For me, Not Tonight 2 is a great bouncer simulator with a sprinkle of political issues that adds a little spice to the stew. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then give it a go, but don’t dive in expecting challenging politics. It’s witty, satirical, charming and maybe just a little food for thought.

Cusinieer is a delightful game that combines restaurant management with food-themed action adventure in a charming way. With its lovable characters, funny moments, and engaging gameplay, it’s sure to keep you entertained for hours. And hey, who knew fighting food could be so much fun? With its mix of humour, creativity, and tasty challenges, Cusinieer gets a solid recommendation from me. Just be careful not to get overwhelmed by the lunch rush—those hungry customers can be quite demanding!

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.

Planet Zoo is the ultimate Simulator game; incredible visuals, sleek menus and design, with a thoughtful story that keeps you engaged the whole time. Authentic animals and locations, coupled with depth that is unrivalled in this genre, Planet Zoo is a beautiful and memorising experience. Great variety in game modes and a truly unique online experience help keep this game refreshing and exciting no matter how much you play. It’s a testament to Frontier that I cannot wait to go back into my zoo and continue to innovate and create my ultimate sanctuary for the animals. A simulator game for the whole Animal Kingdom.

Necrosmith 2 combines roguelike and tower defense elements to deliver a fun necromancer simulator. The game involves micromanagement of your resources, minions, and enemies. It is a nice RTS spin on the roguelike genre that is starting to feel crowded. However, there are drawbacks, such as some stagnant moments in the run where you are waiting for more resources or enemies to appear. Building different body combos to create the best minions to fight off enemies is fun, but it can be annoying when you’re close to having a good minion but are one part off. Despite that, finding a new secret recipe or tower upgrade made up for the waiting games I had to do. For those looking for a fun tower defense game or a roguelike, especially one that is good for Steam Deck, Necrosmith 2 is up your alley.

I think Tales of Mathasia is a decent math game that is educational, but isn’t as fun as I hoped it’d be. It does a good job of developing something simple and fun for young children, but provides nothing for anyone outside of the demographic. I give it a 6.5/10. Some issues heavily outweigh some of the positives; but at the end of the day it still has enough positives to be fun!

Overall, for a very low price, this game provides a lot of content which is very easy to pick up and fun to get on with and I look forward to what the developers at Nerial do next.

Die After Sunset is a moreish but challenging rogue-like experience. With colourful aesthetics and interesting stage design, this will keep you busy. However, the simple gameplay loop will disappoint some gamers.

Play as Flynn the little dragon and dive into a quirky, mysterious adventure reminiscent of an Nintendo 64 3D platformer!

This indie game brings back everything we loved about weekend afternoons in the 90s. Agile and challenging gameplay, captivating art, and audio that will make you nod your head lightly without even realizing it. It’s perfect for Mega Man fans and classic platformers, and the portability of the Switch version makes it a perfect travel companion.

PopSlinger is an old-school-inspired title that is tough as hell. The brutal mechanics will test your patience and your skills. Additionally, the random nature of each monster spawn will drive you insane. However, the excellent 80s music and the random storyline offer a glint of hope.

Overall, The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered is a competent remaster of a game that is polished in some respects and severely lacking in others. Outside of its original context on the 3DS, it’s hard to recommend this when there are some many wonderful JRPGs, new and old, that can be enjoyed on modern systems. While there may be some willing to overlook the phoned-in story, I sadly couldn’t. For me, this is one game whose legacy is best left in the past.

Kingdoms and Castles! is a fantastic indie building sim and at a great price. Great yet simple visuals and a beautiful musical score help you really feel part of the medieval era. Lack of depth can hurt long term replay ability but it is a fantastic game – worth checking out if you love a building sim!

If you’re looking for a rich and relaxing fishing sim experience, then there are plenty out there, but this isn’t it. Whether it’s the shop that looks like a micro-transaction hellscape (but isn’t), the confusing control scheme, or the general lack of direction, I can’t wrap my head around the choices that were made with this project. This unfortunately leads me to think it was simply a cheap soulless port, made to slurp up a few extra bucks before sinking back to the bottom of the riverbed. Yet apparently, this is a common occurrence for the folks over at Ultimate Games, so perhaps I shouldn’t be so surprised. Save yourself time and money, and support the indie devs out there who put their heart and soul into their projects, and for a lower price too! Keep on casting that line folks, there are plenty more fish in the sea.

