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EcoGnomix is a solid strategy game where you'll need to be on your toes through every run of the game. Patience is key with this one.
If these Taito milestone compilations are to continue, a slightly lower price combined with a couple more exclusives could be the winning combination. Some extra historical content (seen in comparable collections) could add welcomed value, too. But I'll say this for emphasis, if you already own the A-material in this third installment as individual Arcade Archive releases, you might not be the ideal audience.
Stray is a post-apocalyptic story told from a feline's perspective. It couples creepiness with tenderness, featuring many interesting characters and puzzles as you unravel the mystery of this dying world. The visuals and audio are delightful, and the story is satisfying to see through to completion. Well done!
If you're looking for a solid party game, Servonauts should be in the running. The fun may be short-lived here, but it's not a bad option if you want something quick to pick up and play.
FAIRY TAIL 2 is JRPG-lite. The story and combat mechanics are both easy to take in and work through, but it will leave genre fans a bit hungry-especially if you're used to meatier adventures or have little knowledge of the Fairy Tail universe.
As far as hidden object games go, Hidden in My Paradise does a great job of remaining challenging and fun. It's a game anyone can enjoy. And considering its inexpensive price, it actually offers a lot more than what first meets the eye.
Super Spy Raccoon offers a clever, stealth-based twist to classic arcade gameplay. Anyone who's ever dropped a quarter into a video game cabinet will feel right at home…once you get past the difficulty and settle into the game's puzzle-based approach to screen cleaning.
You can see the attention to detail and love put into Loco Motive. It's a high-quality game that respects its point-and-click predecessors while carving out its own identity as a graphic adventure. Juggling three characters does lead to occasional pacing hiccups, a few less satisfying puzzles, and a couple of other minor issues. Still, this talkie adventure is great fun with a rewarding payoff.
Journey to Kreisia is a breezy JRPG that clearly shows its 10-year-old mobile origins. It brings nothing new to the genre, but it's confident in what it's trying to be and checks the right boxes with a wink and a nudge.
It takes a bit to get into the puzzle-solving flow of Dungeons of Dreadlock 2: The Dead King's Secret, but it offers an approachable level-based challenge once you do. Fans of the original should appreciate this second adventure, while newcomers will find themselves similarly hooked.
With its attention focused on surveys, and since the game variations aren't very versatile, The Jackbox Survey Scramble can come off as repetitive. However, it retains the franchise's goofy humor. Not only does the game offer its own jokes, it also leaves a lot of room for you and your friends to add your own humor on top of it. It's a great game for parties or even just chill nights.
Aura of Worlds is a game you'll put many hours into once you get past the beginning hump of mastering the controls and bulking up your character. This is a game you'll find yourself going back to now and again.
Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast will not be enough to win people over to SRPGs or to the game's source material. But if you're already a fan of either (or both), it does more than enough to keep you entertained throughout.
The turn-based RPG The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle is in equal parts clever and frustrating. The unique approach to combat, team building, and customization is fun and perfectly set up for multiple playthroughs. Story progression is often aimless, however, and the gameplay idiosyncracies could be better explained.
While Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut is not a particularly long or complex game, it utilises everything in its arsenal incredibly well. It is packed with finely designed details which build into a wonderfully compelling game that makes excellent use of its tortuous pathways to make you feel as if your choices make a genuine impact.
How Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 compares to previous entries in the series, I can't say. But if-like me-you're new to the EDF brand of crazy, co-op action gameplay, this is a wonderfully fun and entertaining place to start.
On the one hand, you could reasonably argue this compilation feels closer to a starter pack. Many favorite, more defined versions of Tetris are absent. Some odd choices aside, there's a good amount of content for fans to enjoy, even those who doubtless already own multiple versions of Tetris. The greatness of Hatris, the excitement of the all-new Tetris Time warp, and the nostalgic '80s and '90s stories of a gaming icon make it a must. This Digital Eclipse release satisfies your Tetris craving and makes for a great package "from Russia with love."
Miniatures is an extremely short collection of four… I hesitate to say games. Emotions? Memories? It relies more on mystery and melancholy to connect with the player. It can therefore be very intriguing, but at the risk of leaving some to wonder what was the point.
Go Mecha Ball is a challenging game that will keep you wanting to try again. However, if you lose, you start back at square one, which can be frustrating.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Nintendo Switch Edition is a unique experience that feels like you're living the life of a cop on the city streets. The gameplay loop is enjoyable, though some bugs do mar the experience. If you like simulation games and thrive on law and order, you might get a kick out of this.