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.