Brings a new and distinctive feel to the eShop, blending what would normally feel like an adventure game with horror to create a satisfying and creepy experience
While its Tetris-ish approach to battles is smart, and manages to give the experience its own flavor, enough other areas are bland enough to hold it back from greater heights
While it looks pretty great, its exploration is unique, and it has a fascinating story, its very erratic jumps in difficulty can make it an uneven experience
While I applaud the developers once again going for a modern game with clear classic Resident Evil influences, to a degree some elements blow up in their faces
While its appeal will likely be pretty narrow, either for younger girls or simply people who want an accessible game with horses, it’s surprisingly engaging
Without a doubt the craziest thing I’ve ever seen or played on a Nintendo system, but as a Clive Barker fan I applaud the developers for fully realizing this universe without compromises
Another gambling roguelike that no doubt is hoping to get a taste of the success of the incredible Balatro, this can have its moments, but can’t get to that same level
If you’re down for some historical fantasy goodness, and some hunky samurai types, you may find it to your liking… though that may admittedly be a pretty narrow target
Sort of taking a page from the classic Dungeon Keeper 2, you’ll play the part of an entity in control of a haunted house, protecting its heart and dealing with unwanted guests
While the game has an interesting mystery to be solved, and plays well enough, there’s also just a lot of walking around and satisfying pretty basic quests which gets tiresome
While you can see the bones of good game here, and some likely inspirations, the net result can feel like it’s standing in its own way to greater success
Takes a base of many smart puzzle mechanics, experiments with mixing them together, and pulls together an overarching puzzle adventure in the process full of challenges… if you stick with it
There’s something to this formula, out on the road and trying to make your way, that’s interesting, but it can feel very random and doesn’t explain all of its elements well
Taking what worked well in Shadow of Mordor, refining it, and then adding in a load of included DLC content, this is a package with depth of play that’s hard to ignore
While it has a certain amount of old-school arcade appeal, it fails to do much more than repeat itself while getting just a little harder, making it quickly forgettable
For fans of the Tolkien universe, or who just love well-made action titles that put up a challenge and play incredibly well, this and its sequel are well worth a look
As a fan of dice-based games and roguelikes of various kinds, this has some appeal, but I’ll admit it’s also in the zone of games where I can be successful, but don’t always know why
There’s something to be said for the effort to mix roguelike elements into an old-school first-person shooter, but in the end Moros Protocol doesn’t feel like it lives up to its potential
While very pleasant, and generally feeling pretty distinct with its mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, the somewhat loose controls and some quirks keep it from being better
Having only played the more modern incarnations of the franchise, it’s wild to appreciate its origins and how far it has come, but that also makes going back tougher to recommend outside of nostalgia
Much like the original, this more morbid take on a life sim has its quirks, and can feel grindy, but stays entertaining with its unique approach and sense of humor
Another terrific collection of puzzles, and it continues the legacy of what has come before it, but released the same day as its predecessor on Switch which to choose is a toss up
Undoubtedly one of the more unusual games I’ve played running this site, it may have some appeal for the right crowd, but it definitely will take patience to see everything it has to offer
The follow-up to the charming picture-taking original doesn’t deviate much from the original formula, but still delivers a wholesome and satisfying journey
Managing to channel the old-school sensibilities of Golden Axe and some other arcade classics, it may be lacking in length and overall depth, but is fun while it lasts
While far from perfect, and the variety comes up a bit lacking in length and depth due in part to its mini game-oriented style, it’s still has a refreshing approach
While the warping mechanic at least adds a little more interest, this budget platformer still lacks the oomph to make it more competitive with its peers
While there may be some mileage here for die hard Walking Dead fans, newcomers may feel a bit lost, and the gameplay can have a tendency to get tedious at times
While in general I don’t tend to be a fan of anything that appears to be striving to be Souls-like, this more simplified take should have appeal to gamers looking for a challenge
Given that as a kid I remember playing the likes of Madcap Marathon with friends, this puzzler has a great nostalgic quality and provides a healthy challenge to your planning and reflexes
