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Shotgun Cop Man is not something I expected to enjoy as much as I did, yet nearly 150 levels proved me wrong. The moment-to-moment gameplay is so well done, and having to plan my moves while dodging and fighting demons is a blast.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is not the most innovative or ambitious fighting game of the year, but it’s one of the most heartfelt and enjoyable.
Promise Mascot Agency is one of the most interesting games you're likely unaware of. It's got a lot of heart, incredible characters, and tons of fantastic stories.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a massive game filled with interesting characters, high stakes, and dozens of endings.
Bionic Bay is filled with an incredible sense of momentum. You're constantly challenged to experiment to keep moving forward. There's much to enjoy between the campaign and speedrunning mode, which never overstays its welcome. It's pretty clear the developers made a game they wanted to play, and their passion doesn't...
As a collection of two incredible games, the Lunar Remastered Collection is a faithful remaster. Don't let the retro look fool you; Lunar Remastered Collection is a relevant and excellent package.
HASTE: Broken Worlds delivers momentum and speed. With a unique art style and cool sci-fi premise, the protagonist whips through the universe with incredibly enjoyable and smooth controls.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered brings another excellent cult classic to modern audiences. While not a standard RPG, it does some bold things with intertwined storytelling, and beautiful, updated watercolour visuals draw out the best of this title.
Blue Prince is this year's best puzzle game by a wide margin. It's addictive, well-thought-out, charming, and downright devilishly good.
South of Midnight has a lot to love, from the excellent use of stop-motion to the sweeping score and accompanying blues music to the personal story of Hazel and the American South setting. But it would be a better film than a game.
AI Limit is a fine experience but is plagued by technical issues that actively work against you. The combat is solid, but some mechanics are so overpowered that they eclipse everything in your arsenal.
Grounded in a real-life period of prosperity, Kaiserpunk challenges you to be the most prosperous in this new city builder.
