If you've ever thought that operating a guard post sounds like a mundane job then check out Lil' Guardsman where every person you admit or deny has a big impact on the fate of the city. This hilariously silly indie has heart, making the most tedious of jobs entertaining.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy contains an awesome collection of some of the most varied and bizarre cases in the whole franchise complete with bonuses for diehard fans and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. This is a collection that mystery fans cannot miss.

Another Code: Recollection is laidback storytelling with likeable characters, the odd puzzle, and a little sci-fi sprinkled in for good measure. I'm glad that I got to play through these lesser-known adventure games all of these years after their initial release although they certainly don't do much to stand out from the crowd.

If The Cub were a TV show, I'd watch it but as a game, it's both very limiting and needlessly irritating. Its presentation really saves it.

Old-school 3D platforming fans will get a kick out of Super Bear Adventure even if it doesn't offer anything particularly new.

I mostly enjoyed my time with Piyokoro although its more finicky aspects left me rather frustrated at times so bring plenty of patience.

As one of the cutest games on Nintendo Switch, Masarada Town Story can be enjoyable but its tedious nature will surely tire you out.

You don't see games like Crystal Project every day but I'm very happy that it exists with its awesome and rewarding blend of genres.

Yes, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a good fighting game but its totes adorbs Grand Bruise Legends mode is what really won me over.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is generally what you'd expect for a current-generation iteration of a 3.5-year-old game. There's definitely enough extra content and enhancements to make it worthwhile but only if you're not burned-out by the original.

EGGCONSOLE SILPHEED PC-8801mkIISR is a bit too retro to wholeheartedly enjoy nowadays but it's great that we can actually play this long-lost shmup gem despite the fact that it hasn't aged all that well.

I loved revisiting the origins of this underrated shoot 'em up series so I'm very happy that Arcade Archives AERO FIGHTERS is finally here.

As one of my new favourite shmups for Switch, BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted will make you feel like a force to be reckoned with.

From its nifty scoring mechanics to its diverse characters and its awesome music to its sharp 3D visuals, Castle of Shikigami2 is great stuff.

XIIZEAL further cements Triangle Service as a stand-out shoot 'em up developer but be warned: it's quite difficult; even for pros.

DELTAZEAL is a superb shoot 'em up and this release is bolstered by top-notch commentary that shines a light on shmup development.

Playing Vetrix Worlds is highly entertaining at first but once your arms start to hurt and the repetition kicks in, you'll happily move on.

Toy Trains is one of my new favourite PlayStation VR2 games with its wondrous world, oodles of charm, and satisfying gameplay.

Towers and Powers VR is one of the best tower defense games I've played which goes to show that the formula can work great in VR.

I initially had a great time with Ancient Dungeon VR but after a while, I began to feel defeated by its repetition and lack of rewards.

Ven VR Adventure is a solid 3D platformer with a mix of fun and frustrating moments yet it doesn't do anything particularly special.

Vertigo 2 is a weird game that can be off-putting for sure but once you get immersed in its odd world, you'll end up having a blast.

Although its levels are highly entertaining, Tiger Blade's boss fights will make you want to turn the game off in rage. They're not fun.

Telenet Shooting Collection includes a variety of early '90s shooters from the multidirectional Granada to the enemy copying fun of Gaiares. If you have nostalgia for the genre then I certainly recommend picking up a copy for yourself.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jinshin and hope to see many more RPGs with a similar fantastical take on Japanese culture. It may be simple at its core but it's also hard not to appreciate the wealth of unique content that it has to offer.

I enjoyed roaming the Terarium while controlling my favorite Pokemon and the sheer number of different Pokemon spread around the Kitakami and Terarium regions is sure to make all Pokemon collectors happy.

Molecano is a sweet and simple puzzle game that's packed with oodles of levels to master and characters to unlock. Its basic gameplay does get repetitive rather quickly but holy moley, it's still a wonderful game to wind down with via short play sessions.

I had a solid time with Koumajou Remilia II: Stranger's Requiem and it is a step-up from the first game but it doesn't really go above and beyond what you'd expect from 2D action games. It's certainly worth at least a playthrough, though, especially if you're a Touhou fan.

Arashi: Castles of Sin: Final Cut can be enjoyable when it works; specifically, the stealth component. Even then, it doesn't do anything exceptional and the resulting formula struggles to rise above an average VR action game. That dog sure is cute, though.

Lake: Season's Greetings is a wonderful holiday treat that will get anyone in the mood for the season even if it is a little repetitive.

