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Dungeon Antiqua never pretends to be something it isn’t, and the result is a short, pleasant and ultimately presentable piece. It’s got plenty of love for the era it seeks to capture, along with some novel takes on additional elements to make the replay at least somewhat enticing. If you just want to really indulge in some simple, nostalgic dungeon crawling like you did back on the NES days, then Dungeon Antiqua will fit nicely into your collection.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 may not be perfect, but it is still a fantastic game. If you never played the original game or its DLC, this is still a fantastic way to experience this title. Obviously, with the handheld version there are some major cutbacks in the visual department that don’t feel like a tradeoff to the performance. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is still a great way to experience the game if this is your first time.
A living, breathing example that a good game doesn’t need to be revolutionary, and that a good sequel certainly doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia adds just enough new gameplay elements to make what was already a pretty good platformer even more entertaining. Throw in some charming visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, and you’ve got a little hidden gem of a platformer that might be easy to overlook at first due to its licensed nature. Don’t let that fool you, though. Just like its predecessor, this is an absolute treat, and a must have for fans of the genre.
Shapefarm has created something magnificent, if challenging, and it’s a clear invitation to fans the world over. It’s a change, but a wonderful one. As Sadie Williams said, “I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” So let’s venture into this new dark together. It’s unknown, but we have each other, and that means the whole damn universe.
As you’d expect from a realistic flight simulator, Korea IL-2 Series doesn’t try to simplify everything for the sake of accessibility. At the same time, the developers have finally introduced several welcome conveniences for newcomers, making those intimidating first few hours somewhat easier to navigate. Once you understand how everything works, there is a great deal of fun waiting for you. The game still has a steep barrier to entry, but ironically, the biggest obstacle this time around might simply be having a sufficiently powerful PC to run it properly.
Improvements might not seem immediately apparent, but Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is undoubtedly an upgrade over its predecessor. Whether it’s the larger selection of teams (even if a good chunk of them need to be unlocked through the story mode) or the noticeably more fluid gameplay, I can’t think of anything its already excellent predecessor did better. This is pure, absurdist arcade football, a truly unique take on the sport that no other game currently manages to replicate at this level of quality.
Horripilant is interesting, there’s no disputing that. The design is awesome, I love the graphics. I love that the avatars are all from other Black Lantern Collective titles. But this could have and should have stayed on PC. Trying to do this on a console is so bizarrely tiresome and pointless. You need hours upon hours of truly wasted time to find out what’s happening, and you could just scrub through a YouTube video to find out instead. This is for PC: it doesn’t belong on consoles.
It’s a fine game, even if it’s a bit generic and every single story “twist” you’ll see coming a mile away. It’s an enjoyable time, but only if you eliminate the expectation for a Plague Tale game. This is really only a Plague Tale game in name only.
Blood Dungeon is a fun, ridiculous cycle of enjoyable pain. The visuals and music keep your blood pumping even as it drains over the cobblestones. The weaponry is equal parts deadly and dope, and I never had a run where I was dissatisfied with the outcome. Messhof has crafted a loop that builds incrementally to a glorious crescendo of havoc, destruction and bones for everyone. There’s genuine excitement, abject stupidity and a serious sense of satisfaction when you finally get 10,000 bones for that jump enhancement.
Throw in some excellent visuals and a fantastic synth-infused soundtrack, and Truxton Extreme easily ranks among the most interesting bullet hell shooters I’ve played in recent memory. It’s a must for fans of the genre, and you certainly don’t need any prior experience with its predecessors to enjoy it. To be fair, you don’t even need to know they existed. I sure didn’t.
iRacing Arcade finds itself stuck in a strange personality limbo, never committing enough to either side of the racing spectrum to stand out among the dozens upon dozens of similar games released every year. It might have the pedigree and endorsement of one of the biggest names in racing simulation behind it, but ultimately, it lacks the focus, personality, and polish needed to truly make an impression.
Aside from some frustrations due to unclear object interactions, the puzzles were mostly clever and logical. It’s a short experience, taking only about three hours to complete, but it’s packed with action, strategy, and an emotional narrative that feels satisfying. If you enjoy old school point-and-click adventures, dinosaurs, and sci-fi, then Theropods is worth checking out.
Ground Zero Hero is fast, frantic and funny. It’s got real notes of unhinged humor, works great on Switch 2 (some minor stuttering when things get super busy) and is a great pick-up-and-play title. It doesn’t expand as much as I’d like, but the different worlds, missions and upgrades will give you hours of explosive, bonkers entertainment.
Twisted Tower is a nonstop thrill(carnival) ride from start to finish, and can be completed in one sitting as it only takes about four to six hours to complete. There’s also a New Game Plus option, which will give you access to other areas on each floor that were previously boarded up, so there’s plenty of incentive to play it more than once. I know I will. If you love Bioshock and want to play a severely demented carnival-themed take on it, then its time to scale the Twisted Tower.
Mortal Shell II cemented itself as one of my favorite ARPG’s up there with the best of FromSoftware. The changes to the combat make it fast and fierce while still maintain the difficulty I expect from these games. The expanded shells and weapons really help set it apart in the genre and allow for so much more build personality. This is truly one of the best games I’ve played this year, and I fully recommend it.
The Sinking City 2 will pull you in like quicksand. It may not be a technical marvel, but it has that “something” that can keep you entertained for many hours.
Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is a message of unadulterated love and carnage. It’s unflinching in its deliberate obtuse nature, and it has all the grace of a two legged horse typing out the Unibomber’s Manifesto. It’s got the best representation of a government official since Bad Lieutenant and somehow more crass. The heavy metal soundtrack couldn’t feel more awkward if it asked you to prom during your grandmother’s funeral, but holy hell do you respect the boldness. If the characters spoke, I would expect at least one voice to be Maria Bamford. You both support and feel sorry for Shiraishi, and she will ruin your sympathy with her next breath. It’s art, and it’s comedy, and it’s how I hope my family will deal with my vengeful spirit after my passing.
It’s hard to make a survival game stand out in a market this saturated with carbon copies and lookalikes. Grounded 2 doesn’t exactly revolutionize the genre with its gameplay loop, but I still had a good time with it thanks to a handful of genuinely interesting elements. Its streamlined resource collection system cuts down on some of the usual survival game busywork, its structured single player campaign actually feels like a proper part of the experience rather than an afterthought, and its setting remains easily its biggest selling point.
I’ll admit, Wild Blue Skies would’ve been a more interesting release had it launched before the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64, or if that game had never existed. Yes, it feels like Star Fox 64 with the world’s most elaborate find-and-replace function applied to it. A few names have changed, a few details have been swapped around. It is also less visually impressive than its “competitor,” but it has one thing that game lacks: cheesy charm. Wild Blue Skies embraces the corny one-liners, the arcade-first approach, and the unserious tone that made the Star Fox series so beloved in the first place.
If you’re waiting for the console release, Steins;Gate Re:Boot won’t be out until October, but PC fans have only another week to wait for the new version to be out. For those who’ve held torches, your long watch is nearly over. Re:Boot is the definitive edition of Steins;Gate, and is a word of love for both the characters within and the fans throughout. It’s an incredible rendition of a beloved tale, and it still feels as fresh, surprising and engrossing as it did years ago. Be ready to dive back in and take control of your future and your past: this present contains some amazing gifts.