N64: A Visual Compendium is the best book about the Nintendo 64 and costs less than cartridges did back in the 90’s

Princess Peach: Showtime! finally gives Peach the spotlight she deserves.

Balatro might be the best deckbuilding game at the end of the year, but it’s definitely be the best use 64mb of space on your hard drive.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is 90’s Sega Nostalgia at its finest

The good news is Helldivers 2 is great in single player with a few caveats.

Psychedelic Metroidvania

Helldivers 2 accomplishes the same task as Returnal by transforming a small idea into something grand without losing it’s soul

Bending time is at the core of this unique that feels more tactic than simple hack and slash

Crypt Custodian is a Metroidvania for fans of Tunic, Death’s Door and Hyper Light Drifter

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has set the bar high for Metroidvania in 2024 and beyond

Chants of Sennaar is one of the best puzzle games of 2023 with its unique concept and minimalist art style.

Trying to emulate Nintendo is no easy task, but Born of Bread comes close

Fans of both souls-likes and Metroidvania’s should find plenty to like

Here is a fine selection of the best indie games of 2023

Song of Nunu is loaded with N64 influences in a heartfelt journey with a boy and his best friend Yeti.

Despite making some risky and substantial changes to an existing formula, the unique blend of tower defence, roguelite, twin stick shooter and strategy is very addicting.

Wizard With A Gun blends together elements from many genres to create one cohesive good time

COCOON is a masterclass in gameplay design just like LIMBO and INSIDE

El Paso, Elsewhere is a spiritual successor to 2001’s Max Payne with an occult twist