Contra: Operation Galuga is a fantastic return to the classic 2D run-and-gun shoot ’em up genre, in the legendary style of the NES Contra. The new visual style suits the game perfectly, and everything is enhanced by the series’ signature soundtrack. The game also features several new levels, a rogue-lite-style Perk Shop, and weapon upgrades. This nostalgic experience is slightly marred by finicky control settings that require frequent re-saving and the need to use a controller during co-op play. However, if you’re a Contra fan and aren’t put off by the higher price, this game definitely won’t disappoint you.
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King Arthur: Legion IX is a well-crafted tactical RPG featuring turn-based combat from an isometric perspective that makes excellent use of the universe of the original game, King Arthur: Knight's Tale. The story, which involves the lost Roman Ninth Legion, is well-written, and the game skillfully weaves together Christian, Celtic, and Roman mythology. Compared to the original game, the character skill tree is a bit simpler here, yet each character remains unique thanks to their own ultimate ability. The difficulty has also been significantly increased; the AI does an excellent job of maneuvering its units and presenting you with real challenges. The game features a very pleasant, intuitive interface, and if you enjoyed King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, you’ll be right at home. Unfortunately, compared to its predecessor, it does feel somewhat austere.
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TopSpin 2K25 marks a welcome return for the famous tennis series. The career mode is really well done; gaining experience and improving your player feels satisfying, as does the need to manage fatigue and exhaustion to prevent injuries. What might be a bit of a letdown for some players, however, is the somewhat more complex keyboard controls. The players’ visuals also don’t quite live up to expectations, but fortunately, the game’s on-court visuals and gameplay more than make up for it.
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Classified: France '44 is an enjoyable turn-based tactical RPG set during World War II in Nazi-occupied France. It draws inspiration from major titles in the genre, which is certainly no bad thing. Unfortunately, it has also inherited some of their flaws, such as the possibility of missing an enemy at close range despite a 90% chance of hitting. Replayability is enhanced by the fact that France is divided into several regions controlled by three local factions, each offering different bonuses. Likewise, the character classes and their skill trees, with various specialization options, allow you to play the game in your own style. However, the game is held back by technical issues that still need to be fixed. For fans of the genre, this is a title that will definitely keep you entertained.
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Praetorians – HD Remaster brings this once-successful RTS back with a new HD makeover, making it more visually appealing to today’s players. However, in addition to its improved visuals, the game also carries over the same flaws found in the original. Despite its shortcomings, it’s an enjoyable RTS that can really challenge the minds of die-hard strategists. Unfortunately, many modern players will find the game lacking in dynamism and rather tedious.
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Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is an enjoyable real-time strategy game set in the fantastic Terminator universe. However, as you play, you’ll constantly feel a sense of constraint and untapped potential that the game clearly had. It’s nice, it’s good, but in the realm of RTS titles, it’s a solid average—it won’t offend anyone, but it doesn’t particularly stand out either.
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The Thaumaturge is an intriguing story-driven RPG with an isometric perspective and turn-based combat, set in an alternate history of 1905 and taking place in Warsaw. Great emphasis is placed on the story and conversations, and dialogue choices can influence the overall direction of the plot. Acquiring new salutors, completing side quests, and exploring Warsaw are enjoyable and entertaining. However, the combat system is minimalist, and the combat style doesn’t vary much. The lack of equipment upgrades and the emphasis on dialogue may not be to everyone’s taste. Nevertheless, it’s definitely an interesting title with a unique setting that will entertain all fans of story-driven RPGs.
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Kapital: Sparks of Revolution is a visually impressive city-building strategy game set in the post-World War I era. The game offers a collection of interesting ideas with an emphasis on decision-making and managing limited resources. However, it is let down by the failure to fully develop some of its great ideas and the absence of important elements and metrics that are essential for managing the economy. Furthermore, some of the mechanics do not function quite correctly.
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Ghostrunner 2 is undoubtedly a worthy sequel to the first game. It features several new ideas, and the developers have made a noticeable effort to improve some of the mechanics carried over from the original. Most of the changes are for the better, but there are also elements that don’t quite fit the game’s concept. You can look forward to great dynamic gameplay, fantastic parkour, and challenging combat where you have to carefully choose the most effective path to your goal. Add to that the impressive graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, and you’re in for a treat.
