Rusty Rabbit is a cute and entertaining Metroidvania that offers such a unique and fresh experience that I found it hard to put down. However, if you're looking for more challenge and excitement then its laidback formula may not be for you.

LUNAR Remastered Collection is a fantabulous package of 2 of the best lighthearted retro RPGs ever made. With impeccable localisation that's filled with hilarity, bubbly characters, and unforgettable moments; I highly recommend this compilation to all of my fellow merry chums.

I had a lovely time revisiting SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered as it's one of the most memorable RPGs from when I was a cub. At the same time, I forgot just how frustrating of a game it can be so please keep that in mind before giving it a go.

Blue Prince is a unique puzzle game that presents a perfect mix of luck and strategy that'll make you keep coming back for just one more run.

Spirit Valor is an RPG that's sure to satisfy if you're looking for a characterful story and a clever magic system. Outside of these elements, things start to feel a little hollow, though, such as the barebones sense of exploration.

From its clever gameplay to its hilarious cast of characters and great sense of challenge, how could you not love Arcade Archives SENKYU?

Few games showcase the simple action-oriented SNES-era weekend game rental as well as Rendering Ranger: R2 [Rewind] does so play it.

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is packed full of retro mech action and as you play, it's a thrill to unleash all your cool new weapons.

With oodles of secrets, adorable visuals, and tons of extra museum content, this release of Croc Legend of the Gobbos is the bee's knees.

There may not be much to it but Cats and Seek: Dino Park is a delightful little game regardless and it's sure to put a smile on your face.

I love what Slime Heroes represents but I have to acknowledge its shortcomings which are unfortunately plentiful. It's very cute, though!

Playing 8 mini-game variations by yourself is slim pickings for sure but Care Bears: Unlock the Magic still manages to be pretty enjoyable.

When you mix puzzle and strategy this well and throw in loads of humour and colourful fun, you get Cats on Duty and it's great stuff.

Whether you're whipping or blasting ahead, there's always a lot to look forward to when you're traversing Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark.

If you ever wanted to play as an adorable delivery bunny then Ringo's Roundup will keep a smile on your face as you master its many stages.

If it wasn't for its poor performance on Switch, On Your Tail would be a must-have detective game in all of its anthropomorphic glory.

Whether you're in it for the story or just the shoot 'em up action via the super-fun arcade mode then you'll certainly dig Kamikaze Lassplanes.

There are good times to be had in Beyond the Ice Palace 2 but those moments will be among much frustration and clunkiness.

Shadow of the orient is a solid retro-inspired experience that feels like a Super NES game but one that you'll soon forget about.

With its boring initial stages out of the way, Breakout Beyond really amps up the fun factor with its clever use of power-ups and gimmicks.

If you value exploration in your Soulslikes more than any other aspect then you'll absolutely love the intricate and rewarding stage designs in AI LIMIT. However, if you want brutal and visceral combat then you should look elsewhere.

Wanderstop is a lesson in stopping to smell the roses and how important it is to look inwards when faced with life's difficulties. Its mixture of lighthearted humour and tranquil themes will leave any player feeling more relaxed after each gaming session.

The First Berserker: Khazan definitely feels old-school in its approach but its vast assortment of super-tough bosses and oodles of extras that are great fun to master make it stand out as an excellent Soulslike. Plus, you can wear goofy jars on your head.

Although it has a basic concept, there's so much content and fun to be had in ONE BTN BOSSES that you'll spend hours improving your skills.

As one of the cleverest cacti-based indies out there, I highly recommend Be Brave, Barb to anyone who loves overcoming tricky challenges.

You don't often see indies as ambitious as Metal Bringer in all of the freedom that it offers players to really wreak mayhem on the battlefield.

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.

If you're looking for a unique arcade-style experience, you can't do much better than 3D Don't Die Mr. Robot, especially if you love fruit salad.

My main gripe is that Monster Hunter Wilds plays too similarly to previous entries but there's still a lot to love including its thrilling hunts against creative monsters, weapon and build diversity, and, of course, the chance to pet Poogie.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition streamlines a lot of aspects of the original while providing an even more appealing visual aesthetic which truly makes it stand out as definitive indeed. It still has some baggage but fans and newcomers alike will find a lot to love here.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land presents an expansive and rewarding journey and I'm excited to see what the future has in store for the capable and lovely Yumia. This proves yet again that Atelier is up there with the best that RPGs have to offer.

As one of the best and most charming roguelikes in years, I highly recommend Whisker Squadron: Survivor, especially if you love kitties.

As a more open retro RPG with one of the cleverest premises that I've ever seen, Alter Age is a must-have for any old-school RPG enthusiast.

