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Once you've unlocked a good selection of weapons, finishers, and special attacks, Astor: Blade of the Monolith becomes a pretty enjoyable affair.

Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a daft little sandbox game full of charming characters, but don't expect it to take a long time to complete.

Anybody who has ever enjoyed a turn-based RPG and fancies a trip down memory lane will find themselves delighted with SKALD: Against the Black Priory.

Best in short doses and played at maximum risk, Bootleg Steamer is at least fairly unique among the indie releases of the last few years.

Capes is a solid turn-based strategy title that has some great ideas in the fight, and more often than not keeps things exciting.

Men of War II is a deeply strategic and intense title that makes every decision, whether big or small, mean something.

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PC is a superb port of one of the PS5's best exclusives.

RKGK is a beautiful game that puts all its heart into fast and fluid movement and the graffiti you'll paint across Cap City.

Zet Zillions combines compelling deck building and a sweet Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic to really stand out amongst its peers.

Isles of Sea and Sky is a box pushing game brought kicking and screaming into the modern era, and it's so damn compelling.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a good sequel with some excellent acting and gorgeous visuals, but the pacing struggles quite a bit.

Whether you're replaying for the new visuals, or a very lucky first-time player, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is one of the best RPGs ever to come out of Nintendo.

Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling is a wonderful take on the Otome genre, but it's hard to get into for people who skipped the original.

In a year that's slowly being dominated by indie releases, Songs of Conquest from Lavapotion is a stand-out hit.

System Shock on PS5 is a great opportunity for console players to experience Nightdive Studios excellent remake of a classic.

Galacticare is a simple, imaginative management sim with a lot of personality. And really, what more do you need?

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a wonderful sci-fi romp with a story that has to be experienced to be believed.

Inkbound is a turn based Roguelike with a whole lot of depth to it, but don't expect it to hold your hand in the early hours.

Mullet Madjack is a fantastic boomer shooter, with Roguelike elements and loads of fresh mechanics that mean you'll never get bored.

Die by the Blade has a few good ideas in its sheathe, but ultimately it fails to generate any genuine excitement.