The first game reviewed in the New Year is Aquarium Designer from Sigur Studio. This serene aquarium designer game offers a surprising amount of depth and even has a single player campaign. It’s a perfectly peaceful way to ring in the New Year.
The Age of Empires franchise is one of the classics of realtime strategy titles. But it kind of went astray with its last incarnation. Now it comes roaring back with Age of Empires IV, a game that is both classically good and refreshingly new at the same time.
Combining modern sci-fi with ancient Norse legends is a winning formula for Apsulov: End of Gods. The game falters a bit in the presentation of its story, but still ends up being a satisfying tale that is both unique and a little frightening.
If you are looking for a little holiday fun, then Too Many Santas makes quite an impression, like an ugly but somehow still amazing Christmas sweater. The game has the player dating one of six Santas in this really fun, low budget full motion video game.
Remakes are all the rage right now, and there is no bigger game for that than those in the Pokemon series. Now Pokemon Brilliant Diamond gets a refresh, and will have players trying to capture the colorful little creatures all over again.
Corks is an incredibly simple game to learn that is suitable for almost any age group. Gameplay is quick and exciting, and can accommodate up to 14 players, making it a perfect staple for holiday fun and larger gatherings.
With titles like Moto GP, Isle of Man, and Ride 4, it’s hard for any motorcycle racing to get traction. But RiMS Racing does just that with extreme realism and lots of really amazing bikes to try and tame.
If you fell in love with city builders back in the 1990s when games like SimCity were first hitting their stride, then Silicon City is a first-class trip back to that nostalgia. It might struggle to capture a huge number of modern players, but the developers are highly active and supportive of their community.
You probably would not think of a farm simulation as being among the most successful video game titles of all time, but the Farming Simulator series is beloved by millions. Farming Simulator 22 kicks everything into high gear with upgraded graphics, seasonal crops, more machines and a streamlined interface.
Parliament of Knives is an interactive story that shows players what it’s like to manipulate and survive undead politics in Vampire the Masquerade’s World of Darkness. This time you will be defending your city and your sire from all enemies foreign and domestic, or instead choosing to burn everything to the ground.
