A stylish, and minimalist, indie platform game with some great visuals and a musical heart. With tight controls and a huge sense of style, 140 is immediately a pleasure to play but the appeal wears off due to the game's short lifespan.

WRC 7 is an interesting iteration on the previous titles. It doesn't make great strides but the accessible handling provides some simple thrills. The license brings some scenic stages, even if the visuals aren't finely tuned, and I will never get tired of hearing a rally exhaust. It's enjoyable, if lacking in complexity and options.

What a wholesome thing Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Game is. Whilst it is essentially a dressed up compatibility quiz, the message it's trying to send is a delightful one about finding the right person to gel with. There is a cosy tone throughout and the artwork is cute whilst conveying plenty of personality. It's very light on gameplay and can be a quick experience. Still, it's absolutely charming with a lot of whimsy.

Keeper's Toll is a cheap but decent attempt at the Survivors-like genre and while its limited scope might actually be a benefit, they've over-thought the controls a bit and the upgrading mechanics aren't as much fun as we're used to.

Windjammers is a solid port of the original disc-throwing arcade game and while an update to the modes and visuals would have been welcome, this is still a great way to revisit a true Neo Geo classic.

Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a space-based turn-based strategy game and you don't see many of those on PSN. But it's not just worth checking out for rarity value alone. The gameplay could have used a bit more development in places but Star Hammer offers some epic battles for armchair space commanders.

Happy Games' Aces of the Luftwaffe sequel massively improves on the original by improving every aspect of the game and while there are better vertically-scrolling shoot 'em ups out there, this is a good example of the genre.

While we're always going to be happy to play more Don't Die Mr Robot, the addition of 3D doesn't really improve anything and the reduced challenge also takes away some of the addictiveness from a game that could have been like butterscotch-flavoured cocaine.

Save the Ninja Clan may appear to be a Super Meat Boy clone but it offers a personality of its own through the intentional bugs and glitches that add an extra quirk to the already competent 2D platforming.

Swamps of Corsus is a good DLC for the price. The random nature of the base game means you might struggle to see all the content it offers but the Survival mode is an excellent addition.

Yuppie Psycho : Executive Edition is a fun take on the survival horror genre that succeeds for the most part, though the less said about the save system the better. It can feel a little bit constrictive, but then again isn't going to work? It works for the most part, but get used to replaying sections over and again.

The Final Station mixes exploration with some run and gun gameplay. It doesn’t do either thing extremely well but when you have to clear out a room full of zombies with a pocketful of shells and not much else, the game delivers a good mental challenge and a dollop of tension. As the story, and challenge, develops the game hits its stride. Confident and artsy, maybe it has tricked us into thinking it’s good. Or maybe it just is. You might want to wait for the inevitable PSN sale with this one.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War still has a great mechanic in the Nemesis System but struggles to find the perfect game to fit around it. The missions are straightforward and repetitive and the fortress attacking and defending is stretched to breaking point. It just about manages to keep you entertained, but if every element was up to the quality of the Nemesis System then it would be amazing. Instead it's just good.

I find Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake to be an enjoyable, comfortable romp through a colourful world. There's plenty of the show's personality translated into a smartly paced adventure and I do think that will appease plenty of fans. Some of the technical hitches may have been resolved by the day one patch but I didn't encounter anything fatal. It's not going to provide a challenge for most players but the writing maintains a quirky charm that fits hand in glove with the cartoon.

Grow Up shares the same relaxing pace and exploration as its predecessor, Grow Home. With its satisfying upgrade system, enjoyable puzzles and pleasant game world, Grow Up is a nice way to spend a few hours and will no doubt appeal to fans of Grow Home even if this time you have to pay for it.

Seasons after Fall has definite artistic merit even if this comes at the expense of gameplay. The animation and graphics are truly wonderful to look at, and the voice work and music tie everything together but, the repetition in the puzzles and copious amounts of backtracking means, it is not as fun to play as it is to look at.

