Star Overdrive is a game that’s ultimately too ambitious for its own good, collapsing under the weight of its ideas. It feels like there’s a talented team at Caracal Games, but the desire to capitalize on popular design trends was prioritized above forming complementary gameplay systems. The result is a project that never seems to mesh, creating a flawed, though functional, sci-fi experience.

The concept is great, the machine execution is great, and the music…is terrible (sorry, couldn’t resist another dig at that blasted radio). The game has the bones of a good game, but it falls quite short in polishing and quality-of-life. It really seems like the storyline was halfway through, the mechanics/physics were 75% there, the machine animation was completely finished, and they decided to go ahead and publish. Would I play it again? Probably not. Would I give an updated version or possible sequel a chance? Yes.

Dragon Takers was so intent on telling an epic fantasy tale, that it seemed to forget that it was trying to be a video game at the same time.

CarGo! is not a horrible game, but it ironically seems to be lacking the goods offered by similar projects. It makes for a fun (if frantic) night with friends, but the dearth of content likely prevents it from being a staple at any game nights.

Neon Rider Classic is a rather insubstantial remake of two classic Flash games. This version is rather bareboned and, strangely, irrelevant given the Flash versions are still available for free.

Loop8: Summer of Gods is a JRPG that tries to break the mould. Unfortunately, its convoluted ideas and sheer volume of dialogue make it hard to digest. However, visually it looks amazing and the audio epitomises the genre. Sadly, this isn't a game that I can recommend.

Frane: Dragons' Odyssey should have been a great old-school RPG experience. However, it fails to hit the mark and much of the gameplay is lacking. Thankfully KEMCO has a great library of amazing RPGs to pick from.

Performance issues aside, Beasts doesn’t go far enough in its creativity and that feels like a huge let-down for something so driven by the pursuit of the unknown.

Royal Frontier is a tough rogue-like RPG adventure title. It sadly fails to evolve past its base elements and this impacts its replay value and longevity. Its potential is there for all to see, but it fails to capitalise on its excellent foundations.

Koboo: The Tree Spirit is a good looking game, with an important message. Unfortunately, the gameplay sells it short. Unbalanced combat and unsatisfying platforming drag things down.

In summary, if you’re a die-hard fan of zombie survival games and can overlook significant flaws for the thrill of defending your base night after night, you might find some enjoyment here. For everyone else, just play 7 days to die.

The gameplay is fast and enjoyable, the variety of weapons and enemies is very good, but the high speed of giving weapons to the player so early, the lack of balance in their power and other problems in the gameplay make it not very enjoyable.

Of Ash And Steel has promising notes in its tangle of systems, and there were sparks of enjoyment here. But its so broken and frustrating at the moment, and frankly terrible at letting the player know where to go.

Serious Sam 4 is a title that fails to live up to its own madness. With potential for crazy and wacky scenarios, this could have been phenomenal. Sadly, however, it's dull, tiresome, and mundane. It's lacking in most departments and will leave you wanting.

Rallyallyally is a party game with a unique twist. The dynamic track creation and power-up fueled chaos make for some truly hilarious moments. However, the repetitive gameplay and lack of depth prevent it from being a long-term commitment. If you’re looking for a casual game to break the ice at your next gathering, Rallyallyally might be worth a spin. But thats only what it is, a one time session game.

When it comes to the category of remasters and remakes, I am becoming disillusioned by the minute with every release. Anima: Gate Of Memories 1&2 Remaster is a needless and quite cynical attempt at porting an older game to current generations. Whilst new visuals will attract some fans of the franchise, there are far too few new additions and updates and this is very disappointing. The developers could have made some vast improvements in the quality of life department but ultimately they chose to make it quick and easy. Overall, it is a profound disappointment. I cannot in good faith recommend this remaster to anyone who already purchased these games almost 10 years ago.

Outcast: A New Beginning feels less like a new beginning and more like a generic open-world game that offers little to the player. At some points, it felt like I was playing a knockoff Avatar game. The game’s traversal options and beautiful setting are the best parts. Unfortunately, Outcast: A New Beginning is held back by its lack of character depth, generic plot, and horrible AI.

To sum up, IXION both fascinated and ultimately truly frustrated me. It’s a mixture of a plot that does nothing to further the sci-fi genre, other than showcase how at odds it is in its portrayal of earth and characters. Then there is a gameplay design that at times works well but then out of nowhere spirals into a frustrating convoluted mess. I wanted to love this game and the visuals tried to lull me into a false sense of security but sadly, the terrible audio and bland musical score helped rip me straight out of that. Some simulation veterans will find some fun but overall, it’s a true shame and a tale of what could have been. Back to earth!

A short story that is both light on content and variety, Mothmen 1966 is two-hour supernatural mystery without the narrative highs or multiple endings that you’d expect, and as such, you are better off turning your console and streaming The Mothman Prophecies for the millionth time instead.

I can only recommend picking up this version if you grew up with this game and want to relive those memories with a friend at your side. If you’re after slick, modern action or fluid platforming, I would skip this one.

Alone in the Dark builds its atmosphere competently but continually fails to pay it off. Okay puzzles and world design are drowned by flawed combat and dull writing.

Touhou Spell Carnival is a bullet hell shmup with tactical RPG elements, featuring magical girls Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirasame uncovering the meaning behind Gensokyo's Spell Carnival.

All of this leads to Saga of Sins being a very short game. I’d say if the repetitive gameplay loop doesn’t get you down then finishing Saga of Sins within a few hours is completely possible. Which honestly is a shame as the concept here has more potential than has been realised. An exorcism game in which you battle the Seven Deadly Sins screams Persona at me, and yet as an avid Persona fan, I never felt any of the deadliness, rather just apathy although I suppose Sloth would be more appropriate here.

The Shore is a Lovecraftian adventure that leaves a lot to be desired. The weird combination of genres and the lacklustre mechanics are disappointing. Furthermore, the story is lacking and this was unfortunate. However, it looks fantastic and this is where it excels.

Though the game feels a bit lackluster in content and complexity, I believe it was made with a younger audience in mind. This game might appeal more to new gamers as it keeps things short, sweet and simple. If this is the case, some credit is certainly due to the developers!

This title has a lot of potential–it is relaxing, offers creative puzzles and solutions, and the characters are vivacious. However, there were many sluggish and frustrating moments. Overall, it is an adequate, cozy puzzle game, just do not expect too much.

There’s a solid game somewhere underneath all the unnecessary additions so if the art style appeals to you and you’re the kind of person who can sink hours into a pet project then maybe Everdream is for you, for me? I’ll go back to watching the timer for Final Fantasy XVI tick down. So long.

The anime scenes could have easily been unlocked chapter-by-chapter as you progress through the main mode, but making the broken ‘demo’ mandatory before the actual game starts is such a waste of time that unless a cheat code or a patch comes out to separate them, this premature release is simply not worth the effort.