An experience that I don’t think even DON’T NOD fans will enjoy, firmly in the “play it and forget it” category, and if it’s remembered at all, it’ll only be for its ending.

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.

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!

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

Blumhouse Games continues to drag great ideas down to mediocrity, just as they do in the film industry. If they ever allocate a solid budget for games one day, then we can play something truly great.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hotel Barcelona might offer you a bizarre universe and strange characters, but in the end, it leaves you with an unsatisfying experience. If exploring the absurd worlds of SUDA51 and SWERY65 is enough for you, you might give it a chance. But if you're looking for a fun and fluid roguelike, unfortunately, it's very difficult to find what you're looking for here.

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.

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.

This was enjoyable for a time like an origami lesson. But just like the craft this game goes the frustrating ways very quickly and became a shortlived hobby class in the end.

Echoes of the End surprises with its inventive puzzle mechanics and engaging story presentation, showing plenty of potential. Unfortunately, Myrkur Games falls short on core aspects such as character focus and combat system, preventing the game from reaching that potential. The result is, sadly, a title that doesn’t rise much above mediocrity. To overcome the hard parts yet stumble on the fundamentals is, quite literally, “crossing the ocean only to drown in a stream.”

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.

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

If you enjoy the theme of paranormal investigation and exploring eerie, grand mansions, you might have a pleasant couple of hours. However, the gameplay soon becomes repetitive and shallow, lacking a sense of progression or development. The game fails to provide the motivation or curiosity needed to keep going.

Nightreign is a mediocre experience that I can only recommend to groups of friends who are hardcore Elden Ring fans looking for something to play together.

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.

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.