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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush stands out as an incredibly fun and accessible take on the open world racing genre that’s oozing with that Hot Wheels toy car charm. The world is packed to the brim with cool tasks to complete, there are a ton of cars to unlock, progression feels rewarding, and the world is gorgeous… what more could you want? Sure, the move to an open world does see the game world itself lose some of the charm of the miniature nature of the Hot Wheels Unleashed series and some of the load times were irritating, but given how successful the transition has been from a gameplay perspective (and how good it feels to race across), it’s easy to forgive.
SiN Reloaded is a 90s first-person shooter treat, with the over-the-top narrative and fun gameplay making for an experience that holds up well today. Sure, it has some of the quirks associated with 90s shooters, but between the impressive lick of paint, the host of bonus content, and the fact that you’ve got both the base game and expansion bundled together in one package, there’s a lot on offer here for first-person shooter fans to love.
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is an enjoyable beat ‘em up that brings with it some genuinely unique ideas. Sure, it can feel a little clunky in places and the lack of multiplayer is disappointing, but the satisfying combat, authentic survival horror vibe, and fun gameplay loop ensure it’ll keep both fans of the genre and The Walking Dead show entertained.
Valheim is simply brilliant, with the joy of building your encampment, exploring its gorgeous world, surviving epic battles against Norse monstrosities, and the pure excitement of sailing treacherous seas helping make for a thrilling survival experience. Whether you are a hardened genre veteran or just looking for a massive co-op adventure to sink tons upon tons of hours into, this is a Norse saga you simply do not want to miss.
Sniper Dan is an absolute treat, taking a mechanic usually reserved for shooters and flipping it into a charming puzzle experience. The core loop of scoping out silly problems and fixing them with a well-placed bullet is brilliantly executed, and with a good selection of levels to play through, a good bunch of collectibles to find, and optional tasks and mini-games to get stuck into, there’s plenty to enjoy here. If you’re looking for something light-hearted, charming, and just a little bit silly to spend a few hours with, Sniper Dan absolutely hits the bullseye.
BrokenLore: Don’t Lie is an interesting, albeit flawed, addition to the ever-expanding BrokenLore franchise. It can miss the mark a bit with its puzzling and some of the visual issues are jarring, but it has enough unique ideas and an intriguing narrative that help make it worth checking out if you’re already a fan of the previous releases (and especially BrokenLore: Don’t Watch). As a standalone horror game, it stumbles a bit too often to be an absolute must-play, but it’s still an enjoyable release in the genre that shows that the BrokenLore franchise isn’t running out of ideas yet.
Welcome to Elderfield is an addictive (and unsettling) experience that successfully marries the satisfaction of farming with the tension of cosmic horror. It’s a ton of fun to play – especially with its satisfying blend of farming and turn-based combat – whilst the eerie (and sometimes grotesque) world really helps give it a unique vibe that really, REALLY appealed to me. If you’re looking for a release in the farming sim genre that does something genuinely different and like the idea of marrying a skeleton, Welcome to Elderfield is a must-play.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a gripping experience that balances out the stress of time management with excellent storytelling and exciting RPG gameplay. By forcing players to treat time as a finite resource, every single decision carries genuine weight – and with a narrative that’ll hook you from the word go (and that will keep you on your toes with the consequences of your actions), it’s easy to find yourself wholly invested in its world right until the very end. Once the combat clicks and the world opens up, it is incredibly difficult to put down, with The Blood of Dawnwalker a triumphant, dark, and highly replayable adventure that breathes fresh life into the genre.
The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline might fumble its storytelling, but it delivers great puzzle design that really makes it worth your attention. It’s just a shame that some of its ideas don’t hit the same standard, because there’s a genuinely fascinating tale to be told here… it just could have done with a little bit more depth to help it stand out. Still, if you love a good brainteaser and appreciate a gloomy, well-crafted atmosphere, The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline is definitely worth checking out.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a fantastic revival of the franchise that once again proves that Capcom can seemingly do no wrong this console generation. The sheer quality of the blade-to-blade combat, the gorgeous visuals, and the epic storytelling make it impossible to put the controller down, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword offering a deeply rewarding adventure that honours its PlayStation 2 roots whilst carving out a brilliant new path for the franchise.
