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Blade Chimera is cyberpunk metroidvania from Team Ladybug/WSS playground and published by PLAYSIM. PLAYSIM is behind a lot of very interesting indie games across generations. The big question is what is Blade Chimera and does it stand out amongst a crowded Metroidvania scene? This reviewer had a pretty good time with the game and is thinking this is a must own especially for the price.
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Up for a challenge? How about a unforgiving platformer that is a remaster of a great classic game. Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is ready to challenge all gamers. The game looks and plays great but is it too hard? How is the co-op? Erik from The Gamers Lounge has spent some time trying to master it. Are you ready?
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Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is an interesting take on a series that hasn't had a modern game in a few years. This is a challenging platform where looks can be deceiving, but it might be perfect for fans of the series.
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Puzzle games are often overlooked and passed over.. But Unwording is something that should catch gamers’ attention. One part puzzle, and one part adventure, this game has a little bit of everything even if it's on the shorter side of things.
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Shumps have always had a soft spot in my heart. Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is a nice port of a PS2 classic and it adds a lot of options.. There should be enough there to keep fans of the series busy for a bit.
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High on Life from Squanch Games is an interesting take on FPS games. This humor based FPS should keep gamers interested through most of the 10 hrs it offers in gameplay. Is there enough to set it aside from an already crowded marketplace of FPS titles?
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Brook has a reputation of making reliable and practical hardware and accessories. The Gamer’s Lounge got its hands on one of its latest releases, the Vivid for Switch. It's a nice controller that should feel at home with most gamers, but can it stand up to the test of Smash and Mario Kart?
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Gunfire Reborn mixes up several genres, gamers will see a bit of FPS, looter shooter, some RPG elements, and roguelike elements blended together. This ends up being an interesting game with some good concepts, and this game is best played with friends. Gunfire Reborn has some charm but The Gamer’s Lounge has to ask what's the hook?
Read MoreHaiku, the Robot is a metroidvania based game from Mister Morris games. The quirky character who serves as the protagonist yearns for adventure is set in a machine based 16 bit environment. The game is pretty challenging but it offers some interesting elements that should keep gamers entertained if they are fans of this genre.
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Cotton has always been hailed as some of the best shmups gamers can play, especially if you like cute-em ups. The Gamers Lounge has spent some time with this game and we can say it is intriguing. There is a fair amount of stuff to keep gamers playing for a bit.
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B.i.O.T.A is an interesting action platformer with some metroidvania elements. The fun color palette swapping options should take gamers back to a time when games were simpler. The game can be tough but there is enough to keep gamers interested.
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Feel like using a different controller with the 360 or Xbox One? How about a PS3 controller? The Wingman XB will let gamers do this and supports a large list of controllers, that work with 360, Xbox One, PC, Original Xbox, Xbox Series S/X. The Gamers Lounge has spent some time with the Wingman XB and has some good things to say.
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Andro Dunos II is a sequel to the 1992 Neo Geo shmup. This is fun game that has a lot to offer and seems to be generating a lot of buzz. There is something for newcomers and fans of the series, and The Gamers Lounge can’t get enough of this game
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This black and white FPS has an old school theme and features a creepy atmosphere and soundtrack. There should be enough to keep FPS fans interested, and the low price should bring newcomers in, but is there enough to keep gamers interested?
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Yacht Club's most recent venture into the Shovel Knight universe is an interesting spin off of its other Shovel Knight games. One part rouge-like and one part puzzle game, Pocket Dungeon is both fun and challenging. There should be enough content and challenge to keep fans and newcomers interested in this game.
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The sequel to the well-received game of 2020, Heaven Dust 2 brings more of the survival horror to the indie genre. This game can be best described as mini Resident Evil and that’s not a bad thing. The game should scratch the itch for fans and newcomers to the genre.
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If somehow the Metro series was ever combined with some of the pieces of Fallout 4, the result would be Cherynobolte. This is a game that straddles several genres while trying to keep it all together. This might be one of those unique games that’s well worth a playthrough for those who are looking for something a little different these days.
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Dandy Ace is a colorful adventure, featuring magic combined with a roguelike. This is an interesting twist to the genre and for fans of roguelikes this might some thing unique enough from Neowiz to keep gamers’ interest. The Gamers Lounge has been following this game since the beta and has good things to say.
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R-Type has made its way onto the Switch. Games have been waiting a long time for a new game since it's been at least 20 years since a game in the series has come out. While it's good to have it on Switch, there seems to be a few things missing from the final product.
Read MoreBiomutant is an interesting action rpg that has a lot to offer. While the game struggles sometimes on what Biomutant’s identity should be, there is plenty to see and do and there is enough content to keep gamers coming back to at least finish the story. The Gamer’s Lounge has spent a lot of time playing this game and has some good things to say.
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