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Works as an accessible and family-friendly 3D platformer, but has some design issues
An interesting mix of claw machine mechanics with turn-based combat and roguelike elements
With a distinctive look and some unique ideas this Metroidvania stands out, but not everything comes together
If you don’t mind the up-front grind as you trial-and-error your way through the many ways the game will try to kill you, there’s humor and some fun to be had
An old-school adrenaline-heavy action shooter that’s steeped in equal parts humor and craziness
Don’t let its more mild-looking and artistic elements fool you, this is a tougher and more skill-based Metroidvania than you may assume
While it’s the same core Picross experience, if you’re just a nonogram fan or love classic Konami games, it’s still a treat to have them together
There’s no question that it takes the monster training and breeding ball and runs with it in cool ways, and backs it up with a story that’s at least unique
A very pleasant and charming family-friendly adventure with plenty of heart
With consistently well-designed dungeons and plenty of secrets to discover, this is a fantastic throwback to the likes of Link to the Past and other top-down classics
A strange and morally fraught trip through corporate horror
An unusual mix of strategy, sports, and some roguelike elements that works but falls short on likely staying power
While there’s no question that its literally different perspective on this sort of puzzler is novel, it has some serious problems and you can completely break its scoring system
Undeniably unique, using figures from history as units in your fights against your scaly adversaries, it suffers from quite a bit of jank and glacial pacing
While more manageable with the touchscreen, playing with a controller is a cumbersome mess, and the more web-based style it uses feels a bit dated
While I appreciate its attempt to create a new shooter with a thoroughly old-school look, feel, and attitude, there’s no question there are many titles out there that do it better
While it may not do enough to make for a groundbreaking experience, its mix of elements has charm, though you’ll likely need to be ready to grind
A pretty emotional and ultimately meditative journey that uses photography as its primary means of interaction
Don’t let its more simple look fool you, this is a sliding puzzler that will consistently challenge you
If you’re looking for retro feels steeped in familiar old-school frustrations, but with some new twists, this may be for you