Matt R’s pick (editor, Shindig):You can always count on Devolver Digital to pick up the strange and intriguing, and Cult of the Lamb certainly fits that mark. The one part that may not be for everyone is how many sprites are on the screen at the same time, but for me I like the added challenge of having so much happening on the screen at the same time and while trying to accurately track where the character is at every moment. I get the feeling like this one will be pretty easy to get the hang of playing, but will take some experience to really take advantage of all the upgrades the game has to progress through it. Your tasks as a player require you to dodge enemies and make the right decisions with choosing the appropriate upgrades, so overall it seems like a simple yet fun premise. I really like this 8-bit roguelite featuring endless waves of undead enemies to dodge as your minions continue to kill enemies swarming around you. Not a kaiju fan? Then perhaps it may be time to mentally detach and play something that may require a bit less brain bandwidth like Boneraiser Minions. With ten different playable kaiju, I think it’s worth a look. As of late I don’t necessarily find myself being able to play much local multiplayer, however the fact that online is an option is equally attractive. The level of detail for the environments is pretty well done, which was a feature that really helped draw in my attention. Being able to plow through massive buildings with ease by throwing your enemy, or decimating everything in your wake with a massive beam equally provides me with much joy. I’ve always loved games with huge monsters due to their sheer size and the fact that one of the typical key features of games in this genre is the sense of scale. Ryan’s Pick:Kaiju monsters may not be quite as celebrated as they are in Japan here in the West, but I have been a huge fan since I was a kid so I am going to suggest GigaBash this week. So, while the structure employs familiar mechanics like growing movesets, nurturing spirit animals, and playing a Magic the Gathering-style card game, everything else feels refreshingly distinct. But Together Forever is a Beijing-developed game that offers a more direct interpretation of Chinese mythology. For decades, Luo Guanzhong’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been interpreted by Omega Force as everything from a turn-based geopolitical simulation to a hyper-kinetic action title. Many of us have enjoyed action role-playing games that were born from Japanese and Western sensibilities. Now, add an exquisite soundtrack led by traditional instruments like the guzheng and dizi, and it’s easy to overlook any of the game’s transgressions. From detailed environments that capture the grandeur of nature to fantasy realms right out of a summer blockbuster, this is a showcase for technical artistry. But cataloging these blemishes is missing an important point: Sword and Fairy 7 is a treat for the senses. Combat isn’t always as fluid as it should be and cinematics are undermined by low framerates (but at least the action is sinuous on a PlayStation 5). Make no mistake, the title commits a few. Rob’s Pick: Reviews for Sword and Fairy: Together Forever will inevitably point out the game’s flaws.

Sofiya and the Ancient Clan (digital, $7.99) QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection by PIKO (digital, $7.99) Japanese Escape Games: The Retro House (digital, $4.99) Two Point Campus (physical & digital, $39.99) Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (physical $99.99, digital $49.99) If neither of these pique your interests, GigaBash provides some pugnacious kaiju conflict with plenty of collateral damage.Īrcade Archives: Dig Dug (digital, $7.99) This week, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (pictured) delivers wuxia action, while Two Point Campus offers players the chance to build and manage a university.

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