We weren't fully sold on Flightpath after we finished the story but the Endless Mode hints at the game it probably should have been all along. Either way, this is a competent and enjoyable shoot 'em up but maybe not the most exciting or polished.

If you liked Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift but thought it had 16 million too many colours then this slick, arcadey drift ’em up is for you. While it has style for days and is easy to get into, the game’s mayfly-like lifespan is a real shame. If you like shaving lap times, and games that look like technical drawings, then Absolute Drift: Zen Edition is one to check out.

Into a Dream is a thoughtful and well-observed effort that manages to get the broad strokes right. I was compelled by John and Luke's relationship although the cast don't seem to hold much in reserve. The voice acting and writing does suffer a touch from some stilted delivery but it largely manages to hold together. The gameplay offers to move things along with some simple puzzles and, despite some technical hitches, it's a recommendable effort.

Lethal League’s certainly a game that’s seen plenty of consideration and refinement through its lengthy development. The finished product is a deceptively deep effort that can sometimes become a victim of its own velocity. For the budget price tag you can’t really complain for a compact, likeable scrap. Just beware that the fun of competition might wane sooner than you’d like.

Legend Bowl is well meaning enough with a fair stab at the Madden games of yore. Just don’t mention the kicking mechanics. They’re awfully implemented and will lead to you being on the back foot in matches rather more often than you’d like. The extensive franchise mode and pixelised gridiron are fun enough, but our frustration at the kicking meant we found Legend Bowl whiffed wide right rather than being on target.

Bloober Team have made some important strides with Layers of Fear 2. Visually, there is a sharper, clearer look on display. Pacing is improved with scares not being laid on so thick and heavy. It does seem to lack some atmospheric qualities but the chase sequences do offer the player something to beware. Failure can hamper the flow and the storytelling is a little heavy-handed. For the most part, Layers of Fear 2 is a good effort.

Starship Disco is a no-thrills rhythm action shooter that benefits from PSVR and the use of a Move controller. While it is short lived and lacks variation, the game offers some immersive, toe-tapping action at a budget price. We like it a lot and will be crossing our fingers hoping for a more fleshed out sequel one day.

In a competitive genre, Biomorph manages to stand apart with a clever approach to ability acquisition. The varied creatures you can inhabit lead to options in traversal and the map is full of secrets. It makes for a game that is fun to discover, even if the narrative doesn't quite grab me. The presentation doesn't do anything special, although the cartoon aesthetic does have a couple of surprising moments.

Ten is a death gauntlet of unrelenting harshness reduced to a fluffy kitten by a far-too-easy to access invincibility toggle. Play it without that enabled first to face a decent challenge.

Death end re;Quest is half JRPG and half visual novel. The serious tone combined with the usual Compile Heart characters don't gel perfectly but the story is worth seeing through after a slow start and the combat has plenty of interesting ideas.

Null Drifter is a fun twin-stick shooter but is let down by very basic visuals and a short lifespan.

Remnant II is great and so this DLC catches some of that greatness by playing things pretty safe and just giving you more of the same. But we were a little disappointed with how familiar it all felt and looked. But, it's more Remnant II so just play it.

Rally Arcade Classics presents a solid handling model coupled with some bite-sized action that can feel rewarding. The chase to complete the tour mode can devolve into a grind and it's a pity there aren't more rally locations. It definitely has issues that hamper the flow, for example the not-so-quick restarts. Despite this, it's compelling enough to bring me back. The vehicles offer a decent selection whilst trying their best to stay within the arcade confines. It mostly succeeds but the star-based structure can lead to some repetition.

As striking as RUINER is with its bold visuals and violent gameplay, the effect initially wears off pretty quickly thanks to some very repetitive level design. Stick with it though and the game's varied arsenal and multitude of upgrading options give it some depth and make the core shooting action stand out from the crowd.

