Gameliner's Reviews
Just like plenty of other Alien game developers, Survios tries to chase that Xenomorph dragon that has only been caught by a select few. Even though Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition theoretically ticks quite a few boxes to ensure success, it unfortunately fails in delivering a truly thrilling Alien experience, mostly caused by poor enemy A.I. and lackluster gunplay. If you're a die-hard Alien fan who's only looking for a reason to keep shooting at ammo absorbing but frankly docile Xeno's, there's some fun to be had. Otherwise, I'd advise you to skip this expedition.
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Borderlands 4 shines with its open world and Unreal Engine 5 visuals, but performance issues and weak loot hold it back. Still, once polished, fans will see it’s a solid step forward.
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles delivers its gripping tale of intrigue, politics, betrayal, loss, and friendship with full Japanese and English voice acting, enhanced HD visuals (though not in 2.5D pixel art), quality-of-life upgrades, a deep yet demanding Job System, generally challenging battles with especially punishing final bosses, and the option to play the original version—though it’s unfortunate that not all available content was included for greater replay value.
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Though set in Japan, Silent Hill f more than earns the name: over about twelve hours it delivers the franchise’s hallmark mix of metaphor-rich storytelling, sometimes opaque puzzles, and brutally unsettling scenarios that invite reflection—so while purists may balk at the setting change, open-minded players will likely find their doubts quickly fade.
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Arctic Awakening delivers a short, atmospheric mystery: as a walking simulator you trek through gorgeous, music-driven landscapes, engage in thoughtful exchanges with Alfie, scavenge food and tools (with even “useless” items aiding Kai), and make choices that shape the ending—held back only by slightly clunky first-person climbing and minor bugs/clipping.
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Blue Brain Games’ The House of Tesla is an engaging, chaptered puzzle adventure whose smart hint system and reset-friendly design outweigh weak cutscenes and early clarity issues, coming impressively close to The Room’s benchmark.
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree blends charm, style, and Japanese myth-inspired atmosphere, but its repetitive combat, sluggish story, and underused dual-character system prevent it from truly flourishing.
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Formula Legends is a charming blend of sim and arcade racing with impressive era variety and mechanics, though held back by technical flaws that limit long-term appeal.
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Henry Halfhead isn’t a game you buy for deep mechanics, an expansive story, or long hours—it’s short and very simple—but if you’re open to its wry cynicism and almost poetic view of life, it delivers a distinctive, brief, meaningful reminder that play, curiosity, and imagination matter even in adulthood.
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LEGO Voyagers is a beautifully crafted, dialogue-free co-op puzzle adventure that offers a relaxing experience, though its minimal guidance comes with a caveat.
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No, I'm not a Human cleverly holds up a social mirror, turning your own paranoia, bias, and human flaws into the game’s sharpest weapon - though its impactful message risks being undercut by frustrating technical setbacks.
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Team Cherry showcases their finest work in Hollow Knight: Silksong - a masterful Metroidvania that excels in combat, platforming, and exploration, wrapped in stunning audiovisuals and a hauntingly immersive world, offering a punishing yet unforgettable experience that demands to be played.
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Lost Soul Aside, the debut title from the China Hero Project, delivers a decent action experience with enjoyable combat, fluid combos, and some replay value through modes and weapon variety, but its unremarkable story, weak voice acting, and lack of real challenge keep it from standing out as more than a passably fun game.
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Though Drag x Drive smartly uses wheelchair basketball to showcase the Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse feature—matching the motions and spotlighting an underrepresented sport—its drab palette, scant content, and fleeting novelty keep it from rising above gimmick status and make it easy to tire of.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land gets an expansion on the Nintendo Switch 2 with The Star World, but the heavy reuse of old levels, short runtime, and lack of originality make it feel more like a polished repackage than a true new adventure, appealing mainly to die-hard Kirby fans.
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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion builds on its predecessor with spectacular combat and deep customization, but uneven execution - especially aerial combat, repetitive side quests - and a shallow story saps the momentum, resulting in a fun yet unbalanced experience mainly for genre fans.
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Despite aggressive, overtime-running microtransactions, NBA 2K26 shines with its tightest, most fluid gameplay yet, water-smooth animations, and a more heartfelt MyCareer, making it superior to NBA 2K25 and the clear MVP of basketball games whether you spend extra money or not.
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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a Norse-myth roguelike bullet hell with varied classes, distinctive maps, and satisfying bosses, but thin long-term progression and weak tracking/unlocks sap its staying power. The fun is in short bursts rather than long grinds.
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Cronos: The New Dawn leans on familiar gameplay but shines with its apocalyptic story, dystopian 1980s Krakow setting, and haunting synth soundtrack—held back only by clunky dodging and the lack of a proper map.
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Hirogami is a creative origami-inspired platformer with smooth controls, unique animal transformations, and optional challenges that make it both accessible and rewarding for completionists.
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