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Enshrouded is a well-crafted third-person RPG with elements of survival, crafting, and a voxel world, where you can spend hundreds of hours building your own base, digging tunnels underground, or exploring a beautiful open map and battling enemies. The game offers a satisfying gameplay loop that will keep you entertained whether you’re playing solo or cooperating with other players. While some elements still need fine-tuning, even in Early Access, it’s clear that this game has tremendous potential—and even at this stage, it’s sure to eat up all your free time.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, like its predecessor, is a well-crafted game that fits perfectly into the Deus Ex series. The game combines FPS, RPG, stealth, and action elements, and the freedom to choose how you play it keeps things entertaining. Compared to Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, however, there’s a noticeable lack of freedom and a more limited scope, as evidenced by the presence of only two different endings and the fact that you face only one final boss.
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The Troop is a well-crafted turn-based strategy game set on a hex grid, whose gameplay—and especially its artificial intelligence—takes you back to the golden age of challenging strategy games. This game won’t give you anything for free; the AI will try to trap you in crossfire, wear you down, and maneuver you where it needs you to go. It won’t take unnecessary risks, and it can really give you a run for your money.
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Terminator Resistance is without a doubt the best game the developers at Teyon have released to date, and it’s what has earned them a place among the industry’s most respected studios. It’s a fantastic old-school shooter that’s fully licensed and set in the Terminator universe. If you can overlook a few flaws, you’ll still have a blast playing it even today.
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NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS definitely offers the best visuals in the Ninja Storm series. However, the storytelling—which follows Naruto from his youth through the Shippuden era to the time when he became the Hokage of his dreams and had a son, Boruto—is chaotic. As a result, the game’s potential has been limited to nothing more than a classic beat-’em-up where you can choose from 130 characters. Considering the entire Ultimate Ninja STORM series and the high standards it has set, this is merely a polished average.
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Tribe: Primitive Builder is an enjoyable building game with light survival and management elements, set on an island during the dawn of the human era. It’s a game that draws its strength from its setting and the island’s gameplay environment, complete with its indigenous inhabitants. The game has a distinctive visual charm and successfully captures the atmosphere of building on an island, but compared to other titles in its category, it doesn’t offer any groundbreaking innovations that would set it apart. However, fans of the genre will definitely find it entertaining for several dozen hours.
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Last Train Home is a well-crafted RTS with elements of management and survival that tells the story of Czechoslovak legionnaires with a simple wish to return home. The stylistic execution—including the visuals and audio—is excellent, and thanks to the ability to customize how you want to play and what you want to focus on, the game will appeal to both real-time strategy enthusiasts and story lovers alike. The game is held back slightly by some technical issues, which I believe will be resolved to perfection very soon.
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Party Animals is a playful and chaotic game that relies on the cuteness and clumsiness of animals as they battle each other in colorful arenas. However, the chaos and clumsiness, combined with sluggish controls, can very quickly turn the fun and smiles into intense frustration. If you have the chance to play with a group of friends, though, it’s a laid-back game perfect for evenings filled with fun, chaos, and playing pranks on one another.
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Daymare 1994: Sandcastle takes the entire series a big step forward and clearly shows that the developers have learned their lesson. The game is held back by its uneven pacing and storytelling. In terms of gameplay—specifically combat and visuals—it makes up for these shortcomings, even though you only have two weapons and one special freezing gadget at your disposal. For fans of the genre and the Daymare series, this will be an enjoyable experience that you’ll appreciate despite certain flaws.
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Total War: Pharaoh goes back to the roots of the famous series, returning to its historical foundation, realistic battles, and emphasis on tactics. The storytelling is enjoyable and engaging; the heroes are no longer incarnations of gods, but mortals who are members of an elite unit. The changing weather, which can significantly influence the course of a battle, is also a welcome addition—a won battle can suddenly turn into a struggle to rescue elite units from the mud. However, the game is let down by issues such as the sometimes odd behavior of the AI and problems with performance and smoothness.
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Barotrauma is a well-crafted cooperative game that does an excellent job of bringing the submarine and its crew to life. What really stands out here is undoubtedly the atmosphere and gameplay. The combination of sci-fi and the underwater world works perfectly. Each crew member plays a very important role, and the emphasis on knowing each member’s specialization is often a matter of life and death. However, some players may be put off by the 2D art style, the emphasis on character knowledge, and the sometimes erratic behavior of the AI.
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