Blood Dungeon is a rewarding gameplay experience that adds a fun yet gruelling twist on a very crowded genre. By adding intense and acrobatic platforming to the mix, it demands your full attention and rewards actual skill a lot more than similar Survivor-likes do. Whilst the RNG can be a little bit unfair at times and the difficulty curve can be tough, the core loop of jumping, shooting, and upgrading is addictively fun, ensuring you’ll keep coming back for ‘one more run’ over and over again.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a brilliant pivot for the series, swapping the iconic rat swarms and stealth-survival for fluid action-packed combat through an ancient (yet absolutely gorgeous) locale. Sure, the heavy reliance on light-reflection mechanics can feel a little tiresome, but the gripping narrative, breathtaking audio-visual presentation, and genuinely unsettling atmosphere more than make up for it, ensuring that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy delivers a pulse-pounding, unforgettable journey that proves that this world is just as captivating even when the rats are left behind.
Twisted Tower is an absolute triumph, bringing together a BioShock vibe with old-school shooting to make for an experience that’ll hook you in from start to end. Between the genuinely engaging narrative, the wonderful gunplay that excels through its wacky weaponry and varied enemies, and an unsettling world that’s a real treat to explore, it really has a lot to offer both fans of narrative-driven shooters and those who just appreciate a bit of old-school action. Sure, it has a few small issues, but they don’t stop Twisted Tower from being a wonderfully… well… twisted experience.
The Sinking City 2 feels like a big step up from its predecessor, offering a gripping survival horror experience that’ll draw you in with its eerie world, haunting atmosphere and satisfying combat. When you factor in the horrific real-world conditions the Ukrainian development team had to navigate to even get this made, the fact that it’s turned out so damn well is nothing short of astounding. And sure, it has its imperfections and the shift to a more traditional modern survival horror game might not be for everyone, but if you want a tense, well-paced horror adventure with fun gameplay and an engaging narrative, The Sinking City 2 is absolutely worth diving into.
Mortal Shell II is a fantastic leap forward that offers a Souls-like experience that’s deep, engrossing, and challenging in all of the right ways. It takes all of the clever ideas of the original game, strips away the clunkiness, and drops them into a stylishly sprawling adventure with exceptional combat and world design. It’s simply brilliant, and an easy recommendation for those looking for a rewarding Souls-like fix.
Sovereign Tower is a brilliant time sink that successfully merges the stress of a management sim with a deeply reactive roleplaying game… I loved it. Whether you want to be a benevolent monarch, a time-manipulating tyrant, or just wing it and hope for the best, it is an absolute blast to play. It’s unique, it’s rewarding, and it’s a ton of fun, but take my advice: try to go into it as blind as possible, because the surprising scenarios (and the many ways they can play out) make for some of the game’s most special moments.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is a charming, slightly janky, but ultimately enjoyable adventure that’s still fun to play now - even IF it shows its age in many ways. If you’re a returning player who is excited to revisit the game (especially with a friend), you’ll have a blast, and if you’re somebody who just wants to play through an old Lord of the Rings gaming escapade, it holds up well enough to be entertaining. It might not be the best classic release in the franchise, but The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition still deserves your attention.
Duskfade is a wonderful throwback that captures the pure fun of 3D platforming in the 2000s, with its excellent world design, satisfying platforming, and dazzling visuals ensuring it’ll leave a big smile on the faces of fans of the genre. Sure, it has a few missteps, particularly with the combat that can feel a little clunky, but it doesn’t stop Duskfade from standing tall amongst other top-tier releases in the 3D platforming space.
Wild Blue Skies is a fun and nostalgic trip that successfully scratches that retro rail-shooter itch, even IF there are some areas of its design that feel a little lacking. The clear Star Fox inspiration does mean it can lack originality, whilst the difficulty spike and limited lives can be a headache, but you know what? Wild Blue Skies still manages to offer a good time. It can be frustrating, but with some wonderful level design and satisfying on-rails action throughout, it’s well worth checking out.
I feel like Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls had a lot to prove to live up to similar fighters that came before it, but it absolutely nails the licensed fighting game formula with its deep combat, rewarding mechanics, welcoming approach to newcomers, and stunning visuals. Arc System Works have truly delivered an exceptional brawler here, proving that Marvel’s heroes and villains don’t need to be part of a crossover to make their mark on the fighting game genre.