In My Shadow does succeed on most fronts. As mopey as the narrative can be, the puzzles are thoughtful but not too tricky. There's a good momentum to the game's handful of rooms and the controls behave fairly consistently. Being largely unpunished for skipping levels is a welcome bonus but a full run shouldn't hold players up too much. It's inventive, enjoyable and not too taxing.

theHunter: Call of the Wild 2019 Edition is an accomplished addition to the hunting genre, steeped in such realism that you'll have your work cut out for you if you want to find your quarry.

Settris is a slight package but fun enough with it. Some puzzles are a shade too easy and the platinum unlock after only sixty percent of the levels, while typical, feels like you’re barely scratching the surface. Play beyond that at the very least.

Battle Brothers is a dense tactical RPG that would really benefit from a more explicit tutorial. It's a hard game to get into but I found my time with it to be tense and rewarding. Preparation before each battle feels crucial and most of the decisions I took felt weighty. Combat is ultimately where most of your money is made and, whilst your brothers are expendable, escaping with a clean bill of health can be satisfying. Presentation is hardly spectacular and it can be clumsy at expressing a ton of information, but there's a compelling game here.

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut offers a wealth of content for those who like puzzles. The '80s horror film aesthetic adds a lot of character to the huge amount of cleverly built levels but some may find it a little too repetitive before they reach the end.

A clever twin-stick shooter with a smart aesthetic and some nice risk versus reward gameplay. The online modes are dead on arrival though which is a shame as the single player game won’t keep you going for long.

FROGUE's unique mechanics elevates it from a glut of other rogue-likes. It's a bit repetitive and clumsy but there's a lot to like here.

Do you like pinball? Do you like the first three Indiana Jones films? Then this is a bit of a no-brainer for you and it's a table that really benefits from the overall packages quality of life features.

DOOM VFR makes its way to PSVR but doesn't do so without compromise. The graphics are great and it certainly feels like DOOM but every controller option has a downside and it feels like it's been dumbed-down to compensate.

Omensight has a great premise and incredibly well designed visuals. The combat isn't as responsive as I'd like and the repetition with regards to environments can start to drag but the story, characters and presentation will keep you playing through to the end.

8-Bit Armies is an enjoyable RTS that will appeal to genre newbies and fans of the old Command and Conquer games but it could do with a bit more variation and the lack of a story takes away from the game's personality a bit.

Anyone looking to revisit the Top Racer series will have a blast with this collection. The racing remains fluid and engrossing. Having all three games here means players can see how the series evolved over time, although Top Racer Crossroads feels more like tweak on existing content rather than something wholly new. Online multiplayer is a welcome addition whilst autosaves and save states makes individual races easier to repeat. I don't think the new menus combine well with the older graphics but the effort that's gone into this product is pretty commendable.

Everdream Valley delivers on its promise of an open-ended farming experience. As bright and cheery as it looks, not everything is as polished as the cute, rotund animals. I find objectives aren't always clearly marked which leads me to question if there's more fatal problems lurking. The merchant does offer some expensive shortcuts to completing quests but, for the most part, I'm enjoying the cosy adventure on offer. It could be more direct in some circumstances but is a decent effort.

It's not really a sequel but as an update to 2021's title, R-Type Final 3 adds plenty of content. It's still tough, confusing and has far too much purchasable DLC but the seven new levels and slight graphical upgrade are welcome and hopefully the planned multiplayer features will bring something worthwhile to the party too.

This War of Mine: Final Cut offers more content than previous versions and creates some powerful narratives. Runs tend to play out in a similar fashion despite the variables on offer but it's certainly worth experiencing.

Attack on Titan 2 maintains the pacing problems with a plot retreading the narrative of the original. Persist with this and you see game with a compelling progression and reward system. Combat and movement is satisfying even if it is let down a little by the mission structure. It builds on its predecessor gradually but there's a lot here to entice fans and newcomers.

A well done story-driven indie game in the classic JRPG style. Worth seeing out rather than skipping through.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a lovely nostalgia-filled throwback to the hoary days of 90s arcade driving games such as Daytona and Ridge Racer. It largely succeeds on that front and that it’s largely coded by a one man dev team is pretty remarkable. Sure, there’s a few rough edges and the music is largely forgettable, but this is still pretty good.

