Despite not being wholly original by design, Kaya’s Prophecy succeeds in marrying the two disparate ideas of card battler and village management.

Creative level design lends itself to navigating through inventive use of your abilities, but failure is punishing in all the wrong ways.

Pyre remains a poignant piece nearly a decade later. Perhaps especially so, now. 

IXION may be what each person makes of it, but I’m not positive it ever coalesces into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Masterful use of space, color, and the video game medium itself have concocted a beautiful blend of storytelling and puzzle solving.

While Sonokuni doesn’t break barriers or have the most moving story, the visual style and music create a memorable experience.

Nif Nif doesn’t do enough to stand out from the pack for adults, but might just be what you need to introduce the genre to younger audiences

Monster Hunter Wilds is an exhilarating and worthy addition to the Monster Hunter franchise.

Judgment is a must-play for fans of detective stories and action games alike.

Avowed is a game full of exploration, wonder, intrigue, and laughs.

Warriors: Abyss plays it safe in just about every aspect, with Omega Force taking no big swings — in gameplay or otherwise.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a departure from the long-standing series’ formula, but offers a worthwhile experience all the same.

Monster Prom is a more light-hearted take on the dating sim format with a poppy art style, simple mechanics, and fun dialogue.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a deep, complex, and ultimately enthralling strategy RPG.

A vibrant and unique action-puzzle match-3 game that has left me craving more.

A game of infinite possibility and wonder, Baldur's Gate 3 will go down as one of the best games ever made.

1000xRESIST is an excellent narrative adventure worth your time and your examination.

As one of the best games ever made, The Witcher 3 does more than just tell you good story.

Night in the Woods is often irreverent and downright hilarious but never shies away from the struggles of real people.

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, great combat, fun characters, and an engaging story keep things afloat - even with a laundry list of faults.