Gameffine's Reviews
Mainframes is an extremely creative, masterpiece in its art-style and soundtrack and a fairly difficult platformer about a floppy disc on a mission of finding its purpose all the while rescuing overworked daemons. This charming platformer set inside your grand-mothers Windows 98 can immediately hook you in with its amazing polish and challenging platforming sections. TLDR: GO GET THE GAME NOW!
Monster Hunter Wilds is Monster Hunter at its best. With its changing terrains and environmental physics, it pushes the envelope of its unique genre in unprecedented ways. Its campaign makes up for a great tutorial, one that showcases all the in-game mechanics and feels great even while playing single-player mode.
The Strongest Tofu is an extremely impressive platformer all about the love of Tofu. It made me want to have Tofu in real life and I did. As an indie, it just simply blows away all expectations and truly marks itself as a signature product from the developer. A fantastic progression system, boss-fights, difficulty makes it all worth the while spending time in the game. For a price this minimum, you should already have started playing this instead of reading all the way here.
Despite its somewhat rocky inception, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage manages to find its fitting during its pivotal moments. Tape 1 of this adventure does a great job of capturing the ’90s picturesque corners of Michigan and the nostalgia of the lost teens’ era. I can’t wait to see the remainder of Swann’s adventure in Tape 2. However, given the number of technical issues one might run into, I would only recommend picking it up if you have a 2060 or a better GPU. Given its thoughtful regional pricing, it’s worth picking up if you’ve got the specs. On the consoles, a 60 fps mode would greatly help.
Basureroes: Invasion doesn’t hold your hand and that is exactly why it’s so good. It respects the player, teaches through gameplay, challenges you without feeling unfair, and makes every victory feel earned. If you grew up on Mega Man, Contra, or Metal Slug, or if you love games like Shovel Knight or The Messenger, this is a must-play. That said it is not for everyone. If you’re looking for a relaxed, easygoing experience, this isn’t it. But if you enjoy mastering mechanics, learning enemy patterns, and pushing through tough challenges, you are going to have an incredible time.
While Waiting is a simple idler-puzzle game that is free of all choices. You can wait or choose not to wait to complete a puzzle. There is no commitment. Figuring out things apart from waiting is extremely frustrating at times and makes me want to sleep. But the polish, quality, comedic tales and a fascinating life story do have the hope to keep you hooked.
Eternal Strands shines to be one of the most interesting RPGs with an insane amount of attention towards its design, combat, magic and great enemies. But at the same time, misses the target for their overly buffed storyline and outrageously lengthy quests. The latter part of the game is where you tend to have a lot of fun, so if you’re picking this title, make sure to stick around.
As someone who’s spent years playing both indie gems and AAA titles, I can confidently say that Big Helmet Heroes offers something special. It’s a game that doesn’t try to be overly ambitious but excels in what it sets out to do: provide a fun, engaging, and memorable experience. With its dynamic combat system, co-op gameplay, and charming visuals, Big Helmet Heroes is shaping up to be a standout title for 2025. While it may not appeal to players seeking a deeply narrative-driven experience, it more than makes up for it with its creativity and humor.
Neon Blood isn’t just a game—it’s an experience. It’s a bold, ambitious title that tackles complex themes while delivering a solid RPG experience. Its strengths far outweigh its flaws, making it a must-play for fans of story-driven games and cyberpunk aesthetics. For me, the time spent in Viridis was more than just gaming—it was a journey through a world that felt eerily reflective of our own. If you’re ready to dive into a dystopia filled with heart, grit, and neon-soaked rebellion, Neon Blood is waiting.
Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is simply one of those games that help you realize that games are simply not about insane amounts of graphics, expensive franchises or exhilarating combat. Simply catching fish during the day and serving piping hot dishes during the evening can bring much more amount of joy and peace to the mind. And Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town excels in doing that.
Mindcop is one of those rare detective games that doesn’t just ask you to follow a trail of clues but challenges you to interpret and question everything you uncover. With its mix of real-time investigation, mind-dive puzzles, and a time-limited mechanic, it manages to stand out as a truly unique experience. The game’s psychological and surreal elements create a mystery that feels deeply personal, forcing you to confront the complexity and ambiguity of human memories.
Goat Simulator Remastered successfully captures the essence of the original game, providing a polished and enjoyable experience. Its intuitive controls, humorous gameplay, and nostalgic feel make it a delightful addition to any gamer’s library. However, with Goat Simulator 3 priced similarly, the upgrades may not justify a purchase for those who own the first game, creating a quandary for loyal enthusiasts. Moreover, investing your money elsewhere might be advisable considering its wild and disorderly campaign.
Empire of the Ants is a remake of a cult-classic original that tries to simplify the game mechanics and reinvent it for a more modern audience. The strategic depth of the game is reduced a lot, but it does allow for a more casual audience to be invested in it (even though it may not appeal to hardcore fans of the original game). The visuals look really well done and without significant performance issues (which is quite a standard to be held up in today’s games). The game is worth a play if you can afford to get it right now!
Having spent time building my farm, raising creatures, and exploring Felicidad, I can confidently say that Farmagia is a delightful blend of strategy, adventure, and nurturing gameplay. It doesn’t just offer you monsters to train—it invites you to form bonds with them, making every battle and exploration feel rewarding on a personal level. If you enjoy building connections with creatures, managing resources, and exploring magical worlds, Farmagia is a game you’ll want to sink your time into.
Crow Country skillfully blends the nostalgic allure of classic survival horror with modern game design advancements. The game’s atmospheric environment, captivating puzzles, and user-friendly controls render it an essential experience for both long-time fans and new players. Still, given its challenging nature and fixed camera angle perspectives, it’s not something that may appeal to everyone.
Rating the Red Dead Redemption PC port proved to be a painful process for me. On the one hand, you have a basic but solid port of one of the most requested and highly rated games of all time. On the other hand, the pricing of the PC port is one of the most egregious this year. What’s even worse is Rockstar’s utter disregard for regional pricing. With pricing the way it is now, I cannot in good conscience recommend Red Dead Redemption to our Indian audience.
Neva is undoubtedly the most ravishing game we have played in a few years. The game sets a benchmark for all platformer games and sends a message that a story that can steal your heart and the visuals that you can’t look away from are enough for a perfect platformer game. Neva is our favourite game we have played this year.
The Palace on the Hill is an extremely captivating and instantly addictive indie-adventure game based on a village lad named Vir. Vir is juggling family responsibilities and his own talent of painting and often escaping to a newfound spark of romance. This little story is filled with brim reality, challenges and hope.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is a complete package of entertainment that is strong on all three pillars of game modes. The campaign is a must-play, and the multiplayer feels to be at its peak after a long while. The graphics are extremely well done, and the action scenes of the campaigns are guaranteed to blow you away. Except for the price listing of the game, everything else about the game is a big green flag.
Unknown 9: Awakening is a decent game that is mostly playable because of its interesting approach to combat. But apart from combat, there is no other quality that helps the game stand out. The graphics are only good for a few levels, but continue to be an average game from there. With the selection of games offered this year, you are better off avoiding this one for now.