Tim Jewett

“Grimoire Groves offers a unique blend of cozy aesthetic with satisfying, but not overwhelming, pacifistic action roguelite gameplay that can be played in both short bursts or marathon-style play sessions.”

“Awaken: Astral Blade has an engaging story and some very good combat and platforming to boast, but it fumbles the ball a couple times in the translation and it can be difficult to determine where to go sometimes.”

“What the Car? is absurd from top to bottom and glorious because of it. It offers easy to pick up but difficult to master challenges across so many themes and permutations that despite being made for pick up and play style gaming, it's just plain hard to put down.”

“Farewell North is an emotional game about the difficult goodbye to something that's been with you for your entire life and how you keep it with you even after it's gone. If you have lost a family member, pet, or are homesick, Farewell North is sure to resonate with you.”

“While reasonably competent and made by people with a vision, Mars 2120 stumbles frequently in its execution of RNG heavy bosses, poor signposting, and many small irritants.”

“Kitsune Tails is trying to refine, rather than reinvent the wheel, and offers a short but sweet platforming adventure alongside a story of love and friendship.”

“Biomorph brings a faster paced, science fiction aesthetic to the Soulsvania formula. It offers fun gameplay and an interesting piecemeal narrative despite a few mechanical rough edges.”

“With multiple playable characters, responsive gameplay and excellent procedurally generated levels to explore, Trinity Fusion definitely scratches that action-roguelike itch and promises to provide more in the very near future.”

“Tight platforming puzzle challenges, an intriguing story and gorgeous visuals are held back by turned-based combat that feels not yet fully formed.”

“Good mechanics and presentation can't make up for Redemption Reapers' lacking plot.”

“With a tight gameplay loop and some fun mechanics, Oakenfold is an enjoyable, if slightly messy, mash-up of two genres that rarely, if ever, meet.”

“An interesting take on the '2D souls-like' genre that takes inspiration from hack and slash games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade as much as it does games like Elden Ring.”

“Kokoro Clover is full of charm, a fun story, and lots and lots of style, but with very average gameplay and a lot of little flaws that may or may not get in the way of your enjoyment.”