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I appreciate that Times and Galaxy is a very different vision of what a game can attempt to do. It reminds me of the games I used to play on the Apple ][ in my school library, where the idea was to teach lateral thinking. But while I enjoy the weird idea, a new mechanic, time-wasting NPCs, and game-ending bugs simply make for a bad front page.
Fruit Mountain is an enjoyable little puzzle title that changes the fruit-merging formula just enough to make it stand out. With sweet visuals and a couple of modes, plus online leaderboards, there's plenty to make this one worth checking out for fans of the genre.
Ultra Foodmess 2 is a bargain bin collection of ten mini games that mostly stand up pretty well. It's easy to pick up and play for some local multiplayer fun, and that's definitely the best way to enjoy it; there's no online play, and the AI opponents aren't much competition.
Despite its pitfalls, Dicefolk was one of the more fun roguelikes I've played. It successfully tantalized me with the idea that this might be the time that I managed to pull a team together, after crushing me again and again.
Bread & Fred is a unique platformer with moments of brilliance and frustration in equal measure. It looks lovely and has a great approach to co-op gaming, along with the inclusion of Jeff in single-player mode. It's hard, so grab a patient partner if you want to enjoy this one.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a good game. Although billed as a spiritual successor to the Suikoden games, you don't need to have played them to enjoy this JRPG adventure. You do need some patience, however, as performance issues and its "traditional" ways continue to trip up the Switch version.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door lives up to the hype as a "page-turning adventure." It's also a long adventure, so be sure to pencil in the time, especially if you're a completionist. With memorable bosses, much to find, and plenty of extras, this game will keep Switch players busy.
TP Bullet is a simple-yet-fun platformer with a unique twist. It might lack many features but the puzzle-platformer mechanics are solid, providing a true brain teaser.
Tales from Candleforth uses escape room-like mechanics to help its protagonist not only find her missing grandmother and uncover the secrets she left behind, but also to realize her own powers. With creepy imagery, this 2D, hand-drawn game is sure to catch and hold the attention of point-and-click puzzle/adventure gamers.
If you're a die-hard South Park fan looking for a humorous game to play with friends, South Park: Snow Day could be a good choice for a short, mildly fun experience. However, if you're seeking a lengthy, more enthralling adventure like the previous South Park titles, this game will fall short of your expectations.
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER revisits the world of Neo San Francisco, presenting new characters and an interesting story to unravel. The voice work and graphics are lovely, though the run time is a little on the short side. If you enjoyed 2064, you'll likely enjoy this stripped-down experience; just be aware that there's less to this outing than its predecessor.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world immersive world action RPG. You can go anywhere. You can make a lot of choices in terms of what your character will do. There are so many options and choices, in fact, that it becomes intoxicated with how immersive it is and forgets to be fun to play.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is a well-made game with a classic first-person shooter look and feel. There is some story to be had, but we're really here to kill freaky critters and save the world, right?
Overall, if you're looking for a game that's on the shorter side and a fun roguelite experience, NecroBouncer is a great choice.
Musashi vs. Cthulhu is as basic as an action game can be; combat is reduced entirely to aiming and timing your sword strikes. This makes it easy to get into and fun to play, but that fun likely won't hold for those who aren't interested in score-chasing or leaderboards.
Goliath Depot effectively pays tribute to early '80s arcade gameplay, and would've fit right in next to the machines that inspired it. Although aimed at classic gamers, modern features such as leaderboards, level randomizers, and a speedrun mode should help it appeal to a wider audience.
Please Fix the Road is a charming puzzle game full of brain-teasing paths to fix. It sports cute aesthetics and a simple concept that keeps you on your toes in a relaxing environment. This budget title offers plenty of puzzles to keep you coming back until you solve them all.
Rainbow Cotton is a lot of fun. It's one of those games you can grab quickly and not have to drop hours on. The cutscenes between levels will make the kids giggle at the antics of Cotton and her friend as they journey to get candy.
Overall, Pine Hearts is a short and (bitter)sweet title. If you're looking for a new cozy adventure that tells an amazing story in a sensitive manner, then certainly give this one a go.
Ikki Unite adds a Vampire Survivors spin to a 1985 game you've probably never even heard of. It works, but only if you're able to take advantage of the online multiplayer. On your own, it's just repetitive nonsense.