Victor Tan

Shape of Dreams is an easy-to-learn roguelike built for multiplayer sessions. Different characters work well together and it’s easy to assemble decent powers. Many of these powers are built for multiplayer and there’s little reason to pursue higher difficulties. It’s a solid roguelike with lots of fun but you do...

Davy x Jones brings dual-wielding combat to the pirate world as you fight your way through the undead. It’s fast-paced and intense, forcing you to use every part of your arsenal. There are rough edges and the game needs time before the unique aspects appear. The premise is intriguing and...

Heading Out gives you a roguelike driving experience where you must pace yourself and manage your money. The driving mechanics are solid and there are lots of variations to keep gameplay interesting. Once you beat the game, there’s no incentive to replay the game again. It’s a solid yet short...

Hungry Meem lets you rebuild an entire civilization through dungeon exploration. Rebuilding a civilization through gathering and cooking food is enjoyable. Not being able to control your Meems is tough and it often feels like the game is constantly holding your hand. It’s a decent management experience but the experience...

Troublemaker presents a powerful story about school life, standing up for yourself, and taking responsibility. There is also a decent exploration mechanic when the world opens up. Poor combat systems and bugs get in the way of enjoyment. It’s a decent game on the Switch 2 but it hasn’t held...

MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy delivers a dynamic mystery dungeon experience filled with comedy. Moving around while fighting and launching magical attacks immerses you in the action. There’s a learning curve with a long tutorial that holds back some of the concepts. Give the game time to show...

Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous makes you restore a tavern from the ground-up while running into conflicts along the way. It’s your typical cozy environment where you can take your time. You must rethink your normal tavern operations and there isn’t much that’s unique right now. With more time...

Locomoto brings your dreams of train ownership to life in a cozy environment. You visit destinations around the land while completing tasks. Expanding the train by finding collectibles and personalizing it is enjoyable. There are a lot of simple fetch quests and some visual mistakes are noticeable. For a cozy...

The Alters lets you recruit alternate versions of yourself to survive on a desolate planet. It’s a unique concept that ties in with the story and makes you curious about what comes next. Figuring out what to do next can be difficult and having to progress to unlock upgrades feels...

Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit gives you an intense racing environment where speed is everything. Rushing past the competition is an exhilarating feeling. However there isn’t much that separates Neon Apex from other racing games and the other modes are ordinary.

Blades of Fire brings fast-paced combat with a weapon-based combat system. Strengthen your weapons and understand your enemies’ weaknesses to succeed. Figuring out how all the mechanics work together is difficult and the story is predictable. The game puts a new spin on the action-adventure genre that pays off, though...

Hordes of Hunger still feels like other action roguelites at the moment but it does have a good foundation. If you need a dark fantasy action game that lets you develop your character, this will fill that niche. The story has room to grow, more skills to add or balance,...