Rachel Poli
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a refreshing visual novel filled with relatable characters and amazing intertwining stories. The controls are simple, with fun, minimal gameplay. The music and sound effects fit in well with the coffee shop ambiance.
Mayhem in Single Valley has the potential to be more than what it is. The premise is clever, but the execution didn't work for me. However, the graphics and music are certainly up to par.
Kraino Origins is a brief platforming game that allows plenty of room for replayability. It's challenging enough to keep going without wanting to rage quit. The graphics are charming, the music is fun, and the controls are simple and smooth.
Overall, the gameplay in DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos got repetitive, and the lack of multiplayer in the story mode was a bummer. However, this title is a solid beat-'em-up with amazing voice acting and comical script writing.
Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is a fun game, especially if you enjoy collectathons. Many of the games come down to luck, but this title will keep you entertained for a few hours.
Overall, Aquarist is a solid business simulation, but the clunky controls ruined the experience. Playing this game on the PC is probably the way to go.
RAILGRADE is a fun, low-key simulation game. They take train sims to a whole new level, though it can get repetitive after a little while. Still, it's satisfying to play (and watch the trains) that you'll still get a good amount of hours out of it.
Potion Permit is a unique cozy game with adorable pixel graphics that will keep you busy for hours. The difficulty is relatively easy, but the gameplay is still fun and engaging.
Both games included fun graphics and pixelated characters. The music was fun, and the voice acting was excellent. However, they needed more variety in the gameplay.
Ooblets is a fun game that will keep you busy for days. But some parts can be overwhelming and feel unbalanced at times.
Tinykin is a fun platformer with smooth controls, fun graphics, and stress-free gameplay. It's a great game to pick up and play on the go.
Farm Manager 2022 is a realistic simulation game without real-life stress. Once you get past the learning curve of the controls and check out all the features the game has to offer, this is a fun game that you'll sink hours into.
HunterX has the potential to be an excellent platformer, but the lack of story left a gaping hole, and the gameplay grew dull and repetitive after a while.
Train Valley is a relaxing simulation game that still makes you think. While you won't suck hours and hours into it in one sitting, it'll always be fun to return to.
XEL has the potential to be a great game, but too many elements are left unpolished. Hopefully, a patch will be able to fix these issues, and then it may be a solid adventure game.
Forklift Extreme is a short and sweet simulation puzzler. It'll keep you entertained for a while but won't give you much reason to return to it later.
Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition has a lot to offer. While it's a relatively easy game to get through, it'll keep you busy for hours, and no two playthroughs will be the same.
Gravitar: Recharged is a difficult shooting game with physics-based controls. If you're up for the challenge, this game is one to try.
Swords & Bones is a charming platformer with fun graphics and music. However, the controls are wonky, and there isn't much replay value.
Land of Screens has an interesting storyline, but there's no depth to it or its characters. The music is fun and it'll keep you busy for about an hour but that's about it.