Those that care about their Gamerscore/Achievements will be in for a treat, with many of the games 42 achievements, worth just 1 point.

The puzzles here are well done and keep you on your toes, with a steady flow of new gameplay mechanics throughout.

A solid little title and a fun way to kill an hour or two.

I loved Type:Rider and I’m not sure if the reason for this is my utter nerdiness when it comes to learning about the English language. However, no matter your interest in learning about fonts, this is a fun and peaceful game that is great for sitting back and relaxing while still playing your PS4. Type:Rider is one of the best puzzle games I’ve played this year and I can’t wait to get back to it.

Overall, there may be a surprising amount of content to unlock, but the gameplay just isn’t diverse enough to really hold a player’s attention for long. It’s a game that would perhaps be enjoyed more thoroughly by younger players, but for the rest of the gaming community, Catlateral Damage is one that’s probably better off played in short bursts.

Ninja Pizza Girl is a fun 2D platforming game with smooth parkour and meaningful narrative.

With it’s fast, responsive, and rewarding gameplay, 10 Second Ninja X will keep fans of this type of game busy for a few hours. If it weren’t for two things, I would give the game a perfect score. But sadly, while I was playing, my retries were plagued with an obnoxious glitch that caused my character to shake violently and force me to retry again.

I really appreciate Neverwinter for what it is: a fun, easy-to-pick-up MMO that takes your hand and shows you the incredible and vast landscape of a genre I’ve been afraid to take my first proper steps into. If you can gather a few friends to create your own guild with, this could well be an action-MMORPG to really get lost in.

If you like Videoball, then you will invest plenty of hours in to this quirky Indie title which will no doubt receive cult status from hardened Videoball enthusiasts and with a few tweaks here and there, it could be so much more fun.

Kerbal Space Program is not for everyone, but for those who love anything to do with outer space, physics and cute aliens, you would be in your element here.

Yes, there’s only three game modes (two of which are simple free-for all’s) and only five maps for each. It isn’t a game many will play for hours on end but if you’ve got the extra controllers it’s a great way to battle your friends like it’s the ’90s again.

CLANNAD Side Stories was somewhat disappointing for me. I was expecting to see more of the characters, and these stories do not extend the main story either.

Though difficulty may be hard to found, the lack of actual repetitious puzzles is astounding, smooth music played throughout and the overall fun gameplay to found makes Dan perfect to jump into for spare moments.

Artifex Mundi has created a worthwhile experience with Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride that any player can appreciate. The Forsaken Bride utilizes new gameplay mechanics and derives off the path of the usual hidden object game-type.

A game with some interesting gameplay ideas and unique takes on the classic side-scrolling shooter but unfortunately it doesn’t feel as intuitive as other classic games of this kind.

Tumblestone manages to deliver a unique puzzle experience while keeping you on your toes as the game changes slightly with every new modifier.

Graphically, the game looks extremely bland, and whilst the animations look fairly good, the character models look awful with almost no texture to them or any facial details at all. It just doesn’t feel finished at all, and that’s not just the visuals, the entire game feels rushed with bland graphics, bland combat, and no story.

There are enough issues with the game play that just make much too hard to enjoy. While the progression is good, what you are doing to progress isn’t.

Overall Cricket Captain 2016 is a game that will appeal to a small minority of people, if you have the patience and knowledge, you can really see the potential this game holds with its deep simulation and micromanagement, however for the casual Cricket fan this game is far too convoluted and menu heavy to recommend. Couple that with a career mode that lacks any real direction and you get a simulation game that just doesn’t quite fit the bill for me.

What Song of the Deep does have in heart, it just can’t quite make up for it’s wonky physics and sloppy mechanics.

Dreamals: Dream Quest is a difficult game hidden behind cute basic graphics. If you enjoyed Dreamals then you’ll also enjoy this although this would make you someone who enjoys being frustrated a lot.

The plot alone is worth the price of admission, but with some fantastic audio/visual design and a fundamentally brilliant battle system, this rather unexpected Wii U exclusive ranks amongst the finest JRPGs of the generation and a genuinely unique curio that all Wii U owners should try.

The controls are responsive and the shooting is damn right awesome.

Despite its flaws, RymdResa offers a mostly relaxing experience and is something a little different from the norm.

