High on Life 2 might be bigger, but does that make it better? In a few ways, yes, it is fun because it has some new mechanics, like a skateboard to explore and lots of charming guns to use. Those come at the cost of clear technical mishaps, including slowdowns and glitches that often rear their ugly heads.

Though the core gameplay loop is a little too familiar at times, there’s no denying that this is still one of the best recent entries in a now crowded genre.

God of War: Sons of Sparta might bring fans back to Greece, but it isn’t the way you expected to return. There’s a decent game when all is said and done, but it fails to materialize a unique identity from a series that has successfully rehabilitated its image. God of War: Sons of Sparta is ultimately a fine game that may have benefited from being its own thing. I wouldn’t even call it serviceable because I don’t know what it is in service to. God of War: Sons of Sparta might bring fans back to Greece, but it isn’t the way you expected to return. Ghost of Sparta did a fine job of filling in Kratos’ backstory before his reign of chaos. Sons of Sparta muddies the past while revisiting a time in Kratos’ life that few fans care about.

I Hate This Place does a great job of creating an 80's vibe with a classic action-horror atmosphere. The story is interesting and dark, the protagonist kicks ass, and the action is fun and visceral.

It feels like Nintendo has no idea what to do with Star Fox. Luckily, we have talented indie developers willing to pick up the slack and deliver a solid arcade space fighter in Fur Squadron Phoenix...The game is a colourful, charming, and exciting experience that offers a decent challenge and a rewarding system. Whether you have a history with Star Fox 64 or not, if you’re looking for a short but fun action game, Fur Squadron Phoenix will give you that and more.

Everything in GRIDbeat! is visually stunning. There is layer after layer of grids, enemies, neon-soaked walls and lines, and flashes of light and particles. It’s a visual feast that always looked and felt on point. Add that to the music and gameplay that always work in tandem from the get-go, and you have one of the best modern rhythm games available! GRIDbeat! strikes a solid balance of arcade action and challenge for any type of gamer. Jump in for some solid tunes, stunning visuals, and well-crafted levels, or try to master all it has to offer. Either way, you’re bound to have a blast.

Dead as Disco is a stylish as hell story about making a deal with the devil. Though story and world-building here are as obscene your favourite band from high school, it features a satisfying rhythm/QTE gameplay loop that will keep you wanting just one more encore. [Early Access Score = 80]