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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a colorful and accessible platformer in which players help restore a living encyclopedia. The game excels in charm, atmosphere and accessibility, but lacks the challenge and depth that many adult Nintendo fans expect. An excellent choice for children and lovers of cozy games, although the €60 price tag feels on the steep side.

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Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is a Lego game that uses the combat of the Arkham games. The game plays well and has different difficulty levels. Nevertheless, it is not too difficult. It is a celebration of Batman in Lego style for young & old.

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Call of the Elder Gods is a strong successor to Call of the Sea that further expands on the mysterious atmosphere and narrative gameplay of the original. With two playable characters, challenging puzzles and impressive Lovecraft-inspired environments, the game once again delivers an immersive adventure. Despite some slow gameplay and occasionally clunky controls, the strong story and atmospheric world make up for a lot.

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Directive 8020 is a major improvement on what we already saw in The Dark Pictures Anthology. This time with its own story and therefore also new game elements. These are elements that feel quite repetitive, such as having to sneak past people every time. That works really well the first few times, but after that it feels very annoying. Nevertheless, the jump scares make up for a lot, as well as the many ramifications in terms of story.

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Mixtape is a beautiful and musical coming-of-age game full of atmosphere, charm and visual flair. The soundtrack and art style take many scenes to the next level, but the limited interaction and lack of real emotional depth keep the game from fully resonating. A special experience, but not a modern classic.

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Some games try to impress with huge open worlds, spectacular action and endless gameplay mechanics. WILL: Follow The Light consciously opts for a completely different approach: a quiet, narrative experience in which atmosphere and emotion are central. That may not make this game suitable for everyone, but it is precisely because of this that the adventure distinguishes itself from many other narrative games.

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Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is a cheerful and accessible bubble shooter that is especially fun for families and younger players. The simple gameplay remains addictive, while the help options make it extra accessible. Those looking for more of a challenge or extensive content may get tired of it more quickly.

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Outbound is a cozy survival game in which you travel through an open world in an electric camper and slowly transform your vehicle into a mobile home along the way. The game combines exploration, crafting and building with a relaxed atmosphere that is mainly about freedom and creativity. Thanks to the strong road trip vibe and the relaxing gameplay, Outbound is a nice experience for players who like to play at their own pace, although the game sometimes lacks some variation in the longer term.

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Replaced is the debut from developer Sad Cat Studios and manages to convincingly portray a 2.5D style. Graphically it looks great, but unfortunately the pace is very slow and the story is not always convincing. In short, it just plays well.

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Adorable Adventures is a quiet cozy exploration game in which you, as a piggy, explore a colorful world in search of your family. The emphasis is on relaxed walking around, exploring and following scent trails in a friendly, atmospheric environment. The game mainly excels in atmosphere and charm, with a soft visual style and simple gameplay that puts little pressure on the player. At the same time, exploring can sometimes become unclear due to vague directions and limited explanations, causing you to occasionally get stuck.

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Saros is the sequel to Returnal. You take on the role of Arjun to find out what happened on Carcossa. You must do everything you can to find out why the colony has disappeared.

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The Day I Became a Bird is an atmospheric, minimalist game that revolves around experience rather than challenge. With its dreamy visual style, subtle sound design and poetic storytelling, the game transports you into a tranquil, interpretive experience. The focus is on atmosphere, emotion and discovery, which makes it special, but not equally accessible for every player.

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Developed by Dont Nod, Aphelion is a story-driven adventure game set on an icy, inhospitable planet. The focus is not on fast action, but on atmosphere, emotion and the gradual discovery of a mystery. The game thus joins a growing group of titles that emphasize experience over gameplay intensity.

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Pragmata follows astronaut Hugh Williams, who becomes cut off from his team after a crash landing on the moon and must survive with the help of a mysterious android he names Diana. Together, they try to figure out what went wrong at the moon base and find a way back to Earth. The combination of shooting and hacking forms the core of the gameplay and works surprisingly smoothly, even in more intense combat, supported by a strong variety of enemies, weapons, and upgrades. Yet, it is primarily the bond between Hugh and Diana that sets Pragmata apart and elevates the experience. Although the final installment loses a bit of sharpness and the game isn't entirely innovative, the execution remains strong enough to more than compensate for that.

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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game with enormous influences from the cosmic horror genre. It is an entertaining game for fans of this specific subgenre and brings little innovation.

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ShantyTown can easily take you much further than you intended. The goals and achievements keep you going, and seeing previous builds in the background makes separate locations more like one world. At the same time, some maps are simply less interesting and there are still some sloppy aspects to the construction itself.

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Mouse P.I. For Hire is an old style first person shooter. It sometimes takes a somewhat serious tone. The music and rubber hose cartoon art style manage to drag you through the game. A game that can certainly provide some entertainment for the right audience.

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Marathon is certainly not a bad game, but it is a specific type of game that you should enjoy. If you compare it with a regular extraction shooter or Destiny, you will be disappointed. You have to invest time to understand everything and especially spend a lot of time playing the game to reach the interesting endgame content. From there it really starts to get fun. Color and distrust prevail during play.

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Sintopia is a management sim where you both run hell and influence the world of the living. Souls are processed after death in a system that converts sins into money, making for a cynical but clever gameplay loop. The combination of building, optimizing and indirect intervention makes the game interesting, although the complexity can sometimes be overwhelming. In the beginning the game starts slowly, while later it becomes chaotic and busy. The lack of full control means that systems don't always feel smooth. At the same time, optimizing your hell remains addictive, despite the repetition in the gameplay. The humor and colorful presentation give the game its own look and keep it light. Sintopia is therefore especially interesting for players who like systems, chaos and slow improvement.

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Tiny Bookshop is a relaxing management simulation in which you as the player run a mobile bookshop in charming Bookstonbury. Choose which books you take with you, determine your location and get to know the preferences of the inhabitants while discovering a cozy and atmospheric world.

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