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Verses of Enchantment is a fresh take on the deckbuilding genre that uses poetry to create powerful spells. The artwork, poems and overall presentation deliver a coherent experience that is incredibly fun to play through once, but is not likely to keep you busy for hundreds of hours.
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a carefree and wholesome platformer with lots of sights to see, shiny things to collect and optional speed runs to challenge yourself. It’s a balanced platformer that’s sure to scratch that collecting itch, wrapped in a neat island adventure package.
Street Fighter 6 is an amazing fighting game that does almost everything right and is filled to the brim with extras. You’re most certainly getting your moneys worth with this one and it’s incredibly hard to put down. Hadou-ken we play again?
Amnesia: The Bunker digs deep into your fears. From the moment you step foot in the bunker, the immersive atmosphere grips you like a vise, ensuring your heart rate never resurfaces until the final moments.
Road 96: Mile 0 takes a bold detour, blending rhythm gameplay and smart storytelling, but it left me with mixed emotions. I’m happy to have gotten more insights in the backstory, but it only ended up answering questions I didn’t really need answers to.
Lost in Play is a delightful point & click title that lets you traverse an imaginary world thought up by two siblings who are looking for adventure. It’s short but sweet and my only real complaint is that there isn’t enough of it.
Planet of Lana offers an audiovisual feast that is truly awe-inspiring and well worth the investment of time. The breathtaking visuals and mesmerizing soundtrack alone will etch their way into your memory. Sadly, the basic puzzle & stealth gameplay falls flat and even dares venture into boring territory. Perhaps my expectations were set too high, but it’s a testament to the power of art in gaming and a reminder that even imperfect experiences can leave a lasting impact.
Ravenlok’s aesthetic design is truly impressive and makes it one of the prettiest games I’ve played this year. Sadly, the lack of challenge left me feeling like I fell down the rabbit hole of boredom. Although “Alice in Voxelland” may not be the thrilling adventure I was hoping for, it still gets a pass for its magical characters and breathtaking environments alone.
Bramble: The Mountain King is an epic adventure that’s sure to make you feel small. You play as a pint-sized protagonist navigating a world of Nordic nightmares and haunting folklore that steal the show, but the enchanting music sure doesn’t play second fiddle. It’s a fairytale fright fest you shouldn’t miss out on!
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-bootcamp is a nostalgic blast from the past, with updated graphics and gameplay that will make both new and old fans of the series fall in love all over again. It’s a tactical masterpiece that will have you commanding your troops with military precision, where each move you make could be the checkmate that secures your victory.
While Minecraft: Legends isn’t a bad game, at all. It didn’t give me that ‘wow’ feeling either. It felt as if Mojang was trying to re-discover that awestruck feeling that you got when you first entered the world of Minecraft, yet… Fell short right before that feeling was achieved. In that regard, maybe the game is really geared towards a multiplayer experience rather than a single player one. So, let that not stop you if you want to give it a go with your pals. I’m sure you’ll have a blast then!
Wildfrost is a welcome surprise that comes in an addictive package. The cute designs lure you in but then the game proceeds to kick your shiny gnome tush with its unforgiving difficulty. But that’s OK, because a new run is just a few clicks away and who knows, this might be the one!
Despite the performance issues I encountered, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a remarkable game that I believe will appeal to a wide target audience due to its genre and unique setting. The combination of horror elements and combat action made the game lively in every instance. The visuals are stunning to admire and the audio is perfect for the setting of the game. The side quests could have been given more detail but still allowed me to break up my gameplay. Immersive, thrilling, and entirely worthy of multiple playthroughs if you’re up for the challenge.
Not even dogs can make up for the bad things about Superfidos. I think it is a missed opportunity to be a much better game experience. It fails to be something for the target audience and the jumping controls are beyond awful. Sorry to say but I definitely do not recommend playing this game.
Iris has the ability to overcome her inner demons when she accepts help from others. I think that’s an important real-life lesson, get help when things become too hard for you.
Figment 2: Creed Valley is a musical indie gem, with songs, clever puns and fighting in rhythm. It takes place in the far corners of the mind, and managed to surprise with the genres it combined. It’s fun but brief, yet well worth your time, or otherwise do you think I would have bothered with this rhyme?
Peppa Pig: World Adventures is the perfect introduction to videogames for kids. It’s a point & pig adventure with simple controls and instructions, set in a world they already love. It stays true to the source material and feels like actual playable episodes. The kids love it.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe really gets your Nintendorphines flowing! It’s the feel-good game that puffs you up when you are down. And if you bring three extra spoons, you can even give your friends a mouthful of gaming bliss as well.
Keeping in mind that this is a Kart Racer aimed at young children, I think it does what it sets out to do very well. Thanks to the generous difficulty settings and the built-in steering aid, even the littlest gamers can have a great time.
Hubris VR is one of those rare titles that sits comfortably in the upper echelons of AA games that don’t quite make it to AAA status. Its solid gameplay and beautifully constructed set pieces will offer you a fun couple of sessions to blast through them. What it’s lacking in the audio department, the gameplay more than makes up for. If you like action adventure experiences, this a game you’ll want to consider.