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For those looking for a silly, casual game that can handle the overly campy vibes, Reptilian Rising might scratch the tabletop nostalgia itch. For others, the strange story and sometimes repetitive gameplay might not be a smash hit.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knights feels like the ultimate Batman fan game disguised as a LEGO title. TT Games somehow managed to capture everything that makes Batman such an iconic character, from the darker Gotham atmosphere and Arkham-inspired combat, right through to the humour, gadgets, and the ridiculous amount of fan service packed into every corner of the game. As someone who grew up obsessed with Batman, this honestly felt like stepping into a playable tribute to the Dark Knight’s entire legacy.
Overall, Blind Box Shop Simulator was a game I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. There are great variations in blind boxes, the ability to customize and decorate your store, and the ability to hire AI staff to assist you relatively early on really resonated with me. I couldn’t put the game down, trying to collect the rares, and fulfilling your collection was just so addictive. If you enjoy simulators and management, this is the game for you, like I said, not something I do in the real world, collecting, but I was hooked.
Nitro Gen Omega is a stylish tactical RPG with a beautiful art design, a slick UI and amazing animations. However, I can see some players being turned away by having to learn the many combat systems it throws at you, even if it’s fun once you get used to it. Overall, I still think this game is worth your time.
WILL: Follow the Light puts you in the thick of it by taking on raging storms out in the ocean to search far and wide, all for your missing son. Completing tasks and solving puzzles can be fun or tedious, but the gameplay of sailing treacherous seas helps turn a simple story into an epic adventure. WILL: Follow the Light isn’t just a video game; it’s an experience.
Overall, Consol Store Simulator tries to be different in a genre that is becoming flooded. The structure is there, and it will be interesting to see how the game develops over the next 12 months. The idea of multiple shops and an open-world city block is very unique, and they have pulled it off nicely. If you enjoy simulators, you’ll sink a few enjoyable hours, as your gaming empire expands
Rival Stars Horse Racing delivers many hours of cozy, relaxing single-player fun, alongside thrilling, intense horse racing action. The online play may not provide any incentive, due to the almost non-existent player base, but the single-player content alone provides many hours of horse-racing fun. In Rival Stars Horse Racing, the next race is never too far away.
Overall, Toll Both Simulator gets a big tick from me. It has massive potential, and during the week I have been playing it, there has been a patch every day, so it is actively being worked on and improved based on community feedback, which is great to see. There is already so much in the game and more to come, a good light-hearted fun game, fingers crossed it becomes multiplayer in the future, as you could really cause some chaos.
Forza Horizon 6 feels like a love letter to Japanese car culture, and honestly, the best Horizon games I’ve played since Horizon 3.
Overall, Captured 2 does what it sets out to, which is to offer a scary observational horror experience. A solid variety of anomalies and entities keeps you on your toes, while the realistic graphics add to that uncanny feeling throughout. However, some clunky controls do slightly hurt the experience.
Told across eight chapters and offering more than 10 hours of gameplay, Directive 8020 is a must-play for anyone who loves a good jump scare and a well-crafted sci-fi horror experience.
The single-player content can be completed in a day or two, but the online play is what will keep players coming back for more. Just like the source material, it doesn’t shy away from all the violence and gore, adding to the intensity of a match. The base roster of 18 characters gives plenty of variety for your team of 3, the gameplay is fun and chaotic, and the online play is smooth and solid. How long it remains relevant in the FGC, only time will tell, but it is a solid entry for the fighting genre and a strong first game by Quarter Up.
SAROS feels like a confident evolution of Housemarque’s gameplay-first philosophy. Between the stylish combat, rewarding progression systems, and haunting sci-fi atmosphere, the game delivers an intense and memorable experience that keeps pulling players back into the darkness of Carcosa.
Overall, The Shore is carried over the line by its beautifully oppressive atmosphere and striking art direction. However, its tacked-on combat and the many unanswered questions left by its narrative hold it back from feeling like a truly complete experience. It’s a game with strong ideas and memorable moments, but one that doesn’t quite realise its full potential.
Despite the lack of impactful storytelling, the unique stealth gameplay utilising shadows is what really sets Ereban: Shadow Legacy apart from others in the same genre. Having to look around, plan your route, and adapt if things don’t work out, all while remaining undetected, creates a whole new set of challenges not seen in other games.
Tides of Tomorrow is truly a one-of-a-kind game. Its unique concept, that the choices you make not only affect you but also the players after you, and that the cycle continues after that, is something that needs to be experienced. The game has some faults, but its potential can’t be ignored. Tides of Tomorrow is a game where every choice matters.
Ground Zero doesn’t hide what it wants to be. From the moment you step into the fog-covered ruins of Busan, it wears its inspirations proudly: a deliberate throwback to classic survival horror, where tension builds slowly, and every bullet feels like a decision between life and virtual death.
Overall, MotoGP26 developers Milestone S.r.l. have again taken the motorcycle genre gaming to a new level. Rather than rest on their laurels, they have again upped the ante, introducing a rider-based handling system, Rider cards, visual accuracy with bikes, teams, and leathers, coupled with near-unlimited customisation, and created what can only be described as a masterpiece of gaming.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a reminder that creativity often thrives when developers take risks. The visuals, gameplay, soundtrack, and story all work toward the same goal, blending old-school inspiration with modern ideas in a way that feels fresh rather than recycled.
Overall, Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream delivers exactly what it sets out to be: a weird, charming and easygoing experience that thrives on unpredictability rather than depth. While it does not fully capitalise on features like touch controls. The presentation quirks keep it alive with the humour, personality and sheer randomness of your Mii’s, making it hard not to enjoy the game.