Lane Martin

“Bounty Star is a fun mech action game with surprising systems, fun characters, and some light base-building mechanics, but a lack of polish in key places really hold it back.”

“Dead Take has got some great atmosphere, wonderful voice acting, and a real creepy story, slightly hampered by simple puzzles and an over-use of jumpscares.”

“The Drifter is an excellent adventure game with a fantastic story, excellent sound, and lovely pixel art, though sadly drags a bit here and there.”

“Shuffle Tactics takes some well-worn mechanics, shines them up, and executes them in fun and interesting ways.”

“Bionic Bay combines floaty platform mechanics and wild abilities to make fast, frantic, and intelligent puzzles and an experience that is thoroughly intoxicating.”

“My real problem with Morkull Ragast's Rage isn't with it's storytelling, it's with just about everything else.”

“Sucker for Love: Date to Die For was short, a little broken, but ultimately engaging and relatable. Just like my love life.”

“While not as pretty as it’s PS4 older brother, Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Prince’s Edition is a delightful experience all around. All the additional DLC is just a welcome bonus.”

“Crysis Remastered on the Switch laughs at our old PCs that couldn't run the original but still finds a few stumbling blocks all on its own.”

“Before We Leave is a great, relaxed simulation, but feels like it may be missing a few things”

“Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark desperately wants to recreate the experience of a tactical RPG and it does so with a few added flourishes.”

“Whispers of a Machine is a puzzling enigma, a fascinating story, and a bit of an ugly beast, but well worth your time.”

“Hypnospace Outlaw's 90's tinted internet exploration is spot on, but may be too specific for players who were not around to experience that particular time.”

“Bannermen feels half baked and underfunded. It takes ideas from classics, but you're really better off playing those again.”

“While not quite a homerun, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is a fun, tactical space combat experience with some nice story to boot.”

“Battletech Flashpoint isn't really a must own expansion, but it is certainly worth it for players looking for more.”

“Derivative, clumsily executed, but hauntingly beautiful. Crank the music and bathe in the scenery before you start talking to people.”

“Seven: The Days Long Gone does a few things very well, but none of them involve the mechanics or gameplay at all.”

“Atelier Lydie and Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings succeeds in important ways, but a lack of polish really takes away from an otherwise great experience.”

“A neat game that would be better on mobile than literally anywhere else.”