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A sharp, accessible brawler that’s great in short bursts, though it leaves you wanting more. Invincible VS delivers fast, hard‑hitting action that’s genuinely fun and easy to pick up, with combat that feels great from the very first match. It shines when you’re swapping between characters or diving into quick battles. However, the extremely short story mode and limited selection of modes hold it back from reaching its full potential. There’s a strong foundation here, but it needs more content to truly stand out.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf proves that you don’t need a hundred hours of filler to create a masterpiece because it delivers pure handcrafted magic instead. It takes everything that worked in the first game, like the Ghibli-style art and that deep, silent storytelling and dials it up to eleven with smarter puzzles and a much more reactive orchestral score.
MOUSE P.I. for Hire is a true work of love that mixes a great art style with a very good soundtrack and gameplay, making it not just one of the most unique FPSs I’ve ever played, but one of the most unique games I’ve ever seen as well.
The Shore: Enhanced Edition feels more of the same on PC, with it being more akin to a port than additional upgrades. The entire game is still filled with geometry bugs that leave you falling through the map, badly anchored UI design which has subtitles creeping outside of the box, and poor enemy AI that will leave you frustrated rather than impressed. The Shore: Enhanced Edition provides a decent story at its core, but is let down by its abrupt ending in the closing chapter leaving you wondering if the whole ordeal was really worth it in the end.
The Spell Brigade offers a chaotic and enjoyable co-op experience, with creative spell combinations and strong teamwork moments being its biggest strengths. However, its excessive grinding just to unlock the next thing, small handful of maps, and general repetition, leaves this initially fun experience feeling exhausting. It’s better in short bursts rather than extended play sessions.
A relaxing little journey that feels warm, thoughtful and quietly satisfying. Urban Jungle is a genuinely cozy experience that I enjoyed spending time with. The gentle decorating gameplay, soft visuals, and small heartfelt moments from Ayta’s life create a calm and comforting atmosphere from start to finish. A few minor frustrations with precision placement and the limited settings do show through, but they never overshadow the relaxing feel of the game. It’s a peaceful way to unwind and get creative for a few hours.
Final Sentence is a creative idea that ultimately falls flat due to its lack of players, shallow gameplay, and quickly fading novelty. Despite a unique concept, the experience becomes repetitive and unrewarding, with little reason to keep playing. In the end, it fails to deliver a satisfying or lasting multiplayer experience.
Pragmata is a rare kind of experience that feels fresh, ambitious, and fully realised from start to finish. As a brand-new IP from Capcom, it takes risks that many modern games avoid, and that boldness truly pays off. It constantly challenged me to think, adapt, and engage with its unique systems in a meaningful way. Others will love it for that same originality, depth, and the way it stands out from the crowd. In a time dominated by sequels and safe bets, this feels like a complete and confident experience that absolutely delivers.
SCHiM is not like any platformer I’ve ever played, combining a unique gameplay mechanic with striking visuals, restful audio, and a small story everyone can interpret differently. The game may become a little repetitive, and the high-contrast visuals did become a hindrance, but I still had a fantastic time playing with my schim while getting up to all sorts of mischief along the way.
Absolum is an easy recommendation. If you enjoy roguelikes, roguelites, or classic side-scrolling beat-‘em-ups, this is a game that will hook you quickly and keep you coming back. Its blend of tight combat, evolving gameplay systems, and meaningful progression makes every run feel worthwhile. It’s the kind of game you won’t want to put down, and one you’ll likely revisit with friends just to experience it all over again.
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege proves you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a fun, challenging, and downright gorgeous game. Its 2D sprite presentation is clean, well animated, and reminds me of the early-nineties Super NES games. Despite its short playtime, it’s fun to replay, has multiple difficulty modes, and tons of achievements to keep you replaying for hours.
Cthulhu: Cosmic Abyss is a great example on how to make a game centred around interactive storytelling fun. While it may lack some of the action and combat orientated takes of previous Cthulhu games, Cosmic Abyss thrives in its environmental storytelling and deep investigative mechanics, that give it an addictive, and engaging style of gameplay that is rarely explored in gaming. Strong supportive characters, with a likeable main protagonist, made me feel connected to them, and their personal battles they went through with the Eldritch God Cthulhu.
Life is Strange: Reunion was a wonderful game, despite its flaws, providing full closure on the original series, with Max and Chloe working in unison for one final time. There are numerous elements which could have been fine-tuned to further improve the game, but as it stands, I’m satisfied with my overall experience.
Diablo II Reign of the Warlock is a genuinely fun DLC that, in my opinion, should have come out 25 years ago. It refreshes a game that many of us had put to bed and gives it a fresh new set of challenges. I really enjoyed playing as the ridiculously overpowered Warlock, and I hope that this is a sign of things to come. C’mon Blizzard, let’s get some more awesome DLC for older games.
I found Cleaning Up! to be quite a fun little adventure, despite its short length. Cleaning up trash and dirt is very satisfying and easy to do, and it’s done differently from other cleaning games, which makes it easy for me to recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
A slick, energetic racer that hits hard and keeps you coming back for more. Screamer is a bold and stylish arcade racer that delivers fast action, great presentation and a surprising amount of depth. The mix of single player modes, online options and generous accessibility features makes it easy to enjoy, and the anime inspired world gives it a personality that stands out. There are some rough edges, especially with the controls and difficulty spikes, but the overall experience is exciting, energetic and packed with content. If you are looking for a fresh arcade racer with plenty to offer, Screamer is well worth your time.
What little fun Legacy of Kain: Ascendance does offer, is quickly replaced by the feeling of boredom. With a distinct lack of replayability, forgettable boss fights, and poor level design, fans of the series will indeed wonder what has happened to the series, and its usual pedigree of strong character development through storytelling. Sadly, what Ascendance does well, is overshadowed by its painfully short runtime, and mediocre enemy designs.
Code Vein II is a genuinely enjoyable game with a lot going for it; the story is amazing, the graphics are for the most part, awesome, and the soundscape just makes everything feel that bit more epic. With a little polish and some patches, I feel like this could be one to add to anyone’s collection. So if you enjoy a good ARPG with an intense story, this might be the one to pick up just now.
Raccoin delivers a seriously addictive mix of coin pusher satisfaction and roguelike depth, with tons of variety, unlocks, and replayability that kept me hooked for hours. The different characters, relic-style chips, and constant progression make every run feel fresh, while the core gameplay of stacking coins and hitting big multipliers is incredibly rewarding. It’s the kind of game where you can chase massive scores or just enjoy the steady grind, all backed by solid sound design and a flexible retro visual style.
I’ve never played a game like Order 13, and with horror and simulation being some of my favourite genres, it made this game a truly terrific and enjoyable experience. Audio was the star of the show, but I found every element to be exceptional. I’m hopeful Order 13 will continue to be updated and have me making my way back to the warehouse.