Omi Koulas
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Some games from the ‘90s exist in a strange, rose-tinted limbo where you remember them feeling a certain way, but replaying them now feels, well… clunky. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was one of those games, a charming 3D platformer with tank controls that made precise jumps a nightmare. But now, thanks to its remaster, Croc has returned, and he’s feeling better than ever. Well, mostly.
Xenoblade Chronicles X was a standout title on the Wii U, a game that pushed the boundaries of open-world design and mech combat, but not without hardware limitations. Now, with its long-awaited Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch, we can finally experience this ambitious sci-fi RPG with modern refinements. But does it hold up in 2025 and is it worth diving back into Mira’s vast landscapes again?
Hazelight Studios is back at it again, doubling down on their love for cooperative play with Split Fiction, a game that’s basically what happens when you take a sci-fi epic and a fantasy novel, mash them together in a blender, and crank it to eleven. Following in the footsteps of It Takes Two, this latest adventure throws you into a world where stories quite literally collide. With ever-evolving mechanics and some of the most inventive level designs in recent co-op gaming, Split Fiction is ...
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles first launched as an arcade-style action game that let players swing lightsabers and smash droids in the chaos of The Phantom Menace. Originally released on PlayStation in 2000 and later spruced up for Dreamcast, it quickly became a favourite for fans looking to dive into the action after seeing the film. Now, Aspyr offers us a remaster for modern consoles and PC… but I have a bad feeling about this.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl had a tough development cycle, marked by financial challenges, multiple suspensions, and a global crisis that shook its very foundations. Originally announced in 2010, the game faced setbacks from company dissolutions and massive layoffs to the devastating impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After all this, it’s remarkable that we even have the game in front of us today.
Tetris Forever is a love letter to the cultural phenomenon. Developed by Digital Eclipse as part of their Gold Master Series, this experience delves into the game’s rich history, its creation by Alexey Pajitnov, and its journey from the Soviet Union to becoming a global icon. At first glance, the package appears to cater to die-hard Tetris fans, but its ambitions go beyond nostalgia.
Spanning four years with the longest development cycle in the series’ history, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 expectations are high. This co-development has Raven leading the charge on a compelling single-player campaign while Treyarch brings its signature intensity to multiplayer and the fan-favourite Zombies mode. With a blend of nostalgia and innovation, Black Ops 6 revisits the series’ roots while pushing the boundaries of gameplay.
I Am Your Beast is a lightning-fast first-person shooter developed by Strange Scaffold, known for their stylistic games like El Paso, Elsewhere. With its comic book-inspired visuals, a heart-pounding soundtrack, and a unique blend of parkour and combat mechanics, I Am Your Beast challenges players to improvise, adapt, and survive in a world where speed and precision are key.
SteamWorld Heist 2 invites us back into a steampunk universe of mechanised mayhem, now set against the backdrop of the swashbuckling Great Sea. As Captain Quincy Leeway, players must navigate treacherous waters, strategise ricochet shots, and manage a diverse crew of Steambots in a quest to uncover the mystery behind a deadly water crisis. After releasing a city-building spinoff with SteamWorld Build last year, Heist 2 proves Thunderful Games can still strike gold with this series.
From the creative minds at Hollow Ponds, the studio behind titles like I Am Dead and Wilmot’s Warehouse, comes Flock, an imaginative co-op game that invites players to sore a colourful world of interesting creatures. Published by Annapurna Interactive, Flock aims to captivate with its enchanting visuals, engaging mechanics, and cooperative gameplay.