It's awesome that Dadish 4 retains what keeps the series fun while offering enough variety that anyone will be hooked until the very end.

The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 4 retains the spirit of the first few games while offering different and unexpectedly rewarding progression.

My gaming chum and I had so much fun with Ultimate Sheep Raccoon that we're bound to play it whenever we're in a silly competitive mood.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is such a jam-packed game that even if you only end up playing one of its many modes, you'll still have a great time. With its vibrant game world, rewarding progression systems, and super-fun strategic gameplay, it certainly deserves a trophy.

POPUCOM is a top-notch co-op game that'll keep you and your chums delighted for hours upon hours. With a colourful and cute game world that's welcoming and bubbly and a superb blend of puzzle, action, and platforming fun, it's sure to pop straight to your heart.

I had so much fun with Tomba! 2 Special Edition and it reminded me just how special of a game it is thanks to its unorthodox approach to platforming, general goofiness, and stage designs that often offer much more than initially meets the eye. Plus, there are piggies.

If Terminator 2D: NO FATE released back in the day, it would have been a huge step up from the light gun games but it still wouldn't manage to reach the heights of run 'n' gun classics and considering this was made decades later, why even bother?

Fighting your way through a jungle filled with lighthearted hilarity, tight combat, varied builds, and rewarding unlockables makes Dunjungle stand out as one of the best 2D action platformer roguelikes. So, go monkey around, chums.

Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam is jam-packed with flashy shoot 'em up fun that's set in a bubbly world filled with awesome characters and enjoyable bosses. Its gameplay systems really come together nicely to make for one score-chasing good time.

Despite its adorableness, BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons is one of the toughest games that you'll ever play; think Spelunker but even more unforgiving. However, if you're willing to stick to it, you'll end up having a great time mastering its oodles of content.

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

Schildmaid MX turns shmup action on its head with its cool shield mechanic and I highly recommend it if you enjoy aiming for high scores.

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.

Experimenting with Nightmare: The Lunatic's weapons, builds, and options make it one supremely enjoyable and customisable action game.

Remnants of the Rift is one of the best unconventional strategic experiences out there so definitely play it if you want something different.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an impressive experience that will stay with you for a very long time. As you gradually unwrap its intricate game world that's packed with some of the best stage designs ever, the sense of accomplishment is simply unmatched.

My gaming chum and I had a wonderful time with MARVEL Cosmic Invasion so if you enjoy beat 'em ups then playing this gem of a game is a must. In fact, I think I'll put a little cape on my physical copy when it arrives in March.

Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room is a short and enjoyable virtual rendition of the classic escape room formula. It can be quite tricky and rewarding but some aspects could be streamlined to improve the overall experience.

Keeper is one of the most unique and captivating games that you'll ever play. With so many unexplained otherworldly sights, you'll feel like you visited some strange yet beautiful alien planet that you'll think fondly back on long after the credits roll.

Baseless is one of the best indie games of the year with its unconventional and well thought-out gameplay complete with many facets that'll keep you pushing your skills further and further. It looks lovely to boot and how cute are those scarves?

You can't go wrong with Demonschool if you're looking for a school experience that's a bit like Persona and a bit like a GBA Fire Emblem game.

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is an absolute gem of a shoot 'em up that's near and dear to my heart but holy hot darn, will it make you want to rip your hair out so make sure you bring plenty of patience and it'll end up being a supremely rewarding experience.

HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: FREEZE TAG PARTY is just so cute and fun to play that even with its simple formula and limited environments, it ends up being a wonderful little shindig that's surprisingly hard to put down.

There's a lot of fun to be had with PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship and all of its delightful characters and lovely courses to race through. But, just like its soundtrack, it's bound to get repetitive sooner or later.

Kirby Air Riders is so full of variety, hearty challenges, and pure joy that I highly recommend it to anyone who relishes unconventional gaming experiences. Plus, its online component is so well implemented that it may just be my new go-to game for multiplayer fun.

If you want to chill as you scan super-cute dioramas for differences then you'll have a wonderful time with the delightful Tiny Lands 2.

Descending through the chaotic 2D stages of CLAWPUNK will make you feel like one badass feline, especially when you start achieving S-ranks.

With its ingenious collection of varied stages, charming retro visuals, and challenging shooting gameplay, Silver Bullet is a real hoot for sure.