Katie Fanthorpe
BOOR is a darkly beautiful game with plenty of interesting puzzles to keep you engaged, but the lack of narrative progression lets it down.
Despite some slightly uneven pacing, Night in the Woods is a mature, honest and fun tale of how it feels to be lost in a damaged world. This is the indie game you just have to get your paws on.
With plenty of fun puzzles and environments to explore, The Crow's Eye manages to make worn out graphics and a cliched horror story worth playing.
Yooka Laylee is a great example of what can be achieved with the 3D platform. It is let down only by its lack of motivating narrative progression, and a tendency to get a little monotonous.
Blackwood Crossing is a beautiful and moving game that has one too many flaws to reach its full potential.
Little Nightmares is a beautiful, clever, and at some points breathtaking game, that is only let down by a few minor frustrations.
While stuffed full of promise, Perception fails to execute what could have been an unique and brilliant horror adventure concept.
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs is a good tactical RPG if you've got the time, but not if you're looking for a meaty storyline.
Full of fun and a joy to get lost in, Cat Quest is only a few whiskers short of being the purrfect game.
While swinging around a humming nanosword never gets old, Songbringer's aimlessness prevents the party from really getting started.
Like a big interlocking puzzle, you'll enjoy unravelling as much of this world as possible, while the narrative itself will keep you invested in the little ball of light far more than you might expect.