When it comes to rhythm games, I generally prefer the simpler, more straightforward variety. The more mechanically dense or the more buttons I have to remember to press, the less likely I am to stick with it. A Dance of Fire and Ice is mostly a game that tends to lean on the extreme end…
Combining a spectacular fighting system, a clever ageing mechanic and a boatload of style, Sloclap’s second game is a challenging triumph.
Gathering playable examples of a specific mechanic over the years is a fantastic idea that Museum of Mechanics handles perfectly.
Monster Hunter Rise is yet another superb port of a Monster Hunter that now arrives on PC.
Join Shovel Knight and friends on a quest for the ultimate booty in Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
This surprising, belated expansion to the real-time stealth tactics classic is a document of a developer at the top of their game.
Spectacular visuals and addictive multiplayer will mostly satisfy series fans, but the short and extremely linear campaign won’t win over new recruits.
Perfectly timed for Halloween, this game from the developer of Pony Island also mixes roguelike and escape room elements into its heady combination.
Putting a modern twist on retro mechanics, Eastward has superlative pixel art and music but will be excessively talkative for some players
Industria is a short experience, but is an enjoyable and varied playthrough.
