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Box Knight isn’t going to blow you away with deep, tactical combat or mind bending level design, but it honestly doesn’t need to. It’s a silly, lighthearted, and genuinely funny roguelike that knows exactly what it wants to be. If you’re looking for an affordable, quick hit game to blow off some real world workplace stress after a long week especially if you bring a co-op buddy along for the ride it’s well worth it!
The Sinking City 2 is a fantastic survival horror experience, combining tense combat, intelligent enemies, rewarding exploration and exceptional level design with a wonderfully grim Lovecraftian atmosphere. Despite some bugs and the reduced importance of investigations, its haunting flooded city and compelling storytelling make it worthy of picking up.
Halo: Campaign Evolved beautifully modernises a legendary campaign with stunning visuals, fantastic gunplay, refined level design, co-op options and plenty of nostalgia. Despite the disappointing absence of competitive multiplayer, this exceptional remake demands your attention.
Duskfade might not reinvent the clockwork, but it certainly knows how to make the hours fly by. It’s a gorgeous, heartfelt adventure that leans heavily into the nostalgia of classic platformers, and honestly, that’s a big part of its charm. I’ll definitely be going for the 100% completion in the days to come and will lovingly revisit this colourful world many times over in the years to come! Duskfade had me hooked from the first gear to the final tick, and I’m already wishing I could turn back the clock and play it again.
Quarantine Zone : The Last Check was a game that was fun to play on PC, but the console version just misses the mark thanks to bad controls. If I were to mark this down purely as a PC game, I would have given it a higher score because it is a lot of fun to play in that format, but the console version just feels like a bad port, unfortunately. Playing it on PC instead would be my suggestion.
Fun in short bursts, chaotic at heart, and always ready for a fight. Mexican Ninja delivers fast, colourful fun with punchy combat and a world full of personality. Its upgrade systems and chaotic style keep things engaging, even when the repetition starts to creep in. It’s an easy game to enjoy in short bursts, and while a few missed opportunities hold it back, there’s still plenty of charm and energy for anyone who loves a lively beat ’em up.
A deceptively smart adventure wrapped in pure charm. Dodo Duckie surprised me far more than I expected, blending cheerful charm with clever perspective‑shifting puzzles that kept me thinking right to the end. Its colourful worlds, quirky characters, and delightful cosmetic touches make the journey consistently joyful, even when the difficulty spikes. Despite a few bumps, this is a bright, inventive platformer that rewards curiosity, patience, and a willingness to see things from a different angle.
BOKURA shines brightly in its opening hours, delivering a clever and heartfelt co‑op experience that kept me and Benny talking, comparing perspectives, and enjoying the surprises in how the story unfolds. Its dual‑world design feels fresh and engaging, especially early on. As the adventure continues, a few frustrations start to creep in and slow the momentum, but the journey remains memorable and absolutely worth sharing with someone you enjoy playing alongside.
A vibrant adventure that stumbles in places but still delivers a memorable journey. Akatori offers a vibrant world, rewarding progression, and enjoyable combat that make the adventure engaging. Some elements fall short, such as the flat NPCs, small text, and a few frustrating moments with navigation and difficulty, but they never outweigh the game’s charm or atmosphere. It’s a flawed yet memorable journey that fans of Metroidvania‑style games will still appreciate.
I would dearly love to say this game is amazing; I really would, but it just feels like it is unfinished and missing elements that could have made it better than it is. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for more chapters in the future that will wrap up the stories so far. But for the moment I would say that Creepshow is a game that just misses the mark.
A party game that’s perfect for the family, especially if the young ones are familiar with the Grizzy and the Lemmings IP and can’t stop watching the show. It’s got varied minigames and boards to play on and I feel like the developers did the source material justice in every way.
Agent 64 is an almost perfect game. It offers some of the most satisfying gunplay in recent releases, despite drawing from games of the late nineties. Gameplay is addictive and offers more features than games with expensive budgets.
Blue Reflection Quartet is a frustratingly uneven collection, with its stronger moments dragged down by two games that suffer from repetitive gameplay and disappointing writing. While there’s still plenty here for fans of the series to appreciate, half of the package simply doesn’t maintain the same level of quality or engagement. As a result, it’s a collection that feels firmly split down the middle.
Where silence and puzzles speak louder than words. I enjoyed my time with Helix: Descent N Ascent. Its atmosphere, puzzles, and visual style made each session engaging, and playing for a few hours at a time helped me keep track of my surroundings and progress. I played in both handheld mode and docked and never had any issues, with the experience feeling smooth and consistent throughout. It’s a style of game that won’t be for everyone, but if you enjoy slow, thoughtful exploration and puzzle solving, Helix offers a memorable journey that is easy to sink into.
Echoes of Aincrad is an odd one for me; I do like it a lot, but I found myself getting just a little annoyed at the lack of variation in enemy types and the battles getting easier because of this. There is a lot to like about Echoes of Aincrad if you are new to the SAO universe, but fans of the anime might find themselves getting a little frustrated at themes they have seen before. I would recommend this to those of you who enjoy a good RPG and who want to invest in the lore of the SAO universe.
Machine Party is a fantastic game. It embraces chaotic multiplayer fun without ever taking itself too seriously. Its gory, fun-filled minigames are incredibly addictive, constantly tempting you into playing just one more round. The fantastic presentation, stop-motion-style animation, and competitive mayhem give it a personality all of its own. Gather four players together, and Machine Party becomes an absolute blast that is difficult to put down.
A vibrant adventure that feels fresh and plays beautifully on Switch 2. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a rewarding adventure that blends nostalgic charm with modern polish. Its fast combat, vibrant presentation and heartfelt story make every hour enjoyable, and it plays beautifully on the Switch 2 with smooth performance throughout. Even with a few small frustrations, the overall experience stands out as a lovingly crafted remake that’s easy to recommend to both newcomers and returning fans.
The Mound is a graphical masterpiece that is well optimised and tries to innovate in a crowded market of friend-slop games. However, it falls short with its deeply flawed psychosis system, and repetitive treasure hunting that loses all of its charm as a result. The Mound is crying out for random treasure placement that would force players to truly embrace and engage with the world they have built.
The Green Light promises light at the end of the tunnel, but most players will just be left in the dark. A handful of nice musical moments can’t stop this game from guiding itself straight onto the rocks.
Denshattack! is pure arcade adrenaline, messy, loud, and impossible to put down. It’s one of the most fast, stylish, and wildly inventive racers I’ve played in recent years. Even with a few frustrating control quirks, its energy, charm, and smart accessibility options make it easy to recommend. When everything comes together, it delivers some of the most exciting moments I’ve had in an arcade racer in recent years. With a little refinement, it could be something truly special.