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Rise of the Fox Hero is out right now on PlayStation 5, and for a fiver, it isn’t a bad deal! The enemies are not in great variety, but they do feel like they’re referencing the beloved Super Mario Bros. series from Nintendo. Why is that? Because you’ll run into spikey hard shells, carnivorous plants – plants that even breathe fire! The colorful presentation also feels very Nintendo.

Delirium is a very fun point and click adventure game that is perfect for gamers of all skill levels. As long as you pay attention to things and click on everything, you’ll be able to solve the puzzles keeping you from rolling the credits. I didn’t run into any bugs, glitches, lag, or framerate stutters, which is certainly always appreciated. The graphics are bright and vibrant. The story is funny and doesn’t overstay its welcome. Delirium is out on PlayStation 4 with a $12.99 asking price.

Do Not Open is, in general, a good game and definitely one worth your time and money if you want a game that will scare you into making daft mistakes along the way. I did find the game to be a bit too dark and was unable to see in dark corners when I was searching for clues, so it is recommended to brighten up the game slightly from the menu settings. The music is eerie, and even more so when the monster is around since the music really makes your heart skip so many beats as you try to plan a safe route out before she gets you. Do Not Open is out on PlayStation 5 with a $19.99 asking price.

This is a good first attempt at a digital take on a brand new sport. I have enjoyed playing eCrossminton, and aside from a few negatives such as the isometric view, and maybe no online component, the game is good. eCrossminton game that is worth a try for fans of this relatively new sport.

Rally Rock ‘N Racing is a fun racing game on Nintendo Switch with different modes to try, and solid look and feel, making it a big improvement over other racings games from EnjoyUp on the console. There are some good features here, even though the World Rally Cup mode feels a bit off when you’re racing on your own without any opponents. The game’s soundtrack is all rock, so if you’re a fan of the genre, you’re going to like the songs included in this one.

Professor Lupo and His Horrible Pets is a clever and fun puzzler from Beautifun Games that is very addictive and definitely worth the $14.99 asking price on Nintendo Switch. I liked the game’s story, its animated and lively graphics, and how it’s a very different experience from Nihilumbra, the team’s previous project which is also available on Nintendo Switch. A short experience this is not, as it has 100 levels to offer and many hours of gameplay. Your overall mileage will vary depending on your skill with puzzle games but worry not because even if you die dozens of times, you will end up learning more and more from every time you give it another try.

Koral is a game that I was looking forward to reviewing, and I’m happy to report that it has everything I wanted and then some. I was thrilled to see the accessibility features on offer since you can choose the font size of the in-game text, which is absolutely fabulous since it makes the game more accessible for those with hearing and sight loss. With the one-button gameplay the game is also highly accessible to those with joint issues. I have nothing but high praise for the team who made a great effort into making their game as accessible as possible, while also giving us a game that is very relaxing and fun to play!

Overall, I liked the story that Massira presents in the effort of Frost Monkey Games to tell an interesting story on a very serious topic, with the odyssey of Numi and her grandmother who have to escape Syria so that they can both survive is heart-breaking, and something that I wish people didn’t have to go through. Wars should not exist, but they do, and they ruin the lives of thousands of people around the world. I applaud the developers for creating this wonderful game, and I hope that they continue working on it, patching the small issues I found here and there so that more people can dive into the world of Massira.

The game is challenging but also fun, and can easily be played at home or on the go. I did, for some reason, enjoy it more when playing in Portable Mode, but your experience could be different. I also recommend that you get someone to join you for the couch co-op since that way you’ll have an easier time completing the game.

Flynn and Freckles is a short but fun game that, depending on your puzzle solving skills, could net you a new Platinum trophy for your collection over an afternoon or two at most, as long as none of the trophies for securing tons of coins and finding the gold statues don’t glitch on you. The first of the coin trophies didn’t unlock for me, but subsequent trophies for coins totals did unlock, which was a bit weird, so hopefully the team is working on a patch to fix this.