Ultimately, the turn based strategy game, Clash 2 lacks the essential elements that make a game enjoyable. With its tedious gameplay, uninspired storytelling, and lack of innovation, it’s difficult to find redeeming qualities in this title. For those seeking a truly engaging gaming experience, Clash 2 falls short of the mark.

ABRISS-Build to Destroy is a simulation title with a twist. Can you use your imagination and build impressive structures? Furthermore, can you combine blocks and destroy every target? If the answer is yes, then you will adore every moment of this bizarre but fun indie title.

I think Telmari is a game that could be amazing on mobile, it’s simple style and aesthetic seem perfect for small screens. The controls are also simple if your worried about them being confusing or difficult to work with.

In my humble opinion, The Thaumaturge is a AAA Open World wanna-be game but with limitations. In other words, a gem that is shaped but lack of fine edges. The story and background settings are amazing. Yet, from the world structure to minor details. The limitation of the game has many, such as loading section in between of traveling, the map for exploration isn’t that big enough, the animation lack of details, etc. Despite of all the mentioned, the game still has something to offer. The story campaign, the thaumaturgy and detective investigation puzzles. The Thaumaturge still worth to play if you love any gameplay elements I just mentioned.

In closing, Silent Hope is a excellent, Etrian Odyssey-styled dungeon crawler with a great story, lots of things to do at base camp, and randomly-generated dungeon layouts. That being said, the music was a bit forgettable, and only the title theme and the first dungeon theme stuck out to me on a first listen to. Also, there can sometimes be a bit too much to do in the base camp at one time, which leads to a sense of feeling overwhelmed. Despite these 3 setbacks, the rest of the game definitely does way more than enough to make up for those shortcomings. I definitely recommend this game if you haven’t played it already.

A well-anticipated, charming remaster of a 2009 classic.

Qomp2 is a challenging but fun old-school-inspired title. Break free from the paddles as you explore a tough and dangerous world. Avoid obstacles and navigate tight spaces in a game that will make you scream and cry.

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection should have been a slam-dunk remaster. Instead, Aspyr broke two games that just needed a little polish. If you’re looking to re-live the experience of single-player campaigns or galactic conquest, this collection might be worth picking up. For those looking for an online Star Wars shooter experience, this is not the remaster you are looking for. While I can only hope that patches will fix this game’s problems, I don’t know if they will help it recover from the rocky launch. I would avoid this game until there are massive improvements.

In conclusion, Like a Dragon is much more than just an RPG. It is a story with themes that go far beyond fighting, with memorable characters and epic scenes for all fans of the franchise. The turn-based gameplay is practically flawless, as it manages to bring elements of strategy and positioning without making the experience to demanding. Yes, the beginning can be slow, but what is “on the other side of the curtain” is an experience that deserves everyone’s attention, from casual gamers to the most demanding. It’s still early in the year, but Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2024 so far.

QUADROIDS is a tough adventure title. This brutal endeavour will twist your mind as the fixed-screen perspective shifts and turns on every stage. Consequently, this isn't a game for the faint of heart.

While the story may be a little short, and the menus somewhat basic, the style is simple but very effective. Though it may not be a game that you play forever, it’s a great way to spend half an hour if you need a little competitive action. If you’re looking for a cheap party game to play with a couple of friends then look no further, Nyaaaanvy is the perfect pick.

If you fancy an evening of blood, madness and handsome anime men, give Virche Evermore a whirl. The lack of player input remains a sore spot for me, but this is an excellent example of the genre, especially if you're a lover of horror.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a daft and testing rogue-like adventure title. Moreover, it is filled with crazy moments and an army of insane vegetables. Accordingly, you will laugh and smile as you steal every penny from the bank.

Death Trick Double Blind may not blindside a veteran visual novelist, but it remains a very charming experience that will keep you intrigued by its likable characters, a solid action system and an intriguingly high stakes ruse. The use of the AP system coupled with giving you the agency to inquire with any information you choose truly evokes the feeling of Sherlock Holmes when the puzzle pieces you chose match. The system isn’t perfect, but when you unravel the mystery of the plot you will feel satisfied that you were able to connect the dots. Even deeper satisfaction when you get to see certain characters’ lore after the fact. I highly recommend giving Death Trick Double Blind a play through if you have a craving to solve a murder mystery.