Tech-Gaming

• PC
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Sure, there’s a strong chance that you already own several respectable Metroidvania games. But with its swappable pair of characters, flexible ability system, and some of the most kawaii visuals found in the genre, Alice Escaped presents some solid arguments for being in your game library.

• PC
• 75%
• États-Unis

There’s a plethora of proficient first-person shooters on Steam. Dread Templar offers an engrossing ten to fifteen-hour campaign with few blemishes. Sure, the experience might lack distinction, but it’s an efficient performer on most mid-to-low-end systems, making it ideal for Steam Deck owners seeking a fast and fluid firefight on the go.

• PC
• 70%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 76%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 74%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 68%
• États-Unis

Sail Forth’s simulation of ocean waves and its accessible approach to sailing are top-notch. But the rest of the world isn’t as meticulously realized, resulting in low-stakes tedium across your exploration of the high seas.

• SWITCH
• 70%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 65%
• États-Unis

At about two hours, Jitsu Squad’s campaign is succinct. Typically, that kind of conciseness is accompanied by a comparable amount of polish. But here, there are a few too many blemishes to recommend the game for Switch owners.

• PC
• 72%
• États-Unis

Samurai Maiden is at its best when the game depicts a gentle caress or two hands demurely interlocked. But between those moments of heartfelt affection are long stretches of tepid action, which flirt with frustration across the game’s final hours.

• SWITCH
• 89%
• États-Unis

With a captivating storyline led by a splendid ensemble of characters and combat systems that remain involving throughout a 30+ hour playtime, Chained Echoes nails the tenets of any respectable RPG while rethinking many of the genre’s more creaky conceits.

• PC
• 68%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 75%
• États-Unis

Railbound delivers an absorbing collection of deceptively simple puzzles that will push your cognitive abilities. Brains might become sore but eyes will be soothed by the adorable visuals.

• SWITCH
• 78%
• États-Unis

Donut Dodo feels like finding a forgotten ‘80s arcade game, right down to the screen ratio and plucky chiptune soundtrack. Sure, developer Pixel Games sneaks in a handful of modern conveniences, ensuring that the game doesn’t feel like yesterday’s baked goods.

• PC
• 63%
• États-Unis

All the elements for a first-class blend of twin-stick shooting and engaging exploration are present in The Knight Witch. But a few blatant blemishes and frustrating encounters mean you might not fall under its spell.

• PC
• 73%
• États-Unis

Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S justifies its asking price with a massive number of puzzles and enough Piapro personality to indulge the vocaloid fanbase.

• PC
• 81%
• États-Unis

One of the more timeless tactical role-playing games from the SNES library, Tactics Ogre: Reborn enriches its storyline with full voiceover and streamlines some of the repetitive elements. As such, only the battlefield sprites reveal Reborn’s age.

• SWITCH
• 80%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 73%
• États-Unis

The early minutes of an Orbital Bullet run offer absorbing action, as you whip around wraparound environments. But there are a few blemishes. Creature stomping has little room for imprecision making it all too easy to lose health when attacking from above. While some recent weapon balancing has improved the title, the game still grows exasperating as players progress. But beyond these minor transgressions, Orbital Bullet seems to offer some indisputable evidence that roguelike qualities can improve most games.