Almost My Floor is a very good point-and-click adventure that is inventive with its narrative, comes with great use of cartoon visuals and delivers a nice bit of dual storytelling.
At times, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition shows its age. Initially it may be in the choice of art style but then also in the voicework and gameplay itself later on. But it’s not all bad; being the first in the series to arrive on Xbox I am intrigued by the concept of what comes next.
In celebration of these humble triumphs, we’ve come together as a team and all voted for our favourite Xbox indie experiences of the year. From those votes, we’ve tallied our favourites. So, without further ado, we bring you the stars of the studioless, the most lauded of the low-key: our five best Xbox indie games of 2021.
Happy New Year! May it be nothing like the last two. We’re going to assume that 2022 is going to be a standout, breakout year and you can’t tell us otherwise. But humour us regardless. Kick back with your leftover mulled wine, and let us guide you through the bantamweight joys of the best games releasing on Xbox in January 2022.
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space remains a charming, funny and downright weird adventure, many years after the original release. Despite a few niggles, the new polish means there’s never been a better time to dust off your magnifying glass and attempt to crack the case.
Beyond a Steel Sky verges on the impressive. However, the puzzles can occasionally feel over-complicated at times and there are moments where the game does get a bit saggy narrative-wise; especially in the middle section. But the new 3D world, the great visuals, and the new hacking mechanics certainly make up for some of the negatives.Â
Reckon you've got what it takes to run a ye olde shop, crafting items and haggling prices as you look to earn the cash required to keep going? You'll be right at home with Merek's Market on Xbox, PlayStation and Google Stadia.
The Big Con offers something for everyone. It’s a tale that is both remarkably sentimental and utterly bizarre, and it’s one backed by a rich cast of characters and a world infused with nineties nostalgia. You’re not going to be conned out of your money with this one. The Big Con is well worth your time.Â
We made a long-list of potential games for this Up Next, and it ran to thirty titles long. That’s no exaggeration: we had to kill our darlings and leave some awesome games off the table. That tells you something about the quality of games in this Up Next and of those Xbox games looking to release in September 2021. They’re good, they’re varied, and they’re coming for your wallet.
