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TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer with a solid narrative. While at times a little too difficult, its core journey is worth experiencing to see Mae's interactions with various people in the world.
Invincible VS doesn't have a steep learning curve like many fighting games in the genre, but it is easy to pick up and understand, even if that's to a fault.
Aphelion is a solid science fiction adventure with a large focus on emotional connection and narrative. Despite some tedious controls and obvious bugs, the journey is worth staying to the very end.
Following up on the success of Road 96, developer DigixArt is making waves once again by shaking up the narrative genre with their latest release, Tides of Tomorrow. With an innovative mechanic to help push the story forward, its asynchronous multiplayer components make the overall experience one they won't have to undertake alone.
Vampire Crawlers is a strong proof of concept that the Vampire Survivors formula can be applied to other genres. In this case, we have a rock solid marriage between card game and dungeon crawling mechanics, thereby creating an addictive and gratifying gameplay loop. I can't wait to see what updates are in store for Vampire Crawlers.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss can't find anything interesting or new to say about Lovecraft's work, but its detective adventure gameplay is an extremely promising foundation.
Replaced's art style is simply incredible to look at, and its narrative concerning AI and megacorps feels original rather than derivative. Even so, it's a very slow burn, with pretty basic platforming and mundane Simon Says-style combat.
Mouse: PI for hire is committed to the bit and executes its cartoonish vision spectacularly. It also has a surprisingly robust narrative, as well as competent, Doom Eternal-like gameplay, even if it's a bit on the easier side.
Pragmata is an emotional journey that'll stay with you long after you've completed the game, all while making you appreciate the little things we may take for granted.
People of Note is a strong spiritual successor to the PS1 era of RPGs, while blazing its own path forward.
Filled with secrets and creativity, Super Meat Boy 3D is ultimately betrayed by slippery controls that cause a much less fun frustration than its predecessor.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance has its (black) heart in the right place, but that can't save it from repetitive and frustrating platforming and a questionable narrative.
Reaching scores in the quadrillions by creating insane combos with various coins, gadgets, and more makes RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike an addicting experience. With plenty of unlocks and additional difficulties, this is one roguelite that will have your attention for a good long while.
The Boys: Trigger Warning is a great window into the messed-up world of The Boys that puts characters into the shoes of a new character with a tragic story and a fun set of powers to unleash on the world. Gameplay is fun and easy to get into and it feels oh so successful to master.
Marathon is a great-looking and extremely rewarding competitive extraction shooter let down by an inadequate prologue and poor monetization.
Screamer is a pure shot of adrenaline. Learning the game's intricacies rewards players with an exhilarating, aggressive, and action-packed experience. With its engrossing storyline and anime aesthetic, Screamer is sure to captivate players.
If you want to shoot a bunch of bugs, cause a ton of explosions, and watch some genuinely funny cutscenes all through the lens of an in-universe highly propagandized video game, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! might just be for you. While it has its flaws (namely, squad gameplay, objective variety, and the Bug mode), it's entertaining to say the least.
Pokopia offers something for all Pokemon fans whether you're the type to just want to go on an adventure with Pokemon (as Pokemon?) or create a whole new world with Pokemon. While the end-game grind was dull, overall this is a fantastic package.
It shoots loud, and it feels heavy, but not one element of Toxic Commando can agree on which should be the core focus, leaving a messy, tangled web of underdeveloped mechanics for the player to figure out.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 delivers on every level, creating a thrilling story with beautiful visuals and satisfying and fun gameplay.