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I really like Legendary Eleven: Epic Football but I don’t know if I can recommend it just yet. From the looks of things the game has come a long way on PC from its time in Early Access which is nice to see. So many of the issues I noted here could be fixed or tweaked with a patch or two as the core of the game is solid enough. If you want arcade action soccer then go for it, but if you are on the fence I’d say hold off for a few updates before pulling the trigger.

Furwind isn’t for everyone, but if you are looking for a retro-inspired platformer with a modern look, and can overlook some classic problems, I’d say give this one a look. If you are on the fence then you’d be better off waiting for it to feature in one of those Steam sales that pop up a few times a year.

The difference between a good game and a great game usually isn’t anything major, more often than not it’s in the details, the small world-building bits and polish that a great game gets. Flynn and Freckles gets the big stuff right but when you start looking at the details you start seeing the cracks, many of which shouldn’t be there. These bugs and issues keep you from enjoying the experience, and you really want to enjoy the experience.

Nogalious isn’t for everyone, but if you grew up on in the 8-bit computer scene it hits all the right marks. It’s also a really nice game for those in the West to get a good idea of how different games were across the pond in both look and design. If you have the patience and really great sprite art catches your fancy, Nogalious should satisfy for the tenner it’s asking for admittance.

Solo probably isn’t for everyone. As I mentioned earlier the game is more an art project wrapped in the form of a video game. For me, that works wonderfully, but it might be too artsy for everyone, especially those simply looking for a good puzzle game. The puzzles are fun, but they lack variety and can become a little repetitive.

Moreover, Solo really assumes that the player has someone in their life, or like me, has lost someone that meant the world to them. If you fall into those brackets then you’ll get a much more meaningful experience from Solo, but if you aren’t then you might be left wanting.

Monster Prom is simply a lot of fun backed by some really great art and writing. We can easily recommend this title if you love dating sims, or if you are a fan of witty writing and lots of laughs.

It may not push the genre forward, but if you dig retro platformers and want yourself a good challenge, A Hole New World needs to be on your list of games to snatch up this year.

Rise & Shine is a fantastic start for the studio, but it just comes up a bit short in a few key areas and never fully develops, or reaches the potential that I saw from it. I still would recommend the game for fans of the genre, but you should probably wait for a sale.

Ginger: Beyond the Crystal  is a good game, but it isn’t going to change the world. I’m really glad we got this though, as there aren’t enough games that are just clean fun that the whole family can enjoy. Funny enough is the fact that Ginger: Beyond the Crystal is on every system except the now dead Wii U. Chances are if this would have hit the N64 or Gamecube it would have gone down as a classic. Hell, it feels really Nintendo when you play it. Maybe they could port thisone to the 3DS, but now I’m just thinking out loud.

The Rivers of Alice – Extended Version is an exceptionally beautiful game. It’s abundantly clear that a large amount of thought and care was put into it. While I wish it was longer (and that the stupid disc puzzle wasn’t there), it sits at about the 4-6 hour mark, depending on how much the puzzles stump you. I can honestly say that I recommend it to lovers of these sorts of games.