A diamond in the rough, a unique post-apocalyptic world filled with dark humor, quirky situations, and an intense central story. LISA may not be widely known, but it sticks with anyone who looks past its simplistic visuals.

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is an excellent remake of a classic from the golden age of adventure games. Its beautiful visuals and freeform gameplay elevate the experience, updating it to modern standards. Older gamers will get their nostalgia fix, while newcomers have a great opportunity to discover one of the genre’s finest titles.

Captain Blood feels like discovering a long-lost game from the early PS3 or Xbox 360 era. The problem is, even if it had launched back then, it would have been mediocre at best. Released now, its flaws are only magnified, offering dated visuals, archaic level design, lackluster combat, and an overall quality that falls far short of modern standards.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is nothing if not humorous, delivering abundant fun through its charming, colorful visuals and clever gadgets. While it leans a bit too much on open-world-map-cleaning mentality, it’s hard not to feel like a kid in a sci-fi kindergarten while playing.

Unfortunately, MotoGP 25 feels limited in content and visually reminiscent of the previous console generation. Even its excellent physics model and responsive handling can't shake the sense that the game is held back by outdated production values.

Steel Seed delivers a competent but unremarkable stealth-platforming experience. While a few set pieces add brief excitement, the game ultimately leans too heavily on familiar stealth mechanics, standard platforming, and a generic sci-fi setting.

Hook: Complete Edition features some intriguing and challenging puzzles, but repetition and limited content quickly set in. Its minimalist visual style, initially appealing, soon grows tiresome.

Days Gone Remastered brings welcome technical improvements and three distinct modes that enhance replayability for returning players. While it won’t change anyone’s opinion of the game’s overall quality, it offers just enough to justify its existence.

Grundislav Games takes a big step forward with its latest adventure. Rosewater is a great Western, featuring well-written characters and a captivating story. It's also a love letter to the golden era of Sierra adventures, making it a must-play for fans of the genre, especially longtime enthusiasts.

Bionic Bay could be described as Limbo on steroids, featuring clever platforming that leverages convincing physics and demands quick reflexes, without ever becoming frustrating. However, its repetitive environmental design and puzzles begin to wear thin toward the end.

The House of Da Vinci VR is a great adaptation of the original game, where the VR element elevates the entire experience. Fans of puzzle games and VR won’t want to miss it.

For anyone feeling nostalgic for the RTS era of Command & Conquer and Red Alert, Tempest Rising is here to fill that gap. Its lengthy and exciting campaign, along with its balanced and diverse pair of factions, is sure to keep you hooked for hours.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks a triumphant return for the legendary fighting series. Its deep combat system may be intimidating for newcomers, but mastering its intricacies is immensely rewarding, especially in the well-developed online arenas.

Another triumph in the soulslike genre from South Korea, The First Berserker: Khazan blends the best elements of Nioh and Dark Souls while forging its own identity. Standout boss battles and a deep, refined combat system ensure it leaves a lasting mark on the genre.

The Croc remaster is nothing short of an ode to the golden era of 3D platformers. With its focus on nostalgia and revamped visuals, it’s sure to evoke warm memories for longtime fans. That said, a bit of patience is required to navigate some of the old-school quirks in its platforming design.

Inayah is a prime example of a game lost in an oversaturated genre. Charming visuals alone are no longer enough to stand out among the myriad of Metroidvanias. While it boasts stylish comic-inspired art and a passable combat system, Inayah ultimately offers little beyond the genre’s most basic staples, without making any real effort to create its own identity.

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is, first and foremost, a love letter to fans of the anime. While it may not stand shoulder to shoulder with the top titles in the genre, its satisfying combat, well-crafted Story Mode, and diverse roster of characters are sure to please longtime Bleach enthusiasts.

The Last of Us Part II arrives on PC at the perfect time, coinciding with the acclaimed TV adaptation. Even after all these years, Naughty Dog’s masterpiece remains a standout experience in terms of story, character development, gameplay, and overall presentation.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took us by surprise. We expected a fun and interesting game. What we didn’t expect was one of the best JRPGs of this console generation. The story evokes a wide range of emotions, the characters are so well written it’s easy to grow attached to them, and the combat system is deep, offering plenty of options for party development. On top of that, the OST is nothing short of a masterpiece, elevating the entire experience. This is a game that proudly stands among the best in the genre.

This new Atelier title is unlikely to win over any newcomers to the long-running series. With a lack of challenge, dated visuals, and a surprising absence of meaningful alchemy mechanics, it stands as one of the weakest entries in the franchise.

The only real positive in Chernobyl Liquidators is its authentic representation of the Chernobyl disaster. Unfortunately, a virtually non-existent story, derivative and highly repetitive gameplay, and buggy, dated visuals drag the entire experience down.

With strong influences from Twin Peaks and Orwell's 1984, Karma: The Dark World presents a compelling dystopian setting with a strong narrative. That said, it could benefit from more challenging puzzles and faster movement for the main character. faster movement for the main character.

South of Midnight takes players on a journey through America's Deep South, showcasing beautiful environments and imaginative mythological elements. Its excellent soundtrack and distinctive stop-motion aesthetic combine to create a unique and memorable audiovisual experience. However, the gameplay falls flat, offering one-note design with overly simplistic platforming and combat.

Atomfall may suffer from poor AI, ineffective stealth mechanics, and derivative combat (despite satisfying weapon handling) but its charm is undeniable. Set in a uniquely British, beautifully crafted post-apocalyptic world, it delivers a succinct story filled with eccentric characters, gripping mysteries, and deep conspiracies alongside a quest system that avoids holding your hands. We can already see the words "cult classic" written on it.

AI Limit is a solid soulslike, featuring well-executed combat that is challenging without being frustrating, along with thoughtful level design that rewards exploration. However, its uninspired, ruined-urban setting holds it back. Even so, it remains a fine choice for genre fans constantly seeking new soulslike experiences.

Underdogs is a fantastic addition to the PSVR2 library, offering frenetic combat and the satisfying thrill of piloting a massive mech. While the roguelike elements don’t feel fully realized, the excellent gameplay and unique art direction more than make up for it.

This new version of the excellent Xenoblade Chronicles introduces numerous quality of life improvements that genuinely elevate the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of a new chapter effectively connects the story to the broader series, filling in some of the narrative gaps from the original game.

At its core, Kamikaze Lassplanes is a visual novel with a well-written story and meaningful choices. The shmup aspect complements the narrative, delivering an exciting action experience that serves as a fitting highlight at the end of each chapter, even though it doesn't really bring anything new to the genre.