July
Game 23: ElecHead
Developer: NamaTakahashi and Tsuyomi
Played on: Switch
Release: 2022
Playtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: ElecHead is a fun, little puzzle platformer. However, I wish it did more with its inventive mechanics.
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| Source: Nintendo |
Game 24: Slay the Spire
Developer: MegaCrit
Played on: Series X
Release: 2019
Playtime: 88 hours 7 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: MegaCrit hits on a winning formula with their debut game.
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| Source: Xbox |
August
Game 25: Animal Well
Developer: Shared Memory
Played on: Switch
Release: 2024
Playtime: 7 hours 1 minute
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: Despite how easy it can be to get lost and confused, peeling back Animal Well's mysteries are endlessly engaging and rewarding.
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| Source: Thinky Games |
Game 26: Grapple Dog
Developer: Medallion Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2022
Playtime: 9 hours 13 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: A charming platformer that should be perfect for portable play. However, it's hampered by occasional technical issues.
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| Source: Xbox Tavern |
Game 27: Shadows of the Damned
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture
Played on: Series X
Release: 2011
Playtime: 7 hours 42 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While Shadows of the Damned is juvenile, crude, and janky, all of its pieces come together to form a unique experience that's worth a try.
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| Source: Slant Magazine |
Game 28: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Developer: Retro Studios
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 19 hours 37 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: No matter the system, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a stellar platformer.
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| Source: Nintendo |
Game 29: Gris
Developer: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 3 hours 9 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: A treat for the eyes, ears, and thumbs, Gris is a beautiful experience from start to finish.
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| Source: Colossal |
September
Game 30: The Messenger
Developer: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 13 hours 24 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: The Messenger is a stylish and highly entertaining platformer with a unique twist.
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| Source: Devolver Digital |
DLC 7: The Messenger — Picnic Panic
Developer: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2019
Playtime: 3 hours 18 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While it's nice to have more of The Messenger, Picnic Panic's additions and remixes to the gameplay are underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.
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| Source: Sabotage Studio |
Game 31: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Developer: Inti Creates
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is a fun little twist on the classic Castlevania formula.
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| Source: Nintendo |
Game 32: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2002
Rating: 6
Thoughts: The rigidness of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox causes more frustration than enjoyment.
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| Source: Kotaku |
Game 33: Hades
Developer: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2020
Playtime: 53 hours 46 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: While Hades can get repetitive at times, an intriguing story, excellent character writing, and great gameplay make it easy to keep coming back for more.
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| Source: Xbox Wire |
Game 34: Metaphor: ReFantazio
Developer: Studio Zero
Played on: PS5
Release: 2024
Playtime: 92 hours 43 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: Metaphor: ReFantazio is a near-flawless new pillar in Atlus' RPG portfolio. However, it doesn't do enough to differentiate itself from the modern Persona games.
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| Source: Sega |
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