Whether you're coming to Destroy All Humans 2!: Reprobed fresh or as a fan of the original release, there's a lot to like about this package. The work that's gone into remaking the game's locales and assets has been really well done. Whilst it can definitely feel like a game showing its age, the writing remains funny and the gameplay is fun. Multiplayer is hampered by keeping it local and I do find the boss fights go against the game's brisk pace. Still, it's a surprise to me that this can hold up after so long.

Dungeon Punks is an enjoyable hack and loot take on Golden Axe and other 2D brawlers. The difficulty will spike on you a little too much and it’s not much fun to play alone but if you can get a friend over, this is a pretty enjoyable game.

Stellatum ends up being a very dynamic and surprising deep hybrid of twin-stick and vertically-scrolling shoot 'em ups but it does take a while to get into gear and those early hours may put off some players before the action ramps up. Stick with it though because there's a very good game in here.

As an annual sports title, it can be hard to judge whether this is the year for newcomers to jump in. MotoGP 23 has a truly engrossing handling model that does emphasise every twitch from the beast you're riding. The racing is competitive and the career mode can still remain compelling, even if I feel the some of the new additions are a bit superfluous. Veterans should feel right at home and the Neural AI does present a comfortable way for newcomers to enter, even if I do consider it too intrusive, at times.

Cats and Seek: Dino Park is a cute hidden object game, improving on its predecessors with cat bios and the handy meows when you’re down to the last ten cats in a level. We only wish for more than five levels and perhaps a time trial mode with associated trophies to give a little more challenge.

This collection of classic arcade shoot 'em ups really just boils down to three unique games and while each one is well-presented here and offers some great old-school action, the asking price for this compilation seems a bit much, especially when it isn't the complete collection that it pretends to be.

Déraciné is a slow build with little in the way of VR gimmicks or challenge but come its conclusion I was satisfied with how the tale played out.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea changes the formula for the better but still hasn’t got the ingredients quite right. With the time limit gone the other elements have space to breathe but the story and characters are weak meaning the driving force is reliant on the gameplay which thankfully is varied and enjoyable.

Spacejacked's mix of shooting and tower defence leads to some gloriously hectic gameplay but the game's difficulty needs ironing out a tad.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a rich collection of the role-playing classic. There are hundreds of hours of fun at your disposal but it's saddled with technical issues that are impossible to ignore. Vigilant players will need to save often and have high tolerance for such problems. It stays faithful to the original assets in a way purists might enjoy but some more quality of life and graphical improvements would've been welcomed. As a newcomer, I rate this highly but veterans won't find much new here.

Jet Set Knights is a modern take on the old 2D one-screen platformer genre and throws a few ideas at it. Some of those ideas work, some need fleshing out but overall this is a game that is cheap, playable and enjoyable.

There are a lot of twin-stick shooters out there but Laser Disco Defenders manages to stand out thanks to a clever game mechanic where your bullets start to add to your problems. Add in the funky '70s vibe and this ends up being an enjoyable, if averagely-produced, way to fling a few bullets around.

Dark Nights with Poe and Munro is a well crafted FMV story with branching plotlines. Well acted and scripted with it and great value for six distinct episodes into the bargain. Well worth spending a few evenings with.

Whilst the story is compelling with plenty of facets to dig into, the pacing and combat felt a little tiresome. Great characters and presentation become mired in an experience that could’ve been tighter. Get Even is worth a look for a strong, narrative adventure with some interesting hooks, if you can stomach the uneven pacing.

Inferno 2 does a good job of taking a mobile gaming favourite and making it feel like a substantial console shooter. It's fun to play and quite exciting but concerns over the lack of difficulty and variety do take the shine off a bit but for this price, we're not complaining.

Eventide 2: Sorcerers Mirror is a decent light puzzle and story game which sticks very much to the formula Artifex Mundi follow with each release. Interestingly though there is some welcome innovation in the form of dialogue choices leading to slightly branching narrative paths. Once again this is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a light puzzle adventure game.

