Berserk Boy is a phenomenal action platformer inspired by Mega Man that is an easy recommend despite a structure that breaks it’s pacing near the end.
Review: Berserk Boy is a Wonderful Game With a Frustrating Structure
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Indie Games
A Highland Song (PC Review) – A Longer Hike
A Highland Song combines 2D platforming, adventure game elements, survival mechanics, and rhythm sections into a compelling but occasionally confusing package.
Cosmic Collapse (PC Review) – Darth Vader’s favorite Suika-like
Cosmic Collapse trades in Suika’s fruit for planets and makes a few smart tweaks to the formula; it’s a standout Suika-like puzzle game on PC and Steam Deck.
Backpack Hero Mixes Dungeon Delving with Inventory Management!
Backpack Hero is a roguelite dungeon delver with turn-based combat and a focus on organizing your items in a magical backpack for maximum efficiency.
Nova Strike (PC review) – A decent shmup trapped in a Roguelike’s body
Nova Strike has promising vertically-scrolling shmup fundamentals. Unfortunately, its repetitive Roguelike structure magnifies its shortcomings.
Yohane The Parhelion -Blaze in the Deepblue- (Nintendo Switch Review)
Nintendo Switch Review: Even if you have no idea who Yohan The Parhelion is, Blaze in the Deepblue is still a fun Metroidvania with a great sense of style.