GameLuster

Drill Core

7/10

Drill Core is roguelite mining at its finest but it also never manages to solve the problem of repetitive gameplay.

Dead Take

7/10

Dead Take stands out in the genre of horror walking sims with its intriguing story, talented cast and FMV elements. Unfortunately its horror aspects are where it falls flat, as it tries to cram itself into the genre with the use of cheap jump scares and horror clichés.

Donkey Kong: Bananza

10/10

A chimera of Nintendo's best franchises infused with new ideas and a real narrative heart in Pauline, Donkey Kong Bananza is a must-play on Switch 2 and kickstarts the next generation of Nintendo with an all-time great.

Luto

7/10

While Luto is a beautiful game with experimental visuals and storytelling, holding an impactful message on the emptiness of grief, its pacing issues, inconsistent tone and lack of actual horror kill off the momentum set at the beginning of the game.

Wheel World

7/10

Though it struggles to nail down its atmosphere and can fall apart towards the endgame, Wheel World's bicycle-driving core elevates it into one of the year's premier racing titles.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

9/10

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers feels like a labor of love from start to finish. It does justice to the Soulslike formula, amplifies it, mixes it with another culture, and delivers something that has a lot more depth behind it.

No Sleep for Kaname Date: From AI - The Somnium Files

9/10

No Sleep For Kaname Date is an excellent addition to the AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES series. Kaname Date takes on another adventure with brand-new Escape segments that include some devilishly difficult puzzles that escape room enthusiasts will love.

Everdeep Aurora

7/10

While Everdeep Aurora doesn't break new ground (ha), it does offer a very polished take on the genre, emphasizing clever platforming and an initially simple narrative that unveils rich deep lore for those willing to seek it.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

9/10

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster brings the classic title forward for contemporary systems, and does so flawlessly. The artistic and gameplay elements are all restored to their original glory. If you've never played before, or it's been far too long since you last played, don't sleep on this one....

Crown Gambit

8/10

Crown Gambit has a great political story and tactical gameplay, but it can be dry and has a few bugs that disrupt the experience.

Len's Island

3/10

It's hard to see Len's Island as anything but a low quality effort to get a toehold in the survival-crafter genre. Non-existent narrative, actively hostile character progression, and a likely unoptimized graphics engine destroy any ease of use or enjoyment one might accidentally find.

Elden Ring: Nightreign

8/10

It may be missing some build depth or profoundness, but to have a bite-sized piece of Elden Ring that I can jump into whenever I want is a treasure worth the price.