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The Thompson Brothers knock it out of the park with their second game. Islets has you playing as an ordinary mouse on a quest to reunite the world. Many have tried and failed – will you prevail unlike the others? With a great mixture of enjoyable exploration, combat and aesthetics, this is another one not to miss.
Robocop is back in action and laying down the law in this expansion to Teyons’ excellent semi-open world original. The action is set in the sprawling confines of the fortress which is OmniTower. You must save the city of Detroit from another existential threat with your trusty Auto-9 and sheer force of will. “Surrender, or there will be.... trouble."
The Thompson Brothers are back with another excellent Metroidvania. While there is the odd quibble to consider, Crypt Custodian is an absorbing adventure with brilliant music, tight controls, enjoyable combat with exciting boss fights and a great sense of progression through exploration that’s hard to put down.
In Wheel World, despite a few speed bumps, Messhof’s first foray into 3D is a triumph. Join Kat in her quest to help Skully reconstruct the Legendary Bike, allowing them to perform The Great Shift. Explore the world at your leisure, scour the island for treasure and take on the world’s “gangs” to become the ultimate racer. You’ll have a great time whatever you do.
Holy Cap Games have made a wholesome and addictive collect-a-thon. Join young Nemo and his octopi friend Poulp in a 2D world reminiscent of adventure games of old. Collect cogs to fix the Great Elevator by completing a menagerie of tasks from painting, time trials and fiendish bosses. Get stuck in!
Planet of Lana has an interesting set up & is a pleasant journey travelling with Lana and her companion. The game has an incredible soundtrack as you move across a beautiful world besieged by an alien force. The puzzles and set pieces are good and the environmental storytelling is well done. Lana’s world is well worth visiting.
Okomotive’s FAR: Lone Sails is a poignant journey of one person’s pilgrimage through a desolate world. Will they make it through? Taking care of your locomotive is one of the highlights of a short experience, which has beautiful backdrops and great music. With the stop/start nature of progression, can a great mechanic make a game special, or does there need to be something more tangible? It is a pleasant but ultimately fleeting experience.
Viewfinder is an inventive puzzle game allowing you to change your environment to create something new. There are enjoyable puzzles and innovative set pieces which enhance your enjoyment. One world is a steep learning curve which dents an otherwise pleasant journey which has excellent presentation. The story has great art design and voice work, where the games mechanic is great to see in action.
Fullbright explore human relationships while under corporate ownership. Investigate Tacoma through a recording gameplay device which invites exploration..... with very little else involved. Excellent voice acting enhances your audible avatars; however, your connection to the cast will determine whether this is a worthwhile journey, which will naturally be subjective.
Yoku's Island Express is an enjoyable experience from the moment you step foot on the island. The combination of gameplay styles makes for a unique experience. Coupled with its’ relaxing tone and brilliant presentation, it is a real joy to explore Mokumana. There are a few niggles but in terms of enjoyment, Yoku sticks the landing.