Planet of Lana was a game that promised a lot because of its visuals, but I couldn't get what I wanted in terms of gameplay and story.

Despite a great core loop and a few nice-feeling weapons, Dread Templar gets monotonous in a few hours and then it goes on for another ten. I'm quite sure hardcore fans of boomer shooters will love Dread Templar though.

Cannibal Abduction is a quality game that pays homage to PS1 era survival horror games. Especially fans of the era like me will feel at home.

The Call of Duty franchise seriously needs a break. With Black Ops 7, the series is practically screaming “WE’RE EXHAUSTED, PLEASE SAVE US.” The multiplayer side still manages to be fun thanks to the evolving “omnimovement” system. But this utterly disastrous story mode is simply beyond forgiveness. I highly doubt they’ll do it, but if they gave the series just a one-year break, they could come back in a completely different (and much better) form.

While the changes to the career mode have given F1 24 a "new feel", it still feels "rushed" in general.

Noreya has some unique ideas and questionable design choices. I doubt it'll leave a mark compared to the most successful examples of the genre, but in general, it is a good metroidvania.

It has its annoying flaws, but if you're looking for a peaceful and calm game to breathe when you're overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of gaming and life, give it a shot.

It's not better than the first one, but overall it's a good game. It's suitable for jumping into the series at any point, and I can't let you miss the chance to see and play as Mui!

I wish it hadn't squeezed such interesting ideas and a compelling concept (though clearly inspired by Disco Elysium) into a package that fails to excite much and occasionally feels like a time-waster due to some of its mechanics. While Rue Valley could have been so much more, it seems content with being just average.

Figment 2 is a step forward and a step back at the same time. It improves in some areas and falls behind the previous game in others. Still it manages to give you an enjoyable 5 hours with great visuals, songs and a story that tells you what is important in this life.

CS2 is like a giant patch to CS:GO. Although it's not better than CS:GO at the moment, it has a potential to surpass all of the achievements of its predecessor in the future.

If we were to blend Shadow of the Colossus, Assassin's Creed and Zelda games in one place, I think something like this would come out. The game is not bad, it entertains, but it gets very repetitive and boring over time.

F1 Manager 2022 is a must-have experience if you're a F1 enthusiast. There are various inadequacies in its current state, but its future looks very bright.

Once Alive is a very successful walking simulation in its own right, considering that it was created by someone who knew nothing about game development until 3 years ago. However, it is not without its shortcomings such as late loading textures and exaggerated mouth animations.

Although it really feels like a full-blown Diablo game and have a better story and atmosphere than Diablo 3, it could have been a much better game if it wasn't a victim of greed (micro-transactions)... Why Blizzard, why?

Although it has a little too much XCOM influences, we have a turn-based strategy in our hands that gives a good World War II atmosphere. It has some shortcomings in some points, but this does not change the fact that Classified France '44 is a good game. Anyone who likes XCOM will find something to enjoy.

The price/quality ratio cannot be considered as good. As long as your child doesn't wake you up at 3am, crying like "I want a LEGO Aloy!" you can wait for it to come to PS Plus or go on sale.

If you are a Metroidvania fan, you can give Cookie Cutter a chance and immerse yourself in its colourful world with plenty of gore. But keep in mind that there are some features that fail in terms of gameplay mechanics.

It's a good game at its core, but we have the right to expect more from a game with iRacing in its name. If new content doesn't arrive soon, it might end up gathering dust on the shelves.

It's hard to say that Loopmancer has brought any innovation to the roguelike genre, but it tries its best. The branching and decision-making parts of the story are pretty good, but there are lots of places where it falls short in terms of narration.

It's a game that says "I'm here" for those looking for a different indie game, but doesn't offer much in the way of proof of its existence. At this price, it would be unfair to many indie games if I said you should definitely buy it. But when you do, it's an enjoyable couple of hours.

If you enjoy platform-heavy Metroidvania games and want to experience a unique dark sci-fi story, I’d say Somber Echoes is a game worth giving a chance.

Don't miss it if you're looking for an enjoyable adventure full of samurai.

Beyond being labelled as a Vampire Survivor clone, it is a fun to play game with good ideas.

