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Atomfall
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers. PC version reviewed.
Grimoire Groves
Join the witches in their quest to restore the Grimoire Groves! Master magic, grow cute plant creatures and discover the mystery of the Rainbow Socks in this cozy, rogue-lite dungeon crawler.
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided...
Warriors: Abyss
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by Koei Tecmo for testing purposes.
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Look Outside
Some terrible phenomenon is taking place outside. Those who look are changed in grotesque ways. Something beckons you to look, too. DO IT. Explore the warped interior of the apartment building you are stuck in. Fight hideous monsters that were once your neighbors. Manage weapons and ammo. Play video games....
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Rebuild humanity on the mysterious planet Mira in this action RPG. The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast...
"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory.” Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field. PC version...
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Carmen Sandiego
The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE. Switch version reviewed.
Wanderstop
I believe there are many people who will love and identify with Wanderstop! I just found it clunky, broken on PS5, and far from cozy.