Next gen graphics and presentation is now among us, next gen game design on the other hand, will be running late.

Animal Well brought a new breath to the metroidvania genre with its clever puzzles, endless mysteries, great-looking pixel design and intriguing exploration structure. Animal Well will be in the 2020s what FEZ was in the 2010s.

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

It is a short and impressive game that criticises Russian Orthodoxy and its effect on the individual in a very harsh language and draws attention with its visual language.

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

Vanillaware's epic fantasy Unicorn Overlord is a successful game with its characters, side stories and tactical gameplay, despite a somewhat clichéd story.

On its own, Eiyuden Chronicle is a very successful game, a throwback to the golden age of the genre. However, it is a great risk for both players and itself that it does not offer anything new by swimming in completely guaranteed waters. Especially when you consider that Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is coming out soon.

Stellar Blade does not hide its inspirations, but it presents all these elements with such a beautiful make-up and successful application that it is hard not to admire.

Solo developer René Rother not only brought an innovative approach to sniper games, but also put it in a fun form. Don't forget to look right, then left when bending your bullet.

Last Epoch is an ARPG that has great ideas on paper but often stumbles when trying to implement them. But if you somehow persist in climbing that first ramp, the rest goes downhill anyway.

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

While it retains some of the flaws of the first game and is far from satisfying story-wise, it is a unique experience in terms of adventure with an open world that is fun to explore. Struggling to beat dragons in a sandpit has never been so enjoyable.

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.

Although it does not promise long hours, Pepper Grinder is definitely an alternative worth checking out for those who love platform games. We have a "delicious" package with various sections, cute pixel art design and ambient music.

Nixxes has come up with a quality, smooth flowing port that will make you forget the stumbles of Rift Apart.

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.

Taxi Life could have been a marvelous experience if it had been able to realise the simulation it promised efficiently. As it stands now, it leaves us unenthusiastic and leads to existential crises.

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.

Aren't you tired of playing the same kind of metroidvanias? Then let me invite you to the colourful, psychedelic world of Ultros. Don't forget to take your hoe and shovel with you.

While Team Ninja's first open-world game felt dated and same as other open-world games in some ways, incredibly successful gameplay, which the team has now mastered, and the fun-to-follow script and characters made me overlook these shortcomings.

Those who love PvE and don't play Helldivers 2 don't realise what they are missing.

Balatro is one of the best examples of the growing number of deck building games in recent years. With the freedom it offers, the joy of new strategies and much more, it's a royal flush.

Despite being in development for so many years, Skull & Bones offers fewer gameplay mechanics than the naval battles of past Assassin's Creed games. Yes, it does what it claims to do, but the turbulent development process unfortunately prevents it from getting any sympathy votes.

The Thaumaturge is a role-playing game that tries to go out of the ordinary with its intriguing plot, well-written dialogues, original characters and successful voiceovers. Travelling to 1905 Warsaw and experiencing the harsh conditions of that period first-hand adds a unique atmosphere to the game. However, the lack of enemy diversity, the weak detective mechanics, the simplicity of the side quests and some technical problems make it difficult to recommend it to those who are not hardcore fans of the genre.

It's great to see a dying franchise back on its feet, both with its beloved classic gameplay and new mechanics that feel fresh. One of the best games in the series.

There is a new contender for the "which Final Fantasy game is the best?" debates now. But if you ask me "which is the best Final Fantasy VII?", them we have a clear winner.

Berserk Boy manages to blend the spirit of retro platformers with modern yet familiar mechanics. You won't realize how you spent 6-8 hours with its high octane music and action sequences.

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.