MX Vs ATV Legends is a fast racing title with a familiar story. With plenty of modes to select from and an array of custom options, you'll be be kept busy. Though the gameplay is repetitive it never feels mundane or tiresome. This is thanks to the adrenaline-fuelled action and variety of machines on offer.

Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition is a zany title that has a unique concept. You must transform to overcome issues and solve every puzzle. Though it was too easy, I enjoyed my time with this interesting game.

Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends is a cute adventure title that is addictive, enjoyable, and full of loveable characters. Furthermore, it is manageable, and it is included with Xbox Game Pass. The only negative is the grind. However, this is a minor issue and doesn't detract from the experience.

King Arthur: Knight's Tale is an interesting hybrid title that has some unusual elements. However, the bland level design and repetitive overworld hold it back. Had these layers been improved, this would have held my attention throughout. As it is, I recommend it as I know others will forgive these shortcomings.

Sylvio: Black Waters is a unique experience that thrives on atmosphere, making it perfect for players who enjoy slow-burn, psychological horror. Its haunting visuals and masterful sound design create an experience that stays with you long after playing. However, its repetitive gameplay and underwhelming combat mechanics may detract from the overall experience for some. Despite these flaws, the game’s story and world-building make it a compelling choice for fans of unsettling, atmospheric horror.

Farm Manager 2022 is a resource intensive game that requires a lot of your time for you to get enjoyment out of it. If you are willing to see past the under par graphics then you will find Farm Manager 2022 is full of engaging moments as your farm becomes bigger and better. If you have an interest in farming or management simulations then you’ll definitely find plenty to keep you busy in Farm Manager 2022.

I’m not going to lie and say that Video Game Fables is ground-breaking, or worthy of game of the year. But what I will say that it is an entertaining, light-hearted, and satirical take on JRPGs. It’s turn based gameplay is complex, and offers a numerous amount of customisation options. The art style, while certainly an acquired taste, fits the surrounding narrative exquisitely. Musically, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but composer Levc EGM certainly shows some promise as an up-and-coming artist. If you’re a fan of RPGs, and can mange to pick this up on sale, then I’d recommend giving it a shot.

Breakneck City is a wonderfully dated 90s-inspired beat-em-up title. Thanks to its garish colours, low-poly imagery, and synth music, you can relive a brilliant genre in an amazing era. 6 levels and bosses stand between you and victory.

To sum up, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a real mixed bag. An interesting story, with great combat will entice new players to try this classic game. Sadly, muddled visuals, not enough new content and terrible animations drag the overall package down. Remakes are meant to be a vast improvement on the original and this has failed to deliver. Still there is a great game to be found if you can see past the problems.

Basketball and Roguelite prove to be an unexpectedly good match. Robodunk's core gameplay loop is enjoyable and I loved the little snippets of world-building that give everything an amusing depth. Its choice of aesthetics does play against it though, as it's often hard to differentiate players. On the whole though, it's a simple game that makes the most of what it's got.

Steel Defier is an excellent action survival title. However, this indie game is far too short for my liking. Furthermore, a lack of depth holds it back from fulfilling its true potential. Hopefully, the developers can create some DLC to pad out the contents and improve the finished product. Other than these shortcomings, the action is fast-paced, gruesome, and cruel. Even though it is short, it is definitely worth your time and money.

"Metro Quester: Osaka" is a dungeon-crawler RPG inspired by the classic 80s aesthetic. A great title for an explorative, challenging experience and unique art style.

This type of game usually makes me sigh. Many of the ideas have been done to death, and the action is tiresome. Yet, The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story is different. Its combination of jump scares, puzzles, and lore is refreshing and interesting.

As a whole, 7 Years From Now is an oddly charming yet extremely melancholic journey. When you think you’ve got somewhere and finally recapped a memory, you take two steps back and are back to square one. It’s an honest account of our protagonist, Haruto, and his thoughts and feelings when trying to understand how he got in this position. It’s frustrating, grating, lacklustre, but it’s also charming and heartwarming. You never know what to expect next, which is what makes it an engaging game.

