Ultimately, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is a decent expansion. It has a solid story and the additional characters are a welcome addition but none of it is as good as the base game. In the end, Aftermath just might be asking a little too much from fans.

It may not look like much but there's a lot going on in Catch a Duck so mastering its tricky stages can be quite fun.

The roguelike nature of Nova Strike is the best thing going for it because unfortunately, its core gameplay isn't all that entertaining.

If AK-xolotl released 10 years ago, it would likely be a cult classic and although it's kind of fun, it doesn't really hold up in today's market.

It may not be the main event in your next local multiplayer gathering but Toast Time: Smash Up! is definitely worthy of at least being part of a rapid fire gaming playlist with pals.

Spica Adventure does some nifty things with its gameplay but it still feels quite middling, especially in Taito's epic library of great classics.

ROGOLF is fun but with its basic gameplay and sometimes frustrating win conditions, it's a couple strokes away from qualifying for the Masters.

If you're looking to breeze through some levels after a long day then you're sure to enjoy playing Family Tree every now and then.

Playing RPM - Road Punk Mayhem can be frustrating but it's also a very unique shoot 'em up that you may want to check out.

If you want to play a simple online vehicle-based competitive arena game then Drive Buy thankfully offers some solid entertainment.

In its current state, Torchlight III is a step down from its predecessor with its less rewarding gameplay and odd mishaps.

Although modern audiences will likely be left perplexed, fans will happily relive the clever puzzles in A Boy and His Blob: Retro Collection.

I want to give Tower of Time a thumbs-up as I enjoyed the gear and leveling systems and the story has a strong impact. Unfortunately, it's not well-optimised for console and suffers from too many fundamental problems so pick it up for PC if you're feeling adventurous.

If you have fond memories of Smash TV but no means to play it then you can certainly have some fun with Galaxy Champions TV.

As the odd one in the bunch, Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero is impressively fun with its melee-focused combat even if it is a bit tedious.

Overall, Regina & Mac is full of variety and although it feels like an alpha version of a PS1 game, it can be surprisingly addictive.

It's a brutally challenging game for sure so if you want to test your gaming mettle then you should definitely check out Godstrike.

Even though I enjoyed my time with Projection: First Light's clever 2D platforming, there's no denying just how flimsy it can be at times.

If you have a silly sense of humour then you'll love Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche but don't expect it to be a top-notch shmup.

There are better indie shoot 'em ups out there for sure but if you simply want a quick fix then you can't go wrong with RedRaptor.

With many great couch co-op games out there, it's hard to wholeheartedly recommend Shakes on a Plane although it is quite charming.

As far as silly games where you mess with people go, Rain on Your Parade is a solid indie that's sure to make you smile.

If all you want is a casual puzzler to play once in a while then Graviter is certainly a solid choice with its tricky gravity-based gameplay.

Its repetitive nature holds Scar-Lead Salvation back from being good but it's still enjoyable enough to play whenever you want to wind down.

Even though Pity Pit feels like an authentic retro game, its fun factor only lasts so long as you try to top your previous efforts.

It's no Fruit Mountain but Suika Game Planet is still a good time with its simple and satisfying gameplay. Plus, there are stickers to collect!

Indies don't get much funnier than Say No! More with its goofy story, pitch-perfect presentation, and laugh-out-loud situations.

I had fun with this little planet simulator but its small scope means it doesn't deliver the same feeling of adventure as Summer in Mara.

Rainbows, Toilets & Unicorns is a ridiculous game but once you put the spectacle aside, you're left with a mostly standard shmup.

With its bugs and poor coaster editor aside, RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe's intuitive gameplay can be quite entertaining.

The TakeOver offers classic beat 'em up action that you can enjoy with a pal yet it doesn't do much unique with its gameplay.

Mia's Picnic is an easy breezy puzzler that makes collecting fruit a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you want to wind down.

Red Death is a solid pick-up-and-play arcade shooter but one that you likely won't go back to after giving it a handful of attempts.

Although its combat and iconic visuals are excellent, the harsh roguelike setup of Metal Slug Tactics is both unnecessary and a hindrance to the amount of fun that you'll get out of the experience. On the bright side, its clever bosses certainly pose memorable challenges.

