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Mixing point-and-click adventure with a variety of puzzle styles, this casual title thankfully hits more than it misses
Speedrunning fans should find some appeal, but if you’re not all about perfecting your runs this may struggle to go the distance
Given the intricate elements in your typical artistically-driven stained glass window, working a puzzle for one quickly gets tricky
A budget contender looking to get a piece of the Vampire Survivors pie with some similar elements but none of the charm
Though it has a humble look and keeps its level of challenge low, this budget mix of Zelda and a platformer has some charm
Featuring a consistent challenge and tense encounters, this roguelike shooter distinguishes itself in a crowded field
The luscious pixel art and Metroidvania flow of Elderand give it appeal, just be ready for a pretty brutal challenge
This mix of ideas from classics like of Asteroids and Lunar Lander is interesting, touchy controls make it tough to love
The revered action RPG is back, and though visually this remaster works well, its style of play feels limited by modern standards
A 3D platformer with a focus on jumps that unfortunately has poor fundamentals that make positioning a nightmare
This mesmerizing adventure in black and white is both accessible and brilliant for sharing with a friend or tackling solo
If you’re looking for solid anime characters and odd story beats first, and dungeon crawling party building second, this works well
This well-timed release drops you into the bumpy ride of looking for love, as you try to make a positive impression on a variety of dates
While by no means revolutionizing the classic Match-3 style, there’s nothing wrong with a variation on a theme
If you can accept the inherently floppy nature of everything, and enjoy that it keeps things silly and simple, it has some appeal
With an old-school and generally unique feel, given all the bouncing, there’s some fun and challenge to be had here
Has a reasonable variety of puzzles, and a light narrative, but doesn’t distinguish itself from being quite generic
A satisfying budget puzzler that’s visually polished and constantly changes things up, while crucially properly introducing new mechanics
While more hardened gamers will likely want to steer clear this mix of pet sim elements and mini games is a more casual treat
With a relatively simple mix of slider puzzles and a bit of Rubik’s Cube, this casual puzzler could appeal to the right crowd… maybe