Author: AndresPlays

Desktop Explorer tells a convincing fakeOS-based cursed tale, even if its layered puzzles prove complicated more often than not. Being a puzzle fan means engaging with self-doubt constantly. After all, it is in the nature of the genre to teach you the ropes. Once that foundation is set up, if a game is great, it disrupts it, tears it down, builds it back up, and turns it upside down. Desktop Explorer is one such game. It is normal for a puzzle to leave you scratching your head for a little while. If you pride yourself on thinking outside the box,…

Denshattack! is an assault on the senses in the best of ways. This train-driving roller coaster has to be played to be believed. In a podcast appearance, Tony Hawk talks about how, at 44 years old, he is feeling as spry as ever. Learning new tricks often, he goes on to say how his passion has never wavered throughout his life. Skateboarding is an incredibly risky yet rewarding endeavor that the people who do it love more than anything. Even if they fall. Taking a page from that extreme sport, Denshattack! tells the story of a young rookie fighting against…

Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings its magical storytelling to new platforms, allowing players everywhere to discover its endearing mouse knight Quill. In the hallowed halls of a Victorian library, there exists a magic book. One that, when opened, immerses readers with its captivating fairytale. A charismatic mouse knight who is fighting with all her might requires your help. Its gentle narrator will guide you every step of the way. Moss: The Forgotten Relic wondrously tells an emotional adventure that taps into classical fantasy tales. Originally released for virtual reality platforms, Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a successful adaptation into a…

NEO TITAN is an upcoming bullet hell metroidvania from the team that created Archvale. We tried an exhilarating demo of what’s to come. During the summer of 2022, I randomly picked up an unassuming bullet hell called Archvale with a roommate. Its box art of a knight with a silly grimace intrigued me. Over the next couple of days, we could not put it down. We were in complete awe of its challenging bullet patterns. So much so, I have not stopped thinking about its snappy gameplay since. In the interim, developer idoz & phops have been cooking an improved…

The Adventures of Elliot is a love letter to classic top-down adventure games. A new update improves it significantly. The Adventures of Elliot is the latest Square Enix title to have a successful launch. Raved by critics and players alike, its A Link to the Past inspirations are a hit among fans of the genre. As top-down adventure games go, its puzzles, dungeons, and story are worth playing. Earning a 9 in our review, we did not mince words, stating, “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new gold standard.” One notable criticism that arose with players is…

Version 1.2 of NTE proves to be its most ambitious update yet. It adds an entirely new fantasy game inside its existing urban open world. NTE, or Neverness To Everness, is an urban open-world gacha game with a tinge of the paranormal. Launching to great success, it struggled with version 1.1 due to its lack of expansive activities. No more, said developer Hotta Studio. Known as 999 Nights, this brand new mode offers a sprawling tabletop-inspired RPG fantasy adventure. Version 1.2 also offers a slew of content, from fresh outfits, vehicles, mechanics, and events. What is 999 Nights? NTE took…

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is an excellent game that released in a poor state on Switch 2. Owlcat Games plans to make it up to players. Originally released last December on Nintendo Switch 2, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a top-of-the-shelf cRPG. It painstakingly realizes the grimdark universe with incredible attention to detail, commitment to the lore, and intricate combat strategy. Sadly, its launch did not live up to expectations as it was not ready for primetime. Suffering from a myriad of technical issues, we noted in our review, “There are still fixes to be made in the Switch 2…

Vem, Exu is a short narrative experience about anger with Afro-Brazilian aesthetics. We spoke with its lead developer about the game’s origins and upcoming release. In the vast sea of video game experiences, sometimes we forget what it is all for. As works of art, they can leave lingering emotions looked at through a new lens that we did not consider before. While some may be overtly abundant in its tutorials and instructions, others opt to engage with your senses. The use of no dialogue, for example, can be used to great effect. All of these thoughts crossed my mind…

Unhinged is the latest entry from Oxenfree dev Night School. While never reaching those highs, it is still a fun interactive movie and a glimpse into what Netflix Games is planning. It’s a stormy night. Most people have evacuated from your area. And why wouldn’t they? It’s a Hurricane Category 5 out there. But you would rather not leave your apartment. Something holds you close to it. The memories, the polaroids on the wall, that personal touch. Oops, the lights went out. Your bestie Claire calls you from the building out front. You can breathe easy now, if for a…

Six months passed by in the blink of an eye, and I, AndresPlays, take the time to think about the video games that have impacted me the most this 2026. It’s that time of the year again. The one where AndresPlays has a micro-existential crisis because I just realized we’re halfway through the year. Wait, what? Oh yeah, I also take a walk down memory lane and think about all the incredible games that this year has given us so far already. And to think that there is so much more to come soon. Good luck to everyone in September.…