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

2D ninja action games don't get much more fully-featured than Ninja Issen: The Scroll of Dimension and its arsenal of skills is great fun.

I'm very happy to have finally experienced Ninja Five-O and if you enjoy retro 2D ninja-based action games, you're sure to love it, too.

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster is a great excuse to play 2 classics, especially Suikoden II which is one of the best RPGs ever made. Recruiting characters is still extremely enjoyable and it sets it apart from other RPGs so here's hoping for much more Suikoden in the future.

Just like in the classics, Carmen Sandiego hides its educational qualities behind an entertaining gameplay formula that folks of all ages can enjoy and who knows? Maybe you'll learn something while you capture VILE members through your globe-trotting adventures.

Whether you're being propelled through the air with the power of pig farts or tearing up thanks to an emotional reveal, Split Fiction is so densely packed with hilarity, heart, and hectic action that you'll never forget every moment you spent playing it with a friend.

If you're in the mood for some hack and slash fun and are a franchise fan or simply love anime characters, you'll have an entertaining time with SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream for sure. It may get repetitive but you're sure to pick it up whenever you want a quick fix.

If you're a new player looking for your next strategy game fix, you definitely can't go wrong with Sid Meier's Civilization VII. However, other than the ages system, I'm hard-pressed to think of what I'm excited about in this new entry when I could just play the previous installment.

I had a lovely time with Two Point Museum and it's clearly the best, most refined, and unique game in the series so far. It's so great that I'm super-excited to see what's next and how it could possibly top the exhibits on display here.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 is a fun nostalgic trip back to the '90s and the mechanic of making short clips on Swann's camcorder is a clever gameplay element that adds another welcoming layer to the mostly narrative experience.

Starting as a simple shooter then slowly evolving into something mind-blowing, I think it's safe to say that Genome Guardian is epic stuff.

I had a lot of fun traversing room after room as I shot adversaries with my ever-expanding arsenal so I'm sure you'll enjoy Star of Providence.

Piczle Cross: Rune Factory is my new favourite nonogram game next to Piczle Cross Adventure so definitely play it for some puzzle fun.

It's challenging, cute, old-school, and has a lot of variety so if you're looking for an arcade-style game then you're sure to love Freddy Farmer.

As one of the cutest and most laidback Metroidvanias I've played, I can easily recommend Jumper Jon to anyone looking for a breezy time.

As far as simple Metroidvanias go, Guns of Fury is a solid one that's definitely worth playing as long as you don't mind a little monotony.

Destructure: Among Debris is an incredibly fun and challenging brick-breaker that unfortunately suffers from some truly irritating bugs.

With explosive combat, rewarding exploration, and old-school lighthearted vibes, there's a lot to love about METAL SUITS: Counter-attack.

Smashing your opponent around destructible stages can be quite entertaining but this quick-time-based brawlfest doesn't have much longevity.

X-Out: Resurfaced is one of the easiest shoot 'em ups that I've ever played but its ship customisation is so fun that it's still a solid game.

As a fan of the first game, I'm very happy that Snezhinka exists as it's an improved iteration of an already great shooting formula.

After the gameplay really sunk in, I ended up having a blast with WARRIORS: Abyss but it definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea.

While Desvelado's protagonist was happy to make it back to their beloved coffin, I was kind of sad for it meant my time with them was already over. That's really the only bad thing I can say so that speaks volumes. A puzzle platformer with solid level design that looks good and controls well is one I can recommend to any fan of the genre.

I'm very happy to now have remastered editions of the first 6 Tomb Raider games even if those included in this collection aren't of the same level of quality as the iconic first 3. The poor lighting and lack of extras doesn't help but they're still highly enjoyable games overall.

It may be a unique game and strategising can be fun but the randomness of Luck be a Landlord makes it more mindless than it could be.

It might be weird to say but Mineral reminded me of Death Stranding because it manages to be both boring and irritating at the same time.

Panel de Pon games don't get much better than Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To which will have you gaily tapping your toes for hours.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a great Metroidvania that nails the basics of the genre while offering an unforgettably stylish world.

I love indies that offer hilarity and Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is one such game that'll have you laughing so much that your face will catch fire.

With a more gameplay-focused and varied campaign as well as a phenomenally unforgettable cast of stand-out characters, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II really scratched a lot of itches for me that I didn't even know I had. Or was that Nadia's needles?

It's true that MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is very been-there-done-that but at the same time, the sense of variety when it comes to both its gameplay and its stellar soundtrack make it an overall enjoyable experience.

Under Defeat is such a challenging explosion-filled shoot 'em up that it's hard to put it down, especially with its distinct modes and helicopters to pilot. Throw in flashy visuals and a great soundtrack and you have one radical arcade shooter.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an adorable and super-fun casual game with daily activities that will keep you gleefully coming back.

