Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an interactive adventure filled with stunning visuals, a touching story and engaging exploration. Players take on the role of Kena, a young spirit guide helping two lost children find their brother. Along her journey, she must battle evil entities and face her own demons to protect the village from corruption. With its unique world, cute 'Rot' companions and challenging combat, this game is sure to be one of the best experiences of the year.
Pros:
Unique world
Stunning visuals
Engaging combat
Adorable 'Rot' companions
Challenging puzzles
Cons:
Story may be too linear for some
Combat can prove difficult for inexperienced players
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Death's Door is an action-adventure game that follows a crow reaping souls. You must explore the world of doors, find each one and battle enemies while unlocking new skills and magic powers. The game features smooth controls, great aesthetics and an in-depth story that will keep you engaged for hours.
Shadow Man Remastered is an action-adventure game set in a grimey, industrial hellscape. Play as Michael LeRoi, a supernatural superhero brought back to life by voodoo priestess Mama Nettie who implanted the Mask of Shadows into his chest. Explore labyrinthine worlds and battle enemies using your Shadow Gun and Voodoo magic.
Pros:
Unique control system allows player to use a distinct item in each hand
Restored content not found in any original releases
Great voice acting
Terrifying soundtrack
Labyrinthine world
Cons:
No map system to help with navigation
Platforming can be hit or miss due to camera angle
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The Wild at Heart is a beautiful and joyous tale of discovery, full of quirky characters, exploration and puzzles. You play as Wake, a young scallywag searching for excitement who stumbles upon an adventure to save the world and reunite the Greenshields. With its hand-drawn art style, mysterious creatures and day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay, you'll be sure to have some exciting escapades!
Pros:
Quirky characters with unique traits
Beautiful artstyle
Light combat & puzzles that increase in difficulty
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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy casts you as Star-Lord, and tasks you with traipsing around the galaxy with Rocket, Groot, Drax, and Gamora. Developer Crystal Dynamics captures the spirit and fun of the true Guardians team while also exploring untapped quadrants of Marvel lore. The game features a strong story that keeps you playing as Peter Quill for the entire game and promises electric moments with thoughtful junctures.
Pros:
Strong story
Explore untapped quadrants of Marvel lore
Electric moments and thoughtful junctures
Control Peter in every battle & feel like leader of Guardians
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Super Chicken Jumper is a hardcore retro platformer that offers an addictive and rage-inducing gaming experience. Play as a superhero chicken and help Mrs President take down huge bosses across 6 unique worlds, while avoiding an array of obstacles. Equip yourself with an array of tools and equipment to give you a fighting chance against the mutated bosses!
Pros:
Simple approach
Colourful aesthetics
Cute graphics
Cooperative gameplay
Flappy Bird-like gameplay
Endless option
Brutal and unfair challenges
Basic concept with power-ups to change the course of the game
Cons:
Brutal difficulty curve and unforgiving mechanics that will make you wince with failure repeatedly
Cinematic not for everyone
Basic button layout can be fiddly to master at times
M.E.A.T. is a pixel art RPG game in a horror sci-fi setting, with renowned fight, movement and character development systems. Unravel the mystery of a sinister substance and become the hero of a small Canadian city during the Gold Rush era.
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Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior across time. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack.
Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled narrative, no-filler gameplay, and fast paced combat. The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother's cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island.
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Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D Adventure game coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PS4, and PC.
Embark on your adventure as an aspiring wildlife photographer in the hidden, magic jungles of Maravilla Island. Explore a mysterious 3D island and solve puzzles to discover extraordinary creatures, interact with them in their natural habitat, and photograph the enchanting, unique behaviors you reveal!