Journey with Iko, a young mouse warrior, as they explore the five floating islands of Islets and attempt to reconnect them with powerful magnets! Enjoy snappy movement and combat, cute character design, and competent map design.
What we like:
Fun combat and movement
Cute character design
Competent map design
Challenging boss fights
Bullet hell-style airship battles
What could be improved:
Random upgrade rewards can limit options
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Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- (2021)
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series XXbox OnePC WindowsPlaystation 5Playstation 4
Play as Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War ~Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth~, a thrilling 2D action-exploration game. Using your sword and bow, fight against enemies and level up your elemental spirits to gain new abilities. With beautiful graphics and an engaging story by the original creator, both longtime fans and new players will enjoy this Metroidvania-style adventure.
Playstation 4Nintendo SwitchPC WindowsPlaystation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X
No More Heroes III is a stylish and vibrant action game that takes place nine years after the events of the second game and two years after the events of Travis Strikes Again. You take on the role of Travis Touchdown to protect Earth from an alien invasion. The game features smooth combat with beam katanas, wrestling moves, and death drive device skills alongside a variety of activities and boss battles.
What we like:
Streamlined structure
Smooth combat
Variety of activities & boss battles
Rich history of characters
Self-aware & fantastically written dialogue
Improved performance & load times
What could be improved:
Some characters not developed as much as others
Preliminary qualifying battles can feel super game-like
Xbox OneXbox Series X/sPC WindowsXbox Series XPlaystation 4Playstation 5Nintendo Switch
Dive into Strayed Lights, an immersive action adventure where you battle emotion-deformed creatures in a dreamlike world. With a vibrant color palette, stunning visuals, and a strong soundtrack, you'll be captivated. Master the innovative combat mechanics, face memorable bosses, and explore beautifully crafted levels. Will you restore light and face your inner demons?
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Dive into Axiom Verge 2, an epic adventure that takes you into a mysterious parallel universe. As Indra, unravel the secrets of this world, battling monsters, hacking machines, and exploring ancient ruins. With intriguing gameplay, unique combat mechanics, and a refreshing protagonist, this game offers an immersive, fast-paced, and thrilling experience.
AndroidPC WindowsXbox OnePlaystation 5Xbox Series X/sNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
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Light Dark 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure is a challenging action-adventure game inspired by Metroidvanias and Dark Souls. You play as Arum, a young girl trying to save her father's soul from the afterlife. Navigate the 8 Doors of Purgatory and defeat many enemies in your way! Prove your skills and fight difficult bosses for a satisfying experience.
PC WindowsPlaystation 5Xbox Series XPlaystation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Moonscars is a 2D souls-like, non-linear platformer that marks the debut of developer, Black Mermaid. Play as Grey Irma, a "Clayborn" with a head full of questions and an eyeful of stunning pixel art. Experience the mystery of Moonscars while exploring themes of identity. Enjoy fluid and gratifying combat with melee moves, special attacks, witcheries and amulet stones.
What we like:
Beautiful pixel art
Well written story
Excellent voice work
Satisfying parry system
Great use of light to create silhouette-like foregrounds
Unique enemies with visual cues
Stunning soundtrack with choir vocals
Replay value through side quests and trophy hunting
What could be improved:
Trial and error approach can make some boss fights difficult
Playstation 5Xbox Series XNintendo SwitchPC WindowsPlaystation 4
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is an incredible adventure game set in a gorgeous, vast dieselpunk world. You take on the role of Rayton, a disgruntled former resistance soldier, to reclaim your mechanical fist and fight your way through the hierarchy of the city. Explore rich, interconnected environments packed with secrets and traverse through snowy mountain tops to bustling neon cities. Unlock weapons and abilities to progress further, use precision-based platforming segments and master combo-based combat system with three different weapons to be successful.
Slam, blow away, and vacuum up ghosts with the all-new Poltergust G-00. Join forces with Gooigi to overcome the puzzling contraptions and mischievous boss on each themed floor. Up to 8 players can work together to ascend the ScareScraper via local wireless or online.