This Bed We Made is an intriguing mystery that warrants multiple playthroughs if you want to experience everything that it has to offer.

Toasterball is indeed the next must-have party game thanks to its top-notch use of variety while keeping the core gameplay simple.

Backpack Hero is a novel game that can be enjoyable at first but its awkward controls and repetitive dungeons get stale rather quickly.

As a lover of trains and real-time strategy, Train Valley 2 - Community Edition really scratched an itch and it's a superb sequel to boot.

I had a blast with Teardown as it really got its hooks in me with its clever combo of destruction and strategic missions. Great stuff!

Catering to both 2D action enthusiasts and casual gamers alike, Astral Ascent is a roguelike that anyone can thoroughly enjoy.

I had a great time with TEVI and wholeheartedly recommend it to any fellow Metroidvania fan, especially if you love cute adventures.

Coral Island is a carefree island farming sim with a lot of charm set in a vibrant world. It borrows quite heavily from similar games yet it also manages to forge its own identity and throw in a bunch of fresh concepts, too.

SteamWorld Build is a relaxing simulation game that may lack challenge but it has plenty of heart. Watching your town and mine facilities expand to a bustling interconnected industry is satisfying stuff although once you reach the end, you'll likely never pick it up again.

Irem Collection Volume 1 is a compilation of shoot 'em ups that any genre fan will happily add to their library. If you want to experience some history of the genre then check it out but just don't expect any supplementary content as that's where this package falls flat.

Baldur's Gate 3 is an outstanding achievement in game design, character-based storytelling, and player choice. So, if you've been hesitating to play it like I have then don't be a goof and check it out already; you almost certainly won't regret it.

It may have a promising gameplay premise but Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord would have been better as a story-driven adventure.

Roboquest proves that all you need is a well-done experience which keeps things exciting even if its gameplay is intentionally standard.

I appreciated my time with Pui Pui Molcar Let's! Molcar Party! as it makes for a lovely game to play for anyone who loves guinea pigs.

As someone who loves variety in their co-op games, SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE impressed me a great deal with what it has to offer.

I'm very happy that games like MECHBLAZE exist in this day and age as it proves that old-school 2D action can still be exciting.

If Prison City released for NES, I imagine that it would be on many gamers' top 10 lists for the console's library; it's retro done right.

Although it does a lot right, The Last Faith ends up feeling unnecessary and forgettable, especially in such a super-saturated genre.

Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is one of those games that came out of the blue and knocked my socks off; great stuff.

If you're a fan then NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS will be a welcome addition to your collection, especially if you want to experience a new fun-filled Boruto campaign. It'll definitely make you remember just how great these fighters are.

Super Mario RPG is a faithful and super-cute remake that takes an already great game and simply makes it better. As you're jamming out to the new tunes, discovering secrets, and appreciating the new mechanics and visuals, you're bound to have an excellent time.

Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn explores life after the main story. However, it does so without adding anything substantial and the story feels rushed which makes this DLC hard to recommend even for fans of the main game (which is, in fact, awesome).

Grace of Letoile is a solid retro-inspired RPG with its unique and engaging battle mechanics doing almost all of the heavy lifting to make it a worthwhile adventure. Besides that and its intriguing story, there isn't really much here that puts it above similar games.

Dungeons 4 is chock full of challenging real-time strategy scenarios that are bursting with variety and oodles of humour. It all adds up to a wonderful experience that this game-playing Evil highly recommends to anyone who loves to be bad.

Wave 6 of Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Pass is full of lovely familiar tracks along with a couple of fantastic European adventures and the cozy new Piranha Plant Cove. It's a great way to end the pass and I don't want to sound greedy but now I want more.

It may be rough around the edges but I still had a blast with Berzerk: Recharged and plan on playing it more while trying to improve my high scores. What is it with these Atari Recharged remakes? I just want to feed them straight into my veins.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a Smashing good time yet it remains a fighter that doesn't really do anything all that special. With that in mind, if you're a fan of the featured franchises then you'll definitely find value in this very silly package.

Simply put, The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone's mix of platforming and shooting makes for some superb entertainment.

DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing is one of the better recent kart racers with its awesome track designs being the star of the show.

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.

Jusant is a gentle game that'll have you happily climb up its awe-inspiring world and once it's over, you'll think fondly back at the journey.

RoboCop: Rogue City is a faithful interpretation of the film that'll make you feel like a badass for cleaning up the streets of Detroit.

