Gameliner's Reviews
Absolum mostly wins you over with its strong mix of variation, challenge, and aesthetics. The roguelite builds a mysterious world with intriguing characters, and the gameplay constantly pushes you to improve. You do start to notice some repetition after a few runs, especially in the early stages. Still, the drive to optimize and progress remains strong, overall, it’s a solid and very enjoyable experience.
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Battlefield 6 brings back the chaos and charm fans love, with slick maps, satisfying destruction, and a strong multiplayer core. Not everything hits perfectly, but with patches and Portal support, there’s plenty to look forward to. A true return to form.
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Little Nightmares III is a bit of a mixed bag. One thing is certain, Supermassive Games managed to keep Tarsier's legacy going by creating a sequel worthy of the name. Then again, Supermassive might have played it a bit too safe, resulting in a game that never really wows and occasionally feels like a step back. Little Nightmares III might be right up your alley if you're craving a Little Nightmares experience with online co-op gameplay, but if you're looking for a sequal that finally deals with the nightmarish controls from previous instalments... dream on.
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Ghost of Yōtei refines rather than reinvents, delivering a stunning, atmospheric experience that builds beautifully on Tsushima’s legacy. Some outdated mechanics hold it back, but the passion behind it shines through. If you loved the original, this one’s a no-brainer.
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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is a colorful trip down memory lane, but lacks the variety to truly keep you hooked. Fun for kids and nostalgic fans, but too simple for the seasoned gamer.
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Extremely Powerful Capybaras is a cheerful but sloppy Vampire Survivors clone. The colorful style and co-op are fun, but bugs, lack of depth, and a weak console port make this capybara adventure too light and flawed.
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Techland delivers a solid new entry with *Dying Light: The Beast*. While it falls short in innovation and balance at times, its strong story, improved visuals, and generous content offer plenty of zombie-slaying fun.
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CloverPit is a dark blend of slot machine and roguelike that starts simple but unfolds into surprising depth. It lacks the variety and accessibility of a game like Balatro, yet keeps you hooked with tension, unlocks, and the constant gamble.
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LEGO Party is a charming digital celebration with that signature LEGO magic and some fun boards to compete on. It could use more content and polish, but as a party game it’s a solid pick, especially if you don’t own a Switch.
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Digimon Story Time Stranger is a deep and mature RPG with engaging combat and evolution systems, but its linearity and heavy microtransactions may deter those seeking a more relaxed or open experience.
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny charms with its nostalgic cast and lighthearted tone, but its lack of depth and polish makes it more of a casual treat for fans than a compelling game experience.
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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian isn’t a revolutionary JRPG, but it’s a delightful one. Strong protagonists, accessible combat, and a colorful presentation make it engaging for both newcomers and veterans. Cameos from familiar alchemists add nostalgia, though the shop mechanic feels underused. Despite minor shortcomings, it’s a cozy and well-crafted addition to the Atelier series.
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Wander Stars mixes old-school anime humor, turn-based combat, and roguelite elements into an entertaining JRPG. The story isn’t groundbreaking, but the creative combat and tactical choices keep you engaged.
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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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