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ASTRAL CHAIN (2019)

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Nintendo Switch

Astral Chain is an action-packed cyberpunk adventure game that sees you control twin police officers fighting against Chimera aliens with the help of Legion, living weapons. With five possible Legions to choose from, the game offers a diverse combat system that requires strategic decision-making. The game also includes interesting detective-like gameplay, exploring the Ark and talking to people. The game's stunning visuals, anime-style story, and immersive music make for an enjoyable experience.

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What we like:
  • Exciting combat system
  • Interesting detective-like gameplay with exploration that doesn't feel like a chore
  • Immersive anime-style story
  • Stunning visuals
  • Thrilling challenge during battles and enemy encounters
What could be improved:
  • Requires a learning curve to coordinate between the character and the Legion
  • Camera can sometimes be disobedient during combat
  • Enemy design not always imaginative
  • A lot of button combinations to remember
  • Remembering which Legion to use in specific puzzles

  • anime
  • detective
  • combat
  • action
  • fight
  • combo
  • crime
  • non-combat
  • platform
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • boss-fight

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IIslands of War (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows

IIslands of War is a 2D roguelike where you build floating islands out of blocks and modules. Travel through different realms to various locations to collect powerful items, shop for items, forge your items to become more powerful, and battle the Dark Order.

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  • building
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • adventure
  • pirates
  • endless
  • pixel

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Heroine Anthem Zero 2: Scalescars Oath (2022)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.


  • story
  • metroidvania
  • side-scrolling
  • arpg
  • scroller
  • rpg
  • drama
  • hack-and-slash
  • exploration
  • action
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • 2d
  • 3d
  • innovative

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Distance (2018)

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Mac OS Playstation 5 j Playstation 4 PC Windows Linux Android

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.


  • racing
  • disney
  • editor
  • level
  • action
  • futuristic
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • multiplayer
  • retrospective
  • split-screen
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • atmospheric

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Ball Breaker (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Create crazy combinations and crush all the insects by taking out balls with various effects and improving your powers. Survive as long as you can and make the wildest molecules you can. With each round, you get stronger, but so do your enemies...


  • bullet-hell
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • casual
  • pixel
  • minimalist
  • magic
  • boss
  • arcade
  • fight
  • 2d
  • pve
  • brawler
  • reflexes
  • battle

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Brodefence (2018)

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PC Windows

All the Bro’s are in action again and save the world from invasion of the mutants! Take on the team management, Bro!


  • action
  • hardcore
  • parody
  • funny
  • achievements
  • aliens
  • wave
  • shooter
  • single-player
  • boss

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Star Trek: Legends (2021)

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early access IOS iPhone Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Engage in an epic storyline for control of the mysterious Nexus and the fate of the universe as players step into the role of their favorite Star Trek heroes and villains in the hit franchise's official team-based RPG.

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  • battle
  • space
  • combat
  • rpg
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • shooter
  • sci-fi
  • adventure
  • action
  • cooperative
  • card
  • real-time
  • cover

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Grapple Force Rena (2018)

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Linux PC Windows

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

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  • action
  • conspiracy
  • table
  • platform
  • robots
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • boss
  • challenging

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Bayonetta 3 (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

You play as the Umbran Witch, Bayonetta, and fight your way through fast-paced encounters with hordes of enemies. With her signature hair-powered weapons and demonic slaves at your side, you must save the multiverse from an unknown entity of chaos.

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What we like:
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Empowering melee
  • Various weapons and demons to use
  • Secrets and challenges throughout levels
  • Spy action platforming sections
  • Replayability value
What could be improved:
  • Camera can be awkward in some challenges
  • Lock-on could be improved

  • combo
  • fight
  • demons
  • action
  • battle
  • combat
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • hack-and-slash
  • fast-paced
  • cooperative
  • classic
  • nintendo
  • online
  • gothic

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Bloodroots (2020)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

In Bloodroots, you're Mr. Wolf, a man betrayed and left for dead, seeking vengeance. Use everything around you to choreograph ultra-violent combos in a twisted Western revenge tale. Experiment with different objects as weapons, enjoy the smooth gameplay and amazing music, and compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards.

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What we like:
  • Satisfying and fluid gameplay
  • Unique use of objects as weapons
  • Compelling story with deranged characters
  • Great music and visuals
  • Encourages creative problem-solving
What could be improved:
  • Limited player freedom
  • Can become repetitive towards the end

  • violent
  • western
  • top-down
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • platform
  • combo
  • isometric
  • blood
  • beat-em-up
  • gore
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • animal
  • difficult

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