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REVIEWSecrets of Temple IsleAction · AdventureA charming, playful old-school adventure that is fun to explore and keeps me eager to continue, despite rough edges with its UI, minor bugs, and gamepad camera controls.Read reviewREVIEWPipistrello and the Cursed YoyoAction · AdventureThis is the kind of game you get when a dev asks themselves, “How much can I get out of a single idea?” and then decides to make a roguelike using a yo-yo. The sheer number of ideas, attacks, and movement options…Read reviewREVIEWHollow KnightMetroidvaniaA punishing, beautiful, and deeply emotional masterpiece whose precise combat and rewarding exploration make it an unforgettable Metroidvania.Read reviewREVIEW9 Years of Shadows9 Years of Shadows turns its classic armored-hero inspiration into a compelling adventure with inventive elemental armor, beautiful presentation, and a warm story.Read reviewREVIEWAbsolumRoguelikeAbsolum is a stylish, satisfying brawler whose magic and roguelite progression give the genre a fresh direction, especially for players ready for a challenge.Read reviewREVIEWDead by DaylightDead by Daylight is an uneven, sometimes frustrating multiplayer game that shines as a ridiculous, tension-filled co-op experience with friends.Read reviewREVIEWDeath's Gambit: AfterlifeDeath’s Gambit: Afterlife is a rewarding, memorable RPG whose demanding Soulslike combat and Metroidvania exploration reinforce each other.Read reviewREVIEWENDER LILIESMetroidvaniaENDER LILIES is a memorable, melancholy adventure whose rewarding exploration, atmosphere, and boss-linked progression make it easy to recommend.Read reviewREVIEWGlass MasqueradeGlass Masquerade is a gorgeous, soothing puzzle experience that works beautifully as a calm way to unwind, rather than as a demanding challenge.Read reviewREVIEWHades IIRoguelikeI went into Hades II assuming the first game had already set a ceiling Supergiant couldn’t reach. I was wrong. This feels instantly familiar, but Melinoë is no Zagreus reskin: her witchcraft changes the rhythm of a…Read reviewREVIEWKUNAIKUNAI is a lively, characterful Metroidvania with fluid movement and satisfying combat, held back somewhat by controls and combat that need more refinement.Read reviewREVIEWLittle Nightmares IIILittle Nightmares III is a brief, memorable visual horror experience whose evocative art and atmosphere make its restraint a strength.Read review

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