Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! lets you lead a thrilling police investigation—and what’s more, it sets it against colorful backdrops and within its own unique world. At the same time, it piles one bearded cliché on top of another, but it does so so consistently and with such passion that you’ll want to turn off your inner critic and simply enjoy the well-told story… because this is a damn good detective story.
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Kingdom: New Lands adds more interesting mechanics to the fun core of its predecessor, and thanks to the ability to travel between islands, it ensures much greater replayability. The only downsides are a few minor bugs and the price, which seems relatively high compared to Kingdom: Two Crowns. Some players might also be put off by the time limit in the form of winter, which effectively prevents you from playing indefinitely.
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It certainly can’t be said that Frostpunk 2 simply blindly copies the previous installment without attempting any changes. Instead, it shifts the focus from individuals to the collective, and if this shift in gameplay—along with the political aspect—doesn’t put you off, you’ll have at least as much fun as you did with the original game. However, given the number of bugs and unfinished elements, as well as the relatively sparse content, it will be interesting to see what the developers come up with in the coming months.
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There are several reasons why you might want to play The Gray Man… Maybe you’re a fan of purna. Maybe you want to support the Czech indie scene. Maybe you’re interested in serial killers and would like to get a glimpse into their minds. All of this will lead you to a game with a unique story and graphics, but don’t expect a simple or polished gaming experience. After all, most reviews on Steam agree on that point.
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BZZZT is, first and foremost, a challenge. So once you’ve worked your way through the main story, you can seamlessly continue by completing the game to 100%, fulfilling bonus challenges, or beating the high scores. But if you’re not a fan of platformers that punish you for every mistake, don’t even try it.
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Although the wait for Rain World: Downpour was long, the resulting DLC is well worth it in terms of scope. The only minor issues might be the technical glitches that occasionally crop up with such a large amount of content, and the occasional inconsistency with the original game. However, unless you’re a lore purist, buying Downpour is a pretty clear choice.
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Subnautica: Below Zero is difficult to evaluate objectively. The graphics are even more beautiful, the underwater world has been enriched with additional original biomes, and you can now explore a snow-covered land as well. On the other hand, you receive far more hints, navigating the (smaller) map is no longer a problem, and survival in general isn’t as difficult. Furthermore, the presence of additional characters and the voice acting for the main heroine mean that the original atmosphere, based on your isolation, has faded. The final decision therefore depends mainly on the player’s preferences, but if you couldn’t get enough of the first Subnautica (as was the case for me), you’ll have fun with this one too. Subjectively, I’m therefore giving it an extra half point.
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SCP: Secret Files turned out to be a pleasant surprise that hinted at the potential for adapting the entire SCP project. Although the gameplay isn’t particularly complex or original—and you can complete each segment in under an hour—the developers have taken a step in the right direction, and each story offers enough creativity to captivate players and leave a lasting impression. For fans of the SCP Foundation, it’s practically a must-play; for others, it can serve as a good introduction to this universe. The only potential downside is the very short overall playtime, and the planned expansions are currently uncertain.
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Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 takes the formula of its predecessor and transplants it into a new setting… without offering much in the way of innovation. The biggest step forward is its distinctive futuristic world, but that’s not quite enough to prevent this (slightly more expensive) sequel from feeling, at times, like nothing more than a reskin or a story DLC. For those interested, it’s therefore better to start with the original game first, or wait for a sale on this one.
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Shovel Knight Dig isn't a bad game; at most, it's slightly redundant. This generally successful adaptation of a well-known franchise to a new format is held back by a lack of innovation and a few missteps in terms of game design. If you’re a huge fan of the rogue-lite genre and/or the Shovel Knight series, you’ll have plenty of fun… but otherwise, at least in this genre, there are better options to choose from.
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Cats and the Other Lives offers a well-written story with charming visuals and an unusual perspective from the main character. As a game that blends point-and-click adventure with a 2D walking simulator, it’s entertaining, but the plot’s resolution is predetermined, and you have absolutely no influence over it. On your second playthrough, you’ll enjoy all the details you missed before, collect the rest of the achievements, and then you’ll likely have no reason to return to the game. However, a little emotional appeal from the developers might help you make up your mind, as part of their earnings goes toward surgeries for stray cats.
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LEGO Bricktales ultimately left me with mixed feelings. Although the graphics are solid, the puzzles are quite inventive, and the game is entertaining for a few hours, the unpolished technical aspects combined with the rather strictly limited gameplay give the impression of untapped potential. If you like LEGO and want to try a more original puzzle game, feel free to give Bricktales a shot, but you’re better off waiting for a sale. At thirty euros for about fifteen hours of one-time, slightly repetitive fun, the developers have definitely overpriced it.
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APICO is a charming sandbox simulator that also teaches you a thing or two. For fans of laid-back gameplay in a pleasant natural setting, this game is the perfect choice. The price of €16.79 is currently a bit on the high side, but it’s justified either by a discount or the promise of future updates. By purchasing the game, you’ll also be contributing to the #SaveTheBees charity, thereby improving the lives of some real bees.
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Gibbon: Beyond the Trees is an endless runner, but with an unconventional hero and an environmental message. You’ll quickly get the hang of the gameplay, which is based on a surprisingly fun, fluid swinging mechanic, and even after a few hours, you’ll still want to keep improving. That said, the game is otherwise rather light on content, so you might want to consider picking it up on sale.
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We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is a well-crafted remaster of the original 2005 game, which will particularly delight die-hard fans of the Katamari series and offer a bit of a trip down memory lane to the days of the PlayStation 2. If you played the original, you should definitely pick up the remaster without a second thought. However, the gameplay is marred by a few shortcomings, most notably the clunky controls, which will take some getting used to in the PC version. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie a solid seven out of ten.
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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is an improved sequel to the original game in every respect. So here, too, there’s no point in rushing through it—instead, savor the story bit by bit and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. If the developers release a third installment and polish up the final details, Coffee Talk could become a truly delightful, relaxing trilogy.
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Whether you’re already into singing or just want to learn a little something in a relaxed way, One Hand Clapping is the perfect choice for you. Simple tasks based on singing specific notes or rhythmically tapping keys are skillfully woven into various puzzles, so they never get repetitive; this also means the game is accessible to anyone who isn’t afraid to experiment a little with the controls.
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Minor hiccups aside, Frostpunk is a great city-building strategy game. The difficulty is set just right—you can always scrape by, but at the same time, you’re already forced to start tackling the next crisis looming on the horizon. Only players who like to play cautiously or have empathy for their workers should steer clear. The game is primarily let down by its underutilized alternate history premise, which could have yielded so much more. Beyond that, certain decisions regarding the DLC offerings also smack a bit of cash-grabbing.
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Although 60 Parsecs! isn’t exactly an original game, it builds on the core gameplay of its predecessor with more polished graphics, another dose of wacky humor, and a wider range of options. As a survival game with lower difficulty but a greater variety of story branches, it offers many hours of fun as you explore all the possible endings. It might just start to feel a bit repetitive later on, though…
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Hadr is a short art piece—don’t expect a conventional gaming experience. Instead, prepare yourself for an interactive take on a gallery visit, where your thoughts will drift and wander, much like a fluttering piece of fabric. The description on Steam might give you a hint: are real things disappearing, or just memories of them? (Probably only the visual representations of strings of numerical data rendered by a few dozen voxels projected onto your computer screen are disappearing, but shh. Ceci n’est pas une pipe.).
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