Platform reviewed:  Nintendo Switch 2 Also on:  Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam) Price: $7.99 One game that holds a special place in my heart is Bases Loaded. While we had NES Baseball and RBI Baseball on the NES, Bases Loaded felt like a move toward a more realistic baseball game. The player models were less cartoony, the presentation felt more TV-inspired, and the fact that players would rush the mound after getting hit by a pitch made it feel like something new. As a kid, it fe

Even with how difficult Flick Shot Rogues is, I had a really fun time with the game. After each run, I wanted to jump right back into the foray, hoping that the next attempt would be more fruitful or that I’d learn something from my previous run. The playing field can become crowded very quickly, which adds to the challenge, and the boss battles are pretty brutal. That said, pulling off a win feels great.

Platform reviewed:  Nintendo Switch 2 Also on:  PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Price: $49.99 One of my favorite games is Fallout 2. The amount of choice it gave me as a player always really appealed to me. Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader recaptures that same magic. The amount of meaningful decisions, the depth of its RPG systems, and the tactical combat all come together in a way that is incredibly satisfying to play. It is one of the best CRPGs I have played. Unfortu

Platform reviewed:  Steam (PC) Price: $19.99 Is Netherworld Covenant a roguelike soulslike or a soulslike roguelike? Either way, the game introduces some neat mechanics that I haven’t seen done in either genre. And for those concerned that roguelikes and soulslikes are typically extremely punishing, I’m happy to report that Netherworld Covenant, while challenging, doesn’t feel like it’s out to punish players. With a bit more polish, the game could have easily landed among my

Platform reviewed:  Steam Also on:  PC (Steam),   Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S Price: $14.99 GIGASWORD is a side scrolling 2D puzzle action metroidvania game where I played as Ezra,  a thief in the city trying to survive, when the human population is on the brink of starvation. I was tasked with ascending the ancient tower in search of a crystal called Gnosis. Helping me was the Gigasword, the titular weapon of the game, a massive sword about the size o

I really wanted to like Dark Quest 4, but it felt far too punishing for me to recommend to fans of tactical games or board games like HeroQuest. The progression feels grindy, and that grind sets in far too early to get much enjoyment out of the experience. Even the difficulty sliders, which should help ease that frustration, feel broken. Any adjustment I made was immediately offset by the game increasing how much damage enemies deal.

A calming, Zen-like experience is what you’ll find playing LHEA and the Word-Spirit. While the gameplay can become repetitive, the game’s soothing and visually pleasing atmosphere will keep you engaged.

I love Asteroids. One of my fondest memories is going to the local bowling alley as a kid and playing it in their small arcade, which was definitely a thing back in the day. I even ended up on their high score leaderboard and held a spot in the top five for quite some time. So when I saw Aluna Rift, a new arcade-inspired game that clearly takes cues from Asteroids, I was hoping it would capture that same nostalgic feeling for me.

Ok, I couldn’t resist the KPop Demon Hunters reference when talking about Demonschool. Both are influenced by anime, both are about kicking demon butt, and both are fantastic in their own way. Demonschool blends everything I love about strategy games and JRPGs, but somehow makes all of it feel far more accessible without losing any of the challenge.

One of my family’s favorite board games is Kingdomino. It is easy to learn, mixes just enough strategy and luck, and most matches wrap up in under thirty minutes. When I saw it had finally made the jump to digital, I was pretty excited. I am happy to say it stays true to the physical board game and even adds a few smart features that make the experience feel fresh.

Anyone who knows me, or has followed my work for a while, knows that I’m not a fan of horror games. That being said, oneway.exe caught my attention when I saw it at PAX East last year, and I really wanted to like it. Unfortunately, I struggled to connect with the experience. The puzzles often felt too abstract to make sense of, I couldn’t connect with the trio of in-game developers who the game revolves around, and I ran into some frustrating save-state issues along the way.

Slots & Daggers is a really good time. The runs are quick, and after each one, I catch myself thinking, “If I just had that one item, I could have done better.” Progression feels a little uneven since new items only unlock after clearing a level, but the chips I earn let me buy mods that help balance things out. While there’s some flexibility in run builds, it doesn’t quite reach the depth of Balatro and its jokers. All that said, it's the perfect game to unwind after a long

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is the definitive edition of a classic. I would even go so far as to call it the gold standard for strategy RPGs. The story is riveting, the voice acting superb, the artwork stunning, and the job system lets me create virtually any type of character I want.

Simplistic in nature, Splatterbot is super easy to pick up. It is primarily a party-style game meant to be played in a small group, but you can play solo if that is something that intrigues you more. While some of the maps were a little more chaotic and caused a bit more randomness, I quite enjoyed the challenge. If you are a fan of party-style games, consider adding Splatterbot to your list for your next party or group get together.

The Gioteck WX5 wireless controller is one of the best I’ve used, and easily the best option I’ve tried for my Switch 2. With its mappable back buttons, motion controls, and Hall effect technology, it feels like a solid investment. Even better, it works with the Switch 2 right out of the box. If you’re looking for a reliable controller that delivers quality without the high price tag, consider picking up the Gioteck WX5 controller.

I enjoyed my time with Death on the Nile. Both Poirot and Royce’s stories were engaging, though I would have preferred to see them as two separate games rather than alternating each chapter. Interacting with suspects and having the game fully voiced was an unexpected surprise. The mind-map feature and drawing conclusions made me feel like a true detective, and it was a fun and unique way to gamify the deduction process.