If only the highly derivative RTS part of Smelter was skipped during development, it would probably allow its platform segments to truly shine. Here is hoping that a possible sequel will follow the route of ActRaiser (a game so similar you’d believe Smelter might be a spin-off) and be made exclusively as platform game.

For someone who plays videogames just to have fun, Nier Replicant can be a brutal experience with its slogging pacing and busy work questing design. Behind all that rubble there is an amazing cast of characters that perform in an incredible emotional story, full of great conceptual themes that stick in your heart and mind days after the finale.

Various technical problems due to the sloppy transition from the VR environment and mixed gaming styles lead to a confusing mixture with no character defining assets and a mediocre plot with little to no interest for the player.

Tennis World Tour 2 Complete Edition offers minor improvements, but it still remains a game not suited for casuals. Hardcore fans on the other hand will likely spend many hours with the game and will appreciate the new arenas, international tournaments, added players and gear that this edition brings to the table.

It Takes Two is the magnum opus not only of Hazelight Studios but of co-op experiences in general. It’s one of those extremely rare games that it’s almost impossible to find a fault to any of its elements, be it the longevity, gameplay, art direction, music, boss fights, environmental puzzles, innovation etc. A truly flawless experience.

A fairly cute and easy indie puzzle game that is designed to spend the player's time in a relaxing way.

It's always nice to return to the dark and foreboding world of Doom 3, and the chance to relive it in a Virtual Reality environment is truly welcomed, but in this version Doom 3 really shows its age.

Returnal is a blast to play, with nice visuals, exceptional sound production and one of the best DualSense implementations to date. There is a significant degree of difficulty that might discourage a lot of players, but the gameplay is so addictive that it keeps you coming back for more.

We are definitely pleased seeing the return of Abe, one of the most beloved heroes of the PS One generation. We are more than pleased that it retains the essence of the gameplay while also modernizing it. We are thrilled in the prospect that Abe’s saga will continue. At the same time, we really hope that the next adventures will be accompanied by more reliable gameplay mechanics and less of the tired industrial environments.

The creators of Lust from Beyond had a quite interesting vision with this unique erotic-horror adventure, that sadly falls flat due to an obsolete game design and many technical problems.

Outriders is a quite pleasant surprise when it comes to its combat mechanics, lore, structure and overall quality. It is a bright example that a looter-shooter can be fun, addictive and extremely enjoyable without the need to reside on a "Games as a Service" mentality.

An innovative, wonderful game that is further improved in its “Final Cut” version, but is somewhat hampered in the console version by its poor gamepad controls and the annoyingly small text.

A short but fun and cute shoot ‘em up that will appeal to fans of the genre -provided they do not mind its short duration.

An oversimplified control system and an archaic level design could have been a fad if Balan Wonderworld had been released more than a decade ago. But in these times, Balan Wonderworld is nothing more than an uninteresting, tasteless relic of the past. Players who are interested in beautiful, fantasy-inspired platformers have many more interesting options out there to pick.

Paradise Lost should be described as a hardcore walking simulator, meaning that we can only walk (not run) and the most complex thing we can do is press buttons. This could potentially work if it had an engrossing story but alas the personal story of Szymon is predictable and devoid of creating an emotional connection. Be that as it may it should be pointed out that the gigantic bunker depicts some scenes of beauty.

An audio based arcade racer, that’s a bit too simple but with lots of fun. A unique blend of an interesting premise with a “Twilight Zone” vibe and an excellent, absurd and sarcastic writing.

The wonderful background art and the interesting main idea are to be commended, but whether these are enough to overcome some amateurish writing elements, poor animation and plainly bad voice acting, it will depend on how much of a hardcore "Cthulhu-ist"/ adventure gamer the player is.

Narita Boy is hands-down a gorgeous looking game, with detailed pixel art and a beautiful ode to Tron. It is unfortunate then, that its platforming is overly simplistic, the combat perfunctory and the backtracking feels utterly unnecessary.

Gnosia is more than just a visual novel game: It is a quest to help some characters discover universal truths. It allows players to break the boundaries of time and space, to move ahead and explore every single aspect of its expansive story.

A lovingly made remaster of one of the greatest first person adventure games of all time.

A typical roguelite, 2D sidescrolling action-platformer with an unnecessary combination of poorly made roleplaying elements. It has a few moments of fun in its procedurally generated levels, but otherwise it is nothing more than another grind fest.

Kaze and the Wild Masks is 10% a nostalgic trip to platformers of the 16-bit era and 90% an ode to Donkey Kong Country from the SNES. It is full of charm, with a vibrant and detailed pixel art and with simplistic, albeit satisfying gameplay. Fans of linear 2D platformers that focus on platforming could not find a safer option for their next purchase.

Following the successful implementations of Monster Hunter World, Rise perfectly utilizes them and moves them a step ahead. Implementing vertical exploration, new locales, the endemic life mechanism, the addition of the loyal Palamutes and, most importantly, a cast collection of new and dangerous monsters, Monster Hunter Rise is a game that can keep players busy for a long period of time.

A webcomic-based 2D point and click adventure that focuses on its adult humor, but offers little in terms of challenge.

If you are in a search for something completely different, a game that looks back to the age of "choose you own adventure" books, the well written and masterfully crafted story of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a perfect fit for you.

TipsWorks shows overzealousness in copying Dark Souls and Bloodborne to the point that it feels as a complete substitute of those games against which it does not compare favorably. On the other hand, the variety of enemies and bosses alongside a functioning gameplay could make Pascal’s Wager a curiosity for fans of the “soulsborne” genre.

A trip into a vibrant, colorful, psychedelic and bizarre world via one of the most basic, yet cleverly designed gameplay of the genre. Highly addictive if you get past the overwhelming visuals.

An interesting but quite short visual novel that acts as a nice introduction to the PnP Werewolf: The Apocalypse.