Review: Hero Core
I honestly intended to just give this one a quick look but an hour later I had 100%ed the game and was scrolling through the bonus menu for more.
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Review: Omega Strike
It’s a great template for a metroidvania but it feels like the hooks, the really compelling parts, were never filled in.
Read moreReview: Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
I might not have appreciated it before but I adore it now, and I would put Guacamelee near the top of any platformer list just on fun factor alone.
Read moreReview: Odallus: The Dark Call
It’s an adventure that looks and feels like the games you grew up with, but plays with all the intelligent balance and conveniences you’ve grown to appreciate.
Read moreReview: Dead Cells
Dead Cells has set a new gold standard for the genre, one that will be tough to match as it continues to draw players in with its gratifying action and wealth of secrets.
Read moreReview: Rogue Legacy
If you stick with it, learn to synergize your gear with your class, and grab all the treasure you can, it’ll end up being one of the more rewarding games to complete.
Read moreReview: Aquaria
There’s so much to see and do in the vast oceans of Aquaria that you’re sure to find something to hook you, at least once you get your bearings.
Read moreReview: Porradaria 2: Pagode of the Night
Porradaria 2 would make a great student project or practice game before pulling together a team for a real release, but as a retail project I can’t possibly recommend it.
Read moreReview: Shadow Complex Remastered
Newcomers may be put off by some of the aging design and technical issues, but there’s a quality game here as long as you can meet it halfway.
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