It's great to see this iconic game series—one that introduced the term 'Commandos-like' to the gaming world—back in action after so many years. The fact that it preserves the traits of the characters we love and successfully blends the mechanics of the first two games is among its biggest strengths. However, there are so many minor and major bugs that they end up dragging down the overall experience. It definitely needs a few solid patches.

For a stealth-themed game, it's a bit too straightforward, but overall, it's quite an enjoyable experience.

I remember reviewing Code Vein in 2019. Dark Souls had inspired that game in very wrong ways and in turn it had made me swear off reviewing Soulslikes not made by From Software for the some time. Saying Lords of the Fallen did the same would be unfair but that doesn’t mean I don’t have some harsh words for the developers…

It's a beautiful and enjoyable game, but I see no reason to prefer Pharaoh over any other Total War.

It is extremely fun to play, funny and strategic at the same time. Not to mention a little bit addictive.

Despite its visuals that look like works of art, Replaced seems to have forgotten how to be a game. We can add it to the graveyard of wasted potential too.

If you like the tactical strategy-RPG genre or if you are looking for a game as a start for this genre; with its cute characters and enyoj it offers, Untamed Tactics is one of the alternatives that can be given a chance.

Engage is a below-average game for the Fire Emblem series, but if you're not interested in anything but strategy genre, you'll love it.

Turn off your brain and enjoy blasting enemies in this straightforward yet highly fluid, quintessential game of its era: Gears of War: Reloaded. If you miss the gaming sensibilities of the PS3/Xbox 360 era, you’ll gladly embrace this experience.

Although Aeternum Noctis is a solid production, some design decisions prevented the game from reaching its potential.

If you're looking for a CRPG that values dialogue and has a compelling story, Broken Roads will give you what you want. However, in order to love it, you really need to be able to overlook its flaws.

Midnight Fight Express attracts attention with its successful combat system, but can't keep the attention it draws for a long time. It's an action-packed and fun game, but unfortunately that's all there is, nothing more, nothing less.

Nice and affordable alternative for those who like logic & puzzle games.

Strategy games needed new ideas, and Ara has a few of them if you're patient and play.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo has the atmosphere and beautiful hand-drawn animation of popular 80s cartoons. Mr. Coo is a very sympathetic character and you're immediately drawn to him. But the game is so short that there's no time for it to show his true potential.

The Quarry is a game that starts slow (very slow actually) and ends fast. It tells a beautiful story, performances and voiceovers are amazing but falls short when it comes to gameplay compared to other Supermassive games.

Keep your expectations low and you'll deeply enjoy Weird West. Intriguing story, diverse gameplay and good side quests make this game an enjoyable experience.

If you're looking for a puzzle game that will immerse you in its world and distract your mind, don't miss it.

With its pros and cons, The Isle Tide Hotel takes its place among the alternatives that FMV game lovers can take into consideration. If you have played and liked any Wales Interactive game before, you can expect this game to offer a similar experience.

Although Harvey's adventure is intriguing at first, it cannot be said that the way the game's finale ties everything together is particularly impressive. Still, it is one of those games you won't regret playing.

Although it constantly makes you feel that it has the potential to be much better than the first game, it can only sustain that promise up to a point. Some parts are excellent, some are very unbalanced, and some are just “meh.” Still, it would be unfair to overlook the fact that it carves out a unique place for itself within the Soulslike genre and offers genuinely original ideas.

Coromon is a game that wants to look at Pokemon from another angle and disappears too much in other details. We capture creatures with instruments that return to the ball place and save the world every once in a while. However, with the exception of the puzzles that infuriate you, lovers of the genre will play with great pleasure.

Telling a story just by using cards isn't an easy task. Despite this, Foretales manages to make you love and care about its characters and world.

Black Mermaid understood the ideas that made the 2D Soulslike genre successful and added new mechanics that reflect its own identity. If it didn't have flaws like story being too messy and combat having balance issues, it could have made its mark among the best examples of the genre.

It's a nice game that appeals to both kids, those who are new to roguelike deck games, and those who want to take a breather and play a cute and stress-free game.