Laika: Aged Through Blood caters to a hardcore audience in more ways than one but those who love it will certainly love it a lot.

I didn't think Strania -The Stella Machina- EX would have held up but this shmup gem is even more fun now than it was back in 2011.

Ensuring monks get safely whisked away via a mysterious portal is tough but rewarding work and Bridge the Gap! proves that with gusto.

Slowly unpacking the elaborate game world of Botany Manor provides a super-rewarding puzzle-infused adventure that's delightfully chill.

Dungeon exploring in Cuisineer is a frantic challenge and the enemies are so adorable that you'll keep wanting to go back. I wish running the restaurant was just as fun, though, as it can get repetitive; I'd rather stare at the delicious recipe book than managing the business.

There are so many awesome twin-stick shooters out there that playing The Legend of Cyber Cowboy frankly feels insulting.

Popotinho's Adventures isn't the worst platformer I've ever played but it's certainly far below the level of quality that one would expect.

The best part of Stellar Strider is its astronaut-themed achievements because the rest of the game will simply leave you annoyed.

Indie shooters don't get much more stylish than Cycle Chaser H-5 and its gameplay is impressively entertaining in all its franticness.

It may be on the generic side but Aquarun is still rather enjoyable thanks to its clever gameplay that sometimes feels puzzle-like.

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders presents a superb follow-up that makes hugging each corner and landing jumps an absolute joy.

I had a blast with Railway Islands 2 and if you're in the mood for a cozy albeit tricky path-building puzzler then I'm sure you will, too.

Wildfrost provides so much entertaining card battle fun that I found it hard to put it down to write this review. It's so cute, too.

As a simple puzzler that's great fun to master, Pocket Puzzle really provides an impressively entertaining and charming experience.

Whether you're playing RoboDunk for its distinct solo roguelike campaign or via local multiplayer, you'll end up having a grand time.

I sincerely wish that Boti: Byteland Overclocked was more fine-tuned before its console debut but what we have is still a solid platformer.

Dragon Takers isn't a bad RPG but it's certainly a generic one in many of its facets. What's here is still promising, though; I'll give it that.

I can see most Metroidvania fans loving what ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist has in store, especially if you enjoyed its predecessor.

We need more silly games and Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos: Magazine Edition really scratched an itch with its entertaining gameplay and bubbly characterful presentation. Plus, the physical extras are brilliantly put together to make for one fan-friendly package.

I absolutely loved my time with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero and hope that it marks the start of many more sequels as I'm excited to see where Marona's adorable adventures take her next.

SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is one of the most unique and entertaining online games that I've ever played. At the same time, it can be an extremely frustrating experience if you don't play it carefully so be prepared to keep your eyes peeled during every mission.

Blade Chimera is one of the best Metroidvanias that you can play thanks to its jam-packed gameplay, stellar presentation, and rewarding supplementary content. It may not be the longest or most challenging game in the genre but it's definitely unforgettable.

Tales of Graces f Remastered features one of the most interesting storylines in the series and a bunch of mechanics that make it thoroughly stand out. As long as you can enjoy a very linear structure, this remaster is a great RPG to spend time with.

As a Wii veteran, I can't help but feel a little let down but that isn't entirely Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's fault and it doesn't change how special it was when I played it originally in 2010 so if you play it as a newbie, I'm sure you'll have a great time.

I'm very happy that I waited to play FREEDOM WARS Remastered online before writing my review because its action-intense combat lends itself so perfectly to multiplayer matches that I can't wait to play it again. You know what? I think I'll go do that now.

Marvel Rivals is one of the more fun team-based online multiplayer games that you can play right now and with its simple gameplay and mostly straightforward unlocks, it really is a breath of fresh air. Plus, Squirrel Girl's tail is so bushy that it makes me one happy bear.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is one heck of a wild ride that acts as a wonderful nostalgic time capsule. At the same time, it's so maddeningly difficult on the normal setting and the poor sense of direction can occasionally be a tough pill to swallow.

From its adorably charming visuals to its zany boss fights and fun Namco references, Arcade Archives TINKLE PIT is the cat's pajamas.

If you love Raiden and want to enjoy something different then Arcade Archives VIPER PHASE 1 is a superb shmup that's sure to please.

PICROSS S NAMCO LEGENDARY edition is the only Picross game I'll ever need thanks to its awesome theme and boatloads of content.

As a huge fan of Volfied, it's clear that Mokoko X doesn't live up to the classic which is a shame because there's a lot of potential here.

It's awesome that The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 is now for Switch and I wish more great 3DS games would be upgraded like this.