Knight Squad is a fun distraction to play with friends, but there's nothing for the single-player lone knight to sink their sword into.

Corgi Warlock has a great concept and decent core mechanics, but never quite elevates itself into an engaging or memorable game.

For the short time it lasts, Pale Echoes has an interesting and creative battle system, a compelling story to tell, and an interesting world to explore.

Energy Cycle manages to hold itself up on the concept. There were moments of frustration at some of the more challenging puzzles. But the premise of the game makes it clear that there was always a solution possible. What sets the game's strengths back is a distracting aesthetic choice. The soundtrack and background that gameplay uses made strategy difficult rather than complimenting it.

Here Be Dragons is a fun, if modest and repetitive expansion that stays true to the gameplay of Knights of Pen & Paper 2.

Five Nights at Freddy's World is a retro parody JRPG that feels incomplete now, but is steadily getting better as patches come out.

Great puzzles that are unfortunately marred by sub-par presentation with cringeworthy dialogue and voice over.

Steve Jackson's Sorcery! Is an interesting digital implementation of a pencil and paper gamebook.

Life in Bunker is a promising strategy/building game hamstrung by mechanics which are shallower than they first appear.

Ultimate Chicken Horse does everything it tries to do very well, but a few quibbles keep it from greatness.

Puzzle fanatics will enjoy it, even in solo mode. Players looking for some widely-appealing games to play with non-gamer family and friends will definitely find value here, and may discover they're no longer the best player in the room.

For the first time in a long time I only have one complaint about a game I'm reviewing. This game really needs to add a single player mode. I have no idea how it would work but it's kind of pain finding people to play with. The game has occasional hang ups and graphical missteps on occasion. As I said earlier, the average player should expect to spend at least 15 minutes getting the hang of the games concepts and core principles of the game and that's mostly because of the seven house card rules. If you enjoy party games and insanity, play this game.

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It had a David Lynch-esque atmosphere and an intriguing game world, with plenty of puzzles to get lost in. While the hands-off approach may be off-putting to some players, for others, it’ll act as the perfect test of their skills.

ZOE Begone has a delightful art style and overall aesthetic, and it looked fantastic on the Nintendo Switch 2, feeling at home on the handheld console.

This isn’t mindless entertainment – you have to stay on your toes lest you die and return to the beginning – but nor is it a chore to play. Players may feel tense trying to make it through unscathed, however, that’s part of Folly of the Wizards’ charm.

The crowning jewel of HYKE: Northern Light(s) is undoubtedly its art style. Sporting a pixel art aesthetic, even the most haunting of locations is still beautiful to look at.

The early access version of HYPERVIOLENT was a delight to tear through. The game offers all the blood and guts that you could want from an old-school, sci-fi shooter, with a surprisingly rich story and a wide variety of enemies to smash to pieces with steel pipes. Fans of DOOM, Quake, and System Shock will get a kick out of it.

While Forgotten Fragments isn’t designed with every player in mind, it doesn’t fail because of that fact. Rather, it becomes a budding cult classic that will likely gain popularity over time, once it’s aged a little.

In a plentiful sea of indie titles inspired by classic gaming, one could argue Lumo 2 offers nothing new. But they’d be wrong. While this experience has its flaws, it not only looks like a retro game but feels like one too.

Within this brief but pleasant game is an adventure that delivers an enjoyable experience. With those long, dark nights now rolling in, I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening than traversing Clifford Island.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is missing those final finishing touches that transform a game into something greater and more enjoyable to play.

If you’re a fan of games like Silksong or Celeste, it’s well worth your time to investigate Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores. It’s a lighter and more joyful addition to the world of Metroidvanias, but don’t let that fool you, as there’s still a brilliant story to uncover. Both the platforming and combat felt rewarding to pick up, and the world itself was gorgeous.

If you’re a fan of games like Balatro and you’re looking for a new roguelike to get lost in, Dice of Kalma should be your next title. It’s dark yet charming, with a gameplay loop that’s simple at first but gradually becomes more complex. It offers plenty of replay value thanks to the skull system, and there’s plenty to love as a completionist, too.

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is, at its core, a simple yet effective arcade beat-em-up. It’s not the most complex in its delivery, but arguably, it didn’t need to be. The game offers a wealth of gore and viscera for horror movie fans to indulge in, and it features a neat combat system to complement the retro aesthetic.

Aside from a little clunkiness in places, oneway.exe was an absolute feast for horror-hungry eyes. It’s a strange game – there’s no other way of putting it. It was clearly created by individuals with a genuine passion for internet culture and lost media, and it’s a gory delight to navigate its non-linear strands.

Overall, My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) was a decent experience. The concept was enjoyable, and the pop culture references were fun to uncover, but the gameplay lost steam after a few hours of play. Fans of collectathon games or gacha experiences should find a lot to get excited about, particularly internet nerds who love Twitch, YouTube, and meme culture. If simpler, repetitive gameplay isn’t your cup of tea, though, this might not be the game for you.

This PancitoMerge review can’t praise the developers enough for being able to bake such a beautifully crafted experience without a burnt top or soggy bottom in sight. PancitoMerge’s shelf life may be short, at least for now, yet it’s worth getting the game while it’s fresh out of the oven. And who knows, more content could be added in the future, which will once again have you donning your aprons for another trip to Mexico to sample its sweet treats.