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Conspiracy abounds in this charming Somnium side story replete with perplexing puzzles.
Death Relives is a strong idea wrapped in a conflicted execution. The mythological angle is compelling, the gameplay systems offer a clever survival loop, and the atmosphere occasionally hits unnerving highs, but the AI implementation, mechanical jank, and uneven design choices keep the game from reaching its full potential. As someone who values artistic integrity and thoughtful design, it's disheartening to see such a unique concept compromised by shortcuts that dilute rather than enhance the experience. Still, there's enough intrigue here for horror fans to chew on, especially those curious about games that experiment with form and format. Just know going in that you're not getting an Aztec horror masterpiece, but something messier, stranger, and far more divisive.
The Necromancer's Tale moves at a deliberate pace, placing narrative, dialogue, and social mechanics above flashy combat and high-fidelity graphics. For those who enjoy morally grey choices, dark magic, and slow-burning intrigue, there's a lot to appreciate here. It's a flawed gem – a little rough, a little strange, but undeniably unique.
To justify buying the game now, you'd have to have supreme confidence in Tripwire (whose team has changed dramatically since KF2), and assume that they're treating this like an Early Access game, but realistically, it's better to wait and go play the other games in the meantime.
In a genre saturated with surface-level scares, Luto stands apart. It is a landmark psychological horror experience that is unafraid to be abstract, emotionally ambitious, and structurally inventive. For those willing to engage with its rhythm, its difficulty, and its solemnity, Luto offers one of the most hauntingly profound journeys in modern horror gaming. It is more than a spiritual successor to the horror classics it evokes. It is their evolution.
Other than that, the game runs smoothly on PC but features a few inoffensive frame rate dips that occur occasionally in some areas. Overall, while Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has some notable flaws and may require some balancing, the game offers fresh and innovative elements that make it enjoyable and memorable.
You might come into Tamagotchi Plaza feeling like you’ll be lightly entertained, but all too soon you’ll reach the conclusion that there’s barely anything here that’ll keep your attention for long.
Shadow Labyrinth is a bold experiment by its developer and one that still deserves credit for its creativity and willingness to push boundaries. It offers a fresh, darker take on a beloved franchise, blending classic elements with modern genre conventions that almost suceeds.
A deck building, pixel art, turn based RPG, where Guitar Hero meets Pokémon that absolutely shreds.
CRPGs are a difficult genre to do well, and are often clunky. Neverwinter Nights 2 is both clunky and old, making it hard to enjoy today. This version has not made meaningful updates to the game, so it remains a pain to play for all but the most hardcore CRPG fans.
As predicted, College Football '25 would rightly become the best selling sport game of all time, with only Call of Duty outselling it last year, period. Amazingly, this year's version is better in every way. Execution, presentation, immersion and depth go the next level on its second lap. The best amazingly just got best-ter. If you've got a PS5 Pro, College Football '26 is the game designed for it .
Essentially, if you enjoyed RoboCop: Rogue City, then grab RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, as it's essentially more of the same but with some tweaks here and there. If you haven't played the original but you'd like to play a game in which you get to be RoboCop, either is fine, but certainly grab a copy, as it's a lot of fun!
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream shines thanks to stunning visuals and an emotional narrative. Gameplay is engaging and nicely crafted, though a little more freedom would work wonders. At any rate, I'm entirely satisfied with the quality of this game and strongly recommend you play it, sooner or later.
In the end, Somber Echoes succeeds in most of the areas that matter. It's a thoughtfully made Metroidvania with some standout mechanics, beautiful environments, and a solid gameplay loop. Its combat is serviceable, occasionally frustrating, but never fundamentally broken. Its story is intriguing, if emotionally distant. Its traversal and level design are its greatest strengths, occasionally held back by finicky controls and minor mechanical flaws. For fans of the genre, especially those who appreciate atmospheric worldbuilding and mythological themes, Somber Echoes offers a rewarding, compact experience that's worth the investment.
A solid sequel to one of PSVRs best games
A solid remake that doesn't quite stick the landing thanks to some bewildering soundtrack choices
It's impressive that, considering its mix of two very different genres, Crown Gambit very rarely missteps. Through the ten or so hours I spent with Crown Gambit, there were very few moments were I wasn't completely invested in the fate of Meodred. With fast-paced storytelling and a unique card system, this is a fascinating addition to your tactical combat collection, provided you can survive all that backstabbing.
Klaus Lee – Thunderballs is a love letter to an era of gaming when skill and patience were the only ways forward, but it's delivered with a modern, smartly designed touch. It's tough, sometimes unfairly so, but it's also addictive, well-paced, and endlessly replayable thanks to its level creation tools. Whether you're blasting through the main campaign or diving into player-made deathtraps, the core mechanics remain solid, the humor stays sharp, and the satisfaction of threading the needle with your jetpack never gets old.
More than just a novelty, Flower Defense stands as one of the more successful VR adaptations of a traditional genre, making intelligent use of its platform and delivering a consistently engaging gameplay loop. Though brief, only taking around 6-8 hours to get through the main portion of the game, the experience is densely packed with memorable moments and creative ideas, making it well worth revisiting. For longtime Smurfs fans and strategy enthusiasts alike, this is an impressive and worthwhile addition to the Meta Quest library.
Hitman World of Assassination on Switch 2 is an ambitious and somewhat successful port. It looks great, plays well in short bursts, and offers a ton of replay value. But frequent performance issues and frustrating online limitations bring down the overall experience. If you can look past the constant framerate stutters and plan to play mostly online, then there is some fun to be had for fans of the stealth and strategy genre.