Afterdream had a dark and grungy artstyle that I couldn't help but fall in love with, it perfectly suited the psychological horror themes. As a puzzler it was straightforward with manageable areas and objects to find and use - nothing too challenging when keeping its main mechanic in mind, that being a camera that altered the world through pictures. The way to progress was usually to find what was hidden, with some other interesting mechanics that were only introduced briefly.

Where it truly excelled was its atmosphere - the sound and visuals blending together to create something special. Although while the story was emotional - and I've lost a parent so it struck a chord - it didn't quite feel memorable.

Set in 1695, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden offered a blend of fantasy and historical realism. It followed two protagonists, one alive and one dead, each with their own abilities and perspectives in terms of the game world. It was possible to switch between both, which served combat as well as exploration.

While I enjoyed the storytelling and atmosphere, the combat was repetitive and didn't feel all that great. Additionally, the inability to skip fights in the world frustrated me to no end—while cleaning up and just wanting to get from point A to B (as backtracking was encouraged later on), it was impossible to bypass terrain once enemies were in chase. The game just wouldn't allow it.

But, regardless of my complaints, the story was interesting, especially the two paths that essentially boiled down to good and bad.

Even though it was free, Sheepy: A Short Adventure felt like it should have come with a price tag. Its quick runtime offered a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with a handful of chapters that had their own platforming challenges as well as powers to overcome them. There were even some collectibles and secrets to find. It had the whole package, albeit a condensed one with a confusing narrative.

What added to it was the seamless integration of music into the gameplay, one chapter in particular going all out on being epic. It's hard to believe it was developed by one person.