Tom Quirk
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Wargroove
Wargroove has shown me that, even if a game doesn’t have many original ideas, it doesn’t matter so much as long as those ideas are well executed. British developer Chucklefish, also known for developing Starbound and publishing Stardew Valley on the Switch and mobile platforms, have another winner on their...
Double Cross
The Nintendo Switch isn’t exactly hurting for 2D platformers right now. Even so, Double Cross, developed by Canadian studio 13AM Games, adds just enough personality with its inter-dimensional setting and colourful cast of characters to make it stand out. It doesn’t quite reach its full potential, and there are certainly...
Even though the Wii U was not the success that Nintendo wanted it to be, the Switch has been Nintendo’s opportunity to give many underappreciated Wii U gems new life. Games like Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze have all arguably found a better home...
Just Cause 4
Armed with a grappling hook, wingsuit, an endless supply of parachutes and lots of weaponry and high explosives, Rico Rodriguez is the kind of action hero other action heroes aspire to become. Specialising in overthrowing tyrannical regimes, primarily by blowing stuff up and mowing down armies of henchmen, Just Cause...
11-11: Memories Retold
100 years ago, the first World War ended on the 11th of November 1918. It was the bloodiest war ever fought, leaving millions dead or wounded. Some games, like Battlefield 1, have sought to explore a conflict that has seen less focus in games than World War 2. 11-11: Memories...
Call of Cthulhu
The works of H.P. Lovecraft have always had a special place in video games. The themes of madness and staying sane in the face of otherwordly horrors have influenced many horror games, such as Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Darkest Dungeon. Now, French developer Cyanide Studio has gone back to...
Warriors Orochi 4
Omega Force’s Dynasty Warriors series has always been somewhat polarising in the West. These games allow you to mow down hundreds of enemies with a single attack and they are always great spectacles. However, the series as a whole has seen criticism for being too simplistic and repetitive. Warriors Orochi...
Slime Rancher
Sometimes, you just want to kick back and relax when playing a video game. Instead of trying to save the galaxy or stop a super-villain, perhaps you just want to hang out with some adorable slime creatures for a bit. Slime Rancher, developed by Monomi Park, is perfect for the...
Guacamelee! 2
When making the sequel to a highly-regarded first title, it can be difficult to decide how to proceed. How much do you change, and can you recapture the magic found in the first instalment? 2013’s Guacamelee!, developed by Drinkbox Studios, set a high bar. It had a blend of engaging...
Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler follows the proud tradition of Bravely Default, Chrono Trigger and most of the Kingdom Hearts sequels of being an excellent Japanese RPG with a very weird name. The title does make sense, I guess: the game has eight story “paths”, and the player is certainly “travelling” them as...
Mars. Fourth planet from the Sun, likely next candidate for human habitation, and a great setting for a video game. In addition to the Warmind expansion for Destiny II and one of the announced Far Cry 5 DLCs, the latest Mars-based game to come out this year is THQ Nordic’s...
