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Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 feature some of the best shooters in history
If you’re a fan of classic arcade shooters — the kind that throw you into a cockpit, flood the screen with bullets and dare you to survive — then the twin release of Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol.2 is a…
Never/Together is comprised of two screens, one gun and a big rush
It's been a while since local-cooperative games have had to be split-screen at all times, but in Never/Together the separation of the two characters is essential to your journey and race to escape from a deadly prison ship. Never/Together…
It Takes A War – An Experience To Remember
It Takes A War is the second game from Thomas Mackinnon after the hugely popular The Corridor. It’s marketed as a Co-op tactical shooter but if you’re familiar with The Corridor — and watch the trailer — then you should know you’re sure to…
The Edge of Water captivates with its water physics
Normally, with games that have isometric viewpoints, the floor is the most boring part of the whole thing, a beige backdrop that exists solely to stop you falling off into the aether. Not in the case of The Edge of Water where it's a…
D*Fuzed – A New Game For A Nostalgic Handheld
It’s not everyday you get your hands on a new Gameboy game, but D*Fuzed is just that. From Incube8 Games, your journey with your new bomb defusing buddy, Deef, begins as you control him and help rescue his friends while a big bad boss tries…
Climb the ranks of Bloodgrounds in unforgiving mythological combat
Bloodgrounds is an exceptional foundation for what will hopefully become a haven for gladiatorial masochists and power-fantasy demi-gods alike. New difficulty options, crafting, audience interactions, gladiator expeditions and more are set…
Karma: The Dark World – Deep dive
The purpose of ROAM agents is to investigate people for anything that might be opposed to this regime by diving into their memories to find any evidence of wrongdoing. Daniel’s initial investigation into someone seemingly stealing from work…
Purr-suit of Happiness asks you to bring joy to humans in Earth’s final days
The world is ending and most of the humans have simply given up hope and accepted their fate. In Purr-suit of Happiness you play a courier cat, delivering parcels and delivering hope. I, personally, am pretty convinced that it's humanity…
Unboxing Mr. Coo is a stunning take on the puzzle box formula
Mr Coo is back in Unboxing Mr. Coo, but this time the point and click series has a classic, puzzle-box twist. Iconic might be a bit strong, but there's a familiar, old-timey nostalgic 'thing' about Mr. Coo, and I think it's entirely down to…
Radiolight – What’s the frequency?
Exploring the park itself is quite nice. Whilst you do have a map that includes your exact location on it, it feels as though you can get lost due to how wide each area is. Gamers have an instinct to follow the path that is least obvious…
Monowave locks platforming powers behind emotions
The first guardian is dead, and the emotions have scattered. In Monowave you're the newly-born second guardian, and you must use the emotions' own powers to reunite them and bring peace back to the land. Monowave is a platform puzzle game…
Hotel Barcelona – The Eagles aren’t here
Fairly by the numbers so far, but the issue is that the combat is so utterly lacklustre. It doesn’t matter which weapon you use, nothing feels like it has any impact at all thanks to the outrageously floaty feeling controls and impossible…
Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines — Westwall takes you to the Seigfried Line with a surprising start
The campaign spans from the summer of 1944, after the liberation of Paris, to December of the same year.
Neverwinter Nights 2 is a creaking but nonetheless classic CRPG experience for the ages
Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition marks the first time Obsidian’s 2006 CRPG has made its way to Xbox consoles, and for many fans of classic Dungeons & Dragons games, that’s a big deal. Its built on the dense and often unforgiving…
BALL x PIT – Brick Breaking, Ball Blasting Fun
BALL x PIT is the newest offering from publisher Devolver and developer Kenny Sun. As you journey into the ruins of the town of Ballbylon (Which is basically a big ol’ hole in the ground) and dredge through the hordes of undead and monsters…
All Will Rise is a conversation-based card battler about avenging a murdered river
When it comes to picking apart an enemy, or defending the indefensible, sometimes you have to change the battlefield in order to win. All Will Rise is a narrative courtroom deckbuilder that puts you at the helm of a team of idealists who…
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition – Match 3 magic
One of the selling points of Puzzle Quest was that it was a match-3 puzzle game with an RPG style plot, and whilst it certainly has that, it’s pretty standard fantasy fare with you having to save the kingdom from an evil lord and their…
Oku is a platformer with poetic puzzle progression
Become a travelling monk in Oku, and complete your journey by assembling haiku-like poems and exploring secret paths. When it comes to platformers, I like two things: New twists on classic techniques and collectibles that guide you around…
The Last Caretaker – A Lonely Journey To Revive Humanity
Have you ever wondered what happens when all the lights go out? What happens if there’s no-one left? What do you do when humanity draws its last breath? The Last Caretaker has the answer, as you start your journey to restart and revive the…
Legendary Hoplite and Achilles: Survivor compete for your ancient affections
Ancient Greece has always been fertile ground for video games — gods, monsters, epic battles, and tragic heroes practically beg to be pixelated. But while most titles lean into sweeping narratives or open-world exploration, Achilles:…