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The games of Texas hold'em poker All in Abyss: Judge the Fake are fun for a while but become tiresome thanks to a lack of innovation and a reliance on luck. The writing isn't doing much to pick up the slack either.
Cataclismo is a fun and satisfying single-player strategy game with a fantastic build mode, beautiful art style, and multiple game modes to play for dozens of hours.
Even as a console port, IXION is a miserable experience. Obtuse systems, bad narrative design, an all-too short campaign which grinds the player's face in misanthropic loathing - none of it is worth the price tag.
The Darkest Files is a satisfying courtroom game with a somber tone and serious subject matter. But even more than that, it's an important reminder of a dark time in history that is more relevant now than ever.
Elroy and the Aliens has a great concept and gameplay with many funny moments, but lacks in many ways.
While Atomfall's ending left some significant questions unanswered, it is immensely fun to play. With multiple avenues to explore in this gorgeously crafted world and a quest system that doesn't hold your hand, it really feels like the story is in the player's hands.
Karma: The Dark World rises above the crowd of psychological horror indie games thanks to outstanding imagery that showcases endless creativity and technical execution that punches way above its weight class.
Breakout Beyond is a minimalistic, vibey light show rendition of a classic casual game that proves there is plenty of artful spirit in Atari's blocky classics, even though it could do with more unique levels.
Expelled! is a fun murder mystery that sometimes frustrates you but brings you back from the brink of quitting the game in its entirety once you get the hang of it.
YOUR HOUSE is a brilliantly creative text-based narrative puzzle game that uses every tool at its disposal to remain as interactive as possible while still delivering a great narrative in the form of a digitized novel.
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark boasts a large world to explore and plenty of fun combat options, but it does have a few minor design decisions that make me scratch my head.
I expected nothing less than a masterpiece with Split Fiction, and yet my expectations were still exceeded. Play this game immediately.
Reignbreaker adds a new twist to roguelikes with its fun storytelling and gameplay this is a must play for anyone who loves medieval steampunk.
Potion Shop Simulator provides a cozy business environment for making potions, but the immersion factor in other areas is lacking.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster gives players the chance to experience (or re-experience) a piece of gaming history long thought lost, warts and all. If you can survive the design decisions of three decades in the past, you'll come to understand why these titles are so beloved.
Wanderstop has officially pulled me into the cozy game genre and is a beautifully moving game which realistically portrays the long and difficult journey of burnout recovery, while also being as hilarious as you would expect from the creator of The Stanley Parable.
Pirate Yakuza is never subtle, boring, or less than ostentatiously campy. Everyone should enjoy this perfect pirate adventure from a studio at the top of their game.
Carmen Sandiego gives you the master thief experience with a sprinkling of educational content, even if it can be too easy at times.
Grimoire Groves offers a unique blend of cozy aesthetic with satisfying, but not overwhelming, pacifistic action roguelite gameplay that can be played in both short bursts or marathon-style play sessions.
Two classic visual novels, Never7 and Ever17, make their long-awaited Western release, written by genre master Kotaro Uchikoshi. Players can experience these classic mystery sci-fi stories with all new remastered art.