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Survivalist: Invisible Strain offers a unique take on zombie survival. It is not as polished as bigger-budget games, but it compensates with depth, personality, and a world that rewards curiosity.
Beautiful to look at, worth experiencing for the atmosphere and story, but ultimately weighed down by gameplay that refuses to evolve. Like a treasured heirloom, it is meant to be appreciated, not necessarily played over and over.
The PvE foundation is excellent, and with a few updates to PvP balance and matchmaking, the game could become a genre staple. Right now, it is a bit of a wild ride, but one worth taking if you have the right crew.
This is a lovely game that rewards patience and empathy, and is best enjoyed with a relaxed mindset and a soft spot for massive creatures with big sleepy eyes.
In a genre crowded with excellent examples of smart, engaging roguelike deck-builders, Wildfrost fails to earn its place.
For longtime Donkey Kong fans, this is the evolution you have been waiting for.
For players who really love quirky indie platformers, there may be enough charm here to make it worth a look.
The heart of a great tactical shooter is here, but it's buried under some clunky systems and frustrating technical hiccups. With more polish and quality-of-life improvements, this could become a standout experience.
It is deliberately paced, deeply atmospheric, and often unforgiving. But for players willing to immerse themselves in its bleak world, it offers a survival experience unlike any other.
If this had been offered for free, or even bundled into a definitive edition of Still Wakes the Deep, it might be easier to forgive. But asking players to pay for this feels like a breach of trust. It offers very little in return for your time or money.
Blades of Fire is a game with strong ideas and a few standout features, hampered by really bad map design and repetitive moments. In many ways, it feels like a throwback to last generation’s style of games, sometimes good, sometimes bad. For fans of deliberate, punishing combat and player-driven customization, there is plenty here to enjoy. It may not burn as brightly as its influences, but it still leaves a lasting ember.
There’s a Gun in the Office succeeds in creating tension and delivering a unique puzzle-box experience. But its strict time-based loop and narrow structure can leave players feeling boxed in. For fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers or minimalist escape-room mechanics, there’s value here. Just don’t expect much freedom in how you solve its mysteries.
While interesting in its approach, Death Stranding 2 feels more like a retread of its predecessor’s path rather than a bold leap forward. The first game was eerily relevant in a post-COVID world, but this sequel seems to lack that focus.
As educational and intriguing as it may be, the decision to charge for this learning experience betrays a hint of insecurity , that a free offer may be seen as worthless. While Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is valuable, informative, and mostly engaging, it would have been better for it to adopt the practice of many great museums, free access so the content can shine on its own.
While not the worst, MindsEye is far from being a satisfactory game. Its technical glitches and performance issues (though not severe in my case) add to its list of flaws. Its saving grace, if any, is the impressive visuals. However, these cannot make up for its shallow world, dull combat, and host of other faults. If you’re seeking quality in a game, MindsEye isn’t for you.
Cattle Country is a charming and layered life sim that rewards patience. Its slow start may turn off some players, and its technical rough edges could use smoothing, but for those willing to stick with it, there’s a lot to love.
The Alters is a bold experiment that mostly succeeds. It dares to explore questions of identity, regret, and collaboration in a setting that could have easily defaulted to standard survival tropes. Instead, it delivers a deeply personal game about being many people and learning how to live with them. Smart mechanics, emotional stakes, and a strong narrative spine make this one of the more memorable indie titles in recent years.
Mario Kart World shines as a sprawling sequel that deftly expands and develops on the aspects that made Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a long-term success. It’s a fun and rewarding kart racing experience that’s easy to pick up, but offers enough depth to satisfy hardcore fans.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a daring experiment that mostly works. It sharpens the franchise’s most beloved elements into an intense, bite-sized format that rewards skill and coordination. The bosses are spectacular, the combat is as good as ever, and the roguelike pacing brings something fresh.
Mostroscopy is a delightful blast from a past you never lived but will instantly recognize. With its colorful cast, punchy gameplay, and unwavering commitment to style, it delivers a fighting game experience that is light on depth but heavy on heart.