Playing Crash Drive 2 will provide some fun but don't expect it to fill the shoes of its trick-based sandbox contemporaries.

From its quirky presentation to its frantic gameplay elements, Bamerang will make a good addition to any multiplayer gaming playlist.

Even though these games are mostly archaic at this point, Hidden Gems: Volume One includes 4 generally solid Commodore 64 titles.

Trident's Tale is a clunky adventure that has plenty of charm and variety so I still recommend it to curious chums who enjoy similar games.

It's definitely a solid fast-paced arcade shooter but Hyper Sentinel also tends to devolve into a needlessly frustrating experience.

As a port of one of the most enjoyable Kinect games, Boom Ball: Boost Edition simply isn't as fun with Joy-Cons as it is to stand beside a friend while virtually whacking balls with your bare hands.

It may not be the best Neo Geo Pocket Color fighter on Switch but Fatal Fury: First Contact is certainly a charming and fun game.

I love the gameplay that Food Boy presents but I hope that it gets iterated upon to smooth out some of its more frustrating aspects.

If you're looking for a simple and laidback vertical shooting experience then you can definitely have some fun with Bridge Strike.

Although its funny characters and colourful world are welcoming, Neo Harbor Rescue Squad falls a little flat when it comes to gameplay.

At Sundown is an innovative and enjoyable competitive shooter but it could definitely use more balancing and finer tuned online play.

Super Fowlst 2 proves that flinging a chicken around dangerous environments can be fun even if you're not Colonel Sanders.

As a fan of classic arcade shooters, I had fun with Air Twister but its tacked-on upgrades and goofy extra content weigh it down.

Hidden object adventures don't usually include as much variety as The Man With The Ivory Cane but it's still a rather standard affair.

Watching a chick fart as you answer trivia questions sounds like something straight out of Idiocracy but playing it is undeniably fun.

Although it advertises intuitive gameplay, learning how to play Super Soccer Blast effectively will require a lot of practice and patience.

My gaming chum and I had a lot of fun with the clever amount of variety in All Hands on Deck but it's certainly not a smooth experience.

Its over-reliance on solving grid-based puzzles takes away from The Pillar: Puzzle Escape's otherwise clever adventure gameplay.

Space Pirate Trainer is a fast-paced and fun high score chaser but it has a few annoying aspects and is a rather short-lived experience.

If Legrand Legacy was on the original PlayStation, it would have a small cult following but in this day and age, you'd expect much more originality from a retro-style RPG. It does a lot well but it also doesn't go above and beyond to provide a must-play experience.

If it had more effort put into its sound and visual effects, StarLightRiders: HyperJump would have been a pretty good little shmup.

Although Necrosphere Deluxe features simplified yet challenging 2D platforming gameplay, it's a very short game that can be a bit too frustrating at times. On the plus side, the '80s synth soundtrack is absolutely fantastic.

The Grand Caiman DLC contains a visually impressive challenge tomb with a decent amount of difficulty. It's one of the shortest packs so far but as it keeps things interesting throughout the side mission and adds a little to the story, I still recommend it.

The Snake King wears the classic Snake formula on its sleeve which offers a solid albeit sometimes trite arcade-style adventure.

KOKORO CLOVER Season 1 is a delightful game that feels like an interactive Saturday morning cartoon complete with plenty of cuteness.

If you like the idea of guiding an impatient bunny to its destination while collecting carrots, you'll have some fun with Bunny Adventure.

The original arcade version of Avenging Spirit is more of a wacky curiosity than a good game but it still makes for some fun times.

Solving puzzles in Felix the Reaper can be rewarding but with so many abstruse solutions, many of them are hard to enjoy.

If it featured more deliberate combat and less ambiguous visuals, Loot River would have been an awesome game due to its uniqueness.

Even though Lost Castle features simple and typical gameplay, its multiplayer implementation and variety make it worthwhile.

It's definitely a solid twin-stick shooter but after a while, It came from space and ate our brains becomes so monotonous that you'll eventually feel like something came from space and ate your brain. Well, they got me there, I guess.

