Reviews

Rift of the NecroDancer is a sequel that players have been waiting a long time for and with an awesome roster of incredible musicians, it doesn’t disappoint.

Reviver is a story-driven puzzle game that follows two best friends as they experience the ups and downs of life and love.

Discolored 2 is a long awaited sequel that does not disappoint. Its puzzles are clever and sometimes difficult, but each puzzle solved is rewarded with more intrigue and more mystery that will have you rushing to get to the ending.

Writers and authors across any medium strives to emulate three core pillars: tell a story, keep audiences engaged, and make the adventure worthwhile. This is where Cryptmaster excels.

A mountain is many different things to different people. It’s one of the easiest and first markers used in analog map making. Home to many animals, and sacred ground to some. To those few, the mountain is the ultimate thrill, and at the same time the most serene place in nature.

Sucker for Love: Date to Die For is a sequel to 2022’s Sucker for Love: First Date from Developer Akabaka. Inspired by 90’s anime, both Sucker for Love titles feature a fun art style, unique characters and an out of this world story. And, in case I didn’t mention it, the sequel has a hot goat mommy. Okay, okay I’ll stop saying goat mommy.

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom excels at delivering a retro-inspired throwback experience while also being it’s absolute own, original creation. The brutal difficulty may deter many players, but what Panik Arcade has achieved with Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is no small feat.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">But as you uncover more throughout the Pacific Northwest, the ride becomes smoother, engaging, and increasingly difficult to put down.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bahnsen Knights is the triumphant conclusion to LCB Game Studio’s Pixel Pulp trilogy. It’s the type of indie horror experience where if it fits your vibe - the stakes and the world will pull you in.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a great sequel that fans of the first will be super excited about. Its characters are hilarious and charming, making for a great time from start to finish. While the simplistic gameplay can get pretty repetitive at times, it’s a fantastic roguelite that doesn’t overstay its welcome and is brilliantly ridiculous.</p>

Asya’s story is inspired by the diaries of real children affected by the war and that is why we, as people whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents have lived through it too, should continue to tell stories like this. Torn Away forces the player to experience each and every excruciating or playful moment, is truly amazing. It gives us a close up look and reminds us of just how lucky we are to be here today.

Between pixel perfect platforming, stellar art and music, and some great twists on the classic gameplay, 30XX is a must-play for Mega Man veterans and newcomers alike.

Goodbye Volcano High is a fantastic narrative that provides themes and stories that are relatable to players of all ages and experiences. This six hour adventure is required playing for those that appreciate a powerful coming of age story that is presented in a new and unique way.

Carry Onward is about finding hope not in the act of reminiscing, but in what's to come after and it's genuinely tragic yet beautiful.

Thronefall is an engaging tower defense game that rewards maximizing your strategy through precision and base-building mechanics.

Frank and Drake's artistic prowess shines to the extent that I was left wanting more. Its puzzles are very organic, for better or worse, yet it's the game's intertwined narrative that carries the experience.

Smushi Come Home is an adorable, comical, and emotionally gripping game that is the perfect icing on the mushroom cake.

Fall of Porcupine tells an authentic and honest narrative. It’s an experience that will simultaneously keep you laughing while ensuring the tissues are for a somber moment.

Return’s breathtaking dystopia paired with an engaging combat system not only makes for strong solo-developed debut, but one the year’s best games as well.

Planet of Lana is an adventure worth your time, filled with elements reminiscent of folks like Playdead, Ghibli, and Team Ico.