Sometimes simplicity is good, especially when you're looking for a distraction. Cleaning the trashed seas in Clean The Sea! and watching the dolphins return provides the calm satisfaction expected from a "casual" game.

Although Battle League falls short of old games when it comes to gameplay, possibility of playing online matches make up for this flaw.

Nintendo brought back the 20-year-old game, but forgot to include the appropriate content for the price. Couch Co-Op is fun to play, but you can buy an ox for this money, Nintendo.

It’s got tons of style, but doesn’t really know how to turn that style into something that feels uniquely its own when you play it - still, it’s got heart.

If someone said to me, "Can you draw a picture of a 7/10 game, Abidin?" I would draw a picture of the cover of Dead Island 2.

If you're not bothered by the repetitive nature of a simulation game and think, "I can roleplay as a cop for hours without getting bored," then you'll probably enjoy the game. It offers a much better experience than the so-called “cash grab games” on Steam. However, if you're someone who cares more about story and is looking for fun gameplay mechanics, you're likely to be disappointed.

With its successful design and a reasonable dose of sentimentality this game could have been one of the "unforgettable" experiences, unfortunately it falls into '"just okay" category because of its outdated mechanics and some bugs.

Nightdive has once again remastered one of the unforgettable classics with great care. The new textures, lighting, shadows, and interface conveniences have technically elevated the game a few notches. However, the shortcomings in gameplay remain unchanged.

With a higher budget it might have been a game that could make a name for itself, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond being a snack for Soulsborne veterans. Still, it's not a bad choice if you're a gamer who is keen on meeting this genre.

Bloodlines 2 feels like a game crushed under the weight of a legacy that has lingered in the dark for years. While playing, you find yourself mourning for not what it does, but what it couldn’t become.

It's a game with a lot of potential with a tremendously enjoyable gameplay and some nice promises for the future, but has little content. It is definitely not as big a disaster as people say.

Good gameplay, good adventure, except that it goes on and on and it's too easy. If you want to spend time with your nakamas in familiar places, here is your chance.

The Order of Giants is literally an old-school DLC in the truest sense of the word. Instead of adding a new region or new mechanics to the game, it simply offers more of the same. One can't help but wish they had gone the expansion pack route rather than the classic DLC route. Because a fantastic game like The Great Circle deserves more than this.

With its pixelated graphics that preserve the spirit of the Metal Slug series, its humorous world, and familiar characters that manage to win your heart, MST is somewhat disappointing due to its limited content, mechanics that take too long to unlock, and gameplay that lacks addictiveness. It could become a better game with new content additions.

It can be played for the sake of the original game and Max, but you may not find the same spirit.

It's far from being the first game of the genre you should try. As it stands, it's just a nice, temporary alternative.

Marathon is a game where a professional company like Bungie made way too many amateur mistakes. I wouldn't be too surprised if it joins the caravan of games that get their servers shut down..

Somerville is a prime example of how great ideas and great creativity can be overwhelmed by technical and design problems. But it still promises a good and different gaming experience.

MK: Legacy Kollection, despite all its flaws, offers a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to take a fast-paced trip through Mortal Kombat's history. And if the online mode gets fixed, it'll be downright irresistible.

Although it is still a very fun and enjoyable online FPS game to play, the fact that the in-game economy is so greedy and focused on exploiting the player, and there isn't anything in game that deserves that "2" in the name lowered the overall score for me. Unfortunately Battle Passes are now a part of these games, but Overwatch 2 has exploited that a lot. At least base game is free.

Metal: Hellsinger, despite having a very original gameplay and very good music, falls short in terms of design and variety and leaves just a metallic taste in the mouth.

Any series that reminds me of the past stirs my emotions, but Reunion had too many flaws for me to give in to those feelings. Such a reunion deserved a much more compelling story.

While we’re used to seeing games in this genre that draw heavy inspiration from (or even outright copy) one another, I appreciated that Crimson Capes has its own identity and offers an original gameplay experience. It has its flaws, but the effort put into it definitely shouldn’t be overlooked.

This long-running series returns to classic roots with this new entry, but I doubt whether this is a correct choice or not.

