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Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known...
It's time to shake it on center stage in this vibrant rhythm action game. Amigo and his friends are back in Samba de Amigo: Party Central! Pick up your maracas and groove to 40 hit songs from the world's most popular genres, with even more arriving as post-launch DLC! Nintendo...
Experience Rhapsody II & III for the first time in the West! Following the events of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, join young Kururu, the daughter of Cornet and Ferdinand, on her quest to find true love in Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess! Then, gear up for another dose...
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development. PC version reviewed.
Accomplish Nobunaga Oda's unrealized ambition to unify Japan! PS4 version reviewed.
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. PC version reviewed.
Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way! Switch version reviewed.
Powerbomb and piledrive your way through a massive pixel art universe where professional wrestling and RPG fantasy collide. PC version reviewed.
Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game that pits humanity's cutting-edge exosuit technology against history's most ferocious beasts – dinosaurs. PlayStation 5 version reviewed.
Two lovers brought together by war, torn between the queen they’ve sworn fealty to and the charismatic princess who’s risen up to take back the throne. Civil war engulfs a kingdom as battle lines are drawn and swords unsheathed.
Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more. Switch version reviewed.
Get to know supercute and friendly faces like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and more by discovering their likes, questing alongside them, and eventually becoming best friends. Craft rare items, solve ancient puzzles, and decorate cabins to bring new visitors and create your ultimate island paradise. Reviewed on iPad.