Orbital Bullet is certainly a sophisticated run and gunner with some excellent ideas and plenty of scope for good, tactical play but you have to play it a lot to make any real progress and that could make the game overstay its welcome.

Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is a fun, bite sized package that once again brings back the brilliant voice acting and characters that made the original game so special. The two hour game length will be a sticker for some but it doesn’t outstay its welcome and gives us a cheeky morsel of the things to come in Psychonauts 2, which cannot come soon enough.

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition's an enjoyable effort with an admittedly short tail. Combat feels weighty with plenty of opportunities at hand. There's a swift pacing to proceedings and, whilst the waves of enemies can feel relentless, the encounters have a variety that keeps it from growing cold. It's a pity there isn't much after the credits roll and the environments devolve into industrial hallways. Still, it's worth a look.

While this is the shoot 'em up port we most wanted to see (alongside Gradius V at least), it's also such a straight, unambitious port that it doesn't really do justice to such a beloved game. Sure, the original magic is still there but they've done very little to enhance or modernise it, beyond a quick and dirty upscale.

Game Tengoku is a far cry from the sort of beautiful, complex and detailed shoot 'em ups that represent the best in the genre but it's a well-considered port of one of the funniest, and most original, '90s arcade shooters and should be enjoyed with a smile as was clearly intended by the developers.

Gleylancer is an odd choice of game to revive but this port adds some very nice gameplay enhancements and quality of life upgrades that make it worth checking out if you like decidedly retro shoot 'em up experiences.

Vampire Therapist manages to be a thoughtful delve into psychiatry whilst still remaining manageable for newcomers. Sam is a likeable character and the rest of the cast have plenty of energy to bring to the table. I do wish the locales were more varied and two mini-games don't carry any real consequence. The heart of the game is the conversations with clients and they are very well written. It's worth recommending for that insight alone and the peek behind the curtain.

The Legend of Tianding is a fun action platformer set in colonial era Taiwan. We had a whole lot of fun, but we just wish it was a tiny bit longer. The collectibles might seem like a chore but the fact they unlock new abilities and provide interesting background, we didn't begrudge them at all.

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a very cosy farm builder that has a lot to offer. There's very little pressure to do everything but the farming has a compelling loop to it that kept me engaged. The calendar year can drag at times but there's always one more task you can engage with. It's satisfying to see the money come in and your farm grow, although sometimes you have to make your own long and short-term objectives.

Demoniaca is an interesting and unique mix of metroidvania exploration and deep fighting mechanics that benefits from much higher presentation standards than the usual 2D indie efforts. It's let down a bit by an unfriendly interface and clumsy platforming but it has enough depth and quality to make it worth trying.

88 Heroes makes a great first impression with its old-school platforming game mechanics and sense of humour. Ultimately, the gameplay and the jokes wear a little thin but this is still well worth checking out.

An impressively realised branching adventure game where your choices carry genuine weight. The first episode of The Council is well worth playing and we look forward to subsequent episodes.

Spooky Chase manages to execute on a fairly clever premise. The unpredictable nature of the game helps deliver something easy to grasp but potentially tricky to accomplish. The bonus items give you reason to persevere and return. There's not much on the periphery but it is mechanically intriguing and worth a look.

Sublevel Zero takes the lost six degrees of freedom genre, injects some roguelike elements and leaves you with an entertaining but very short shooter that knows how to give you just enough rope to hang yourself. This is a clever little arcade title and we’ve enjoyed it but there are questions over the value for money.

UNO Ultimate Edition is a great value proposition for new players, though existing players should be aware that it’s the same game as came out in 2016 with all the DLC included. It’s UNO at the end of the day so you can’t really go too far wrong.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 is a bit of a mess technically, and the open-world aspects aren’t fleshed out or particularly necessary but, and it’s a big but, if you can get past that, there’s a satisfying and tactical shooter here that sniping fans can really enjoy.