If you’re looking for something that’s a bit more mild as far as mechanics, but not necessarily as battle focused as Dynasty Warriors from the same studio, I would actually recommend Samurai Warriors 4: Empires which takes aspects from both franchises. But if you do want a fully thought focused war simulation game that will make you question every move and have noticeable future consequences set in a historically accurate Asian period, RTK13 is the only valid choice currently available.

Valentino Rossi: The Game is a solid entry in the long running MotoGP series made all the better for the inclusion of the Valentino Rossi inspired, Legacy Mode.

The game is basically just you trying to pull off ‘stylish’ stunts as you swing around, doing whatever the game tells you to do. I put stylish in quotation marks, because what I know stylish to mean and what the game thinks it means are apparently two different things.

Battlezone 98 Redux prevails because it keeps the identity of the original, without alienating any modern audiences. The game shows its age in terms of its graphics, its controls, and its story. But the timeless blend of action and strategy are what makes this game stay fresh, and with the strategy genre becoming stale with each new release, perhaps this remaster is just what it needs to revitalise it.

I really enjoyed my time playing Onechanbara Z2: Chaos, probably way more than I should have. This is one of the most over the top games I have played in a long time and because of that it’s highly memorable.

I was impressed by this add-on.

I did like RevErsi Quest, despite the downfalls. Maybe a more proficient language translator would solve the issue. But given that language from the Far East, is vastly different from language that we know, it really isn’t that bad a translation when you take that in to consideration. A fair score for a good attempt at something quite different from the other Indie titles available.

Furi is a fine blend of reaction timed combat and twin stick shooter that doesn’t fail to impress. It’s a punishingly tough game for all the right reasons, with an enemy variety that keeps you guessing and learning as you progress.

Works as a wonderful homage to what some consider to be the ‘golden age’ of horror films, but as a game it finds itself struggling to find its way.

This is a fighting game that not only looks great but also has a lot of depth to the combat.

With a little more direction and a hefty amount of spit and polish (hold the spit), I think Planar Conquest can move up from a 5, to a 7/10! That’d even make it worth the price tag.

Yes, it’s better than last years’, Carmageddon: Reincarnation, but a bit of polish and a few extra game modes can’t save was is a fundamentally flawed video game.

At £11.99/$14.99, I would say that you would be a fool to pass by the chance to take part in the worlds cutest riot. The game offers up a challenge that steadily gets tougher the further that you progress. The addictive nature, coupled with fluid gameplay and controls make Anarcute a pleasure to play.

It was an extremely pleasant surprise.

In conclusion, Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness truly encapsulates a feeling of excitement and adventure with a wide range of locations and enemies testing even skillful player’s abilities. In addition to this the debut of a newer and smoother combat system allows even new players to easily access the game’s world and combat within it.

Overall, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is a great game with a fantastic narrative that feels immersive, unique and genuinely compelling.

Naysayers voice that Lego is going stale. Going by TFA this is far from the truth as with shooting, climbing, running and space flight mechanics all present, the series seems only on the ascend.

As a board game conversion then, Twilight Struggle succeeds in delivering a faithful, relatively slick digital experience wrapped up in a mostly pleasing user interface.

The whole thing is very ‘Milkstone’ – a polished, well presented indie title which looks good and plays great, even as it wears its inspirations on its sleeve.

I was a little disappointed with a few aspects of the game, like the combat and screen loading but in general its fun to play.

It manages to encompass some of my favourite movies with one of my most beloved genres. Not only does it do it well but it also adds a few new interesting features which I look forward to seeing in any future titles they do.

Great value for the asking price. If you’re looking for a welcome distraction in between Quantum Break and The Division, you need look no further.

What Shattered Skies does well, it does really well. The environment is beautiful, combat is responsive, fast and exhilarating, graphically the game is satisfying and feels well optimised.

Blackhole is a fantastic 2D platformer with some wickedly difficult puzzles.

Asemblance is a special experience. It has the serious overtones of something dramatic but plays like something simple. It’s thought provoking but not a huge commitment.

A breath of fresh air and maybe even a god-send.

Every part of this game from the menus, to the characters, to the maps are very cute, colorful and vibrant.

