Echo Weaver's time loop may not offer the strongest puzzles, but it makes for an incredibly unique and addictive metroidvania.

A lush and well-written game, there are nevertheless frustrations amidst these many hells.

A cult classic remastered, warts and all. SiN is a screeching relic of turn-of-the-century machismo, completely detached from the self-serious, emotional maturity that modern entertainment seems to as...

Stylish and explosive, and with a phenomenal concept of a roguelike upgrade system, Ved: Recure impresses, but not as much as it disappoints through its lack of enemy and boss design, as well as game ...

Many a soulslike peddles their own brand of innovative combat and captivating lore, but few have quite a love for the little embellishments and magnificent flourishes.

Growing out of the sheer shock value of its predecessor, Brazilian Drug Dealer Before 4 is a satisfying psychedelic romp that’s difficult to resist, despite its shortcomings.

Fantastically fresh, Kernel Hearts combines many tried-and-true elements of previously acclaimed roguelike titles alongside strong bullet-hell elements, creating a great but sometimes slightly unfocus...

It's a bit long, it's a bit uneven, but the latest Onimusha's defensive swordplay is some of the finest ever made.

A considerably better look for Mortal Shell, but one far too bold for its own good.

With a steep initial learning curve and hazy graphics, Into the Depths might be difficult to get into. However, for those who take the plunge, there are deeply rewarding mechanics waiting to be explor...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a textbook example of how a bad ending can ruin a series. There will never be any more of this story, and anything that might come to be lives in this one’s shadow.

For those who love the series, Code Vein II is certainly in a better place, but its merits don't extend too far beyond its compelling story and characters.

Though Starsand Island's Early Access release is lacking narratively, it has perfected a particular niche within its genre, excelling at customization and crafting—creating immersion through the playe...

While it may not blend action and horror as deftly as some of the other modern Resident Evil games, Requiem is the perfect entry to celebrate 30 years of one of gaming’s most important franchises.

Who knew it’d take a movie directed by a YouTuber to show that video game adaptations can be more than mere flicks?

A chill and varied pirate-themed adventure with loads of content; though Salt 2 might be on the easy side, fans of exploration will still be delighted by it.

Between its constant flow of cards and tender portrayal of grief, Death Howl delights with the little things, even if its somewhat restrictive approach to deckbuilding won't be for everyone.

There is a lot to love in The Berlin Apartment. However, the bugs and tedious gameplay might make that love a bit difficult to give.

It’s hard to cook up a fresh Action-RPG nowadays that doesn’t leave a too familiar aftertaste; the devs of Second Sun tried nonetheless. While commendable, the result is anything but spectacular.

Constance may be a familiar journey, but it's one well worth undertaking.

Across the Obelisk didn't lose me for lack of updates, but an abundance of obstructive DLC that won't simply let me play a game I used to love.

A safe sequel in every sense, what's good about Little Nightmares III mostly comes from its predecessor’s solid foundations, as the franchise’s new developers have not meaningfully moved the formula f...

Alien: Rogue Incursion doesn't overstay its welcome, but clunky combat and occasionally dumb enemy AI undermine an otherwise tense and faithful atmosphere.

Old Market Simulator is not a good simulation, but it is exactly what I was looking for.

A cautionary tale about indie game development

A solid survival horror experience set in a world that feels fresh and terrifying. However, it does suffer from lack of ambition, and doesn't expand all of its systems as well as it could have.

Age wasn't kind to Dawn of War in ways a mostly visual upgrade can't fix. Still, what's best about it has yet to be topped, and is more accessible than before in this bare-minimum remaster.

Truly the perfect sequel: an adjacent experience familiar enough to delight the old with a wonderfully fresh feel to entice the new.

Shadow Labyrinth swings for the fences, for better and worse. Despite fantastic enemy variety and rewarding exploration, unremarkable level design and an obscene volume of bloat hinder its potential.

An excellent point & click adventure of a self-exiled man's journey home, and to a past he's most likely consciously abandoned.

A puzzle game, a rhythm game, and a metroidvania walk into a bar. God knows what happened in there, but out saunters one of the most joyously inspired indies you've ever played.

Ragebound blends retro aesthetics and difficulty with modern design and fluidity, delivering an exceptional 2D platforming experience that feels right at home in the Ninja Gaiden IP.

Though its changes may not be as foundational as previous expansions, Odyssey's addition of the nomadic playthrough is a fantastic one that reinvigorates the game.

It's hard to say for sure how many of Nightreign's merits are simply the virtues of gaming with friends; yet, at the end of the day, it's a sharing platter based upon one of the most acclaimed games o...

For those familiar with deckbuilders, Deathless leaves something to be desired. It’s fun, but there inevitably comes a point where the player is reminded that all this has been done before, and better...

Digital Sun have sourced the finest ingredients for their innovative RTS, but the final dish struggles to come together in the way you'd hope.

Commandos: Origins isn't a bad game by any stretch, but considering the shoulders it climbed on, it could have been a whole lot better.

Despite its short runtime and lack of challenge, Mother Hub is certainly a unique FPS in many ways—and a quality one at that.

There's something to be found in the first half of Bloom & Rage, even for those who can't quite relate to its sweet recreation of 1995 Michigan.

There's a limit to which excellent combat can hold up a narrative this disastrous.

A beautiful delight of a game.

There are games where the jank is part of the charm. In Techno Banter, however, it fundamentally undermines what should have made the game an absolute treat.

Deluxe Eurojank.

Grief Like a Stray Dog is a hauntingly beautiful vignette on what war actually is and what it leaves behind.

Khazan's demo proves that a soulslike leading man can be so much more than a half-dead nobody.

Playing god is rarely so cathartic.

Come up with a creative way of how to combine Eternal Strands' excellent mechanics and the game will think one step ahead of you, yet you may find its narrative trailing behind.

Does All We Need tell a compelling story, or do we maybe need a little more?

Or: How I Learned to Stop Thinking and Love the Grind

The horror in Bonbon has nothing to do with the monster that's inside the house, but rather in what its devs had never considered.