Legend of Keepers is a witty tactics game, nevertheless frustrating through too much randomness, it also lacks long-term motivation.

Decent remaster, which not only revives the strengths of Rome, but unfortunately also the inept AI.

This action-adventure offers fun gameplay mechanics, exciting exploration, fast-paced platformer sections and combat. However, it suffers from technical deficiencies.

A fine strategy game to spend some leisure time, yet the gameplay mechanics lack profundity to facilitate a more serious examination.

Skid Cities is a potential hit in need of fine-tuning.

Well-made, yet partially outdated remaster; captivating due to its fast-paced combat and touching story that unfolds over time.

The colourful action-RPG contains a lot of Disney charm, yet sometimes overshoots its goal.

The captivating blend of shooter and RPG offers versatile and exciting interlocked skills and classes.

A gripping gangster drama combined with a somewhat loveless port. Nevertheless a very worthy farewell for Kazuma Kiryu.

Exceptional level design and brilliantly silly humour elevate Crash 4 to a more than worthy successor.

An old-school and very vivid business simulation with limited depth. Motivating station building, annoying humour that lacks subtlety.

A survival strategy game that centres on an efficient economy. Mundane presentation, settlers merely are human resources.

Fast-paced, very smart and original adventure for two players, full of surprises and awe-inspiring moments.

Rather intriguing bunker construction simulator besides the mediocre presentation and some balancing issues.

With Cradle of Humanity, X4 is more than ever suited for newcomers, although still not a game for everyone.

The game hardly develops original concepts and fails to implement the more complex structures seen in its role models. There is just no reason to choose Star Dynasties over Crusader Kings 3 or Stellaris.

Refreshingly simple and original genre mix. Impresses with its scope, accessibility and an immensely captivating gameplay loop.

The best Stronghold for a long time nevertheless exhibits many flaws and disappoints in several core mechanics.

A rather charming life and business simulation game is spoiled by too many tedious tasks. Technically underwhelming as well.

An adventure game with fresh puzzle mechanics and a well-expressed love story, which, however, inadequately connects both elements.

Breathedge is one crazy ride with a lot of fun, as a survival game it nevertheless doesn't tap its full potential in the second half.

This morbid kid brother of Hades offers motivating combat and reward mechanics, numerous fighting styles, yet no storyline.

Nebuchadnezzar is a solid economic simulation game that lacks inspiration. Solely the choice of setting is remarkable.

A sophisticated game that allows for skilful tactics, albeit the tabletop mechanics remove realism.

Precisely because it is about dreams and fears, I forgive Little Nightmares 2 for this deliberately vague narrative style and I am all the more delighted with the playful and artistic freedom that the studio takes.

The stealth brawler offers a fresh setting, yet quickly loses its appeal due to shallow gameplay mechanics and lack of enemy variety.

Only the combat system is not precise and varied enough for me, a little more fine-tuning would have been necessary here. But that makes up for the charming indie game with charm and its unique graphic style.

A turn-based strategy Rogue-like that offers cool events and tough decisions. Highly addictive and re-playable.