Stormgate is a strategy game woven from strong multiplayer fabric, shaped by high expectations and unfulfilled promises. Whether it can become the unicorn Tim Morten envisions remains to be seen.

Gamers who grew up playing 8-bit platformers in front of a CRT TV will find what they're looking for.

It has a great atmosphere and visuals that complement it, but due to technical issues and problematic design choices, it fails to reach its full potential. I wish its release had been delayed and given more thought.

If we weren't going through a period where Game of the Year nominations are being throwed at us in bulk, I'd say give it a chance, but I'm sure there are other games you should be playing.

A unique "What if?" story based on Aztec mythology turns into a truly different experience when combined with a horror theme - that is, as long as the game doesn’t crash.

I can recommend Trek to Yomi to those who want to experience a dark story. But even though visuals are eye-candy, I gotta admit gameplay is kind of a letdown.

A game that looks promising but fails to deliver on its promises. You may give it a chance if necessary improvements are made in the future, but I suggest you to wait a bit more if you don't want to be disappointed.

A Soulslike that flows like water, ends too fast, and is erased from the memory as soon as it ends.

That would be unfair to call SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake a bad game. Compared to the previous games, I think it would be more accurate to call it "soulless" rather than "bad". You're not surprised by this though, because every sailor knows that 4/4 string ostinato in D minor means death.

Way of the Hunter isn't successful at integrating the realism it promised into the game. If it solves technical problems with further updates, then we'll have a good hunting game that we can spend hours playing. In it's current state, I can't recommend unless you have a deep passion for hunting. But I gotta admit even with optimization issues and game breaking bugs, it's still comforting to watch stunning sights.

Can we make sports games fun, full and enjoyable to play again instead of superficial games that exploit players, please?

With its monotonous gameplay and dull story, Forgive Me Father makes Cthulhu sad.

The pleasure of managing a football team, which was presented in the previous game, has been preserved exactly as it is, but almost nothing has been added to it. As it stands right now, there isn't much reason to abandon the first game and move on to 2024.

A promising game with various obstacles and clever puzzles that challenge both hand and mind. It could have been more fluid if it offered a slightly more compact progression in terms of the number of chapters. (Hint: Perhaps some of the chapters could have been turned into extra levels unlocked after finishing the game, I'm not sure.)

Even though the development team did their best to enhance the game, it stayed a basic, old-school amusement from four decades ago. Fans of retro games may find some pleasure in it.

Football Manager 26 has a magnificent tactics screen and gives you the ability to bring your dream style of play onto the pitch. However, to achieve that, you first have to survive the chaotic screens the game puts you through, struggling not to drown in its bottomless interface.

Here is a game that falls short of its potential, but still won't make patient gamers unhappy. If its general sloppiness and various bugs don't get on your nerves too much, fans of the genre can give it a chance.

AITD is a game that does a lot of things well, but it is also burdened by its weaknesses. Enjoyable puzzles, a good script, and an immersive atmosphere are all lost in the surprisingly poor combat mechanics, bugs and technical issues that spoil the enjoyment of the game.

If you think storytelling is more important than gameplay then you should definitely give this 4-hours long "comedy series" a chance. Just don't expect too much in terms of gameplay.

If you're bored of Destiny 2, you now have an alternative, albeit it's not as good.

If you’re looking to try an old-school, fun puzzle strategy game, I’d recommend giving Ghost Master a shot - so long as you don’t mind its age and the somewhat tiring controls on console. You could even play it just to get a bit of revenge on The Sims after all these years.

If you have Playstation Plus, it's an ideal game to play for free and linger for a few hours. But it's a bit too small in diameter to pay for it. Actually it would fit into Hogwarts Legacy just fine.

If you're fan of DC and Batman you can give Gotham Knights a chance when its on sale, stay away otherwise.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin has great graphics, character modelling, voice acting and environment design, but it fails in one very important area: Gameplay. Its lack of the most basic features of RTSs and its imitation of the MOBA genre turn it into a game that cannot be easily recommended to fans of the genre.

In terms of striking visual presentation, shock-driven imagery, and overt messaging, it certainly manages to draw attention, but technically, it’s just an average walking simulator.