Even if this game was stable, it’s still pretty boring and I can’t imagine what type of gamer would get any enjoyment out of it.

Sakura Dungeon is a game aimed at the crowd who enjoys fan-service games. It’s got gameplay, but that’s not the main focus at all. The real focus here is the girls that you can collect, interact with, and look at. If that’s not your thing (like me), then you probably shouldn’t play Sakura Dungeon. But if that is your thing, then there is a solid 20-30 hours worth here for you to enjoy, and plenty of extras.

The characters are forgettable, the world is uninspired and the story is poorly told, but despite these issues, I enjoyed just about every minute of Kick & Fennick’s adventure.

Breached is a difficult game to classify. It would be easy to peg it as a “survival game”, but the atmosphere and mechanical simplicity disqualify that somewhat. At the same time, it isn’t just an atmosphere/walking simulator, because of the urgency the mechanics have. What it does offer, however, is impressive visuals, a brooding tone, and some good writing. For 7 US$, that might be enough.

It is slightly above average, and has a niche all of its own. A very small one too.

Despite all the impressive features with regards to customization, it isn’t well applied to the combat; and the combat is what makes the whole game! Playing with friends can be entertaining as you can enjoy the struggle together, but going solo will just become tedious. You’ll need to put a lot of time if you want to actually get good instead of just getting lucky.

It’s not without its rough edges or its share of strange design choices, but for the most part, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven is a hugely enjoyable brawler that makes the most of its striking source material thanks to its great writing, beautiful cel-shaded visuals and wealth of fan-friendly content.

7 Days to Die is a lo-fi, budget survival-horror sandbox that surprisingly breathes some new life into the tired zombie template. It’s a powerful example of how a game, even when executed without the technical wizardry of big AAA publishers, can become a canvas for your own personal stories. It’s arrestingly compelling and, in the right hands, infinitely replayable. It’s a diamond in the zombie-infested rough.

If you enjoy exploration (either environmentally or through dialog), Dex will keep you very busy and engaged the whole time.

A decent side-scrolling space shooter that offers a real challenge.

Addictive is an appropriate word to describe this unique puzzler, and no other Indie puzzle game has dragged me in to the same extent, and made me go back and repeatedly fail the same obstacle until I find a way pass, as KYUB has done.

Every different aspect of this game just comes together perfectly to create this arcade masterpiece that is unlike any new game on the market and brings to mind all the great games of the past, thrusting it forward onto a new platform and paving the way to show all new gamers what older games used to be like.

It might all sound rather serious, but Black Pants Studios make sure that fun is their highest priority. So while On Rusty Trails may present a gameplay formula that’s all too common in this current day and age, the fact that the game has the guts to convey such a relevant message elevates it beyond your traditional indie platformer.

It does feel a bit tacked on to the series but I tried to see it as a singular experience and I’m now excited to see what happens in the upcoming episodes.

A short game that’s reasonably fun to play and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

It wants to be loved, and does deserve some attention. But I cannot emphasize enough, that a sale is the best time to buy this game. Despite the rough and rugged look to the visuals, and it’s dodgy half-brother collision detection bringing down the score more than it needed to be, I am confident that the score I have awarded will justify the enjoyment I had from my time invested. Cyanide Studios need to up their game, and work on these issues for the next iteration.

A surprisingly detailed, enjoyable construction simulator with a staggering amount of depth.

The only drawback (Hahaha, draw) is that you can only play this with friends, so if for some reason you and your pals don’t meet up often then this isn’t the game for you. But as I said this is the sole negative point for an otherwise amazingly amusing game.

I cannot see why you would want to exclaim you own this game during a low point of an evening, unless you want your friends to leave.

The stripped back mechanics and simplified gameplay might not be for everyone, but few shooters manage to appeal to both a Western and Japanese audience while somehow delivering an experience that is as fun for the casual gamer as it is for the hardcore.

It’s no good having a game which does so much so well, only to keep it hidden beneath layers of obfuscation. With a little more time spent teaching the player how it all works, this could have been an awesome experience.

It took Playdead almost six years to put out their follow-up to Limbo, and that time certainly was put to good use. It’s world is simultaneously macabre and filled with heart.