Rest in Pieces offers a genuinely creepy atmosphere and its simple gameplay is rather enjoyable yet it lacks lasting appeal.

Even though I enjoyed my time with RESEARCH and DESTROY and its distinct tactical missions, it's still a rather clunky experience.

It's definitely a unique and entertaining puzzle game yet Side Decide doesn't quite have the staying power that I was hoping it would.

Hell Pie does a decent job of combining Conker's Bad Fur Day and Whiplash but it's certainly not as enjoyable as either of them.

Sometimes, silly games are worth purchasing for a laugh and Counter Fight 3 is great for that but it does run out of steam quite fast.

With so much violence in gaming, it feels nice to give out hugs for a change. However, iHUGU is still a fairly basic and repetitive game.

I enjoyed my time with ANIQUILATION as it's a solid twin-stick shooter that will have you mastering planets filled with dastardly foes.

Whether you prefer queso or hot sauce on your burger, you're bound to have some simple fun with running a food truck in I'm Hungry.

I enjoyed my time with Ducky's Delivery Service so if you want a unique arcade-style game then you may find yourself having fun with it.

If you enjoy shoot 'em ups but aren't a hardcore fan of the genre then you might appreciate what Barrage Fantasia has in store for you.

It may be a simple rhythm game but Encounters: Music Stories is definitely clever and challenging thanks to its unique spin on the genre.

Enjoying A-Train Express depends on your propensity to experiment in order to learn its ins and outs. Impatient gamers need not apply.

If you love brick-breaking games then Doughlings: Arcade would be a decent addition to your collection. Its lackluster presentation and simplistic core gameplay weigh down the fun but it's still a rather enjoyable little game.

Switch 'N' Shoot is the perfect example of an enjoyable bite-sized game as you'll have a lot of fun with it but only in short bursts.

Shmup fans will enjoy Stellar Interface for its satisfying roguelike elements but its gameplay surely isn't the best example of the genre.

Space Warrior may look great but at its core, it's a fairly standard shmup that doesn't offer enough variety or much of a challenge.

Rogue Raccoon is a delightfully fun and adorably furry platformer but it's so ridiculously short that it's hard to fully recommend.

Hero Defense provides a refreshing take on tower defense games but its gameplay remains mostly simplistic when you compare it to other games in the genre. Plus, the drab graphics and sound certainly don't make it any more fun.

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX is a super-fun and unique game but its frustration factor can be high, especially if you're a perfectionist.

Toon Shooters 2: The Freelancers isn't the most challenging shoot 'em up but it is densely-packed with rewarding content.

I had a solid time with Paper Trail but it definitely becomes tedious once you realise that its core gameplay is actually rather simplistic.

Many gamers know KEMCO for churning out mostly mediocre RPGs at a high volume and unfortunately, that's exactly what Dragon Sinker feels like. It's a shame because with a bit more time and care, a few interesting concepts could have reached their full potential.

Spidersaurs does a good job of providing run 'n' gun fun but it's still just a Contra clone that plays it a little too safe despite its silliness.

There's some fun to be had with S. Prysm Destroyer but its reliance on trying the same levels again and again makes it feel tedious fast.

Fittingly, Ultra Foodmess 2 is a bite-sized party game that's worth adding to your multiplayer playlist but you likely won't play it for long.

Healer's Quest is surely a unique game but it unfortunately doesn't quite manage to break out of its one-note premise.

If you want to play something different then the unique retro RPG battle system in Dead Dragons is nifty albeit rather simplistic.

TP Bullet is a cute and clever 2D platformer that may be frustrating at times but figuring out its tricky levels is still mostly enjoyable.

Candivity is a pretty enjoyable and very cute multiplayer funfest in the same vein as Suika Game so check it out if that's your thing.

It may be fun but there isn't much in Dotori that you haven't experienced in other 2D platformers and its gameplay is a bit clunky, too.

It may be a simple and repetitive game but SUPER UFO FIGHTER is still a ton of fun to play with a chum for as long as it lasts.

Time on Frog Island could be considered one big puzzle to unravel and for that, it's pretty cool albeit somewhat tedious at times.

Void Gore is one of those games where all you try to do is climb the leaderboards. Other than that, there really isn't much substance.