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Steeped in old-school sensibilities, this budget slashing adventure should appeal to retro fans
This “classic” is back, with an authentic modern-look version, but whether that’s a good thing is up for debate
Melding together more classic adventure elements with some horror, Saint Kotar is different, but flawed
Passion projects are always pretty fascinating to check out, sometimes with shockingly great results, but other times…
If you don’t mind the very old-school look and feel, and get over the poorly-mapped buttons, it has some appeal
Stealthy movements, brutal takedowns, and a constant need to be aware of your surroundings abound
An unusual mix of a non-interactive story pondering the perils of game development and a decent puzzler
With its hodge podge art style, and a lack of something compelling you to play, this Gardenia wilts quickly
While undeniably cute, the interface and controls get in the way of engaging with your virtual pups
There are elements of this roguelike action game that work, but one critical one that lets the rest down
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh shovelware in the air this time of year
With some patching it offers a solid mix of farm and pet care sim, but bugs for now should give you pause
While seasoned gamers will likely bristle at its simplicity, this is a great starter sim for the younger set
While Garfield may have come to play, the lack of depth and pacing make every day playing it feel like a Monday
Some decent space strategy ideas get bogged down by poorly-implemented controls and general wonk
An interesting but challenging primary mechanic for movement makes this adventure feel unique but also picky
As if surviving the blistering days and freezing nights in the desert wasn’t tough enough… aliens
Embrace the madness, and join McPixel through loads of silly puzzles, peeing on things, and violence
This mix of a popular license, platforming action, and multi-character puzzling yields mixed results
The educational classic, with a few upgrades of note, remains challenging and more insightful than ever