Tech-Gaming

• PC
• 75%
• États-Unis

Fans of Jeff Minter’s digital psychedelia will undoubtedly appreciate Akka Arrh once they learn to make sense of the on-screen bedlam. Fortunately, the steep learning curve is balanced by long-term appeal, positioning the game just south of classics such as Revenge of the Mutant Camels, Polybius, and Tempest 4000.

• XSX/S
• 3.2 / 5
• États-Unis

Catan- Console Edition does a decent job at adapting the game into a digital format, offering a high-definition sheen to the tabletop classic. Expect a serviceable base game that’s elevated when facing off again humans. Given the lack of any campaign or unlockables, playing against CPU-controlled opponents might give you a case of island fever.

• SWITCH
• 79%
• États-Unis

Jaleco’s diminutive ninja become a star across Japan in the 1980s. Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell helps to explain this accomplishment, offering a commendable update of the Famicom classic, with the deluxe version of the game bundling an 8- and 16-bit era anthology.

• PC
• 79%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 39%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 80%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 68%
• États-Unis

If you’re craving some flashy, simple button-mashing action, Helvetii just might be worth a look. But a noticeable lack of balance and depth mar the attractive combat. You’re better off seeking out one of the dozens of better roguelikes out there.

• 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
• 81%
• États-Unis

Peer past some forgivable anachronisms and Critical Games manages to capture the sanguine charms of early console role-playing games. Occasionally, attempts to capture retro appeal lack authenticity, becoming the equivalent of a mediocre ‘80s cover band. But here, Joshua Hallaran and the team hit almost all the right notes.

• 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

• PS4
• 3.6 / 5
• 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.