Tech-Gaming

• PS5
• 70%
• États-Unis

9 Years of Shadows dazzles with lush visuals, a triumphant soundtrack, and mechanics like teddy bear hugging, but stumbles with repetitive combat and uneven pacing. It’s a gorgeous, ambitious metroidvania that occasionally lets its stylish presentation outshine its core gameplay, providing glimmers of brilliance for patient fans.

• PC
• 90%
• États-Unis

Earthion takes the blistering intensity of 16-bit shoot ’em ups and adds just enough modern innovation to keep things feeling fresh. Between its dazzling pixel art, clever weapon mechanics, and an absolute banger of a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, it’s both a heartfelt tribute and engrossing evolution of the genre.

• PC
• 56%
• États-Unis

Architect Life: A House Design Simulator offers a creative outlet for aspiring virtual architects, with a variety of design challenges and a robust sandbox mode. Unfortunately, clunky controls and inconsistent camera behavior can undermine the enjoyment, making what should have been a fulfilling and fun experience feel more like labor.

• PC
• 74%
• États-Unis

An atmospheric metroidvania steeped in historical fiction, Chronicles of the Wolf delivers gothic ambiance and a reverential nod to early Castlevanias. Although some stiff controls and pacing hiccups dull this wolf’s claws, there’s still plenty of ferocity lurking in these depths.

• PC
• 71%
• États-Unis

A charming but deliberately slow-paced life sim, Cattle Country puts an emphasis on self-sufficiency and discovery. If you’re willing to learn, the title can offer hours of challenge and rewards and provides a wealth of autonomy. Patience is essential on this homestead, making every achievement genuinely feel earned.

• PC
• 93%
• États-Unis

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a charming and content-abundant life simulation RPG that skillfully blends crafting, combat, and exploration. While its multiplayer mode feels limited and its combat merely adequate, the title’s tender storytelling and a stirring soundtrack make it a thoroughly rewarding solo adventure.

• PC
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

The Precinct strives to evoke the moody ambiance and moral complexity of classic cop cinema but ultimately falls short of capturing the genre’s spirit. While the game’s procedural crime system and attention to detail reveal ambition, its rigid adherence to police protocol removes some of the juicy moral ambiguities of its inspirations.

• PC
• 68%
• États-Unis

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade dazzles with its ukiyo-e-inspired visuals, character-specific narratives, and customizable combat, offering a vibrant roguelite that’s rooted in a mythologized Edo-period Japan. However, repetitive level design and uneven difficulty spikes, dull its blade over time.

• PS5
• 68%
• États-Unis

Much like its lead character, Death end re;Quest: Code Z commits a few missteps. From near-obliged grinding to stinginess with a key resource, you will encounter frustration nearly as often as witnessing one of the franchise’s Death Ends. Players with limited patience might be better off revisiting the previous two entries.

• PC
• 69%
• États-Unis

If you’re the type of player who’s easily seduced by a screenful of sprites, Kemono Heroes appears inviting. But a few errant design decisions restrain the enjoyment of this coop-accommodating platformer.

• SWITCH
• 79%
• États-Unis

Battlefield Waltz’s lead isn’t the stereotypical unremarkable heroine. Instead, Lan is burdened with responsibility and handles it all with strong-willed conscientiousness. As such, it’s easy to see why the visual novel’s bachelors would find her irresistible. Likely, you will, too.

• PC
• 3.8 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 78%
• États-Unis

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a largely triumphant tribute to last-century science fiction. Referencing everything from Gundam to Alien, expect to spend your time on the space vessel interacting with a colorful cast and delving into plotline that sets things up for subsequent follow-ups. In space, sequels are compulsory, it seems.

• PC
• 72%
• États-Unis

Big Helmet Heroes isn’t going to dethrone Castle Crashers as the wildest, weapon-wielding brawler. But this effort is certainly better than many competitors. With a patch or two to remedy the occasional crash, Exalted Studios’ might just land a unexpected hit.

• SWITCH
• 80%
• États-Unis

A few minor imperfections are found in Cuisineer’s delectable amalgam of dungeon-based action and restaurant management. But these wayward flavors aren’t enough to spoil the piquancy that BattleBrew Productions has cooked up. With lovely art and refreshingly relaxed pacing, this is a dish that fans of cozy games will savor.

• PS5
• 85%
• États-Unis

A strong entry in a sensational series, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana updates the 2010 version with faster load times, improved visual fidelity, better performance, and even voice acting for the game’s typically taciturn lead, Adol. But technical aspects aside, Felghana remains a classic action adventure that’s to taut controls, engaging action, and boss showdowns that will test your mettle.

• PC
• 68%
• États-Unis

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition accompanies its firefights with puzzles, escape-room tensions, and haunted house-style jump scares. It may not scratch the itch of a traditional shooter, but its detailed recreation of Cameron’s Aliens makes it a must-play for fans who like atmosphere just as much as action.

• SWITCH
• 69%
• États-Unis

Held back by a lack of curation and a disheartening hardlock in Rastan Saga Episode III, Taito Milestones 3 nevertheless delivers some gems. Across the ten-game compilation, you’ll find classics like Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Island, respectable second-string action in Thunder Fox and Runark, as well as Dead Connection underrated gangster-style showdowns. Hopefully, the fourth installment will bring back Bubble Symphony and better beta testing.