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Naught is a great idea and I really loved the stylish presentation, the sombre story and most of all, playing as a cat! I must be honest and say I found the control scheme was not to my taste and a lot of the time I found the controls frustrating which made the fun moments far and few between, granted that is just this players experience. For those who get on with the control scheme you will find a decent platformer puzzler here but one that’s best left to pick up in the sales.

1971 Project Helios is a decent shot at the turn-based strategy genre. Its length, for this type, does bring about concerns, but with what they’ve been thrown, unique motives and characters with a dash of management on the side. While it’s still evident that 1971 has a few things to patch up. Regardless, 1971 Project Helios plays it safe and might be something that could take away from its scary campaign.

When Destruction Derby came out, I, like many others, was blown away. It was a concept not exactly common with driving games, and the collision damage was terrific. That was decades ago, however. While Concept Destruction isn’t dated as such, it does lack a little in the gameplay department – which is a shame as the idea of driving a crushed cardboard vehicle on a Micro Machines-like terrain is a good one.

Theme Park Simulator doesn’t offer much but what is on offer is done pretty well albeit with limited control options, at least in this version. As a simulator experience, it missed the mark for me and felt like it should have been a VR experience more than anything else. Any experience could rarely be made more entertaining by including a song by Simply Red but I feel this title just needs something more to really be worth your time.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with King Lucas. The constant shifting of the castle and the addition of rooms is a nice little twist to the genre. I could see the game becoming a bit tedious after a while, but at a price of only $4.99/£4.49, the game is totally worth a play.

I cannot recommend Willy Jetman enough. It took me back to a simpler time in gaming. The difficulty was perfect, the sound design was genius, the gameplay was fun, and the controls were tight. Also, while I won’t spoil anything, the ending was, although a little… okay VERY silly, was absolutely wonderful and a perfect way to end the game. If you favour yourself a retro gamer like I do, you owe it to yourself to check out Willy Jetman!

Like all good parodies, Zenith’s humour has been done in good taste. Like Naked Gun, Hot Shot’s and Scary Movie, there is respect and fondness for the source material in every gag and this alone is the star of the experience. Sadly with the gameplay hinting at so much but delivering little more than a button masher Zenith falls flat of it’s potential. If the combat and RPG elements were given as much attention as the writing then this could have been something truly special. If you are a bit RPG fan and want something a bit more lighthearted it’s worth picking up if you see it in a sale but for the full price, there are better options.

A homage to classic games such as Space Invaders and Galaga, Zeroptian Invasion is geared toward those who love spending time in their local arcade. The simple design and gameplay paired with a chiptune soundtrack make it feel like this game belongs in a cabinet instead of on the Switch. Although not exciting enough to play extensively, it’s always fun to try and get the high score and record your initials for everyone to see. Personally, I’d still spend my quarters on the classics over this release.

SlabWell: The Quest For Kaktun’s Alpaca lacks challenge with it’s stack of puzzles. With sometimes feeling too simple, it can still be fun to try out the next tile mechanic waiting on the next floor.

Path to Mnemosyne is a delight on the senses. Offering a world that is as creepy as it is imaginative. Great care has gone into making this puzzle game not only standout but hold your attention as you navigate the surreal dreamscape. While simplistic in nature, the puzzles require you to pay attention to your surroundings and use your senses to unlock your memories. The game’s length is a disappointment, but not enough of one to dissuade a pickup. This is an experience you won’t soon forget.