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Ultimately, Day of the Shell is a compelling idea that doesn't fully realize its potential. It nails its core concept of accessibility and snappy tactics, but falters in the systems meant to support long-term engagement. For players seeking a bite-sized, brainy strategy game to play in short sessions, there's a lot to like here, but those hoping for deep progression, rich variety, or meaningful replayability may find themselves burning out quickly. It's not a bad game by any means; it's just one that feels like the first draft of something greater. With more content, balance tweaks, and expansion of its mechanics, it could become something special. As it stands, Day of the Shell is a promising and modest experience that is unique, but not unforgettable.
Furious combat and fiendish difficulty collide in this challenging yet satisfying revival.
In short, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition is a very worthwhile upgrade to the original. It improves on the base Switch version in every way, being every bit as engaging now as it was when it first launched in 2023. Owners of the original release can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition for £7.99/$20, and newcomers can pick up the game (that still works on Switch) for £66/$109.
For players craving a slower-paced, tactical squad-based shooter, Ready or Not is a must-play.
The new games delight, but the split between Jamboree and TV dulls the fun.
If you ever thought Resident Evil needed more felt My Friendly Neighborhood will be right up your Sesame Street.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a beautiful next-gen chapter of a gaming legend!
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.
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.