Rage 2 is a truly excellent shooter with big, beefy weapons and some huge, challenging battles to participate in. However, it is wrapped up in an open world which is quite bland and too generic to separate it from all the post-apocalyptic sandbox shooters that have come before it.

Hue is a unique puzzle platformer that will keep you entertained to its conclusion. There’s no real replay value but the design and the steady introduction of new obstacles make it worth a look if you’re a fan of the genre.

Go Mecha Ball offers up an impressive mix of twin-stick shooting and pinball and can be a lot of fun but it is let down by some under-developed upgrade mechanics and a level of difficulty that can often feel a little bit unfair at times.

ChromaGun VR is a competent and solid puzzle game but some may find it to be a little lacking in variety and excitement and the VR makeover doesn't really justify the additional purchase if you own the original.

Infinite Minigolf is a good stab at crazy golf in a virtual world. The online options elevate it and VR owners will enjoy the visuals but for a game with potentially endless content you may get bored of the simplistic gameplay after a while.

Mantis Burn Racing is a good example of the kind of arcade style racing that we wish was still popular. It has a lot to offer, if it can only get an audience, and while it may end up being more of a single player experience, the handling and track design make this a very worthwhile purchase for arcade racing fans.

Darkestville Castle is an appreciative, well-paced effort that should keep fans of adventure games happy. Whilst the puzzles can involve a lot of legwork and some oddball solutions, you're encouraged in the right directions and the world isn't expansive enough to get lost in. The structure feels tight and the writing is nicely executed, despite some of the visuals underwhelming.

Nightmares from the Deep 2: The Siren’s Call is a decent hidden object puzzle game and is pretty good at what it does. It has also improved on aspects of the earlier games by adding some much needed puzzle variety. This game is not going to appeal to everyone, but it does a great job of being a decidedly casual style of game to appeal to a more casual audience.

Let Them Come is an easy game to like with a simple, but strong, idea of blasting aliens out of a corridor. The visual flair and humour really make this an enjoyable game to play. Unfortunately the punishing bosses make for a harsh difficulty curve which will bring many up short. Whilst it may not be the longest of games, what is here is bags of fun.

Pirates Outlaws will be immediately familiar to Slay The Spire veterans in terms of gameplay but suffers from too wide a focus. Also not being able to save a lengthy run is pretty unforgivable. Its mobile roots are just that bit too evident too.

EA Sports UFC 3's ability to stand and bang is unparalleled but its weak ground game is definitely a concern this time around.

VRFC does a okay job of representing football in VR. The lack of single player, for now, is disappointing but running down the pitch with the ball at your feet and the goalmouth in your sights is thrilling. It's the infancy of VR itself that stops this becoming a true football experience but there is still fun to be had if you can find a game.

Hero Survival is a fun auto-shooter which offers up some challenging action but lets itself down with some of its design choices.

Knight’s Night! is a nice lo-fi platformer from eastasiasoft that isn’t quite the rinse you might expect. A nice difficulty curve that ramps up is part of the reason. It’s just a shame that the collectibles are merely window dressing as they have no effect on your progress. It’s not the most deep, but that’s just fine too.

Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is another hidden object game and follows the same template laid down in other Artifex Mundi games. Where this game stands out from the crowd though is in the variety of puzzles on display and an interesting alchemy minigame.

MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death has some interesting systems in place that stop what is a pretty gentle trek through the dungeons from getting tedious. Although the usual mobs won’t slow you down too much, the bosses require actual tactics and even if you do die there is no penalty for doing so. Just don’t expect to like the characters or what little story there is.

Geki Yabba Runner is a perfectly serviceable runner for the Vita. It has over a hundred levels and offers a ridiculous level of difficulty too. It’s presented really well and offers a decent overall package. For a quick blast every now and again Geki Yabba Runner is a lot of fun.

Darq is an incredibly atmospheric, if brief title about being a self-aware dreamer that is stuck in a nightmare. This game oozes spookiness with satisfying puzzles and Tim Burton-esque surrealism, but skimps on the actual horror elements which could have been its Darq’s marquee feature.