Tag: Anime

Crayon Story: Thumbelina transforms a beloved fairy tale into a gentle, creative experience in which children can colour scenes, write their own versions of the story, and save their creations in a personal gallery. Simple, charming and wonderfully accessible, it puts imagination ahead of competition and offers young players something far more meaningful than a high score: the chance to create a story of their own.

The Legend of Dark Witch is a colourful, energetic throwback to classic 2D action platformers, blending responsive controls, memorable boss battles and a clever power-slot system, all with plenty of retro charm. It may be compact and occasionally unforgiving, but Zizou's adventure delivers a satisfying dose of old-school platforming fun.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a fascinating roguelike that turns streamer management into something far more sinister. Beneath its colourful anime presentation lies an intriguing story about grief, artificial intelligence, and the frightening possibility of bringing someone back without truly bringing them home.

Console Archives Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a wonderfully colourful trip back to the 32-bit era, blending tactical battles, magical puppets, musical storytelling and a genuinely lovable heroine into a JRPG that wears its heart on its sleeve.

OVER REQUIEMZ transforms the familiar world of Oz into a haunting gothic fairytale filled with dangerous choices, complex romance and unforgettable characters. Beautiful artwork, superb voice performances and a story centred on redemption make this a dark fantasy journey that is surprisingly hard to leave behind.

Tokyo Yakuza Idols hides a surprisingly thoughtful romance beneath its neon lights and criminal intrigue. With only 30 days to earn a guarded idol's trust, every choice matters, and uncovering the woman behind her carefully constructed public image becomes the game's greatest reward.

Beach Volleyball Boys: Hot Spike serves up a colourful mix of arcade volleyball, character-driven storytelling and summer romance, with a likeable cast and a thirty-day countdown that gives every choice a little more weight. It may not offer the deepest sporting simulation, but its combination of accessible matches, meaningful relationships and multiple endings makes this a surprisingly warm and enjoyable trip to the beach.

Puppergeist is a wonderfully tender adventure that blends visual novel storytelling with accessible rhythm-based gameplay to create a heartfelt journey through a canine afterlife. With adorable characters, beautiful music, and stories that understand both the sadness and joy of saying goodbye, this is a game that manages to be genuinely touching without drowning in sentimentality.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X transforms one of fighting games' most recognisable universes into a dazzling roguelite adventure. With superb combat, addictive character progression and a silky 60fps presentation on Switch 2, it is a stylish spin-off that deserves attention from both BlazBlue veterans and action fans seeking their next obsession.

Starsand Island is an ambitious and genuinely charming addition to the life-simulation genre. It takes familiar ideas and gives them enough personality to stand out, particularly through its emphasis on fast-paced movement, exploration, customisation and a world that feels considerably more adventurous than its peaceful exterior suggests.