYNATIS is an excellent magical adventure set in the mean streets of Shibuya. With great use of its simple yet awesome gameplay mechanics, it's definitely worth your time, but be prepared to deal with less-than-stellar design choices.
Marko: Beyond Brave is good at its core, but its execution can be quite shaky. It has great presentation and methodical fights with bosses and enemies, but the iffy platforming and issues I encountered just left a bad taste afterwards.
StormEdge is a pretty good roguelite with fun mechanics and an amazingly animated style, but I do feel there just could've been more done to really push it further.
Last Dream Fishing Arcade is a nice and casual alternative to real fishing. It will require patience and focus to play, but those who stick with it will find an enjoyable time.
Retail Company Simulator does what it sets out to do and creates an addictive experience that you would never get as an actual retail worker. It's a really fun and relaxing time, so I definitely recommend it.
Gori: Cuddly Carnage is an amazing character action game that will make you eager for its sequel. It's cute, creepy, and full of carnage, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Leximan is a pretty short adventure, but it's a great one nonetheless. Its humour and wit never fails to make me smile and laugh, and everything that it throws at you is fun in its own way.
SteamWorld Heist II is made with plenty of heart and effort to create an amazing adventure that never feels bad. Don't be afraid to stop by and make your own legend. It's worth it.
Don't miss out on Beyond Good & Evil. It's a great game that deserves to be played, and while I do have issues, some of which are not inherent to the game (like requiring Ubisoft Connect), it is well worth the price.
Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends is as satisfying as great sushi. You'll have fun running a restaurant and making friends at a nice pace with very little to stop you.
Flame Keeper is a nice time, if short, but it feels like there could be more that could be done, held back by its own mechanics and lack of variety.
Go get Spiritfall. I'm flat-out telling you to because it's just that good. Even if you aren't familiar with its inspirations, you should go get it. It's easy to get into and mastery will come naturally. Don't sleep on this.
Pool Cleaning Simulator tries to be interesting, and it does work at times, but at the end of the day, it's more like doing chores than playing a game.
Lost in Tropics is barely a survival game and I can't even tell it was a roguelite. There are better games that will last you longer than three real weeks than the three in-game weeks this game asks of you.
Swarm Grinder is a good time but it does lack a little variety. You have to keep yourself engaged all throughout and there's plenty to do, but prepare for an actual grind to victory.
POOLS is not for the easily anxious, even if there's nothing in the water to pull you down. The sounds alone will make you fear the depths. You should
The Lost Legends of Redwall: Feasts & Friends is a nice and cosy game to play, but it's so bare-bones right now that I want seconds just to have my fill.
The METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is as solid as you can get with modern platforms, coming with a great selection of games and bonus features that can make new fans out of curious newbies.