This game may be too unforgiving for a puzzle game, and too lackluster for a platformer. Otherwise, It’s a Wrap is full of charm and great ideas, providing a window for inspiration for games in the future.

What I experienced was a fun but short and undercooked title. It needed much more depth and a greater range of difficulty. None of the aliens will test you and this undermines the difficulty. I wish the developers had worked on the resource management and upgrade system some more. If this had been explored, the gameplay would be exponentially better. All things considered, I enjoyed it, but I wanted much more.

It is not a bad idea. It is just unfinished in spirit, like a proof of concept that made it out the door too early. With more time and clearer direction, this could have landed. As it stands, it just doesn’t.

Songs of Silence is a fun but challenging auto-battler strategy title. I normally overlook minor issues, however the frame rate and lack of balance make this a particularly tough game to play. PC gamers may not experience the same issues, but console gamers will need this ironing out.

In short, KillSquad is an okay RPG, but it doesn’t do anything special to keep my interest.

Mr Prepper: Animal Farm DLC is a great addition to the base game. However, it doesn't tackle the issues I previously experienced. This was frustrating as the developer should have tightened things up. Yet, if you can ignore these problems, you'll enjoy the aliens and the farming-related madness.

Overall, Empty Shell is an enjoyable Rogue-lite with a unique look and great horror elements. Reminiscent of past horror games, and with satisfying combat, Empty Shell is great to play in short bursts. While the gameplay loop may put some people off, if you are a horror fan, you could do a lot worse than Empty Shell. Furthermore, there is a wealth of lore hidden around the facility, and if you let the story ensnare you, you could get addicted to the experience of running through the facility narrowly escaping death at every turn.

While Trigon: Space Story could really have been something special, I feel it got stuck under FTL’s shadow. The gameplay doesn’t flow great, the additions don’t feel that impactful and the overall balance of the game is off. While the graphics and visuals are great, it is not enough to carry the whole game on its shoulders. I can recommend this game if you’ve experienced everything FTL has to offer and still want more like it. Otherwise I’d wait until a sale.

Street Racer Collection is a dated racing game that will appeal to a niche audience. Although I enjoyed the trip down memory lane, it will not be for everyone.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a game of contrasts. Its captivating narrative, unique art style, and atmospheric music show clear potential. However, the clunky mechanics, steep learning curve, and inconsistent performance hold it back from being a standout title in the tactical RPG genre. While dedicated fans of pirate adventures and tactical games may find enjoyment in its offerings, the game may struggle to appeal to a wider audience without further refinement.

It might be a welcoming game for the players who enjoys the genre. Although, I personally find it enjoyable on witnessing the tower’s progress of development growth. However, my personal gameplay experience doesn’t really hook me up and wants me to keep going more and more. The game functions pretty well, I’m able to enjoy the game without any technical issue.

Neo Harbor Rescue Squad offers a unique and entertaining experience by combining fast-paced medical minigames with a humorous and heartfelt narrative. While it has areas that could benefit from refinement, such as the repetitiveness of certain tasks and the absence of full voice acting, the game’s charm and engaging mechanics make it a worthwhile play for fans of medical simulations and visual novels alike.

The game XEL is quite unique and original but brings that classic 3D RPG action-packed game genre to the Nintendo Switch. It’s a very easy-to-play game that doesn’t require many control buttons to use or a long time to acknowledge what you must do next. Everything is easily explained and the major portion of the game is to explore the world while finding hidden objects and upgrades to help you along the way.

I may have had my issues with repetitive gameplay, and lacklustre art style. However, the high points of the fast-paced and intense boss fights, as well as the variety in each star’s moveset and build helped balance things out considerably. It’s a flawed, but enjoyable bullet-hell title, that can provide some fun for those with a love for the genre. However, I couldn’t necessarily say it hit home with me.

It’s a flawed game that doesn’t always stick the landing. Yet still, there’s something endearing about the experience. Ellen’s core journey may be to find her grandpa. But as things progress the cleaning and healing of the world around her really becomes the star. It’s simple, but quite effective.

Thymesia is the latest title to try and be the next Soulsborne experience. Sadly, its lofty ideas fall short and its potential is never reached. On top of this, a lack of originality holds it back throughout.

I do think it is a solid game, a fine entry into the survival genre. The airship mechanic is fun. Gathering supplies to survive is engaging and customising your airship is great. There is even a co-op mode for friends to play with. But a weak combat system and exploration being repetitive does bring it down.

Brain Show is an amusing and cliched trivia game. Thanks to the challenging questions, this will push you all the way. Furthermore, the Remote play option is fantastic. However, a lack of a single-player mode and the sarcastic host hold it back.

Blackwind is a hack n slash Sci-Fi adventure title filled with gratuitous violence. You explore, work together, and gain new abilities to reach previously locked locations. It has a great story but the acting is wooden and tired.

It feels like they’ve taken a bundle of ideas and thrown them at the wall. Not all of them stick. The funhouse, for example, fell straight off into the waste paper basket. But enough of them stick to leave me with a good feeling. It even managed to pull off a satisfying final boss fight, even if the bad ending spoiled that feeling somewhat. Ultimately, Suffer The Night struggles to emerge from its inconsistencies but if Tainted Pact can learn from its lessons, then they could make something truly great.

Shadow of the Orient is an old-school platformer that will appeal to veteran gamers. However, it isn't as polished as I expected and this caused frustration. Additionally, too many bugs and repetitive action undermine the core ideas.

With these features, paired along with its cluttered aesthetic, I think Lots of Things Collector’s Edition appears to look more like a mobile game. Frankly, it may be more suitable in that format. There are many hidden objects games out there with varying quality. Lots of Things Collector’s Edition is . . . alright amongst them. If you are bored and looking for mild stimulation, then this title is a great option.

Spirit Hunters: Death Mark II is a visual horror novel that delivers some stunning visuals but is an otherwise okay video game. While the story felt cliche at some moments, there were some bright spots in the 20 hours I spent with the game. While Suspensive Acts was my favorite part of the game, playing it sometimes felt frustrating because of the RNG nature. Fans of the franchise might be happy to see the original characters return. For fans of visual novels, there are better options for anyone looking for a horror visual novel game.

A nice world, boss designs and mini-puzzles are drowned by sticky, one-note combat and blunted exploration mechanics.

Thunder Kid: Hunt for the Robot Emperor is a low-poly retro adventure title. The developers have focused on a low-key affair, but sadly this undermines the end product.

Animal Shelter Simulator is a fun but simple simulation title. With basic mechanics and repetitive gameplay, this won't test veteran gamers. However, I enjoyed its casual approach and the cute pets.

It’s undeniably enjoyable, and playing with friends is excellent. However, it lacks depth and won’t challenge you.

Garfield Lasagna Party is a great mini-game title for younger players. Moreover, fans of the cartoon will adore the setting and the 4 famous characters. However, its lack of depth or additional content will leave mature gamers wanting. Perhaps with some DLC, the problems will be ironed out and the game will fulfil its potential.