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One of the OG roguelike classics has been given an overhaul but retains its unusual charms and challenges
There’s undoubtedly variety, and potentially nostalgia, here but outside of retro fans it may feel like slim pickings
While people who enjoy storytelling and some quirk may enjoy a bit of creative improv, the game has some quirks
Solid old-school 3D platforming with variety, and at a super-cheap budget price? What a bargain!
Being just a simple digital coloring book limits the excitement, but it’s at least implemented reasonably well
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