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Solid strategy and customization make Jagged Alliance 3 a good time for tactical RPG fans, if you can stomach the irreverent tone.
Sticky Business is more a sticker creating experience than a risk-and-reward sim, but it's still quite a fun outlet.
Oxenfree 2 is a follow-up that has been worth the wait. If you were a fan of the first game, and I certainly was, this will give you more of what you loved.
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg may have appeal for long-time fans, but it shows its age, even after being reimagined. If you're not a fan of games that lean heavily into time management mechanics, it may not be for you.
Crime O'Clock is a novel hidden object game, especially on the Switch, but it's best played in short sessions.
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island feels like a simpler version of Animal Crossing that focuses on customization and gathering materials.
Jack Jeanne is an incredible Switch otome game, packed with lovable characters, fantastic music, and a touching story.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie is a fascinating culmination of most main characters' stories while paving the way for the future.
A unique story in a fun setting and with a really addictive gameplay loop, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code feels really original while retaining a familiar formula.
Smushi Come Home is a cute little game with a big heart, but while it nails the cozy vibe, it may be a little too short for some.
A fresh breath of life for an old classic, Ghost Trick remains a quirky and strong narrative with lots of creative puzzles.
Despite its lovely aesthetic and heavy worldbuilding, the messy plot and inability to show nuance or interesting developments make this an ultimately dull experience.
Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing.
I’ve got to tell you, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life feels like a game that arrived right when I needed it most. This is a game about redefining what matters to you. First, it’s about settling into a new community and forming bonds with your new neighbors. One of them being romantic. Then it’s about supporting your growing family both emotionally and via working hard on the farm. As time passes, you get to see how that influences things. It’s like you are building a life while farming, rather than working a farm and taking “you” time to be social when you can.
Amnesia: The Bunker mostly sticks to the horror game basics, but it uses those basics to the fullest, creating a massively terrifying game.
The System Shock remake gives a new aesthetic to one of the most influential games ever and proves it remains important with minimal changes.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 continues to make its lovable child cast endure its (satisfyingly) challenging combat and the harrowing emotional challenges of war.
There's a lot of heart in this adorable game, but it's the execution that holds it back. With clunky controls and hard-to-read text, it can often be more frustrating than relaxing.
An ill-conceived parkour game with aged graphics and gameplay, but with an undeniable thread of lost potential underneath that makes me wish the development team had spent more time in the planning stage. PC version reviewed.
Convergence is an excellent blend of 2D parkour platforming and brawling with appeal even beyond fans of League of Legends