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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

6/10

Returning characters may find some appreciation from long-time fans, but Lord of Hatred is just another tired, safe addition to Diablo 4 that fails to really excite.

Kiln

6/10

As far as premises go, Kiln follows the standard Double Fine formula by being completely unlike anything else out there. It's just a shame that it doesn't lead to a compelling pseudo-MOBA, party brawler or anything else in between.

DarkSwitch

8/10

DarkSwitch represents a new, fresh take on a genre that largely focuses on a flat 2-dimensional axis. Fans of the city-building genre, as well as newcomers, will find plenty to enjoy here.

Saros

9/10

Saros is an incredible step up over Returnal in every way imaginable. The rogue-lite progression and quality-of-life improvements are great, but it's the more complex bullet-hell system, bolstered by a compelling world and some masterful level design, that truly elevates it.

Replaced

7/10

You'll want to take in Replaced's retrofuturistic version of dystopian USA as much as possible, but the phenomenal visuals can only do so much to make up for the above-average combat and puzzle-platforming.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

8/10

Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss wraps an intricate puzzle game in the shell of a beautifully designed, if familiar, Lovecraftian atmospheric horror experience that strikes a delicate balance between allowing you to solve problems on your own and consistently propelling you forward.

Pragmata

9/10

Pragmata combines a host of immaculately executed well-worn ideas with a handful of unique and fascinating ones of its own to deliver a thrilling, high-octane sci-fi shooter experience.

The Occultist

7/10

The Occultist gets enough of its world right to be an interesting game but it drops the ball on its gameplay.

Darwin's Paradox

7/10

Darwin’s Paradox! brings some genuinely fresh ideas to the platforming genre, but the feeling its net wasn’t cast wide enough is unshakeable.

Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection

6/10

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is a faithful and feature-complete revival of the original games, but its appeal leans heavily on nostalgia. The quality-of-life additions are welcome, yet they do little to elevate a gameplay loop that now feels overly simple and repetitive.

Project Songbird

7/10

Project Songbird is a short psychological horror experience that focuses on telling a personal story rather than throwing jumpscares your way.

Screamer

8/10

Screamer pushes arcade racing toward something distinct, and whilst its myriad mechanics, story modes, and uneven presentation stop the game from reaching full cohesion, it’s an enjoyable, oftentimes rewarding racer that stands alone as daring to be different.