Juicy Realm offers a roguelike with a truly unique setting. SpaceCan have done a fantastic job creating this crazy world with stunning visuals and beautiful enemy design. While its short length and bizarre sound design choices at times hinder the game, it’s still a blast, especially when played with a friend. Considering this is SpaceCan’s first attempt in the video game space, it’s exciting to see what they can come up with next. Let’s hope it’s as fruity as this one!

The Legend of Tianding is a stunning side-scrolling fighting game with platforming elements. Furthermore, it has a fascinating story that'll have you hooked from the off. Can you defeat every criminal and save the day? Steal weapons, master Kung Fu, and be an outlaw that overcomes every evil.

Turbo Golf Racing proves that Early Access can work wonders. This polished and addictive title has interesting game modes and intelligent stage design. Moreover, it is fast-paced and great fun when played casually.

Broken Lines is a solemn depiction of war that hits the right notes. With a sombre audio and a fascinating roster of characters, you'll be drawn into this alternative version of WWII.

I think the developers at Team Soda did a great job. I would recommend this to players who enjoy a grind and a challenge. If crafting, looting, questing and cute ducks are your thing, then Escape From Duckov might be the game for you. I’m also glad that Battlestate Games is embracing/promoting the game despite the obvious parody of Escape From Tarkov.

The platform genre is saturated. Therefore, you need something special if you want to stand out. I think Ayo the Clown does just that, as it’s an excellent title. Its story is fun, the environments are interesting and vivid; the gameplay is challenging but fair, and it has plenty of collectables. It ticks all the boxes.

Digital Eclipse did a stellar job paying homage to Atari’s rise and fall. If you’re a classic gamer/Atari fan you’ll have a blast. Outside of that demographic, I worry the $50 price point is a little steep. Having not grown up in the 80’s arcades, I rarely had a good time with most of the games. I never went into this review with a mindset that I would, nor did it cloud my judgement. Playing this game, I appreciated it for what it was. I love researching gaming, as a lover of the art form. Collections like this are important. For anyone wanting to learn about a pivotal era in gaming, check out Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.

Steredenn: Binary Stars is a high-energy roguelike shoot ’em up with tight mechanics, endless variety, and brutal bosses. While it doesn’t take advantage of PS5-specific features, it runs smoothly and delivers pure arcade joy for fans of challenging gameplay.

Necro Story is a fun auto-battler with an interesting story. Moreover, I enjoyed the tactical approach and the interesting world. My only complaint is the slow opening segment.

Overall, the collection is incredibly accessible, easy to get into, and plays smoothly. There is a near-perfect balance of adventuring, puzzle-solving, and reading. I would highly recommend Ace Attorney Investigations Collection to anyone, whether you have never played Ace Attorney before, or even if you had played the original Investigations back in the day (if you were not a fan at the time, give this title another chance)!

It would have been nice if there were some special features, artwork from Steve Purcell or some of the original comics, but as the saying goes, you should never look a gift horse in the mouth, because this effervescent and evergreen title is an ageless wine with a comically-large gun, and one can only hope that this leads to not only the remastering of the entire trilogy of games on consoles, but also something new. Sam and Max are back, baby.

If you love a good whodunnit and a bit of research and puzzles in between, Cyber Manhunt 2 is an excellent game worth picking up. I have not played the first game so I can’t judge how it fairs as a sequel but I would say that I didn’t need any prior knowledge to be completely immersed into the plot of this game. This a really well-put-together game on the whole, it’s very clear a lot of thought went in writing this story and it’s a concept that could be reused again and again in different scenarios or environments– something I’m hoping the developers at Aluba Studio are planning to do.

Captain Wayne probably won’t appeal to everyone and won’t have the longevity with just this one game, and I think that’s okay. For Ciaran Games LLC’s first game on Steam, the game does its job and has a clear image of what it wants to do. The developers could focus on making new Captain Wayne games, each one playing like a new episode in the series. I could see a future where there’s an “Ultimate Captain Wayne” bundle with five Captain Wayne games together at a cheaper price than buying them individually. Personally, I’m not sure I will be tuning in, as its not my genre of game. However, I’m still hopeful that this is just the beginning for Captain Wayne.

