Tag: Single-player

Moon Shuttle is a reminder that arcade games once thrived on pure instinct. Strange, unforgiving, and surprisingly inventive, this early shooter may not be easy to love, but it remains fascinating to revisit more than four decades later.

BOKOSUKA WARS feels less like a game preserved from history and more like an archaeological discovery. Frustrating, fascinating, and decades ahead of its time, this strange 8-bit relic offers a rare glimpse into the experimental roots of strategy gaming.

Wantama☆Life is a charming, energetic visual novel that knows exactly who it's for. While its humour and references won't land with everyone, its excellent voice performances, expressive artwork, and wonderfully chaotic school trip make for a thoroughly entertaining adventure that's difficult not to smile through.

Doki Monsters: Quest wears its inspirations proudly, but it also knows when to carve out its own identity. Beneath its nostalgic pixel art lies a surprisingly flexible monster collecting RPG that respects classic traditions while quietly modernising many of the genre's oldest frustrations.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen doesn't simply expand an already excellent RPG. It reshapes it into the definitive version players hoped for from the beginning. Rich with meaningful improvements, challenging new adventures, and rewarding endgame progression, this is Capcom at its absolute best.

Acorn Avengers is the kind of game that reminds you why local co-op never goes out of style. Packed with playful physics, colourful worlds and plenty of cartoon charm, it's an adventure that's easy to pick up, difficult to put down, and even better when shared with a friend.

Jingle Strike VR Bowling turns a familiar sport into a lively virtual party where every strike earns cheers and every mistake invites playful ridicule. It may not have the deepest career mode, but its excellent physics, infectious personality and wonderfully mischievous elves make every trip to the lanes memorable.

A toy box of imagination more than a game with traditional goals, Blox 3D World invites you to build charming miniature worlds at your own pace. While its simple tools and limited depth won't satisfy experienced creators, its relaxing atmosphere and accessible design make it a pleasant digital sandbox for anyone looking to unwind and let their creativity take over.

Captain Soda is an energetic love letter to classic arcade shooters, combining frantic platforming, inventive weaponry and infectious personality into a colourful adventure that's difficult to walk away from. It may punish mistakes with old school severity, but beneath its fizzy exterior lies one of the year's most entertaining indie action games.

Badminton Time doesn't try to become the most realistic racket sports simulation on the market, and that's exactly why it works. Bright, energetic, and packed with personality, it delivers an accessible multiplayer experience that's just as comfortable at a family gathering as it is during a competitive evening with friends.