There’s 1000 gamerscore up for grabs and it’s certainly worth trying the game for yourself before saying it’s awful. Because who knows, it may just be my poor skill dragging my score down!

Looking from afar Puzzle Labyrinth may not spark with life, but venture in to the lost maze and you’ll be amazed as to what’s in store. Intricate level design, colourful anime like sprites and beneficial controls are all waiting to be discovered.

Not a stinker, and worth a look at the very least, just don’t expect to be blown away.

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival is a disappointing football game that has tried to embrace its roots but simply doesn’t play very well. I really wanted to like this game but the gameplay issues and lack of detail makes it a chore to play.

Full Moon Rampage is a twin stick shooter, with rogue like tendencies, and even a smidgen of RPG mechanics, thrown in a boiling pot of Voodoo magic goodness. Over The Top Games have released, what could be the Indie game of the year. Maybe of all time for the Xbox One console. You see, when you have a game that takes the previously mentioned ingredients, and mix them together on a low heat, cooking them to perfection, you create Full Mojo Rampage.

It’s not without its faults and the difficulty spikes during Story Mode could certainly do with a rethink, but despite these issues, One Piece: Burning Blood delivers a fine recreation of the hugely popular One Piece series while also providing a genuinely enjoyable, if slightly lightweight brawler.

With a premise such as the one we have here, Lost Sea could have been a fun hack n slash survival game. Sadly it’s neither, and apart from the nice looks, solid controls and great soundtrack it deserves to be left where its name implies.

It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a game as much as I have enjoyed this one.

Quite simply put, it is relaxing, stunningly beautiful, and upbeat when the need arises.

Although the game’s engine could be tweaked to run smoother and maybe it will in the future, a lot of the time the graphics aren’t what make a game. It’s the storyline and how much you are enjoying the experience are the real reason this game will score higher for me.

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir is a very special RPG. It’s not only a jaw-droppingly gorgeous technical marvel, or a terrific and surprisingly grounded, relatable high-fantasy narrative, but it’s also an action-RPG with sublime, satisfying combat. It ticks all the boxes an RPG fan could want, and then some. It’s a genre masterpiece.

For an avid Sims player like myself, I’d definitely recommend you spend the £14.99 on the Origin Store for this Game Pack – but if you’re into a more vanilla experience with your Sims, maybe give this one a miss until the time comes that you’re ready to venture into the world of owning a restaurant.

I quickly felt homesick when confronted with the wobbly controls and the lack of modern features and mechanics you’d expect from the genre. As you play, the appeal of the world fades, and the shortcomings begin to shine. It’s a playable adventure, just not a re-playable one. I give praise to the concept and story The Technomancer boasts, but not the game it’s built within.

I would heartily recommend Boy and his Blob, especially if the nostalgia appeals to you, and you like your platform adventures.

Mighty No.9’s development was a complete disaster so the final product being one as well should come as no shock.

Not everyone will appreciate the humor, art style, or that it’s a point-and-click game. I enjoyed all of it.

It is above average, but only just. It misses the mark on several key points, and this is a shame, as Nowhere Studios have made an effort to improve upon the Steam release 2 years ago.

Playing Professional Farmer 2017 is the gaming equivalent of being waterboarded. Horrifyingly bad. Better to die. You’ll beg for it to stop, for the final achievement to unlock so you can put it away forever and forget it exists. It is, in a word, abysmal.

Overall this was a very good modern take on classic games and something that I thoroughly enjoyed having played the physical card games as a youngster.

Barring the too easy first half and around two dozen of the games 400 rooms being simple transition areas without puzzles or platforming, Lumo does what it set out to do with confidence.

It is a fun game, to either play with friends or online, and considering it is a cheap game too, I think it is worth adding to your game library.

Arcade Archives Ikki is not the best the era or the collection by HAMSTER has to offer. It is a well-made game and a decent enough port. But it does not compete with so many other titles from both the era and this collection.

The whole package is certainly worth the asking price, and certainly deserving of a place in any Indie game fans collection.

The challenge presented may be of interest to a select few, but most gamers will pass on Heart & Slash. This is a shame, as I am a huge Indie game fan. But I don’t see myself venturing back into this title.

The combat feels immensely satisfying and the upgrades and abilities you gain keep the gameplay fresh throughout.