Achilles: Legends Untold presents a memorable adventure that's full of challenging combat and rewarding progression.

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

DAVE THE DIVER is a lovely little game that blends serving food, fishing, mini-games, and fun dialogue into one immersive package.

METAL GEAR SOLID: Master Collection Vol.1 includes some of the most groundbreaking video games ever made so even if the featured ports aren't all that special, you still get one awesome package and the extras are quite lovely to boot.

It was wonderful revisiting Rena and Claude yet again in STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R and it's undoubtedly the best edition of their grand journey so far. I wasn't expecting to be reminded of as much retro baggage as I was, though, but it's still a great RPG.

The pose-based gameplay of WarioWare: Move It! sets it apart from previous entries and it all works out impressively well with mostly intuitive controls and a super-fun co-op Story mode. Wario's moves aren't quite as smooth as they were back in the day, though.

I figured The Jackbox Party Pack 10 would have been a celebration of the series that took things to new heights but instead, it's a mostly middling offering that doesn't reach many high notes. Please bring back You Don't Know Jack next year!

Suika Game is an entertaining bite-sized puzzler that can be a lot of fun for a few minutes at a time but it could use much more content.

I had a great deal of fun with subpar pool at first but that fun quickly turned into repetition so keep that in mind before cueing up.

I had a decent amount of fun with Mineko's Night Market and if there's ever a sequel, I hope they make the gameplay more engaging.

Harmony's Odyssey offers a wide variety of puzzle goodness that'll have you assembling many memorable scenes while having a blast.

If you want to strut down the street as your favourite Sanrio chums while listening to cool pop tunes then this is a must-play game.

As a brilliant combination of rhythm mini-games and online competition, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a delightful music-based funfest.

If you like Lil Gator Game then you'll want to check out the adorable Mail Time as well even if it doesn't quite reach the same heights.

Lil Gator Game is as relaxing as it is adorable and if that's the sort of game that you're looking for then you should definitely play it.

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

With so many retro games returning, it's incredible when a collection releases that's as enjoyable and value-packed as VISCO Collection.

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.

As a bold combination of shot 'em up action and frantic rhythm gameplay, NOISZ re:COLLECTION G is a wonderful indie to play.

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

With a variety of enjoyable characters and tricky stages, Astebros presents an old-school formula that feels fresh for the modern age.

I loved my time with the very silly Bish Bash Bots and can easily say that it's my new favourite co-op tower defense game - great stuff.

Between the action-packed shooting, strategic resource management, online or local multiplayer for up to 3 players, charming cast of characters, diverse assortment of elemental enemies, and distinct dungeon themes, ENDLESS Dungeon adds up to a heck of a lot of fun.

The 7th Guest VR is not only an excellent Halloween game, it's one of the best PSVR2 games released so far. I highly recommend it.

Although it presents a pitch-perfect atmosphere, the bright spots in its uneven campaign don't really get much chance to truly shine.

It might feel like a clunky mess at first but once you get in the groove, Gargoyles Remastered becomes a rather enjoyable adventure.

I enjoyed Have A Nice Death a great deal and I'm sure you will, too, especially if you love roguelikes and combat-heavy 2D action.

Playing Hellboy Web of Wyrd was exciting at first but it quickly devolves into a repetitious formula that can easily put you to sleep.

First-person shooters don't get much more entertaining than Forgive Me Father so if you're up for a challenge then definitely play it.

As an ode to old-school horror adventure games, Sunshine Manor is packed with charm and rewarding gameplay that'll make you smile.

With superb bosses, solid stealth gameplay, and rewarding upgrades and gadgets to utilise, Haunted House is one great Halloween game.

I had a solid time with CRYMACHINA overall but it certainly doesn't live up to similar action RPGs that offer much more impactful stories and consistently engaging gameplay. The characters are delightful, though, so you may want to check it out just for the tea parties.

River City: Rival Showdown 2023 is a solid upgrade of a classic open-ended beat 'em up that's right at home on modern consoles.

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is an impressively entertaining and unique spin on the classic mystery story even if our moustachioed hero, Hercule Poirot, is more serious than I'd like him to be.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder certainly lives up to its name by offering a spectacle-filled and simply magical experience where you never know what sort of clever twist will pop-up next. Plus, it has a surprising level of challenge for anyone wanting to test their platforming skills.

I'm very happy that Alphadia I & II exists as it's a wonderful introduction to the underrated RPG series and these games are actually superior to the more recent offerings which surprised and delighted me. Now, this is how you remake RPGs, folks.