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While you can't always judge a game by its screenshots, in this case you can: Panic Porcupine absolutely could've been released on the Genesis, and no one would've batted an eye.
Killer Frequency is an excellent game that takes a neat approach to both horror films and walking simulators, and it’s well worth checking out if you’re a fan of either. (But seriously, how did these people all have cell phones?)
If you just want to be creeped out first and worry about story second, then Remorse: The List might just be worth adding to your to-play list.
Cassette Beasts may borrow pretty heavily from Pokémon, but there are enough fun twists on the basic ideas that it manages to carve out an identity that's all its own.
Looking a little different than your usual Souls-like isn't enough to make Stray Blade worth checking out. Unless you've always been keen to explore the genre but aren't skilled enough to actually play the games -- in which case, I guess, here's your chance to try one with a much lower difficulty level -- it's hard to see who'd really enjoy it.
Still, it's a testament to Mail Time's indefatigably upbeat attitude that not even annoying issues can bring the game down too much. It's a cozy game that doesn't assume that being adorable is a substitute for being engaging. Hopefully more games of this ilk can learn from it, because all things considered, it's nice having games like Mail Time around.
Mighty Coconut’s enjoyable VR mini golf experience is a must have for PS VR2 owners.
You're going to want to give Dokapon Kingdom: Connect a pass, unless you feel like devoting dozens of hours to a board game that's not really very interesting.
Based on its looks alone, it feels like Itorah should stand out more. Unfortunately, all the effort here went into those visuals, and once you get beyond those, you're left with a game that's not very fun to play.
if you're after a game that's either a) not like anything else out there, or b) an utterly bizarre look into a culture that isn't often represented in games (or c) a bizarre cross between Bully and Yakuza), then Troublemaker might be up your alley. If not, though, the whole thing will just feel like a crazy fever dream.
Redfall feels like it should have been a no-brainer. You have the studio that's made games like Dishonored and Prey -- games renowned for their atmosphere -- making a game about vampires set in a town that's been conquered by bloodsuckers. If Redfall had basically been nothing more than Dishonored 3: Vampires, it would've been an easy recipe for a GOTY contender. Instead, we have this version of Redfall, which is decidedly not a GOTY contender.
All in all, these are solid additions to what was already an impressive overhaul of these 8-bit and 16-bit classics, and help solidify the ideal that the Pixel Remasters could now be considered the definitive versions of classic Final Fantasy.
Strayed Lights is a difficult game to love. It looks and sounds nice, and if you're really into dodging weaving rather than charging into battle I could see how it might be interesting in small doses, but as it stands, it doesn't feel like there's enough here to really make for a satisfying game.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a game that's an absolute joy to play. Exploring these worlds, slicing through enemies, customizing how Cal looks, uncovering the game's lore: it's all done perfectly here, in a way that should appeal to anyone, regardless of their familiarity with Star Wars itself (though being a fan probably helps). There are minor flaws, to be sure, but they're so minor, they feel like nitpicking. In a year that's already featured some outstanding games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor still manages to stand out.
The game is plagued by camera controls so dire, they make it impossible to enjoy anything else. With some major tweaks to those controls, it'd be easy to imagine Molly Medusa becoming an under-the-radar hit, but for now, it's definitely one to avoid.
After the Fall plays great on the PS5, I have no complaints about the performance or visuals at all. It is thoroughly engaging, addicting, and a blast to play from start to finish.
if you're willing to look over some of the rough patches or have any love for checking out older classics, then you'll likely find Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is right up your alley
But if you're a fan of Lemmings -- or even just a fan of heartfelt stories with nice visuals -- there's still plenty here you should be able to enjoy. Tin Hearts isn't going to make you rethink your opinion of the genre, but if you're already a fan, you'll have fun with this.
Spider's Thread makes a great game even better. Ghostwire: Tokyo didn't get nearly the level of attention it deserved on its initial release last year, and now that the game is free for Game Pass and PS+ subscribers (and generally inexpensive enough to buy on PC), there's even less reason why it should be slept on. Do yourself a favour and get it now.
Overall, a great game for fans, but not for everyone.