Beautiful, infuriating, engaging, melancholic. Hollow Knight Silksong lives up to its promise. It’s a sequel to a smash hit indie that stole hearts back in 2017, and it’s quite simply a masterpiece of a platforming 2D metroidvania video game. It excels in every possible area and improves on its predecessor in every way, except perhaps in difficulty… maybe that’s me though? This might actually be the game that convinces me to ‘get good’.
The Book of Aaru is a game that had a fair amount on paper to pull me in. I love a good rogue-like, I’ve poured endless hours into games like Hades and Diablo. The general rule is that the words, “ Indie” and “ isometric,” are enough alone to grab me. Add a relatively original Egyptian world and theme to the mix and I went in hoping that I had a little bit of a hidden gem on my hands. Unfortunately, convoluted skill trees, perk systems, and crafting options, coupled with largely uninteresting gameplay and frustrating technical issues, made for a less than enjoyable time.
Spirit of the North 2 is a beautifully put-together, minimalistic adventure. It let me explore a beautifully realised world and discover its tragedies on my own terms and at my own pace, with a freedom that feels rare for video games in 2025. A few technical itches aside, I adored my time with chunky little fox and their various wildlife companions and found myself a little disappointed to go when it was time to wrap up this review.
Fall of Porcupine is a delightful narrative adventure game on the Nintendo Switch that takes players on an odd little journey through the town of Porcupine. With anthropomorphic animal characters, charming graphics, and immersive gameplay it fits snugly into the ‘cozy’ game category and feels so at home on the Switch. Despite this, Fall of Porcupine is a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as loss and the challenges of modern healthcare. It never shy’s away from heavy conversation topics.
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! offers all the vibes of classic Bubble Bobble have made their triumphant return on the Nintendo Switch in their tricky puzzley form. Offering players a nostalgic experience with a fresh coat of paint, there are plenty of elements to captivate a new audience.
Developed by Sundae Month, this game is a must-play for all dog lovers and cosy gamers out there. The game is called Pupperazzi and is available on various gaming platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox. The premise is really simple. You take photos of dogs. You’re the Pupperazzi! Easy!
Curse of the Sea Rats is a 2.5D Metroidvania game developed by Petoons Studio and published by PQube Limited. The game is set in a pirate-themed world and follows the adventure of four playable characters.
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace is a third-person on-rails shooter based on the 2022 movie of the same name. Admittedly I haven’t seen it, so I won’t comment on if the game is enhanced prior to viewing. Maybe the movie adds something to the game. I don’t know.