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Elementallis is a nostalgia-infused experience that has Zelda vibes. There are interesting mechanics, a fine plot, and plenty of unique abilities and biomes. As such, it offers plenty of depth.

Hollowbody is a great example of what a passionate fan can do with enough drive and expertise: make me jump out of my skin and cry.

Death by Scrolling is at its best when you’re learning its systems and adapting to the constant pressure of its central mechanic. After that – well, it just feels a bit like Purgatory.

As a whole, Tavern Talk Dreamwalker creates a serene environment for you to return to when the real world becomes too much, as it often can. It’s world is relatively well fleshed out, its minigames satisfying and its characters intriguing, but it can suffer from some, at times, convoluted and a bit too densely packed dialogue. For visual novel fans and fans of the original Tavern Talk, it will be what they love and more, and for newcomers it’s a great introduction to the genre.

Smash it Wild: Tactical Volleyball Roguelike cuts a unique path in a well-trodden genre. It offers plenty tactical nuance, interesting battles, and character development. Although I disliked the UI, the action was fun.

While undeniably rough around the edges, Letter Lost blends together a work simulator, a puzzle game, and a cosmic horror story and manages to make them all enjoyable. The puzzles just keep on coming, even as the letters keep piling up.

The overall the game is pretty enjoyable and it is a perfect game for dropping in and out sessions, such as if you were on the bus or on a break at work. I think could quite easily burn hours on this game and get hooked on trying to satisfy every hungry customer. The only drawback I could find with playing this game was the soundtrack. It was so monotonous. It’s essentially three chords on a ukulele on repeat over and over again, and it’s about as pleasurable as putting a cactus in your ear, but for the price tag of £11.69 you can’t really complain. Due to these reasons I would give this a 5.5 out of 10, so, if you’re in need of a quick boredom buster definitely give this game a go.

Overall, Swan Song is a fantastic puzzle game that left me wanting a bit more by the end. I happily recommend this one to fans of challenging puzzles!

Dungeon Clawler is a unique take on this much-loved genre. If you love Slay the Spire, you'll enjoy this indie experience. It has plenty of RNG gameplay and a classic claw-grabbing mechanic. I adore the interesting and unusual approach, but it can be infuriating.

Arms of God is a familiar auto-shooter arena experience. However, it keeps things fresh with its upgrade system, weapons, and minor base-building mechanics. I loved the brutality, the darkness, and the sense of dread.