Dagon: Complete Edition is a love letter to some of HP Lovecraft’s earliest tales. It tells gripping narratives across four separate tales with superb visuals and sound design. This type of media is certainly not for everyone but for fans of Lovecraft there is enough to satisfy your hunger with the in game collectibles on offer to uncover. It’s just a shame the experience is extremely short; I long for games that can tell these tales but in a AAA format. But for now, this will certainly do.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead keeps you on your toes throughout. It is creepy, uncomfortable, and just a little challenging. However, it is the silence that is deafening. If you can stay silent, you have every chance of surviving.

Maliki: Poison of the Past offers a rich blend of strategic gameplay, emotional storytelling, and immersive world-building. Its unique mechanics and compelling narrative make it a standout title for fans of tactical RPGs and story-driven games. The beautiful art style, and incredible score, and light hearted story telling ensures a memorable gaming experience.​

Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy is a wonderful remake that will impress modern audiences. The beautiful scenery is captivating and the puzzles will test you. Furthermore, the plot is outlandish but great to experience.

Bravery and Greed is a phenomenal rogue-lite dungeon crawler. It is cruel and harsh, but oh so rewarding. Play it solo or with friends as you explore dank caverns and defeat gargantuan beasts.

Finding the Flowzone is a fantastic addition to an amazing franchise. With zany characters, colourful backdrops, and fast-paced action, this is an incredible DLC that is great value for money. My only complaint, however, is that the gameplay fails to evolve as much as I'd have liked.

The Room is a classic for good reason. The nice puzzles and atmosphere have made the transition to the Switch relatively unscathed, though the controls have suffered a little.

In the current era of gaming, straightforward mechanics paired with a linear gameplay loop combine to form a product often misinterpreted as only being able to amount to a shallow, uninteresting time investment. Devout gamers, who now wander an evergrowing market of sophisticated, expansive experiences, deserve the reminder that simple, refined games can be just as enticing, exciting, and artistic as big-budget, cutting-edge titles. This collection is a passionate reminder of such a fact, serving as a love letter to the NES era of colorful, addicting gameplay while also shining a glowing spotlight on how chiptunes fueled so many of those classic experiences.

While it suffers from a strange fascination with minigames, Leximan skillfully stitches together its many parts. A good sense of humour, nice writing and an enjoyable, if somewhat unexplored, central mechanic make Leximan a delight to play.

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is a grotesquely atmospheric take on Arthurian legends that explores the dichotomies of an era of Britannia when it was torn between the remnants of its gold gods and the newborn Christian religion. Neocore did an excellent job with this game and I’m sure many fans of Squad-based Tactical-RPGs will enjoy this game for tens of hours.

Togges is a colourful, cartoony 3D Puzzle-Platformer with a difference. Where else do you need to use cubes to progress, control a Roomba and can explore worlds more freely than others in the genre?

Abalon is a fantastic game that is worth checking out. It has incredibly fun gameplay with plenty of depth to keep you hooked for hours. It also has a fantastic setting with beautifully written lore. Underneath the awful art style is a great game with content that will keep you playing. I strongly recommend giving this game a chance if it at all sounds interesting to you as I think it is a great game.

Escape from Ever After is a fantastic, satirical turn-based RPG that was inspired by Paper Mario. The 5 chapters flow nicely and the story is interesting and amusing. However, the timing element and repetitive character models hold it back.

Despite these minor shortcomings, “The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication” remains a standout entry in the horror genre, earning its place among the pantheon of spine-tingling classics. With its spine-chilling atmosphere, engaging narrative, and solid gameplay mechanics, this haunting journey through the halls of a haunted school is sure to leave a lasting impression on even the most seasoned horror aficionados. Brace yourself for a nightmarish descent into darkness, and remember—once the clock strikes midnight, there’s no escaping the shadows that lurk within.

Baimason's Thing Finder Puzzle is a short but enjoyable hidden object game. The developer is clearly passionate about this project and this shines through. I loved the relaxing gameplay but I wish there was an option to increase the difficulty.