If you're looking for a solid Action-RPG this game ticks most of the boxes. It's not going to be for everybody, as I said the way the quests are so open-ended can be a major turn off for some gamers. But, it does feel extremely satisfying when you discover a unique way to achieve something. The combat is the real selling point. I've honestly spent more time fighting monsters than I have progressing through the story and I'm still only experiencing a small part of the total combat experience. If a game with a few quirks but a solid base sounds good to you, then this one is definitely worth a try.

Some may be overwhelmed by the scope of the puzzles and some others may be left wanting for more, but Call of the Sea still delivers an engaging story of love and transformation with a surprisingly compatible Lovecraftian zest.

The updates for Session: Skate Sim have contributed to the overall immersion and added touches of realism to the experience. While there are still performance issues in places, and I am still having to wear the same beanie/hairstyle, the updates and DLC maps successfully keep the game interesting. By adding new spots and slowly but surely implementing new gameplay elements, Session keeps you coming back for one more try, and to see how you can skate a spot differently. One slight inconvenience when using the board breaking option however, is the lack of skate shops in the DLC maps, meaning you will have to frequently return to other locations or use a blank deck. But overall, Session: Skate Sim remains engaging and is still a fantastic virtual skateboarding sandbox.

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator successfully delivers on the title's promise, removing the gruelling labours of a gardener and replacing them with rewarding gameplay mechanics. The controls are simple and repetitive, but never becomes stale as plentiful tasks will keep you on your toes. Plant growth feels responsive to your actions as you nurture nature, the resulting flowers bright and vibrant, as are the decorations you can place around the garden. Aside from the plant limit preventing a full scale botanical gardens and the slightly wearing inventory sorting, Garden Life is a peaceful and pleasant experience which allows you to play at your own pace, enhancing the cozy vibes.

Overall, Immortals is an enjoyable game. Its visual elegance, witty dialogue, engaging puzzles, grand exploration and the sheer amount of love for the source material demonstrated by the devs leads to a game that, though it fails to be as singularly unique or innovative as the games it takes influence from, is still a game that's about as good as the sum of its parts. The combat, exploration and world-building all lead to a great relaxing weekend game. Sit back, relax and take a break from the gritty dregs of modern AAA games. It may not be the main Thanksgiving-day course, but it's still a fantastic post-dinner turkey salad.

Overall, Lost But Found is a fun, addictive, and challenging game, ideal if you want to play something for a short quick playthrough. It adds a spin to the hidden objects game genre while also forcing you to adapt with being organized. Certainly in the harder difficulty modes, things can quickly turn manic! Some might find this game a tad basic, but it's what it sets out to be, which is essentially a straight-up airport lost & found officer job simulator. With a healthy $5 price tag, you couldn't really ask for more, and with Lost But Found, you can't go wrong.

All-in-all, The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion Pack has a lot to offer to the series. The new Residential Rental Lots and being a Property Owner are definitely my favorite parts of this pack. The new world Tomarang is a welcome addition as well, and I like the selection of clothes and objects added with this pack. The new aspirations are a great way to experience the new world and gameplay. There may be one or two minor issues, but it's nothing a future patch can't fix. One of the things that made me really pleased with For Rent was it was better than I was expecting. I was worried I'd be disappointed or not enjoy it, but I'm glad that wasn't the case.

To summarize, if you play The Sims 4 and are looking for a creative new activity to do in the game, or you want a new money-making venture, then Crystal Creations Stuff may well be something you should consider looking at getting. There are a few downsides, such as Gemology apparently not being "fun", and it does take time to make jewelry, cut gems, and grow those gorgeous crystal trees, but I think the pros outweigh the cons. For jewelry-making being introduced in The Sims 4 with this pack, I'm impressed at the level of detail that went into it, and to be honest I don't think it could have been done much better.

Metal Gear Solid Delta is a great way to experience the all-time classic, whether for the first time or as a nostalgic trip. The gameplay elements feel fresh thanks to their original, groundbreaking nature and their corresponding refined, polished upgrades. However, for its price, there were no valid motives not to remake the whole story and dialogues from scratch as well, which ultimately held this game back from the possibility of being one of the best remakes of all time.

Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose is a worth story expansion to the game. Though it is rough around a few edges and brushes over some interesting points the DLC is a horrifying and emotional ride. Though short, it is a fitting end to the Winters' family story.

Embracelet is a fantastic and emotive coming of age story set in a land steeped with history. With a beautiful art style and interesting characters, if you're looking for an engaging yet relaxing game to sink your teeth into, look no further.

I get it. You don't go into Lovecraft expecting to giggle. It's a deep spiral of depression and ennui that lets you explore human nature. With boats. What I want to get through is that despite that, despite my anxiety and hesitation to play this, I actually enjoyed myself. I liked dredging wrecks for supplies. I liked pulling up exotic catches while dodging aberrant anglerfish. Heck, I even loved a few of the characters like the Researcher. Despite my hatred for stress inducing games, I found myself unable to pull away from this game. It's good! Depressing, but good. And maybe that's all it needs to be for an Eldritch fishing simulator.

Overall, as Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch joins the ever-growing list of horse games, it's certainly one you should check out for yourself. Is it perfect? No. The bugs are annoying, but hopefully patches will deal with them. Aside from the teething problems, you'll find yourself getting lost in this game as you want to explore every nook and cranny, collect resources, expand your ranch, help the locals, and breed new horses.