Sumerian Six is a wonderfully weird blend of Nazi Germany and ancient Sumeria. Its characters are unique, if a little underbaked, and its gameplay rewards strategic thinking well. Its skills are a little much - and the AI is not enough - but it's a decent entry in the stealth-strategy genre.

Oaken is a tough rogue-lite turn-based strategy title. What's more, it sticks to a well-trodden path. As such, it will test the best gamers around whilst not breaking the mould. I loved the aesthetic, the fantasy theme, and the moreish gameplay. Yet, it has too much grind and that will put off many would-be fans.

Raging Loop is a visual novel game that brings you into a village in the middle of a game of Werewolf. However, there are actual wolves and people die. The unfortunate part about this game is that it took a while before I felt like I was having fun. Watching NPCs play a game of werewolf isn’t the most fun start to the game, but once you can impact how the werewolf games play out, I felt myself become a lot more invested. The characters are interesting, and the different branching paths encourage you to go back and play through the game over and over again. Visual novel fans looking for a fun story with multiple endings and a social deduction game should check out Raging Loop.

Front Mission 2: Remake is an old-school turn-based experience that is a little rough around the edges. However, I loved the weaponry and the new core mechanics. It is a shame, though, that the target system undermines the tactical nuance of the gameplay.

How much you enjoy the Ghostrunner’s ‘Project_Hel’ will likely depend on how much you are craving extra content, as the DLC is not only shorter – taking me 5 hours to complete – but is also inferior to the main game in all aspects. While I did appreciate the ability to experience a world-expanding chapter with good characters and decent bosses, I also found Hel’s abilities less fulfilling to wield, to the point where I wouldn’t even be able to recommend this over the free extra content released prior to this DLC (modes ‘Wave Mode’ and ‘Kill Run’).

Voxile is a fun adventure title that looks spectacular. Voxel games rarely look this good! Furthermore, I loved the creativity and the quests. Unfortunately, it requires some tweaking to maximise its potential.

Dripping with style and weird, mutated human entrails, Katanaut has a lot of promise in its great designs, but there's definite clunkiness in the combat.

Barbie Horse Trails is a wonderfully safe and vibrant child-friendly affair. It uses a large open world and simple tasks to encourage children to explore. Moreover, it is easy to play and simple to master. Though it isn't great for older children or adults, it is ideal if you have Barbie-loving children.

Trophy has been fun to play and try to beat even with a few issues I came upon. I would love to see a few changes occur, but the game is totally relatable to a classic 8-bit style game, transporting me back to the 1980s. I honestly can say that how the game is designed, may feel slightly like a beta game, but I guess that can totally add to the challenge effect and why it’s considered homebrewed. So there are indeed plenty of obstacles that will keep the player trying to figure out how to move forward.

Dust and Neon is a fun and testing twin-stick shooter. However, it doesn't do enough to outshine its peers. With short, sharp rounds and some interesting customisation, it is enjoyable to play.

Asterigos: Curse of the stars: is a Souls-lite title that is fun, rewarding, and challenging. Furthermore, it has a fascinating story, and interesting characters, and is reasonably long. What's more, the atmospheric audio and fantastic environments make for a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

Shatter Remastered Deluxe is a fun and addictive relook at a classic arcade title. With excellent visuals and amazing sound, this retains its classic gameplay but mixes it with a modern edge. Alongside this, I loved the 5 modes and the excellent cooperative action. Sadly, much of the gameplay was too simple as the stages used familiar assets throughout.

My Fantastic Ranch is a fun and colourful business management sim. What's more, the fantasy theme is cute and the simple mechanics make this a family-friendly experience.

Grapple Dog is a fun and familiar platforming experience. With colourful graphics, interesting stage design, and cute characters, you'll love the whimsy style. Furthermore, there is plenty of additional content and loads of collectables, and it is tougher than it first appears. Disappointingly, though, the audio is repetitive and I experienced issues with my save data.