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Watch that first step, it could be fatal, and in space nobody can hear you… quack?
This pretty unique take on puzzle platforming will challenge you, but you really need to buy into its core mechanic
Do you like managing your inventory in games like Resident Evil? A lot? Then this should be a dream!
Moving from the underground to the fringes of the mainstream, build your small grow room into a booming business
Captures the suspense of trying to escape from lethal dinosaurs using your wits and technology rather than guns
The mythical duo are back and alternating between battling all comers and working out puzzles
While clearly aiming to tell an interesting tale of heritage with some flourishes, its technical woes drag it down
This combat-free take on a Zelda game, focused on puzzles and some exploring, has its charms
With a pretty unique canine protagonist and the power of its senses, Space Tail dares to be different
While I respect the pretty accurate portrayal here of mental health challenges, it’s definitely a niche experience
If you’re a huge fan of beat-em-ups or crazy martial arts action Sifu delivers, but you’ll need to work for it!
While it’s by no means perfect, the almost RPG-like progression in this twin-stick shooter helps it to stand out
If you can be patient when it loses its way a bit or feels mired in inventory management it can work out
Undoubtedly the most well-crafted “tough Zelda” game out there, with tons to discover and learn (usually the hard way)
While it’s slow to get started, and doesn’t break much new farming sim ground, you can’t deny the game’s charm
Pit one army of floppy units against another, battling it out from afar, or up-close if you want to be involved
Delivers the old-school looks and thrills of the Doom generation with some smart tweaks but inconsistent level design
Though there are tense and unsettling moments that pay off as you go, it can be hard to be patient with bad gameplay
While approachable for tacticians of just about any skill level, the pacing and a sense of blandness hold it back
Though not terribly long, this quirky wordless adventure has an odd charm and sense of humor that makes it engaging