The King’s Dilemma: Chronicles is an engaging narrative game with one of the better branching narratives in gaming. The story is well written and enjoyable to engage with, whether you want to be good, evil or somewhere in-between. Whilst the politics part of the gameplay feels underutilised, the dilemmas and intrigue will keep gamers playing, especially with so much replayability. If you think the game looks interesting, then you’ll most likely have a great time with it, especially with the price being so low.

Alone in the dark is not as fluid or refined as some other remakes in the genre. It has some technical limitations. What Alone in the Dark does do better than its peer is deliver on an engrossing narrative, and an excellent voice cast with Derceto as the main character. Those looking for an action horror or survival horror video game might be turned off by some of its uninspired action gameplay, but those that stick around will be treated with a fantastic psychological experience.

Potions: A Curious Tale does a great job immersing you in the journey to become a potion master. Experimenting with the different combinations and discovering possibilities is fun, letting you spend hours trying to find everything. Luna's journey is enjoyable to follow, even if it is easy for her to achieve her goals. It may not be easy to find side quests and failures are frustrating to encounter. But the game's charm easily outshines its flaws, giving you an enjoyable experience where you are an active participant in becoming a potion master.

Overall, Valorant is a great game to play if you're a fan of first-person shooter strategy games. But it is also something that someone without experience with games like CS:GO can enjoy and pick up quickly. The Agents are, for the most part, balanced, and the planned addition of more should keep the game fresh. The overall style doesn't really land and the sound design needs to be fixed.

Rogue AI Simulator is a humorous game on the surface that doesn’t let up with the sarcasm or the silliness. But past its funny exterior is a simulation game that will have you thinking on the fly to succeed. You learn from your mistakes and quickly adapt to changing circumstances. Every run is different, though you must be careful of making mistakes. Despite the reliance on precision, there’s a good time to be had with Rogue AI Simulator if you put in the hours.

Remedy has successfully pulled it off again, creating another unique experience in an already established world. FBC: Firebreak offers addictive gameplay thanks to the chaotic corruptions and challenging enemies. It may not be adding too to the Remedy shared universe, but its possibly the beginning of something great.

It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does a great job exploiting an unexplored territory. If you’re one of those people who just love a good chisme for the sake of their unhinged occurrences and unexpected twists, this is the game for you. If you’re looking for a more linear, logical and realistic storyline… look elsewhere. This game is for all the telenovela lovers who watch them simply to have a good laugh.

I really enjoyed playing Strange Horticulture. Although at times the puzzles were a little too challenging, it’s certainly a game I would—one—play again, and—two—absolutely recommend to others. It’s not simply filled with puzzles, but the educational aspect is really entertaining, as you learn useful facts about the many different plants. I may not have a green thumb, but this game certainly makes me want to get one—even if only virtual!

Even if it's destined to suffer the same incomprehension as many of its predecessors do, Silent Hill: The Short Message is a fairly decent return of one of the most important franchises of the survival horror genre. While it lacks several spine-chilling elements from previous entries that used to make Silent Hill the most horrifying game series out there, it presents many sensitive themes for today's standards. Its teenage story has a daring approach and sets the bar for what we should expect from the psychological factor of the series in the near future.

Metroid has officially returned to its pedestal of greatness among Nintendo's finest. Powerfully efficient in its details and ruthless in its effort to make the player writhe in agony. While not the greatest heights the franchise has ever seen, it's more than polished enough to be a respected and beloved addition to the franchise. While it marks the end of the original timeline, the future is vast and endless, and Dread marks the potential for a markedly improved vision of the genre. While the Switch has more than enough must-buys already, this is yet another. Just be warned that it takes no prisoners.

All in all, TRS is a fun, in-depth simulator which can be massively improved in terms of story mode and playable scenarios. The developers have confirmed post-launch support and I expect the game to grow in size through DLCs and User Mods.

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia does a great job at combining empire management with turn-based combat, making you feel like you are responsible for your nation’s performance during the war. Smooth gameplay makes the game feel seamless, providing a comfortable experience. While the story feels like a missed opportunity and the game’s mechanics aren’t the best for aggressive players, it is still a solid turn-based strategy experience that will put your tactical skills to the test.

This game ticks a lot of my favorite boxes: subverting fantasy trope, being a less than noble protagonist, good strategy gameplay that isn't insanely complicated, and, of course being able to pick it up for short bursts while still being engaging enough for long play sessions. I found myself constantly wanting to do "just one more week." With a handy quick save feature, I was redoing days over and over to get them perfect. And when I managed to get both halves of the inn filled to capacity at once? Absolute bliss! The characters are fun and the story interesting. If you're looking for a good time, grab a room and settle in.

Forgive Me Father 2 is an amazing experience for anyone looking to get into the horror first person shooter genre. Being a take on world war one's traumas, you'll be thrown into the depths of asylums, trenches, and strange manors uncovering the horrors of yourself. As a sequel title it improves greatly on the graphics and gunplay of the previous game while offering new and unique weapons for your person enjoyment! Make sure to keep your audio on, as the killer soundtrack will have you coming back time and time again!

Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a fun yet challenging rogue-like that balances zombie combat with survival. It's fun to consider your next actions and make sure you have enough to eat and drink. The game is tough to learn and you don't have much information to work off. Gameplay is also slower compared to other roguelikes. But if you have the patience to learn and sit through a few games, there's a hidden gem to uncover that's a lot of fun.